36C24223Q0047.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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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)

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Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410

Department of Veterans Affairs Samuel S . Stratton VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA) Albany NY 12208-3410

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24223Q0047

11-08-2022 X x x

See CONTINUATION Page

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The purpose of this amendment to the combined synopsis/solicitation 36C24223Q0047 is to accomplish the following:

a. To provide the answers to the questions asked regarding the procurement for Albany's Laundry Services.

b. Provide revised PWS.

c. Provide revised Price/Cost Schedule.

THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL.

"ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REAMAIN UNCHANGED AND IN FULL FORECE AND EFFECT."

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Albany’s Laundry Services

SAM.gov Notice ID 36C24223Q0047

Questions & Answers

Please note: Revised Price/Cost Schedule and PWS has be attached.

Vendor Question 1: Must the Contractor provide rental of the linens to be laundered or does the VA own linens and only seek laundering services?

Answer 1: The contractor must provide rental of the linens to be laundered with the exception of scrubs. We purchase our scrubs and have the current contractor launder them.

Vendor Question 2: (1) What is the required weekly volume for each product? What are the quantities of each product? (2) How many beds are in the facility?

Answer 2: (1) All of the linens are mixed when they are picked up so I can’t say how many of each product is required weekly. (2) The facility has a little over 100 beds in the hospital.

Vendor Question 3: Can the linens be specified if any are to be rented from the Contractor?

Answer 3: Fitted hospital bed sheet, bed sheets, bed blankets, hand towels, full size towels, pillowcases. Please note: This must include under pads for the bed, OR sheets, hospital gowns and bibs. This information is found in the PWS.

Vendor Question 4: What is the sheet size? fitted flat pillowcases and an actual number of items?

Answer 4: Standard hospital bed fitted and flat sheets. Surgical bed fitted and flat sheets. For actual number of items, please refer to PWS. The sheets used are Medline, MDTNC8S33, Bariatric 33-oz. bariatric fitted contour sheets, 48" x 88" X 14".

Vendor Question 5: Please inform [if] subcontract is acceptable on this [combined synopsis/solicitation]?

Answer 5: Subcontracting limitations clause needs to be completed and limitations on subcontracting applies.

Vendor Question 6: How would you like your proposal to be submitted?

Answer 6: This information is found in section FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors– Commercial Items” (NOV 2021) and found on page 26 of the combined synopsis/solicitation.

Vendor Question 7: (1) What are the payment terms? Net 15? Net 30? (2) Will they send ACH or physical checks? (3) What is the required weekly volume for each product? we need this to know the quantities of each product. (4) If the start date is 1/1/23 then when will the contract be awarded? (5) How many beds are in the facility?

Answer 7: (1) NET 30 for payment terms. (2) As stated in FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (MAY 2022), the following form of payment will be used in accordance with authority 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (OCT 2018). (3) The required weekly volume can be found in the PWS. (4) The contract will be awarded on or before 01/01/2023. (5) Refer to question 2 for the approximate number of beds.

See attached document: PRICE COST SCHEDULE REV 1.

See attached document: Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Albany Laundry Services - final rev 1.