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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

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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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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.

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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) 00001 03-02-2018

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36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs 321 Ballenger Center Drive, Suite 125 Frederick

MD

21703 Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs 321 Ballenger Center Drive, Suite 125 Frederick

MD

21703 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10X18Q0085 02-23-2018

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to add answers to questions received in response to the solicitation

Melissa Maloy Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers Question 1 (Q1): Is there an Incumbent, if so, please provide name, contract number?

Answer 1 (A1):

Frederick MD (SAC-F), Vendor Name: AXIOM DEFENSE CORP, Contract Number: VA119A-16-C-0043 Fredericksburg VA (SAC-V), Vendor Name: National Protective Services, Inc. Services are included in License Agreement for Use of Property number: 101-RPS-2016-05-01 Q2: What is the total price of the current existing contract?

A2: SAC-F: Total award value $960,720.00. SAC-V: Included in License Agreement to a different vendor.

Q3: Was there a mod or addendum to the existing contract to extend services?

A3: No

Q4: What is the current monthly billing price?

A4: This information is proprietary and will not be provided in this solicitation. Recommend submitting a Freedom of Information Request (FOIA) Q5: What is the current hourly rate for Supervisors and Guards?

A5: See A4

Q6: If this solicitation is an ongoing service, were there any changes to the scope of work?

A6: The scope of this requirement is provided in the PWS of this solicitation

Q7: How many employees does the current vendor use?

A7: See A4

Q8: Can a list of current vendor employees be provided?

A8: This information will be requested from the incumbent vendor.

Q9: Is there a formal Transition Plan in place?

A9: No

Q10: Were there any reported performance issues regarding previous contractor and or its employees?

A10: See A4

Q11: Have there been any disciplinary action towards the current contractors or previous contractors (including guard staff and administrating staff)?

A11: See A4 Q12: In the last 3 years, have there been any complaints or performance issues expressed with the current providers; whether written or verbally (i.e. inability to staff, unsatisfactory performance by guards)?

A12: See A4 Q13: Has the current security staff met or exceeded expectations of the agency and its security needs?

A13: See A4 Q14: Are there any areas of improvement for the new security staff or firm that the agency would like to see?

A14: All requirements are stated in the PWS.

Q15: Is there a “break period” or “meal break” established and are contractors allowed to bill for breaks?

A15: Meals and breaks are discussed in the PWS.

Q16: Currently and / or previously, how is the agency keeping track of timekeeping for the guards?

A16: See A4

Q17: Is the agency open to alternative timekeeping suggestions?

A17: The Government is not responsible for timekeeping. It is up to the vendor to manage the timekeeping function.

Q18: Do the current employees have first right of refusal?

A18: Yes, as stated in the solicitation this requirement is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA)

Q19: Is there a vehicle required for the roving patrols?

A19: No

Q20: Our agency has Glock's .40 caliber is this authorized as our service duty weapon?

A20: Yes

Q21: Is body armor required by the contractor

A21: It is not a requirement. However, the vendor can require and/or provide it

Q22 Are there a clearing barrel, office area, and lockers at the site locations.

A22: No