36C10E19Q0049_0002.docx

Solicitation Question & Responses

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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate 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 3

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)

(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)

VA

12-31-2018 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

36C10E19Q0049 12-24 -2018

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: Jan 7, 2019 6 pm (ET) See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this Amendment is to post Solicitation questions and responses and extend the quote due date.

1. Please see the continuation page for solicita tion questions and responses.

2. The quote due date is extended until Jan 7, 2019 6 pm (ET).

There are no other changes to the terms or conditions as a result of this Amendment Ross Byrne Contracting Officer

1) Who is the Incumbent Response: Total System Services, Inc

2) What is the current Annual Contract value.

Response: $51,347.77 3)What is the square footage of the parking lots that will require snow and ice removal as necessary?

Response: Approx. 37,000 sq. ft.

4) Can the Government please provide a map of the areas that will require snow and ice removal?

Response: please email Contract Specialist Ross Byrne at ross.byrne@va.gov for copy of the map with snow and ice removal areas.

5) On page 6 of the PWS: 2.1.1.1. Resolve employee HVAC issues. Air temperature in office and public spaces is to be kept at 72o Fahrenheit, + or – 2o. Perform basic troubleshooting as needed to ensure these temperatures are maintained.

There are outside factors that would impact temperatures on a regular basis. Will situations outside the contractor’s control be taken into consideration with this standard? For example, interruptions with public utilities or natural disasters.

Response: Yes, factors outside of the Contractor’s control that impact the building’s temperature would be taken into consideration. However, we anticipate this to occur infrequently.

6) Responses are due on January 4, 2019. Will the Government be expecting responses 24 hours in advance on January 3, 2019? Or is the true response date on Friday, January 4, 2019?

Response: Government Quote date will be extended until Jan 7, 2019 6 pm (ET)