36C24621Q0657 0002.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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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.

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:

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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,

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 558-21-3-075-0148 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24621Q0657 07-16-2021

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 7/23/2021- 10 AM EST See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this amendment is as follows.

a. See government response to technical questions received by the agency beginning on Page 2.

b. See revised cost price schedule beginning Page 3.

c. See revised Performance Work Statement beginning Page 5.

d. The closing date is extended from 7/19/2021- 10 AM EST to 7/23/2021- 10 AM EST. The Technical Questions due date is extended to 7/21/2020, 10 AM EST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Rodney Wilson Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Technical Questions and Answers 36C24621Q0657 -Sterile Processing Water Testing Services

1. Is the contractor collecting the samples, or will the contractor provide supplies/shipping materials/shipping labels for VA staff to collect the samples?

See Paragraph 3.1 of the revised Performance Work Statement. The contractor is responsible for providing the sample collection supplies and shipping boxes. A designated government personnel will collect the sample for shipment to contractor’s address

2. How many sample locations are there at each site? The price schedule seems to indicate 60 for Durham and 36 for Greenville, but the table on page 14 of the RFQ and on the amendment indicates 60 are for Greenville and I assume the 36 are for Durham.

See the revised Price Schedule Paragraph 3.1 of the revised Performance Work Statement. There are five (5) sample locations at the VAMC Durham site and 3 sample locations at the Greenville CBOC site.

3. The table in the amendment indicates that samples will be collected annually. Is that correct? Some of the tests listed in the table are recommended to be tested monthly, others annually, and other quarterly until within limits for four quarters--then annually. The quantity of samples of 60 and 36 for each site seems excessive for once a year. Please confirm the number of sample locations and the frequency of testing for each test.

See Paragraph 3.1 of the revised Performance Work Statement. These numbers are based on points of contact (spouts) for water testing. There are five (5) sample collecting locations at the VAMC Durham site and 3 sample collecting locations at the Greenville CBOC site. Each individual sample test for each sample collecting location shall cover all ten (10) test requirements listed in Tables 1 and Table 2 of the revised Performance Work Statement.

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for five (5) sample collecting locations at VAMC Durham facility, IAW Table 1 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for three (3) sample collecting locations at Greenville CBOC facility, IAW Table 2 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Base

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for five (5) sample collecting locations at VAMC Durham facility, IAW Table 1 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for three (3) sample collecting locations at Greenville CBOC facility, IAW Table 2 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 1

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for five (5) sample collecting locations at VAMC Durham facility, IAW Table 1 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for three (3) sample collecting locations at Greenville CBOC facility, IAW Table 2 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 2

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for five (5) sample collecting locations at VAMC Durham facility, IAW Table 1 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for three (3) sample collecting locations at Greenville CBOC facility, IAW Table 2 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 3

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for five (5) sample collecting locations at VAMC Durham facility, IAW Table 1 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4

Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for three (3) sample collecting locations at Greenville CBOC facility, IAW Table 2 of the PWS.

Contract Period: Option 4

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. CONTRACT TITLE. Critical Water Systems Testing and Reporting for Durham VA Health Care System Sterile Processing Services.

2. BACKGROUND/DATES OF SERVICE (PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE).

The National Program Office for Sterile Processing Service (NPOSP) and the Office of Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program (HEFP) require the testing of critical and utility water systems impacting patient care. The Durham VA Health Care System (DVHCS) have a need for water sampling testing services to meet the water testing requirements for sterile processing services in accordance with VHA Directive 1116 (2) AAMI TIR-34 Testing Protocol. The contractor shall provide sample testing and reporting services in accordance with the performance work statement. The sampling collections shall occur at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC and Greenville CBOC, NC.

Period of Performance.

Award Date – One year after the date of award Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Option Year 3 Option Year 4

3. SPECIFIC TASKS

The contractor shall provide Critical and Utility Water System testing and reporting services in accordance with the frequency schedule in Tables 1 and 2.

DURHAM VAMC

Table 1

GREENVILLE HCC

Table 2

3.1 SAMPLE COLLECTION, SHIPPING AND REPORTING

The contractor shall provide the sample collection supplies (sample collection containers and shipping boxes) to the contracting officer representative (COR). The COR or a designated Government personnel shall collect and ship the sample to the contractor’s address for testing. The Government shall cover the samples tests postage/shipping cost to the contractor’s address.

The contractor shall provide five (5) samples tests per month for Durham VAMC and three (3) samples tests per month for Greenville CBOC. Each individual sample test for the respective facility shall cover all ten (10) test requirements in Tables 1 for VAMC Durham and Table 2 for Greenville CBOC.

The contractor shall provide the sample test result reports to the COR three to five business days after receiving test sample. The sample test result reports shall be provided to the COR via email.

4. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

A. CO - Contracting Officer B. COR - Contracting Officer's Representative C. CBOC - Community Based Outpatient Clinic D. DVHCS - Durham VA Health Care System E. HEFP - Office of Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program F. NPOSP - National Program Office for Sterile Processing Service G. QASP - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

5. TESTING STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING:

Sterile Processing Service and COR shall ensure that the contractor’s performance of the critical water system testing, and reporting requirements are performed in accordance with the performance work statements.

The contractor shall submit a detailed and analytical sample test result reports to the COR for a review of completed tests. The COR shall review the reports to ensure that the contractor’s performance is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

6. SAMPLE COLLECTION SITES.

1. VAMC Durham 508 Fulton St Durham, NC. 27705

2. Greenville CBOC 401 Moye Blvd.

Greenville, NC. 2783