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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 09-23-2025 688-26-1-829-0002 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 5 Contracting 849 International Drive Linthicum MD 21090 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 5 Contracting 849 International Drive Linthicum MD 21090 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24526Q0016

X X X See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this amendment is to attach the Questions and Answers.

Darren Morris Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOE-2024-0009

CONTINUATION PAGE

DC VA WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATION

36C24526Q0016 Questions & Answers

1. If a wheelchair is provided to passenger by Contractor, will the passenger return wheelchair to Contractor at drop-off location or is Contractor expected to remain onsite?

See 4.4.7 in PWS.

1. Per 4.4.8.5. – are drivers expected to provide medical assistance? It would seem that this type of service aligns with BLS or ALS transportation.

Drivers will need to know the basis medical CPR.

1. Per 4.4.8.5. – what training is expected for oxygen administration?

Knowledge of how to hold a canister within the vehicle is required.

1. What time threshold before a scheduled pickup will a cancellation be billable? Is dispatching of a vehicle the only threshold for billing purposes?

See 4.5.2. in PWS for cancellations.

1. Who is the incumbent operator? What is the associated contract #?

The incumbent is Battles Transportation, Inc., contract #36C24523A0032.

1. How many vehicles are typically utilized daily to fulfill the scope of services?

The vendor must be able to run a minimum of 4 trips at one time. A typical month of one-way transports averages 2,700 trips.

1. Is an onsite coordinator currently utilized? Does the VA prefer that Contractor provide onsite staff member(s)?

Contractor should have a Lead Driver onsite to facilitate transports and fill in when short staffed.

1. Are you able to provide a heat map for volume by stated county or any other historical transportation data?

Unable to provide a heat map, however, the link below shows the Veterans population in the Washington DC area: https://usafacts.org/topics/veterans/state/district-of-columbia/

1. Is WAMTC licensing required?

Yes, this is required to transport in Washington DC.

1. Is multi-loading of patients permitted?

See 4.5.1.1 in PWS.