A.09.03_W81K00-17-T-M044_Amendment_0002.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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 (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the questions and answ ers for solicitation W81K00-17-T-M044. See summary of changes for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Aug-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W81K00-17-T-M044

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Aug-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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:

(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 telegram 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 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Aug-2017

CODE

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

SOUTHERN REG CONTR OFC

3551 ROGER BROOK DR BLDG 3600

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-6200

W81K00 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W81K00-17-T-M044

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A Questions and Answers - W81K00-17-T-M044 – Orthopedic Implants and Supplies

1. The revised solicitation indicates in the SF1449 that there are 66 pages. However there are only 48 pages in the document. Are there 48 pages or 66 in the document? Please clarify.

Government Response: There are a total of 48 pages for the solicitation document.

2. On page 19 Volume III item 3 indicates ‐Brochures and/or product information containing illustrations of proposed products (no more than 100 pages) are to be supplied. Smith & Nephew manufactures thousands of implants. May we instead provide on‐line website addresses which contains in‐depth product information and allows you select the applicable product category, select the product type, and select the product brand name?

Government Response: The government will not accept or review an on‐line website pertaining to any quotation submitted for this requirement. Offerors must provide their quotation in accordance with the instructions provided in this solicitation.

3. On pages 4‐12 of the solicitation is the Non‐Defense Health Agency (Non‐DHA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Business Associate Agreement (BAA) (7 July 2014). This clause has been removed many DOD contracting officers purchase orders as OR staff and contracting officers realize we are a device maker and under HHS guidance are not subject to the requirements. I have attached a letter from our legal department as well as supporting documentation from HHS. Please advise that this clause will be removed?

Government Response: The Contractor shall submit their proposal in accordance with 52.212‐1 and 52.212‐2. The government will review and either accept or reject any requested revision to be executed before an award.

4. I wanted to confirm the number of pages listed in the solicitation is 48 and not 66.

Government Response: See answer to question number 1.

5. Please explain the purpose of offering a BPA for the region for Orthopedic Implants and Supplies when those products are readily available from vendors on DAPA, an approved purchasing vehicle for DoD?

Government Response: The requirement for orthopedic implants and supplies as stated in the solicitation is the government’s requirement. The purpose of the offering is to meet a government need for orthopedic implants and supplies within the categories listed. This requirement is to support supplies needed and not available on

DAPA.

6. There are no specific salients for Orthopedic Implants and Supplies Technical evaluation other than, “the medical implant is generally fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys for strength and the plastic coating that is done on it acts as an artificial cartilage”, yet there is a technical evaluation by the facility’s orthopedic surgeon prior to being accepted for use by the government. In the general application of the above statement what is the orthopedic surgeon using to make the determination?

W81K00-17-T-M044

Government Response: The addendum to FAR Clause 52.212‐1 provides the instructions for submission of quotations, while the addendum to FAR Clause 52‐212‐2 provides the methodology for evaluating offers submitted in response to this solicitation.

7. Since this BPA solicitation is covering the region, will there be an evaluation at each facility by an orthopedic surgeon using the same salient as above?

Government Response: See response to question #6.

8. Will there be more than one vendor awarded a BPA in each category?

Government Response: The Government anticipates awarding up to 5 blanket purchasing agreements to responsible vendor(s) whose offer meets or exceeds the minimum technical requirements of the solicitation and provides fair and reasonable pricing. This may include more than one award per category.

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