6515--Supplies - Orthotics - VISN 10 Sites

Page 2 of 2 AGREEMENT ON-RAMP This solicitation is considered open for two (2) years from the date issued; however, it will have set dates when quotes are due which will be communicated via Contract Opportunities- https://beta.sam.gov/. Quotes are only being accepted prior to or on those dates following closure of the initial round of submissions. The Government will evaluate the market to determine if it is in the Government s interest to award Orthotic Appliances and Related Services BPAs to additional qualified firms by employing on-ramp procedures following the initial selection and award. The Government reserves the right, based upon the evaluation of the market, to accept new quotes with the intention of adding awarded agreements to provide the Government with better buying power. Quotes will be subject to the same quote instructions and evaluation procedures as contained in the original solicitation. Previously awarded BPAs will be unaffected by on-ramp actions taken to refresh the BPA pool. On-ramping will be accomplished by either issuing an amendment to the solicitation or via a notice to Contract Opportunities- https://beta.sam.gov/. Any Quoter awarded a BPA during an on-ramp will be subject to the established ordering period at initial award and as identified in the STATEMENT OF WORK at the time of initial BPA award.