36C24424Q0059 0002.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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11/08/2023

562-24-1-5022-0001

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Commodities 1 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104

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See Block 6.

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24424Q0059

10-31-2023

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Questions & Answers in response to the RFQ. No changes have been made and all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Andrea Buckley Contracting Officer

36C24424Q0059 0002

ERIE VAMC BULK ROCK SALT AND BAGGED ICE MELT

Solicitation: 36C24424Q0059

Questions & Answers

Question #1: How would you like your proposal submitted?

Government Response:

Please submit your quote to the POCs listed on the SAM posting, making sure to use the correct POC emails.

Question #2: Is there an incumbent? If so, what is the contract number and contract value?

Government Response:

There is no incumbent.

Question #3: Please advise if the 50 lb bags is for sodium chloride or calcium chloride?

Government Response:

Per the Statement of Need, Composition shall be Calcium Chloride with Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) a built-in corrosion inhibitor.

Product shall be able to melt ice down to an ambient temperature of at least -25°F.

Question #4: I haveca question in reference to the shipping costs and 1449 lf the pricing form? Can i add the shipping cost on the form as well?

If wo, i will itemize the costs. I just want to provide all the itemized costs associated.

Government Response:

All items shall be F.O.B. destination. The purchase order will not have a separate CLIN for shipping costs. Offerors are expected to provide prices in accordance with the contract line item schedule.

Question #5: Can you please provide the previous bid tab?

We deliver the legal weight load which consists of 19 pallets x 49 bags (50 lbs)= 931 TOTAL

BAGS PER TRUCKLOAD

The quantity you are requesting cannot be legally delivered in one truck load.

We deliver in FULL TRUCKLOADS ONLY.

Is that acceptable? (2 trucks with less than full loads substantially increases the price.)

Government Response:

There is no incumbent.

Per the Statement of Need, Minimum quantity to deliver shall be four pallets (two hundred 50-pound bags) and a maximum of eight pallets (four hundred 50-pound bags).

Question #6: Can you tell me who the vendor was for last year and their price/ton?

Government Response:

There is no incumbent.

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Question #7: How would you like your solicitation submitted and we wanted to confirm if there is any additional information or documentation required beyond what is outlined in the solicitation document. If there are any supplementary details or specific requirements that should be considered in our proposal, please kindly inform us at your earliest convenience.

Government Response:

Please submit your quote to the POCs listed on the SAM posting, making sure to use the correct POC emails.

Reference RFQ 36C24424Q0059, Section E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS for quote requirements.

Question #8: The specification for Product 1: Bulk Road Salt it doesn’t seem like DOT approved bulk road salt specifications. Are you able to clarify?

Government Response:

Product specifications must be in accordance with the Statement of Need.

Question #9: I wanted to ask about the solicitation Number 36C24424Q0059 for item number 2 under quantity it says you need “200.00” TN can you confirm that you're looking for 200 tons ?

Government Response:

Per the Statement of Need, Maximum seasonal quantity is not expected to exceed 200 tons.

Minimum quantity shall be 20 tons and maximum quantity shall be 25 tons per delivery.

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