36C79122R0004 0001.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) N/A Department of Veterans Affairs Commodities & Services Acquisition Svc (003B6E) 555 Corporate Circle Golden

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80401-5621 Department of Veterans Affairs Commodities & Services Acquisition Svc (003B6E) 555 Corporate Circle Golden

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80401-5621 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C79122R0004

X x x x Please see below for amendment to the solicitation.

Fill in Blocks 8 and 15 and return with each copy of your company's proposal.

See attached Questions and Answers from QA period.

The response due date remains the same: July 1st 2022 | 3 PM MDT

All other solicitation language, terms, conditions, and provisions remain the same.

TRAVIS C. ZOELLNER

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Amendment One (1) to Solicitation 36C79122R0004 | Blood Pressure Monitors for Home-Use Change 1: Removes Flash Drive Requirement and Replaces with Email (Section E.2 pg. 45) Changes From:

E.2 Addendum to Instruction to Offerors

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This section provides requirements for preparing proposals, as well as specific instruction on the format and content of the proposal. Offerors are cautioned to follow the instructions provided in this section carefully to assure the Government receives consistent information. Each Offeror shall comply with the solicitation requirements and submit a clear, concise proposal that includes sufficient detail for the Government’s effective evaluation.

The offeror shall submit both a paper and electronic copy (Flash Drive) of the proposal documents with the product samples, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and the addendum. The proposal documents shall be submitted by the Offeror for evaluation to be considered responsive in three (3) volumes:

Changes To:

E.2 Addendum to Instruction to Offerors

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This section provides requirements for preparing proposals, as well as specific instruction on the format and content of the proposal. Offerors are cautioned to follow the instructions provided in this section carefully to assure the Government receives consistent information. Each Offeror shall comply with the solicitation requirements and submit a clear, concise proposal that includes sufficient detail for the Government’s effective evaluation.

The offeror shall submit both a paper and electronic copy (e-Mail to Travis Zoellner @ travis.zoellner@va.gov and Chris Binkley @christopher.binkley@va.gov) of the proposal documents with the product samples, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and the addendum. The proposal documents shall be submitted by the Offeror for evaluation to be considered responsive in three (3) volumes:

Change 2: Updates Clause and Provision dates (Section E.2.1.4 pg. 49)

Changes from:

4. REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION

Offerors shall fill out and submit with their proposals all representations and certifications found in Section C–Contract Clauses and Section E–Solicitation Provisions.

a. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance or Equipment (Oct 2020)

b. 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Nov 2015)

c. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2015).

d. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013).

e. 52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction Under Federal Law (Feb 2016)

f. Completed provision 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications, if not completed in System for Award Management (SAM). All offerors shall be certified in SAM (www.sam.gov) under NAICS code 339112.

Changes to:

4. REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION

Offerors shall fill out and submit with their proposals all representations and certifications found in Section C–Contract Clauses and Section E–Solicitation Provisions.

a. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance or Equipment (Nov 2021)

b. 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Nov 2015)

c. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020).

d. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018).

e. 52.209-11 Representation By Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction Under Federal Law (Feb 2016)

f. Completed provision 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications, if not completed in System for Award Management (SAM). All offerors shall be certified in SAM (www.sam.gov) under NAICS code 339112.

This solicitation is for blood pressure monitors for home use; 36C79122R0004.

Questions and Answers 36C79122R0004 Date: 6/27/2022 *The answers to questions do not themselves change the terms of the solicitation and any changes to the terms of the solicitation are expressly and separately indicated as such.

LCD Screen Design: Due to the inherent nature of LCD screens, all LCD screens are illuminated from the back of the device forward. Hence, they are all literally “backlit”. The design source of this illumination is either reflective or transmissive. A reflective LCD screen, which is most common, uses ambient light that passes to the back of the display and is then reflected forward through the LCD. A reflective LCD screen compared to a transmissive LCD screen has better visibility in bright environments, consumes less power, has fewer components making it more dependable, and is approximately 20% less expensive. Transmissive LCD screens employ a powered light source but, become “washed-out” bright environments, require a significant amount of power even if there no content showing, and cannot be used if the powered light source fails.

Based on the characteristics of both designs and the “backlit” nature of both, we request neither design be eliminated/disqualified and both be considered acceptable for the solicitation. Per FAR 3.301 “Practices that eliminate competition or restrain trade usually led to excessive prices…” Accepting all LCD screen designs will allow for more submissions which accomplishes several things:

1. More submissions will promote competition which leads to lower prices. And, lower prices benefit the VA and appropriately, the taxpayer. Additionally, per FAR 1.102-2 Performance standards, it is the policy of the FAR System to promote competition in the acquisition process.

1. Enables the VA to compare and decide firsthand, the pros and cons of the various designs to make the best clinical decision.

1. Provides the VA with a better opportunity to find the best/right solution. The best/right solution will benefit the VA, the taxpayer, and the Veteran.

Hence, can all LCD screen types be deemed acceptable and/or the MTR for backlit monitors be removed from solicitation 36C79122R0004?

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