36C24524Q0537 0001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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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36C2451

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 849 International Drive

Linthicum MD 21090

36C245

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 849 International Drive

Linthicum MD 21090

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24524Q0537

07-17-2024

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X X

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

Change Acquisition to 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

Provide answers to solicitation questions. See Continuation Page (2).

Veronica B. Dillard Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RFQ 36C24524Q537

QUESTION: What type of gray you are asking for, there’s about 100 different kinds of grays in that field alone. (send a picture if you can):

ANSWER: We do not want any gray matting. Black only.

QUESTION: Do you need un-static types of mats?

ANWSER: No.

QUESTION: Who is going to put the mats on the floor properly. Is it the maintenance crew at the hospital or the company who delivered them?

ANSWER: The company who delivers the mats.

QUESTIONS: Is there a certain color mat required or any colors that should be avoided?

ANSWER: No, we require black mats only.

QUESTION: Will a diagram be provided for each location that mats should be?

ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION: Are all the locations for the mat replacement open 24 hours or are there specific open hours at each location? If so, please provide the hours open for each area.

ANSWER: No. The hours open are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Closed all Federal Holidays.

QUESTION: Does the service have to be on the same day every 2 weeks or is there flexibility on the day of the week?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION: Are there any days during the year that the facility is closed?

ANSWER: All Federal Holidays.

QUESTION: On SAM.gov the solicitation shows it is a total set aside for small business. On the solicitation documents, it is showing “unrestricted” for this acquisition.

AWSER: This Acquisition has been changed to “100% Set-Aside for Small Business”.

QUESTIONS: On page 30 of the solicitation, it talks about the “Limitations on Subcontracting”. Are there limitations on subcontracting for small businesses that are not SDVOSB or VOSB.

AWSER: Yes, if subcontractors will be utilized then subcontracting plan must be provide at time of final award of contract action.