36C24121Q0356 0002.docx

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 Contracting Office (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta

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04330 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta

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04330 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24121Q0356 07-09-2021

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See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of this amendment is to clarify questions from the RFQ

Please sign and return a copy of this amendment with your quote package.

No other questions will be addressed at this time.

Clarification for Questions and Answers for solicitation # 36C24121Q0356 Amendment 002 – Please see changes or updated language highlighted in yellow.

Shredding services across the Bedford VA HCS.

1.) Basically what I want to know is what FAR or VAAR allows an SDVOSB set-aside to include VOSB bidders, so that I can go back to the legal counsel telling me they are not simliarly situated and cite the FAR/VAAR that says they are. Does this make sense?

You are correct SDVOSBs are not similarly situated with VOSBs. VOSBs are similarly situated with SDVOSBs and VOSBs, and to be clear SBs are similarly situated SDVOSBs, VOSBs, along with SBs. 852.219-10 and 852.219-11 are not included in this requirement. On page 32 the NOTE states: Similarly Situated” as defined in 13 C.F.R. 126.6 means that the subcontractor has the same socio-economic category, size standard, certification or verification as the prime. Below that note is just an example explaining similarly situated. To answer your question the FAR does not allow VOSB quoters to quote on an SDVOSB set-aside.

2.) THE SOW states that 115 lockable containers to be placed around the medical center. (see below). The pricing sheet only states 12-65 gallon containers. Is there an error on the pricing sheet because it doesn't include the 115 consoles.

UPDATE: The price schedule has been updated with item 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002

3.) Also, it says the start date is January 2022, is that correct?

Correct, The start date is 1 January 2022

4.) P. 5, 2., b. The 115 consoles to be placed at the VAMC but not serviced aren’t mentioned in the Price Schedule. Should the fee for those be incorporated into the Bedford CLINs?

UPDATE: The price schedule has been updated with item 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002

5.) Will any media be presented for destruction? If so will it be separated from the paper, and what are the types, quantities, and frequencies of services?

No media will be presented

6.) Is VA Directive 6371 the guiding document for shredding?

yes

7.) For all locations, will any containers be located above/below the egress floor?

yes

8.) If so, are freight elevators available to move them?

yes

9.) Is there a current contract for the work being solicited?

yes, 36C24121F0192

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A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Bedford, Bi-Weekly 12 – 65-gallon, rollout, high-capacity waste containers Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-01-2022 POP End: 12-01-2022

Bedford, Bi-Weekly115 – 32 gallon capacity , front feed lockable consoles, confidential waste containers.

POP End: 12-31-2022

Haverhill CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Gloucester CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Lynn CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Bedford, Bi-Weekly 12 – 65-gallon, rollout, high-capacity waste containers Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-01-2023 POP End: 12-31-2023

Bedford, Bi-Weekly115 – 32 gallon capacity , front feed lockable consoles, confidential waste containers.

POP End: 01-31-2023

Haverhill CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Gloucester CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Lynn CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Bedford, Bi-Weekly 12 – 65-gallon, rollout, high-capacity waste containers Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-01-2024 POP End: 12-31-2024

Bedford, Bi-Weekly115 – 32 gallon capacity , front feed lockable consoles, confidential waste containers.

Haverhill CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Gloucester CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Lynn CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Bedford, Bi-Weekly 12 – 65-gallon, rollout, high-capacity waste containers Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-01-2025 POP End: 12-31-2025

Bedford, Bi-Weekly115 – 32 gallon capacity , front feed lockable consoles, confidential waste containers.

Haverhill CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Gloucester CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Lynn CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Bedford, Bi-Weekly 12 – 65-gallon, rollout, high-capacity waste containers Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-01-2026 POP End: 12-31-2026

Bedford, Bi-Weekly115 – 32 gallon capacity , front feed lockable consoles, confidential waste containers.

Haverhill CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Gloucester CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)

Lynn CBOC (1 console, monthly pickup)