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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Dining Enhancement Scope

Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation N073 Dining Enhancement VISN 1 01730 36C24121Q0223 04-05-2021 15:00

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561210 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Bedford 200 Springs Road Bedford MA 01730 Harold Nice Harold.nice@va.gov

The Solicitation number is 36C24121Q0223 and is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.

This is a Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside (VOSB) and the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of 750 Employees.

The Terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the Contractor's invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

This is an VOSB Set-aside open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for Enhanced Dining Services as defined herein. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price BPA as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes, must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

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"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

quotes shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

• The Time and Date of all Site Visits shall be sent to Harold.nice@va.gov once scheduled with Justin Bakaian.

• All Site Visits shall be completed by 3:00 P.M. EST 3/19/2021 and an email sent to Harold.nice@va.gov once completed with the signed roster.

• Questions and concerns shall be submitted NLT 3:00 EST 3/24/2021 Via email to Harold.nice@va.gov.

• Quotes shall be received not later than 3:30 EST 04/05/2021.

• All quotes will be emailed to Harold.nice@va.gov with the subject line to include 36C24121Q0223.

• Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

• Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the contracting officer Harold Nice @ Harold.nice@va.gov No later than 3:00 PM EST 3/24/2021.

Point of Contact Harold Nice contracting officer, Harold.nice@va.gov

Questions and Answers

1. Was there a prior assessment at each location?

· Yes, there was, however, the assessment was completed but not utilized at each station. The new assessment shall be done as part of the site visit for each station and shall be submitted as part of the quote. This way, the vendor that supplies and installs the equipment knows exactly what was in the assessment and that all required recommendations were adhered to.

2. How long do the site visits take?

· The length or time of each site will vary depending on many factors.

3. Will there be any documents on station to assist in the assessment?

· Yes, an individual assessments summary for each station should be available at the time of the site visit.

4. Does the solicitation include infrastructure repairs?

· No, that will be done as a separate requirement.

5. Will there be a schedule for the site visits?

· Yes, the site Visits will be scheduled by Justin Bakaian.

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