Amend_01_to_Veterinary_Services_Solicitation.doc.pdf

pOMB Approval 2700-0042

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. Pp

01 10/16/2017

6. ISSUED BY CODE 6395 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, AAMD

250 Marquette Avenue Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, state and ZIP code) (4) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

12639518Q0006

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/09/2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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:(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning one (1) copy 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 DATA 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 data specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

N/A

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

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

(4) 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, X is required to sign this document and return _1_ copies to the issuing office.

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

This solicitation is being modified to provide a revised Schedule of Items and also include the questions and answers received from vendors for this solicitation. See the below Questions and Answers and the attached Revised Attachment One - Schedule Of Items Veterinary Services.

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

Corinne Nygren

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Person Authorized to Sign)

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30

(REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.24

Answer 5: At our facility we can administer the oral Bordetella vaccine but all other vaccines are administered by the licensed veterinarian with whom we contract under this solicitation. On site the Animal Caretakers also perform a basic health exam, such as taking vital signs and first assessments of any injuries. A more thorough exam needs to be performed by a licensed veterinarian with whom we contract such as diagnostic exam and any other exams beyond the basic exam described above that is performed at our site. We have no surgery or x-ray capabilities on site. This is required of the veterinarians from whom we contract with and is part of the services required under this solicitation and ensuing contract. The company with whom we contract must provide these services on a regular basis and be available daily if necessary for these services.

Please see section 2.4 Requirements in the solicitation that describes the required services for general veterinary care as well as the routine office visits (day to day).

Questions and Answers Page 2 of 2 Veterinary Services

Questions and Answers Veterinary Services Solicitation 12639518Q0006

Question 1: Is this a new requirement? . If not, who is the incumbent & award amount?

Answer 1: No, This is not a new requirement. The prior award was a one-year contract to Dogwood Veterinary Hospital. Prior to that there were other contracts or purchase orders issued but I don't have that information on hand. This is a recompete for this requirement. The prior and current contract number is AG-6395-C-17-0016. The contract ceiling was $2,500,000.00 but I believe this was an error. The contracting officer initially intended to order a five-year contract but only ordered a one-year contract. have12 Sources. Please see table below and Attachment Certificate of Measurement

Question 2: Will the Veterinarian have set daily hours or is the work schedule flexible?

Answer 2: These visits are monthly but are flexible according to the doctor’s schedule. The clinic must have the veterinary personnel available to meet our needs & provide services as described in the solicitation, including emergencies.

Question 3: Are we allowed to alternate Vet Doctors to care for the animals, or does it have to be 1 person for the duration?

Answer 3: Yes you are allowed to alter veterinarians.

Question 4: What is the average amount of dogs that reside in the kennel on a weekly basis?

Answer 4: The number of canines weekly can vary because of the nature of the business. We currently only have 38 k9’s on site. It has reached 60 k9s on site, but generally holds at about 55 k9’s.

Question 5: Do they have facilities there to do exams vaccines and minor surgeries?

Questions and Answers Page 3 of 3 Veterinary Services

Question 6: How many radiographs and ultrasounds per month?

Answer 6: The estimate is 0-20 per month. Please note, these are estimated quantities only. The actual amount could vary greatly as there is no way to determine in advance the number of purchases.

Question 7: How many surgeries per month?

Answer 7: The estimate is 0-20 per month. The estimate is 0-20 per month. Please note, these are estimated quantities only. The actual amount could vary greatly as there is no way to determine in advance the number of purchases.

Question 8: This schedule has only 3 medications listed on it. How will we be paid and you be charged for medication dispensed, injections administered or diets given to canines?

The heartworm medication does not stipulate whether it’s each, a box of 12 or a sleeve?

The vaccinations are not listed.

Answer 8: The Schedule of Items has been revised to include vaccinations and also to clarify the heartworm medication. See Mod 1, Attachment One – Schedule of Items. If additional supplies or services are needed that are not identified on the Schedule of Items the vendor can include it in their price and designate the items that have been added.