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Solicitation Questions & Answers

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(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)

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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)

VA

12-06-2018 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Acquisition 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Acquisition 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

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See CONTINUATION Page X The Purpose of thie Amendment is post Solicitation Questions and Answers.

Please see Continuation pages for Solicitation Questions and Answers.

There are no other changes to the Solicitation as a result of this Amendment.

Ross Byrne Contracting Officer

1. What is the total sq footage of the area that needs to be cleaned?

Response: An estimated net 25,311 square footage

2. What is the breakdown of the sq footage from surfaces to carpet?

Response: As listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Appendix A, Deliverables: approximately 4,300 sq. ft. hard surface; and approximately 19,089 sq. ft. carpet

3. What is the current contracted amount for janitorial services?

Response: Annual Rate $44,663.46

4. Is there a janitorial closet to store items and supplies on site?

Response: Yes, there is a small janitorial closet which includes a mop sink (see photo below.) Some supplies, including cleaning carts, may be stored in the maintenance room area, and there is an additional shelving unit available as well.

5. Who is the incumbent?

Response: Absolute Janitorial Services

6. What is the annual value of the existing contract?

Response: See Question 3 above.

7. How can a site visit be arranged?

Response: A Site Visit was announced in the Solicitation, Section E, Para. E6.

8. What is the building size (ft. sq.)?

Response: See Question 1 above

9. Will the VA provide consumables (toilet paper, soap, etc.)?

Response: No, these items are provided by the Contractor per the PWS, Para. 1 and Para. 1.2.5.

10. Can relevant prior Past Performance Questionnaires be submitted to avoid repeatedly burdening our busy references?

Response: Please follow Solicitation Procedures Section E, Page 50, Paragraph 5.1.4 Part IV Past Performance.

11. Will consumables (paper towels, toilet paper, soap, trash liners) be able to be charged back to the government separately as they are delivered to the building or does that cost need to be included in the contract price?

Response: No, consumables are charged to the Contractor (see #9 above). If the Contractor prefers not to have them delivered to the building, that is their option/decision. Currently, only select items are shipped directly to the VARO; most supplies are brought in by the Contractor.

12. If consumables are to be included in the contract price can we please get usage amounts so we can estimate the cost correctly?

Response: Usage will vary based on occupancy load. On average, the Boise Regional Office serves 90 – 150 employees and customers daily, Monday thru Friday.

13. Page 13 discusses Background Requirements as NACI. Is the cost for that background check for our employees who will be assigned to this contract $408 per person? Would we be responsible for paying this cost or will the VA be conducting these background checks and paying for them?

Response: These requirements are outlined in the PWS, Para 5.1 in the first paragraph under “Contractor Responsibilities.”

14. Page 30 of the RFQ discusses training needed to access the VA. How long does this training take to complete and is there a cost associated with it? If so, who is responsible for the cost of the VA required training?

Response: Training will be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor and will take approximately one hour.

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