Dry Ice for Frozen Specimens

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.

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(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) 1 3 0001 None 00586 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 715 S Pear Orchard Plaza 1 Ridgeland MS 39157 10N16 Department of Veterans Affairs G.V.

(Sonny) Montgomery VAMC A&MM Service (90C) 715 South Pear Orchard Road Ridgeland MS 39157 To all Offerors/Bidders 36C25625Q0080 10-30-2024 X X X THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROVIDED ANSWERS TO SUBMITTED QUESTIONS PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Page 3 of 3 Questions and Answers Is there a preferred type of dry ice cut you require block, pebbles, cubes, etc. or do you need the full 275 lbs uncut? 275lbs. of pellet dry ice. Who is the current supplier? EspriGas.

Where can I access the previous or current tabulation sheet for this service? There is no tabulation sheet that will be available. Is there an on-site bin available to store the dry ice upon drop-off? or do we need to provide a bin? Per section 3.1 of the SOW, The contractor will provide adequate storage container to maintain temperature and stability of dry ice. Are there any post-award submittals that we should be aware of?

Per section 2.1 of the SOW, At the time of delivery, the contractor shall provide proof of delivery documentation with laboratory employee signature to the COR by the next business day via email (preferable) or fax. Are there available funds for this opportunity? Yes Can we have a site visit for a walkthrough of the facility? A site visit will not be scheduled for this requirement.

Maximum Budget: Could you please specify if there is a maximum budget allocated for this contract? We are unable to provide the independent government estimate. We recommend submitting your most competitive pricing. Could you please provide us with the Purchase Order number and Contract Value: We would also appreciate it if you could share the contract value of the previous period. We are unable to provide this information. A FOIA request would need to be submitted. End of Document