36C24219Q0179-0001000.docx

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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

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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.

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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 d ate specified.

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 02-08-2019 561-19-1-5116-0001 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24219Q0179 02-08-2019

X X X February 12, 2019 at 4:00 PM E.T.

561-3690162-5116-850300-2660 010040176 X

AMENDMENT 0001:

The purpose of this amendment to solicitation 36C24219Q0179 is to extend the hour and date specified for receipt of Offers and to respond to inquiries received by the Contracting Officer.

The offer due date is extended to February 12, 2019, 4:00 PM E .T.

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE FOR DETAILS.

No further questions will be accepted for this solicitati on.

“ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.”

DELFO SACO-MIZHQUIRI

Contracting Officer, NCO2

CONTINUATION PAGE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. For Task #4 Asbestos Periodic Surveillance, what is the required frequency of surveillance activities (i.e. once per year, twice per year)?

Answer: At least once every six months

1. On the Price/Cost Schedule there are no turnaround times listed for the bulk asbestos samples or for the airborne mold samples. What is the requested turnaround time for each of these sample types, respectively?

Answer: 24 hr-asbestos/ 72 hr-mold

1. For lead-based paint sampling, can a non-HUD approved XRF analyzer be utilized for lead-based paint testing, or must the XRF analyzer be a HUD-approved device with a current, HUD-approved Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS)?

Answer: HUD-approved device for federal facility

1. On the Price/Cost Schedule, the analytical method listed for bulk asbestos analysis “NYS PLM NOB” is a New York State standard known as NY ELAP Method 198.6 (PLM with Gravimetric Prep). It is not a regulatory requirement in New Jersey to follow the New York analytical methods. For the purpose of this solicitation, however, is the New York method required or can we use the more common EPA/600/R-93/116 analytical method?

Answer: New Jersey method shall be used for VA New Jersey Healthcare System (VANJHS).

1. In Part 1 Qualifications, Laboratory, Paragraph 2(c.), the solicitation states that “Transmission Electron Microscopy confirmatory analysis for certain nonfriable organically bound materials (NOB) materials” shall be by “New Jersey method 198.1.” Under Task #2 Asbestos Sampling and Analysis, the solicitation states that NOB analysis shall be by “New Jersey ELAP Method 198.4.” The NY ELAP Method 198.1 is actually a PLM analytical method, while NY ELAP 198.4 is a TEM analytical method. Both of the ELAP Methods are New York State requirements, and while recognized in other jurisdictions these methods are not required in New Jersey. Typically, in New Jersey, asbestos bulk sample analysis is performed according to the EPA 600/R-93/116 method. Please confirm which bulk asbestos sample analytical method or methods will be acceptable for this contract.

Answer: New Jersey bulk analysis method shall be used for VA NJ Healthcare System.

1. In order to complete an assigned Task Order, it may be necessary for the IHC, or the VA may request the ICH, to conduct tests or utilize equipment not specifically listed in the Price/Cost Schedule. In such a scenario, how is the IHC to account for the costs associated with providing the required/requested services?

Answer: The cost should be addressed in the itemized quote when an order is placed.

1. The four (4) documents listed in Section D - Contract Documents, Exhibits or Attachments are not attached or included in the solicitation paperwork package. Please advise if these documents are required to be submitted with our response, and if so, then please provide the documents or a download link.

Answer: If submitting past performance reference, then you may have the Past Performance Questionnaire complete and sent to me. All attachments are available in FeBizOps. They are located on the righthand side of the screen below section “ALL FILES”. The link is https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cefe6041109a5ca5301cde5e9707df04&tab=core&_cview=1