36C24420Q1062 0001.pdf

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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

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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.

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

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

Contracting POC: Katrina Tavares katrina.tavares@va.gov

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24420Q1062

09-09-2020

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer contractor questions and revise the Statement of Work (SOW).

The revised SOW is attached to the amendment.

The closing date for submissions remains the same.

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1. What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

- $11,100

2. How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract?

– Do not know; that is up to the contractor.

3. What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location?

– Do not know, that is up to the contractor.

4. Is the contractor responsible for supplying dry ice?

– IAW the PWS, the contractor is required to “supply all packaging sufficient to achieve both frozen and refrigerated temperature control from the point of pickup point the delivery destination. Specimens transported at ambient (room) temperature will be kept from excessive hot or cold temperatures during transport.”

5. What is the size, weight, and average daily quantity of items transported to/from the VA for each trip?

Approximately 50 specimens on average per day, <5 lbs.

6. Can you confirm if there will be any STAT runs required for this contract, what is the required turnaround time, time of day, location(s), and expected trip volume per year and per location for additional pickup requests?

No STAT runs required outside what is included in the PWS. Any work over and above the contact would be handled by credit card or a mod to the contract. As outlined in the PWS, “Pickup at Wilmington VAMC, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware between 12:00 Noon and 12:30pm. Delivery shall be made no later than 1:30pm to VAMC Philadelphia, University and Woodland Avenues, Room 3B134, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 (phone:1-800-949-1001 x4414) Monday through Friday, excluding National Holidays.” See list of national holidays as outlined in PWS under 1.1.1.3

7. 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.

– Yes, that is acceptable. The SOW has been revised to delete paragraph 2.2.

8. 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 with our Price response?

– This is a firm fixed priced procurement under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The evaluation is LPTA, therefore any cost breakdowns or price realism information is not relevant and will not be evaluated by the Contracting Officer.