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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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.)

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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) Harold McQuillia harold.mcquillia@va.gov 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

36C24623Q0253 12-21-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

1/31/2023 12:00pm est.

See CONTINUATION Page X THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION, UPDATE SECTION D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION, AND UPDATE SECTION E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS & INCLUDE AFORMAL SITE VISIT ON 1/26/2023 AT 1PM.

a. THE DEADLINE FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT QUOTES IS HEREBY EXTENDED FROM 12PM 1/20/2023 TO 12PM 1/31/2023.

b. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED UPDATED SECTION D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION.

c. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED UPDATED SECTION E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS. SITE VISIT DATE AND LOCATION INFORMATION INCLUDED.

d. THERE ARE NO OTHER CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS AMENDMENT.

Harold McQuillia Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

The DOL Wage Determination for the specific locality applies to this solicitation and any contract awarded is available at https://sam.gov/. Please note the listing below is not all-inclusive wage determination of each area of performance. It is the contractor’s responsible to obtain and evaluate each wage determination locality.

Wage Determination No.: 2015-4369 ASHEVILLE NC WAGE DETERMINATION

P07 WAGE DETERMINATION as of 12/27/2022

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

Note that FAR part 13.5 Simplified Acquisitions Procedures for Certain Commercial items procedures will be used. A contractor may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if technical and/or pricing quotes are not among those Offerors considered most advantageous to the Government based on a best value determination.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION: Quoters shall submit their quote via email to Harold McQuillia at Harold.McQuillia@va.gov by 12:00 PM, EST, January 31, 2023. Quotes shall be assembled by the following Sections: each section shall be easily identified.

(a) Submission of Offers:

1) Offers shall be based on requirements contained in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offers shall include:

a. Offer Form (Standard Form 1449) – Original Signature and Date, Contract Administration Data; DUNS Number; Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments

b. A completed price/cost schedule and attachments addressing all Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINSs).

2) System for Award Management (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the SAM database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quotation.

3) SITE VISIT: Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event, shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If any interested party anticipates attending the site visit, they shall notify Harold McQuillia Harold.mcquillia@va.gov no later than 1/23/2023 by 12:00pm EST.

The site visit will be conducted at:

Charles George VAMC 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 Back of Building 47, Employee entrance.

January 26th , 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

4) Amendments: Amendments to this solicitation will be posted on www.FBO.gov Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on www.FBO.gov offerors will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. FAILURE to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.

QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Section A - Quote Form (Standard Form 1449) Signed and dated, include the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard in Block 10. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number shall be entered in the block with the Offerors name and address.

Section B – Pricing Pricing shall be submitted as requested in accordance with Section B, Price/Cost Schedule. Total price (including all options) will be evaluated by the Government; proposed prices should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and commensurate with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Section C – Offerors Representations and Certifications A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically). An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

All Offerors shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission and at time of award.

Section D – SAM Verification All Offerors MUST be a verified vendor in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of quote submission and prior to receiving award. To be considered, the company must be listed as verified and active in the SAM database www.sam.gov/.

Section E – Technical/Management Approach Offerors shall submit a quote that addresses all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The quoter shall identify any subcontractors proposed under this solicitation. All technical elements applicable to the utilization of subcontractors must be addressed in the technical quote and detail provided.

The technical quote should be as detailed as necessary to fully explain the proposed methods and rationale; it should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken. The technical quote shall include information on how the project is to be organized, staffed, and managed.

The Technical Volume shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length (minimum 12-point font and no less than ½ inch margins). Page limitation includes any drawings, charts, images, etc., and excludes section dividers, table of contents, glossary of terms, cross-referencing indices, and resumes. If more than 25 pages (not counting excluded pages) are submitted, only the first 25 pages will be considered.

Section F – Past Performance Please provide three (3) references of work-similar in scope. Identify all federal, state, and local government contracts as well as any private/commercial contracts of similar scope, size, complexity that are ongoing or have been completed within the last three years. List the following information for each contract:

· Company Name and Address

· Description of Services Performed

· Name, Telephone Number and Email Address of Responsible individuals who have first-hand knowledge of performance relative to similar type of services

· Dates of Contract Performance

· Contract Type (e.g. fixed-price, cost reimbursable) and total contract value

Failure to submit a complete proposal may result in a technically unacceptable determination

AWARD BASIS AND EVALUATION METHOD:

The Government will award a firm fixed priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government. This is a competitive selection and Past Performance is significantly more important than Technical and Price. By submission of its quote, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

The quoter shall submit a current Business Associate Agreement or fill in the one found in

Evaluation Factors - The following factors apply to this procurement:

FACTOR I - TECHNICAL:

· Offeror shall submit a detailed technical approach for completing the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). To include but not limited to the firm’s ability to provide the full range of services as outlined in the performance work statement.

· Offeror shall provide management and operation (safety procedures, staff training plans etc.) to include start up time needed between notice of award and start of service.

· Offeror shall provide all licenses/permits/certifications needed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, Municipal and local regulations necessary to perform the services required per the PWS.

The Technical Rating shall be rated in based on Table 2 below:

Table 2 Technical Ratings

FACTOR II - PAST PERFORMANCE:

Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the contractor’s past performance as it relates to the probability of success of the required effort. The Government will evaluate customer satisfaction, responsiveness to customer needs, and past demonstration of meeting delivery schedules and the delivery of quality services. Emphasis will be on recent, relevant past performance in the previous three (3) years. Recent is defined as work performed within the last three (3) years. Relevant is defined as work similar in size and scope of the work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Past performance information is one indicator of an offeror’s ability to perform the contract successfully. Current and relevant information, source of information, context of data, and general trends in Contractor’s performance shall be considered as it pertains to the performance of work described in this solicitation. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on identified contracts and the offeror’s corrective action. The Government shall consider this information as well as information obtained from any other sources when evaluating the offeror’s past performance.

Since the Government may not necessarily interview all the sources provided by the offerors, it is incumbent upon the offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. Offerors are reminded that the Government may elect to consider data obtained from other sources.

Offerors with no relevant past performance or whom information is not available, shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance, but may be considered less favorably than an offeror with favorable performance history.

The Past Performance Rating shall be rated in based on Table 3 below:

Table 3 Past Performance

FACTOR III - PRICE:

a. Offerors prices shall be submitted in accordance with the Price/Cost Schedule comprised within Section B of the solicitation document. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. In evaluating the offeror’s proposed price for this service, the government concern includes determining price reasonableness.

b. Total price will be evaluated by the Government. Reasonableness determinations will be made by determining if competition exists, by comparing proposed price with established commercial prices, other contract vehicles, and/or by comparing proposed price with the Independent Government Estimate (IGE). The IGE is not releasable to the public. Price proposals will not receive an adjectival rating.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Offerors should submit all technical questions regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer in writing, via email, to Name at harold.mcquillia@va.gov on or before 12 pm EST, January 30, 2023.

Address Subject Line: ELEVATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ASHEVILLE VAMC 36C24623Q0253.

Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed.

All responses to questions, which may affect quotes, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation. Amendments to this solicitation will be posted on www.FBO.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on www.FBO.gov, offerors will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your quote being considered unacceptable.

DUE DATES

All quotes shall be submitted by 12PM EST January 31, 2023, via email to Harold McQuillia via email to harold.mcquillia@va.gov. ELEVATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES ASHEVILLE VAMC 36C24623Q0253.

Facsimile are not authorized under this announcement.

ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES