36C24420Q0230-0001006.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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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.

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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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Contractor

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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 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042-7529

Bradley Fasnacht | Contract Specialist Bradley.Fasnacht2@va.gov | 717-228-5959 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042-7529

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24420Q0230 02-06-2020

X X X

This Amendment will be used to provide Government answers to questions from Vendors as a result of Solicitation 36C24420Q0230

Let it be known that the original responce date of 6 February 2020 | 11:59 PM EST has now been extended to 18 February 2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Please note all answers to Vendor provided questions.

If by virtue of this amendment if 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 18 February 2020 |11:59 PM EST

Bradley Fasnacht Contract Specialist Snyder House Food Services The following information and changes are here by incorporated into the solicitation: Vendors submitted the following questions. The government has provided a response to each question.

1. With regards to Section B.3 Price/Cost Schedule, the unit cost is requested for 60.00 months. This would imply that the offeror should use a flat rate for the total contract period. Will the Government accept a cost schedule that shows the yearly price over the five-year contract period?

A. All quotes shall reference the 60-month unit price and total amount format as per the RFQ.

2. Please confirm the Wage Determination that should be used for Solicitation #36C24420Q0230.

A. As per block 20 of the 1449 “WD# 2015-4233 Revision# 14"

3. What is the Refrigerator/Freezer space for storing food?

A. As follows:

1. 1 Commercial grade Deli Refrigerator.

2. 1 Commercial grade Deli freezer.

3. 1 Commercial grade Refrigerator (standard size).

4. 1 Commercial grade Refrigerator (large 2 door size).

5. 1 Commercial grade Freezer (large 2 door size).

4. Is there an area for truck deliveries?

A. Food is delivered by Truck to the front of the building.

5. In additional instructions to offerors on page 24, it reads:

“(e) Offeror shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their technical capability and ability to meet the FULL SCOPE of the Statement of Work”. Is it acceptable to include a standard capability statement or are you looking for a technical proposal to be submitted?

A. It is always recommended that offerors provide capability statements that are as technically detailed as possible.

6. I am concerned with how to price this as an estimated 5-year grand total. IDIQ means I do not know how many we will be serving. Would you like a per meal pricing and then estimate 5 years based on 30 residents (or 40 residents)?

A. All quotes shall reference the 60-month unit price and total amount format as per the RFQ.

7. Do the past performance questionnaires have to be sent directly from the customer or can I forward to you their responses from when we requested them when this solicitation was active previously?

A. All past performance documents shall be submitted with the quote from the quoting vendor.

8. Is what posted indeed just a pre-solicitation and you are going to post a complete solicitation?

A. The solicitation was posted in response to the pre solicitation.

9. I compared the SOW from November to what posted on the 22nd of January and I see that now the food and beverages are to be supplied by the contractor. In November the food and beverages were to be supplied by the Government.

A. All food and beverages are to be supplied by the Contractor.

10. Do you have food cost information to provide to us? Was/is the current contract inclusive or exclusive of food costs?

A. The current contract in place includes contractor supplied food and beverages.

11. Does the VA want the contractor to supply "seconds" or additional portions for meals to the residents?

A. Yes, “seconds” should be provided.

12. Does this contract require serving snacks?

A. Yes, please see additional requirements to the SOW (attached) to this amendment.

13. We understand that the contract would start on May 1, 2020. Would you kindly let us know how many years the contract is expected to last?

A. This is a 5 Year ID-R Contract.

14. Will there be a site visit?

A. No, a site visit will not be used for this requirement.

The following information and changes are here by incorporated into the solicitation:

Additional requirements to the SOW:

Contractor to provide fruit all day as well as snacks for the evening to include diabetic snacks.

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