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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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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.

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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:

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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) None 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

36C24222Q0123 12-15-2021

X X

12/31/2021 at 5:00pm EST X The purpose of this amendment is to answers interested vendors questions (See Continuation page).

NO MORE QUESTIONS

Safa Shleiwet Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. What is the historical data for wildlife infestations? In the last five years, the following wildlife animals have been trapped: Racoon (11), Skunk (3), Possum (2), Ground hog (1), Snake (1) and Rabbit (1).

2. What’s the required number of pigeon trappings? As required when they manage to get into the building.

3. Historically there have been 25 light fly traps annually, does the VA plan to increase this requirement? The VA does not plan to increase fly traps. Replacement of 20 bulbs per year is average.

4. How many light fly traps are required for the Fisher House? Currently, the Fisher Houses do not require fly traps.

5. During the site visit it was obvious that there are potential drain issues in the canteen kitchen, 6B ward, 7C ward what measures will the VA take to mitigate these pest risk? Daily sanitation efforts will be on-going. The pest technician can provide guidance on additional preventive measures to mitigate these pest risks.

6. Currently there are 3 FTE’s to meet this requirement, does the VA foresee a need for more? No

7. How many manholes are there to treat for water bugs and rodents? Two – one by the Community Living Center and one behind the pool.

8. Is a rodent survey required to be included in the IPM? Yes

9. Is there a requirement for pest services in the area’s where other VA contractors may occupy? There have been occasions where construction projects have disturbed the grounds. Pest services may be required if rodents find their way into the buildings.

10. What was the previous awarded Solicitation Number, Date awarded and awarded value? Solicitation Number VA242-16-Q-0964, Contract Number VA242-16-F-3933, Date awarded 10-01-2016.

11. What is the amount of hours each day Monday-Friday the previous contractor spent on site at each location to provide the pest services to all areas outlined within the scope of service? Does the government consider this service adequate? It is adequate the contractor may spend 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday providing services.

12. How many after hours service requests at each site have then been in the past 12 months? A total of ten after hour service requests have been made in the past 12 months.

13. Who is the current pest vendor? Accord Federal Services, LLC.

14. What is the number of bed bug service requests at each site over the past 12 months? A total of forty bed bug service requests have been made since January 2021 for the main campus. No requests have been made for the CBOC.

15. Has any of the scope of service changed from this Solicitation compared to that of the last awarded contract? If so, what has Changed? No.

16. How many service calls for wildlife occurred over the past 12 months? A total of three wildlife service calls were made over the past 12 months.

The purpose of this amendment is to answers interested vendors questions (See Continuation page).