N065--HME Services (VA Southern Arizona) Amendment 0003

RFP: 36C26223R0036 Amendment 0002

1. This solicitation 36C26223R0036 is amended to update the procurement set-aside from an SDVOSB to a Small Business Set-Aside, Page (1) and Page (32) Section C.9 VAAR 852.219-4 (a), are hereby again hereby amended to read as a Small Business Set-Aside.

2. The closing date, referenced on Page (1) and under E.2 Notification to Offerors (b) has been extended from 4:30pm Pacific Time March 30, 2023 to 10:00am Pacific Time on May 01, 2023.

3. The new deadline for questions pertaining to this solicitation, referenced under E.2 Notification to Offerors (g.)page(49), for all offerors will be Noon Pacific Time, Monday April 10, 2023. Questions to this solicitation will be answered via an amendment on or about Friday, April 14, 2023.

4. Please refer to the original solicitation:36C26223R0036, for the proposal submission instructions, detailed requirement information, as well as the necessary attachments.

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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

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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

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 22

4811 Airport Plaza Drive

Suite 600

Long Beach CA 90815

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 22

4811 Airport Plaza Drive

Suite 600

Long Beach CA 90815

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26223R0036

03-13-2023

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This amendment reflects clarification to questions pertaining to RFP 36C26223R0036

Home Medical Equipment (HME) Services for the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System.

See continuation pages for Questions and Answers.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Jonathan Ford

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Amendment 1

Question 1: What has been the historical usage of Weekend deliveries?

Answer 1: Historical weekend deliveries cannot be determined as that separate data is not available.

Question 2: Cost for repairs (other than minor repairs) will be billed as per hour rates in the Schedule of Supplies/Services. Repairs and refurbishment will be accomplished by appropriately trained and qualified personnel.  Who determines whether a repair is considered a minor repair? The VA or the contractor?

Answer 2: Paragraph 1.2 of section B.3 identifies minor repairs as repairs that can be performed without the use of additional parts that are specific to the equipment being repaired (i.e. replacing bolts, screws, or wiring connectors).

Question 3: A list of equipment is provided in the PWS, but it is precluded with the statement:Â HME will include but not be limited to the items identified below. Â Please provide the list of all equipment.

Answer 3: The VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System services Veterans with a wide array of medical needs. All needed equipment cannot be pre-determined, however the list included in the solicitation provides the most common equipment that has historically been utilized.

Question 4: What is the warehouse square footage requirement to satisfy the requirements of this contract?

Answer 4: A required minimum square footage is not specified, the contractor must determine the appropriate square footage needed to store at minimum, the identified equipment in the manner specified in the solicitation.

Question 5: Can the solicitation be amended as a small business set-aside?

Answer 5: Unfortunately, no. A determination has been made that an SDVOSB set aside is appropriate for this solicitation at this time and cannot be changed to accommodate any particular vendors.

Home Medical Equipment (HME) Services for the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System Solicitation 36C26223R0036