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36C24122Q1257 0001

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001 NOTICE OF SDVOSB/VOSB SET-ASIDE.

This solicitation amendment is being issued as a SDVOSB/VOSB set-aside. The limitations of subcontracting, as described in FAR 52.219-14, will apply to any potential contract. If award cannot be made, the solicitation will be cancelled, and the requirement resolicited.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, intends to solicit proposals from contractors to provide Payroll services in support of Veterans Health Administration New England VISN 1. NAICS Code is 541214 with a Small Business Size Standard of $34.5M. The product/service code is R710. The VA anticipates issuing a solicitation for this requirement on or about 9/26/2022. Proposals will be accepted for a two-week period commencing with the issuance date of the solicitation. Interested contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies will be made available. The solicitation will provide instructions to contractors about the proposal submission process. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the Contracting Opportunities website (beta.sam.gov) so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.

This solicitation amendment includes Section D, which includes a past performance questionnaire.

A second amendment will be released soon answering vendor questions.

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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.

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AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

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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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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24122Q1257 10-12-2022

X X X October 21, 2022 12:00PM EST The purpose of this amendment is to extend solicitation due date, revise Period of Performance to be TBD, revise clause 52.212-2, add Section D, and add past performance questionaire.

This is a Non-Personnal, Firm Fixed Price Solicitation amendment for CWT Payroll Services for the Boston Healthcare System in pursuant with the Statement of Work described in the original Solicitation. Contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, and disposal necessary to provide the services.

The applicable Wage Determinations are hereby incorporated into the subject purchase order and can be found at https://beta.sam.gov .

Sterling Mathews Contracting Officer

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A.1 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price

2. Past Performance

3. Technical

Evaluation Approach: The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation, but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following:

1. Price (Follow these instructions):

a. Standard Form 1449 (page 2), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, with blocks 12, 17, 30a, 30b, and 30c completed by the offeror.

b. Quoter will complete section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, sec. B.2, pp. 6-7. Firm, fixed pricing for each line item is required.

c. Solicitation Clauses "Offeror Representation and Certifications -Commercial Items", completed by offeror at (https://SAM.gov), or a Reps and Certs print out may be submitted.

d. Complete the Contractor Certification of Compliance with 13 C.F.R. 125.6, Limitations of Subcontracting, sec. D.2, pp. 23-24.

2. Past Performance:

a. Provide (3) references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the Performance Work Statement. Refer to Past Performance sheet in section D. References must include contact information, brief description of the work completed, and contract # (if relevant). References may be checked by the Contracting Officer to ensure your company is has complied with prior requirements, responded to issues and performed in accordance with the PWS.

b. Past performance information may also be obtained from other sources available to the Government to include, but not limited to, Past Performance Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases.

3. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the contractor has the experience and capabilities to provide quality services in a timely and efficient manner.

a. Contractor shall demonstrate their corporate experience and approach to meet all requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement.

b. Contractor will provide a quality control plan, which explains the offerors approach to quality control and methodologies

c. If you are planning to sub-contract some or all of this work, please provide the name and address(s) of all subcontractor(s) (if applicable) and a description of their planned subcontracting effort.

Award will be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information shall be considered noncompliant and your quote will be removed from the evaluation process.

SDVOSBs and VOSBs must be registered and certified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database (http://www.VetBiz.gov).

This is a SDVOSB/VOSB set aside for payroll services at VAMC Boston Healthcare, MA. The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract for this service. Offerors should carefully follow instructions included in 52.212-1 and for evaluation criteria specified in section D.3 (52.212-2). Pricing should be identified B.2 Price/Cost Schedule located in sec. B.2, pp. 6-7.

All quotes shall be emailed to: tara.dossiema@va.gov. Any quote non-compliant with RFQ requirements will not be considered. No questions after October 7, 2022 at 10 a.m. This solicitation will close October 21, 2022 12 p.m. Eastern Standard time.

4. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Price, past performance, and Technical.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 Past Performance Questionnaire

1. Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commerical Firm or other Organization:

2. Contracting Activity Address:

10. Place of Performance:

11. Description of Work (Use a continuation sheet if necessary):

12. list any commendations or awards received:

13. list of Major Subcontractors:

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