36C24220Q0977 0003_1.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-01-2021 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

36C24220Q0977

X x

1:00pm, 4/14/2021

1) The purpose of this amendment is to extend solicitation date from April 9, 2021 to April 14, 2021 at 1:00pm.

2) Posting response to questions.

3) No further questions permitted.

Josephine Tuitt

1) What is the official start date for operations of this solicitation?

Answer: Estimated start date will be June 1, 2021.

2) Will the rule of 2 SDVOSB's be applied regarding this solicitation and if so, should the submitted proposal price reflect on not facilitating services for all listed facilities?

Answer: Offeror must provide price proposal services for all listed sites as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and as stated on the cost schedule, cost schedule has each facility.

3) When referring to Quantity, should "Quantity" be interpreted as Trip Legs i.e. One Way Leg or as in single delivery from a Point A to B, etc.?

Answer: Refer to the (SOW) D. Flat Payment Rates (c)

1. One (1) trip is defined as pick up location to delivery location. Returning to originating point is not considered a trip. Therefore, should not be billed as such. For example, from Manhattan to Brooklyn campus they are four (4) trips per day.

0. Trip #1: - Pick in Manhattan at 9 am and delivered to Brooklyn at 10 am.

0. Trip #2: - Pick in Manhattan at 11 am and delivered to Brooklyn at 12:15 pm.

0. Trip #3: - Pick in Manhattan at 1pm and delivered to Brooklyn at 2:15 pm.

0. Trip #4: - Pick in Manhattan at 3 pm and delivered to Brooklyn at 4:15 pm.

4) Is there an incumbent?

Answer: Yes

- What is the vendor's name? Marquis Solutions, LLC

- What is the contract #: 36C24219D0072 Additional information can be obtained via www.fpds.gov

5) Are there any changes to the scope of work?

Answer: Yes, additional pick-up and delivery times were added.

6) Are there any supplies containing blood samples, blood bags, etc.?

Answer: Yes, this is provided by Department of Veterans Affairs. Refer to SOW, F. Responsibility of New York Harbor Healthcare System

7) What is the average daily volume of supplies requiring transportation?

Answer: Refer to SOW E. Schedule of Trips. Minimum # of trips 5142/year

8) How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract?

Answer: 10 drivers/vehicles

9) What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location?

Answer: Refer to the SOW Scope of Work (6) what is required.

10) What are the "Unscheduled Service" locations and/or trips, and what is the average monthly or yearly trip quantity for each, as well as the serviced day of the week and the serviced time of day?

Answer: Refer to SOW E. Schedule of Trips.

11) Regarding Past Performance Information, can you clarify what is required and the format? Should we include that information within the RFQ document or as a separate file?

Answer: Refer to E.9 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

**Submit (1) un-redacted file for (a) technical capability (1) performance capability & (2) technical experience and (b) management, certification & training (1) & (2) not to exceed 25 pages collectively and (1) un-redacted file for (c) price. Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments if issued

a. Technical Capability: Technical capability is defined as an offeror’s ability to satisfy the solicitation’s requirements, providing the highest quality service to the specified facilities. Technical Capability will be determined based on the qualifications of the offeror’s proposal, and demonstration of the following sub-factors.

1. Performance Capability – The offeror’s performance capability document shall include a detailed statement of contractor’s capability to perform the duties of this requirement. (*not a cut/paste of the SOW)

2. Technical Experience (Past Performance) – Contractor must provide a list of 3 to 5 past or current contracts where you performed a requirement of similar scope and complexity (detailed). The contractors Past Performance shall also be reviewed in CPARs.

***provide (Past Performance) – as part of the detailed technical experience (redacted) and also a separate file unredacted***

b. Management, Certification & Training:

1. Contractor shall provide a written detailed quality control plan which includes procedures for mitigating deficiencies in service and a proposed mechanism for correcting for issues that may arise, in support of the SOW.

2. Contractor shall provide documentation of all driver field training, HIPPAA & OSHA Training and Certification in the safe transport of infectious/diagnostic specimens.

c. Price, the government will evaluate offers for total price

12) Is the offeror allowed to submit supporting documents such as insurance certificates, VA BAA, training certificates, etc.?

Answer: Refer to E.9 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

13) Regarding evaluation factors for the price Volume: we usually like to provide a “Pricing realism” cost break-down, to include SCA minimum per year, the number of drivers, hours and miles that are estimated to be required for performance, and other costs. Is it acceptable that we forward this Pricing Realism chart?

Answer: The VA will not perform a cost realism analysis for this procurement. The VA will perform a price reasonable analysis in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures. Quoters must provide pricing as stated in the pricing schedule, however, quoter may include additional back up documentation at their discretion.

14) Statement: Regarding specific employees information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training (HIPAA) Certificates-Procedures for your reference.

Answer: Quoters should submit quote packages in accordance with 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial items (Oct 2014). Failure to submit as described may result in the quote being determined non-responsive and not evaluated further.

Note: No further questions permitted.