36C24122Q1018_1.docx

VA New England Healthcare System | White River Junction VA Medical Center (405) 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, VT 05001

GENERAL INFORMATION

VAMC Bedford

200 Springs Road Bedford MA 01730

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Manases Cabrera manases.cabrera@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

215 NORTH MAIN ST

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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DESCRIPTION

Amendment 0001 to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice 36C24122Q1018

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the following information and updates:

1. Due to lack of responses to the original solicitation the response date will be change from September 19th, 2022, to August 31, 2022, at 11:00 AM.

2. Provides revised Statement of Work.

3. Change the set-aside from SDVOSB to VOSB.

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Scope of Work Project Scope

1. The White River Junction VA Healthcare System requires the services of a qualified firm to provide services allowing for water quality sampling and testing.

2. Work shall be completed in conformance with the time schedule requested by the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Resident Engineer (RE).

Tasks and Requirements A. General Contractor Requirements Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to accomplish each listed task in this statement of work to accomplish the requirements of the VAMC.

1.1 Water Sample Collection

The contractor will provide all sample collection supplies defined as “Kit” to include:

· Shipping Box

· Freezer Pack

· Requisition

· Test tubes and bottles

· Shipment of supplies to clients

· Restock kits and re-send to client after use Sample parameters and frequency will be in accordance with Table 1 in this document. Refer to AAMI TIR34 for more details on testing requirements.

1.2 Water Sample Analysis

Sample analysis will be conducted by a laboratory that holds current accreditation for each analyte and method. Accreditation and qualifications of testing laboratory must be provided to the VA during solicitation.

1.3 Results Reporting

The VAMC will be provided with a copy of the sample chain of custody and laboratory results reports. Turnaround times (TAT) for results reporting are listed Table 1. Results may be provided to designated VAMC points of contact via email.

Additionally, the contractor will provide a copy of the standardized testing process for each parameter for government review prior to work start at the beginning of the Contract.

Results reports will include the name of the laboratory that performed the analysis, test method, sample source name and location, the date and time the sample was collected, received, and analyzed.

The Contactor will notify the VAMC of any samples that exceed hold time or temperature, whereupon the VAMC will determine whether to proceed with analysis or have the Contractor resample at no additional cost to the VAMC.

2.0

2.1 Materials

The Contractor is responsible for supplying all materials and supplies needed for sampling under this contract. The Contractor shall provide sample collection materials to the VA in order for the VA to properly collect samples.

3.0

3.1 Performance Requirements

The Contractor has an ongoing obligation throughout the Period of Performance to notify the VA Contracting Officer immediately and in writing, upon its loss (or any of its subcontractors) of any required certification, accreditation, or licensure.

Bidding Schedule/Period of Performance The Contractor will provide a cost for each individual test.

The Contractor will provide a material mark-up% over wholesale cost the vendor will charge for materials used in sampling not covered in the sample/test pricing.

The Contractor shall provide a cost breakdown of any other costs associated with testing and sampling.

This contract is a base plus four option year contract.

The Contractor shall provide a base price for a years’ worth testing of services as outlined in Table 1 Water Quality Monitoring. For any additional testing/sampling outside the frequency outlined in Table 1, the Contractor shall submit an estimate of those services to the VA upon request using the pricing submitted in the proposal for this contract.

Privacy Statement Information Security: The C&A requirements do not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Incidental exposure to protected health information may occur from accessing the work site. Staff will follow all Privacy & Security policies and procedures.

Appendix

Table 1 Water Quality Monitoring

Colorimetric dipsticks

repair of the Critical Water treatment system or when persistent increased microbial levels are detected by HPC, ATP, or TOC 5 days of laboratory sample receipt

Total organic carbon (TOC)

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