W81K0024Q0135-0001 Question and Answer Amendment.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

Questions proposed and Answ ers to the questions have been provided. The Question and Answ er period has ended, no more questions w ill be accepted.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Aug-2024

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 W81K0024Q0135

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jul-2024

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, X 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 1 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

06-Aug-2024

CODE

W40M USA HCA

MEDICAL READINESS CONTR OFFICE WEST

3160 MCINDOE BLDG 1103

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W81K0024Q0135

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:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions Proposed and Answers Provided Q: How many trays are required at each service day?

A: Offeror MUST have be capable of handling the workload to sharpen and provide maintenance of all the following instruments:

Estimated Instrument Sets: 420 Estimated Instruments: 23,100 Estimated Closed Containers: 385 Approximately 60 Case Carts Estimated Clinic Instruments: 1,200 Q. Is this a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A: This is an existing requirement. Our office does not provide current contract numbers.

Q. What is the average number of casters replaced annually on the 60 case carts?

A: Typically, throughout the year between 20 and 30, however this number can fluctuate.

Q. Will there be a need for laser marking of instruments and commissioning into the tracking system?

A. Offeror will not be required to do any laser marking. Offeror MUST have the capability to interact with the current government utilized surgical instrument management and tracking software system for surgical trays and other various individual pieces of surgical equipment, i.e., pull information from the current Government software, Censitrac, pull the instrument repair reports, and pull the sets that need to be sharpened.

Q. PWS 5. REPLACEMENT 5.2: If the Vendor cannot offer replacement with new instrumentation, will this disqualify them from consideration?

A. PWS 5.4. The vendor shall use only new or reconditioned parts for which the quality is equal to or better than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM's) original part. Any parts or instruments that are considered by the OEM to be substandard shall be replaced at the vendor's cost. When discrepancies occur, the contracting officer will make the final determination about whether a replacement part is of equal or better quality.

PWS 5.5. In the event that is it determined a replacement is to be made for a vendor damaged piece of equipment, the vendor shall provide all replacements under separate delivery orders within this same performance work statement and within original manufacturer guidelines. Medical Maintenance GPOC or NCOIC should approve/disapprove of all manufacture replacements. The vendor is responsible for all shipping charges associated with any equipment that is being replaced due to vendor caused damage.

Q. Does the requirement have to have the mobile on-site capability?

A. Yes. That is the government’s requirement.

(End of Summary of Changes)