Amendment 36C24922Q0236 0001 Final.pdf

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)

(X)

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)

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See Block 16C

621-21-1-091-0062

36C249-22-AP-1215

90C

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C

Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24922Q0236

03-31-2022

X

X X

April 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT

See CONTINUATION Page

This amendment is set forth as follows:

1.) The date and time for receipt of offers has been extended until 4/1/2022 at 12:00 PM CDT

2.) Vendor Questions and government responses to date are listed below.

Brian Buffett Contracting Officer

VENDOR QUESTIONS/GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

Vendor Question: Can you please advise on the requested warranty terms and conditions for this RFQ. We have sold similar orders to this account and quoted the user for the equipment this RFQ was based around. In our quote it calls for a 5 year parts and ON SITE LABOR with 24 hours response times. The RFQ just released does not stipulate any specific warranty terms or conditions.

Government Response: Cart pricing include a 5 year, next day ON-SIGHT labor and parts warranty excluding weekends and holidays. Warranty terms also includes the batteries.

Vendor Question: The RFQ (p. 4) states a requirement for CAPSA Healthcare (“CAPSA”) brand Model M48 Medical Carts, but the RFQ does not include a formal brand name justification limiting responses to the CAPSA brand or CAPSA Model M48, as would be required if the RFQ intended to restrict competition to proposals for the CPASA brand / Model M48. See FAR 13.501(a)(iv) / FAR 5.102(a)(6). Based upon this RFQ structure, we understand that the RFQ permits offerors to propose “equal” products built by manufacturers other than CAPSA, so long as such products meet or exceed the RFQ’s specified salient characteristics listed at page 4.

See FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. Would the Government please confirm that this is a correct interpretation of the RFQ’s structure?

Government Response: The redacted justification will be posted with the RFQ Amendment.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-22-AP-1215

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, to be used in EG, E1, Cardiology, and Radiology areas. 621-22-1-091-0062

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a request to purchase Capsa M48 medical carts to distributed medication to patients in the EG, E1, Cardiology, and Radiology areas. The current inventory of carts within the facility have reached the end of their lifecycle. The estimated amount of this requirement is

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The requested Capsa Healthcare M48 medical carts will be used in the EG, E1, Radiology, and Cardiology, and they are the same carts that are used throughout the medical center. The M48 medical cart is designed to provide ergonomic support, secure storage, and patient evaluation capabilities to end users in medical facilities. Additionally, the medical cart will assist end users with medication distribution to patients who require treatment in routine and emergency circumstances. The cart can support portable computers that collect, store, and disseminate patient information to physicians who are intimately familiar with patient conditions that have been recently diagnosed or are currently being treated. Moreover, these carts can be utilized in spaces where patients are recovering from non-invasive and invasive medical procedures and require medication to prevent any deterioration in their short-term or long-term health. The James H.

Quillen VA Medical Center currently uses 117 of the exact same carts; therefore, only Capsa brand medical carts will suffice. The continuity of medical cart throughout the facility results in a better customer experience and a consistent level of service quality for the customers. The existing carts have reached their end of lifecycle and must be replaced.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: The VA National Acquisition Center, Federal Procurement Data System, System for Award Management, GSA eLibrary, GSA Advantage, Dynamic small Business Search and the Vendor Information Pages were queried using the search terms “Capsa Cart” and “medication cart,” NAICS code 339113, and product service code 6515. Capsa Healthcare responded to a request for Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Distributors. Michael Raney, the Government Sales Manager for Capsa Healthcare, responded with two distributors: i3 Federal and AB Martin Services. A Request for Information was posted on the System for Award Management under 36C24922Q0114 on January 7, 2022 and closed on January 12, 2022. Three vendors responded. Two are Small Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses certified in VIP, therefore, the Rule of Two can be met.

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

BRIAN Digitally signed by BRIAN

BUFFETT Date 2022 03 23 16 52 31 -05'00'

BUFFETT

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Brian Buffett Date Contracting Officer