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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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THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-19-2025

SBAR APPROVED

Department of Veterans Affairs 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24226Q0017 09-11-2025

X X X X One (1) The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions of potential quoters. The closing date of this solicitation remains the same; September 24, 2025, at 14:00 EDT.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Lisa Harris Contract Officer Questions and Answers RFQ NP Ambulance 36C24226Q0017

1. Scope & Service Types

0. Question: “Does the requirement include emergency (ALS/BLS), non-emergency, or both?”

Answer: Non-Emergency ALS/BLS only.

0. Question: “Are standby/event coverage or interfacility transfers in scope?”

Answer: Standby/event coverage - No Interfacility Transfers – Yes See Solicitation page 51 & 52: section 5 - 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4

1. Volume & Hours

1. Question: “What are the estimated monthly transport volumes and daily/weekly peaks?”

Answer: Monthly volume estimate for one-way trips: ALS 2-3; BLS 58-60. Ambulance Transportation services are required 24/7 days a week, including observed Federal Holidays.

1. Fleet & Staffing

2. Question: “Minimum number and type of units (ALS/BLS; Type I/II/III) and staffing model (EMT/Paramedic mix)?”

Answer: Candidates should provide the number of vehicles in their fleet for contract evaluation.

2. Question: “Are mutual aid agreements permitted for surge capacity?”

Answer: Yes, Contract vendor may utilize a subcontractor if demand can’t be met.

1. Reporting & IT

3. Question: “Any required system integrations (e.g., VetRide or VA-designated platform) or accepted file formats?”

Answer: No

1. Incumbency & Set-Aside

4. Question: “Is there a current incumbent provider?”

Answer: Yes

4. Question: “Please confirm SDVOSB set-aside status for this procurement.”

Answer: See page 1, Box #10 of the Solicitation

1. Pricing Format & Invoicing

5. Question: “Preferred pricing structure/CLINs (per trip, per hour, mileage, standby, after-hours).”

Answer: See Solicitation page 50: B4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE outlines pricing structure. VAMC does not pay per hour, standby or after hours.

o Question: “Please confirm Tungsten Network is required and whether any certified timesheets or backup documentation must accompany invoices.”

Answer: See Solicitation, page 20 section 4.9.4. Vet Ride is VA’s method for invoicing.

1. Question: “Page 33 – 34: SCT Definition and Equipment Listing – Will the VA add a CLIN line to cover this LOS costing or is SCT/CCT not to be included in this SOW and RF” Answer: VAMC contract is all inclusive. No additional CLIN lines will be added.