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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Harold McQuillia harold.mcquillia@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

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23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

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23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24622Q0054 10-19-2021

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10/26/2021 12pm See CONTINUATION Page

SOLICITATION 36C24622Q0054 IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

a. To post offeror questions and government answers.

b. Extend the Closing Date of the RFQ to Tuesday October 26, 2021 at 12:00pm EST.

Harold L. McQuillia Jr.

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

RFQ 36C24622Q0054 COVID SCREENERS – CHARLES GEORGE VAMC, ASHEVILLE, NC

QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT ANSWERS

1. Please clarify coverage table for CGVAMC Building 9/14/15/70 Main and Employee entrances. Does each building (9,14,15 & 70) have 4 guards Mon thru Fri, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.?

Building 47:

4 guards M – F 6:00am – 5:00pm

1 Guard Sat & Sun 6:00am – 5:00pm 1 guard Holidays (6) 6:00am – 5:00pm

Building 9/14/15/70:

1 guard per building M – F 6:00am – 5:00pm

2. Can you provide the number of CBOC’s that need coverage and location if applicable?

Three (3) CBOCS:

3. Can this service be addressed with medical personnel?

No

4. Do the screeners conduct security officer functions?

Yes

5. Can you please provide the total number of hours per month needed so that the vendor can provide a reasonable, fair and accurate quote?

Building 47 4 guards x 11 hrs/day x 5 days 220 Hours/Week 880 Hours/Month

1 Guard Sat & Sun 6:00am – 5:00pm 22 Hours/Week 88 Hours/Month

1 guard Holidays (6) 6:00am – 5:00pm 66 Hours for the contract period of performance

Emergency Room Entrance 24/7 168 Hours/Week 672 Hours/Month

Building 9/14/15/70:

1 guard per building M – F 6:00am – 5:00pm Total of 4 guards 11 Hours/day x 5 days 220 Hours/Week 880 Hours/Month

Total hours per month 3,246

6. Are Covid-19 screeners expected to stay on location for breaks? If so, are breaks billable?

This contract is all-inclusive. As such, it should depict total cost per hour. The VA will assume that cost includes break and lunch periods.

7. On the Performance Work Statement, it states that there are 12 hour shifts for the Charles George VA Medical Center Emergency Entrance. Is it possible to change it to eight-hour shifts?

At the contractor’s discretion as long as 24-hour coverage is maintained.

8. When is the anticipated date of award?

Anticipated date of award is 11/1/2021.

9. What is the current fiscal budget for these services?

Estimated budget $300k - $400k.

10. Who is the incumbent for current services, if any, please provide name, contract value?

N/A

11. PWS B.3.1.0: Is this a new or existing contract?

New contract

12. Can you please clarify the period of performance?

Period of performance is 6 months after the date of award.

13. Is there a union with this contract? (If so, please provide the CBA.) No

14. PWS B.3.1.2 and B.3.5.0: Will the Contract Employee Supervisor be able to use the provided office space as his/her workspace for the full day while onsite? Yes

15. PWS B.3.2.3: The period of coverage for the temporary shelters, tents, etc. post is "as required" and the number of guards lists "1 EA/Shift." In order to be able to ensure pricing includes the required services, could the VA provide an estimate of hours that would be needed for this post?

Right now 0 but that’s why it is an as needed service.

16. PWS B.3.2.3: For the CBOCs, the period of coverage for Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays posts are "as needed." In order to be able to ensure pricing includes the required services, could the VA provide an estimate of hours that would be needed for this post?

Right now 0 but that’s why it is an as needed service.

17. PWS B.3.3.3 indicates a health examination is required:

No. However, the contractor should ensure staff filling these positions should be able to meet the physical requirements typically required of employment in the field. For example, physically capable of defending themselves or evading a physical altercation.

· Are there any specific requirements for what the health examination should include? N/A

· Should the examination include vision and hearing? N/A

· How often should the examination be conducted (i.e., initially, annually)? N/A

18. PWS B.3.3.4.1 states that "contract employees … shall be subject to fingerprint adjudication and a National Agency Check with Inquiries…" PWS B.4.2.0 states that "a full background check is not required for this position." Please verify whether a background investigation is required for this contract.

Fingerprint adjudication and a National Agency Check with Inquiries.

19. PWS B.3.3.4.8: How many hours are required to complete the three required courses (course #VA 10176, NFED 4503950, and 10203) in the VA TMS?

2 -3

20. PWS B.3.3.4.8: Will the screeners be able to complete these courses onsite? Or will these courses need completed before the screeners will be permitted to be assigned to a post?

Courses must be completed prior to the employee working under the contract.

21. What length of time will be provided for transition?

If this question references an existing contract there isn’t one and no transition is necessary.

22. RFP E.1 - Section II: How many past performances should be included in the response?

Include as many past performance references as you’d like. It is recommended to include relevant past performance from the past 3 years.

23. Is a vehicle required for the contract?

No

24. Are there any requirements for initial, random, or annual drug screening of the contractor's employees?

On suspicion

25. Section II (Past Performance) at page 43 of the solicitation indicates that past performance questionnaires are used to assess an offeror’s past performance. Please clarify whether offerors are required to submit questionnaires to their references and, if so, the form to be used.

Offerors are not required to submit questionnaires. Past Performance Questionnaires are used internally by the CO to seek relevant past performance information.