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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 08-09-2018 None Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines

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60141 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines

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60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

36E79718R0020 08-09-2018

X X X X Please see attached page for updated sections in solicitation

See below revisions to solicitation 36E7971R0036 Section B – CONTINUATION OF SF 1449: SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

Remove 8th paragraph –

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25. The Government will only consider offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless no offers for such products are received or are insufficient to fulfill the requirements.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Section 13 – MANUFACTURING FACILITIES/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Delete:

THE PRODUCTS WILL BE MANUFACTURED BY THE FOLLOWING COMPANY AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

(Name of Manufacturing Company)

(Street Address) (Post Office Address Not Acceptable)

(U.S.A. Point of Contact, e-Mail Address and U.S.A Telephone Number)

Replace with:

THE PRODUCTS WILL BE MANUFACTURED BY THE FOLLOWING COMPANY AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

(Name of Manufacturing Company)

(Street Address) (Post Office Address Not Acceptable)

(U.S.A. Point of Contact, e-Mail Address and U.S.A Telephone Number)

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS Instructions for Proposal Submission Delete the last sentence of 7):

7) In addition, offerors shall review and complete paragraph (b)(2) of 52.212-3.

Replace with:

7) In addition, offerors shall review and complete paragraph (b)(2) of 52.212-3, in response to this solicitation.

Delete:

12) NOTICE TO DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS

a) If the offeror is not the manufacturer of the offered items, the offeror shall submit: A letter of commitment from the manufacturer to the offeror which will assure the offeror of a source of supply sufficient to satisfy the Government's requirements for the contract period. “Manufacturer” is defined as the entity that measures, mixes, weighs, and compounds the active and inactive ingredients into a capsule or tablet. If the offeror and its manufacturer are affiliates, the letter of commitment or evidence as required herein is required of the manufacturing facility, regardless of the relationship with the offeror. The offeror must maintain the same manufacturer (NDA/ANDA/BLA) for the duration of the contract period. Manufacturers must also certify whether or not the end product offered in response to this solicitation is TAA compliant. Offers that fail to provide a letter of commitment before contract award shall be rejected and shall receive no further consideration.

In addition to identifying Country of Origin for the end product offered under this solicitation in accordance with contract clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications, the offeror shall also identify the Country of Origin for all active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Offerors shall certify whether or not the end product(s) offered in response to this solicitation are from the United States or a Trade Agreement Act (TAA) qualifying or designated country.

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25. The Government will only consider offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless no offers for such products are received or are insufficient to fulfill the requirements.

(b) To be considered acceptable, the letter of commitment:

1. Shall be on the manufacturer’s letterhead.

2. Shall be dated.

3. Shall reference the solicitation number and the product committed to the manufacture.

4. Shall state that the manufacturer assures the offeror of an uninterrupted source of supply sufficient to satisfy the Government’s requirements for the contract period, and that the manufacturer is currently manufacturing the product.

5. Manufacturer shall state whether or not the end product is TAA compliant and disclose the country of origin of the API and the final country of the end product.

6. Shall be signed by an officer of the manufacturer’s company (include printed name, title and telephone number).

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12) NOTICE TO DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS

(a) If the offeror is not the manufacturer of the offered items, the offeror shall submit: A letter of commitment from the manufacturer to the offeror which will assure the offeror of a source of supply sufficient to satisfy the Government's requirements for the contract period. “Manufacturer” is defined as the entity that measures, mixes, weighs, and compounds the active and inactive ingredients into a new item suitable for its intended use and establishes its identity (i.e. capsule or tablet). If the offeror and its manufacturer are affiliates, the letter of commitment or evidence as required herein is required of the manufacturing facility, regardless of the relationship with the offeror. The offeror must maintain the same manufacturer (NDA/ANDA/BLA) for the duration of the contract period.

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25. The Government will only consider offers of U.S.-made end products to include domestic end products unless no offers for such products are received or are insufficient to fulfill the requirements.

(b) To be considered acceptable, the letter of commitment:

1. Shall be on the manufacturer’s letterhead.

2. Shall be dated.

3. Shall reference the solicitation number and the product committed to the manufacture.

4. Shall state that the manufacturer assures the offeror of an uninterrupted source of supply sufficient to satisfy the Government’s requirements for the contract period, and that the manufacturer is currently manufacturing the product.

5. Shall be signed by an officer of the manufacturer’s company (include printed name, title and telephone number).

E.11 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

Delete 5th paragraph:

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25. The Government will only consider offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless no offers for such products are received or are insufficient to fulfill the requirements.

Replace with:

The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25.