36C10E23Q0053 0001.docx

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

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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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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

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

36C10E23Q0053 03-02-2023

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X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 3/14/2023 AT 4 PM EST See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the due date to 03/14/23 at 4PM EST

2. Answer questions and provide clarification.

3. Update Period of Performance.

4. Clarify that all references to being VIP certified will now read SBA Veteran Small Business certified through website https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

5. Adding clauses listed below in continuation pages.

6. Updaste SOW Section 2 changes to what is in continuation page.

CONTINUATION PAGE

2. Schedule and Holidays:

Monday through Friday (Security machines need to be on and doors open at 5:45 a.m.)

a) 5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 2 unarmed guards

b) 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - 1 unarmed guard

c) Call back: 5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 1 unarmed guard **Saturdays and Sundays

d) Call back: 5:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -1 unarmed guard **Federal Holidays

Call back on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays will be required with 72 hours advance notice to work the times stated above. Call backs vary month to month based on workload. As such, the Contractor will provide 1 unarmed guard during call backs. The Phoenix RO will not be open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays.

Answers to Questions and Clarifications:

1. VBA Clarification on dates:

· The Phoenix Regional Benefit Office is undergoing a lease renewal. GSA will be taking over as the lessor. Unarmed guard services will be provided by Federal Protection Services once GSA is the lessor. To accommodate this transition, the line items have been revised to add an option year

· All references to period of performance in the solicitation are hereby deleted and changed to 1 year from date of award.

1. Is there an incumbent, contract dates and award amount?

· Current contract is 36C10E18F0932. Federal contract award information can be found at fpds.gov website. Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (fpds.gov)

1. Page 13 item 1. Scope of Work - please clarify “including call-back services”. IS call back-services a paid service reference CFR29-785-17?

· CFR29-785-17 does not apply to this acquisition. Statement of work section two above was revised to clarify call-back services.

· Line item structure was updated to provide pricing for call-back services on weekends and holidays.

4. Page 13 item 2. Schedule and Holidays - schedule reads 1 unarmed guard **Saturdays and Sundays and 1 unarmed guard **Federal Holidays paragraph below states 1 unarmed guard on call for Saturday, Sundays or Federal Holidays. The unarmed on call is this position to cover unscheduled hours? Will on call hours be paid? Is there a desired response time for on call/ call backs?(i.e 1 hr, 2 hr)

· Line item structure was updated to provide pricing for call-back services on weekends and holidays.

· Services will be requested no less than 72 hours.

5. Page 13 paragraph second from the bottom paragraph “There are also days of observance” is this reference to new holidays not paid and has no bearing on the schedule holiday?

· Days of observance relate to days where the president declares a non-holiday a holiday such as when Christmas Eve falls on a Friday or Monday.

6. Is EO 14026 applicable to this contract? Is 13706 applicable to this contract?

· Please refer to page 41 & 43. FAR clauses 52.222-55 & 52.222-62 address these EO’s.

7. Page 18. Item 9. Is there a requirement on the Level of Bulletproof vest?

· No

8. Page 23. Is this Firm Fixed Price?

· Yes

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Unarmed Guards in Accordance with the Statement of Work

BASE POP: DATE OF AWARD TO 12 MONTHS

Monday through Friday (Security machines need to be on and doors open at 5:45 a.m.)

a)5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 2 unarmed guards b)4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - 1 unarmed guard PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S206 - Housekeeping - Guard

Unarmed Guards in Accordance with the Statement of Work

c) Call back: 5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 1 unarmed guard **Saturdays and Sundays

Unarmed Guards in Accordance with the Statement of Work

d) Call back: 5:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -1 unarmed guard **Federal Holidays

Unarmed Guards in Accordance with the Statement of Work

OPTION YEAR ONE (12 MONTHS)

Monday through Friday (Security machines need to be on and doors open at 5:45 a.m.)

a)5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 2 unarmed guards b)4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - 1 unarmed guard

Unarmed Guards in Accordance with the Statement of Work

c) Call back: 5:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 1 unarmed guard **Saturdays and Sundays

Unarmed Guards in Accordance with the Statement of Work

d) Call back: 5:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. -1 unarmed guard **Federal Holidays

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Avenue

PHOENIX, AZ 85012 2436

USA

602-627-2810 james.braveboy@va.gov

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Avenue

PHOENIX, AZ 85012 2436

USA

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Avenue

PHOENIX, AZ 85012 2436

USA

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Avenue

PHOENIX, AZ 85012 2436

USA

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Avenue

PHOENIX, AZ 85012 2436

USA

Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Avenue

PHOENIX, AZ 85012 2436

USA

A.3 52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)

(a) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to (1) furnish phase-in training and (2) exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor.

(b) The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer's written notice, (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 90 days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in, phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the Contracting Officer's approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in, phase-out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

(c) The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the Contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.

(d) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable phase-in, phase-out costs (i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit) under this contract.

(End of Clause)

A.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 33 months.

(End of Clause) Amendment to RFQ