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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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

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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CHECK

ONE

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) 11/29/2021 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 To all Offerors/Bidders

36E79721R0048 11/29/2021

X x x

This amendment is issued to update the last paragraph on the SF1449. Each capsule shall contain a minimum of 500mg of EPA/DHA. Any combination of EPA/DHA is acceptable provided both EPA and DHA are present in each capsule and the combined total of EPA/DHA is equal to or greater than 500mg/capsule.

Offers are still due December 10, 2021 at 2:30PM Central Time

ALL OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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Item No.

20.

Schedule of Supplies/Services

21. Quantity 22.

Unit 23.

Unit Price 24.

Amount

To be considered for award, offerors must submit a price for line item: 1 for the base year and all four option years. One award will be made for line item: 1 for the base year and all four option years. Offered prices shall not exceed two decimal places.

Offeror must provide documentation that the product is certified by a company such as United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified, ConsumerLab (CL) Approved, NSF International NSF Mark, National Products Association (NPA), TruLabel or other which (1) provides a physical inspection of the manufacturing site and assurance that the product was properly manufactured, (2) that it contains the ingredients listed on the label in the stated amounts, and (3) that does not contain harmful contaminants. Certification must be maintained throughout the contract period. The certifications must be submitted by the due date for offers. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must submit an acceptable certification as described above.

All unit of use packaging identified in the Schedule of Supplies, shall contain a safety-cap capable of having the outer part of the cap deshelled and / or a convertible cap to produce a non-safety cap and a bottle with a minimum required size of 120cc volume. The safety cap must not exceed the diameter of the bottle. The bottle must have a cylindrical body and minimum of 5.75” circumference. The bottle must fit a label with a dimension of 5.25” x 2”. The 0.5” additional space is required to keep the bar code exposed and/or allow for the display of the expiration date and lot number.

All bottles must contain a grade A safety seal under the cap. The label must be absent of any indication for use language.

Product Samples. Offerors shall provide one sample (one bottle) for line item 1. Samples will not be returned. (See FAR Clause 52.212-1(d)). The samples shall be delivered to:

Youlanda Duggar, Contract Specialist VA National Acquisition Center National Contract Service (003B6C3) 1st Avenue, 1 Block North of Cermak Road, Building 37 Hines, IL 60141.

Offerors shall provide a tracking number by email to Youlanda.Duggar@va.gov once they have it. The samples must be received by the due date for offers. Samples that are received after the due date/time will result in that offer being rejected and shall receive no further consideration. Any offer whose proposed samples fail to meet the minimum requirements shall be rejected and shall receive no further consideration.

Line Item 1

DHA/EPA Supplement 1000MG (500MG DHA/EPA) CAP, Oral, 100s (Unit of Use)

NDC or UPC # __________________ (circle NDC or UPC) Period Est. Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Amount Base Year 1,655,320 Bottles $_________ $__________ Option Year One 1,655,320 Bottles $_________ $__________ Option Year Two 1,655,320 Bottles $_________ $__________ Option Year Three 1,655,320 Bottles $_________ $__________ Option Year Four 1,655,320 Bottles $_________ $__________

Each capsule shall contain a minimum of 500mg of EPA/DHA. Any combination of EPA/DHA is acceptable provided both EPA and DHA are present in each capsule and the combined total of EPA/DHA is equal to or greater than the 500mg/capsule.