S06 Solicitation amendment 36C24526Q0035 0001.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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

10-08-2025

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Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC(688)

50 Irving Street NW Washington DC 20422

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Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC(688)

50 Irving Street NW Washington DC 20422 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24526Q0035

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The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers.

Offers are due on October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

Tracy Dotson Contracting officer

VA-VHA-RPOE-2024-0016

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Historical/Expected Volume: Can the Government provide historical or estimated annual trip volumes, broken out by within 30 miles and beyond 30 miles?

Answer: Usage for past 12 months Within 30-mile radius 193 trips Outside 30-mile radius 48 trips with a total of 1672 miles

2. Scope of Transport: Will courier services be limited to general and pharmacy supplies, or should we anticipate transporting lab specimens, controlled substances, or items requiring special handling?

Answer: Lab Specimens, Medications and Blood products, maybe the items that are being moved and cold storage on some items may be required.

3. Response Time Requirements: Is there a specific maximum response time from when the VA requests a courier to pickup?

Answer: 1 hour

4. Insurance Requirements: Beyond standard liability and workers’ compensation, does the Government require non-owned/hired auto liability or other specialized coverage for this contract?

Answer: I’m not sure about this, I would think not as the driver is not working for us.

5. Incumbent Contractor: Is there a current contractor providing these services, and if so, can the Government share the incumbent contract number and awarded rates?

Answer: Yes, the services are currently being provided by Crosstown Courier. The prior year contract number is 36C24525F0076. The award rates cannot be disclosed.

6. I am small business owner with a sprinter van. I was looking to get some information about applying for the courier opportunity.

Answer: See the Request for Quote (RFQ) document. It is an attachment to the solicitation. Please see section E for “Instructions to Offerors” for the information you need.

7. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer: See Question 5

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

Answer: See Question 5

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

Answer: Unknown

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

Answer: Unknown

11. How many cubic feet of storage are required for transportation, and what is the maximum size and quantity of items to be transported?

Answer: I do not know if this one could be as small as an envelope to a wheel chair

12. Please clarify if the government will require the vendor to provide equipment (coolers, totes, locks, and temperature logs).

Answer: Vendor shall provide any necessary item to transport items some items maybe accompanied by a cold pack or ICE pack.

13. What is the weekly, monthly, or annual estimated trip volume for as-needed trips in total, and/or as-needed trips per contract location, if any?

Answer: See Question 1