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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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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 590-23-4-413-0277 None 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

36C24623Q1115 07-26-2023

X X X

AUGUST 2, 2023 AT 15:30

590-3630152-413-841100-2580 0100401P4 X The Purpose of this Amendment is to submit Technical Questions and Answers, Update the Pricing Worksheet to reflect a change in Pickup and Delivery to the CBOCs and As Needed locations, and Extend the Response Due Date.

1. Technical Questions and Answers are hereby submitted.

2. Pickup and Delivery from the Hampton VAMC to the local CBOCS is hereby changed from daily to three, 3, times a week.

3. Pickup and Delivery from the Hampton VAMC to the Elizabeth City CBOC remains once per week.

4. Pickup and Delivery from the Hampton VAMC to the As Needed locations is up to three, 3, times a week.

5. The Response date to submit your quotes is hereby extended to Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 15:30.

6. Q&A begins on Page 2.

7. Pricing Worksheet attached.

Natasha Jacobson Branch Chief, Services II Hampton VA Medical Center UPS Small Package Courier Service Technical Q & A

1. I would like to know if this is a daily route, or an on-call situation?

a. Three, 3, times per week to and from the Hampton VA Medical center to local CBOCS

b. Weekly (Once per week) to and from the Hampton VA Medical Center to the Elizabeth City CBOC in NC

c. All other locations are as needed up to three, 3, times per week from the Hampton VA Medical center to the Richmond VA Medical Center and affiliated medical centers (Must be flexible)

2. Also, if the packages will require multiple vehicles or just one?

a. Just one sedan sized vehicle

3. What will be the frequency at which the packages will need to be transported and how large the packages will be?

a. Three, 3, times per week to the local CBOCS in Chesapeake, VA Beach, and Portsmouth

b. Once a week to the Elizabeth City CBOC in NC

c. Small packages no larger than 50 lbs.

4. Will the packages need to be transported in something larger than a van?

a. No

5. On the worksheet, is each line item the cost x mileage for 1 trip?

a. To simplify, the formula is removed.

b. Submit your price based on the required pickup/delivery for each location.

6. Do we bill for a round trip or what is the current process?

a. Round trip

7. How often can we count on deliveries to the as needed locations?

a. The as needed locations are up to 3xs/week, if at all

b. Must be flexible.

8. What is the estimated budget for this solicitation?

a. This information is not open to the public.

9. What was the payout on the previous contract?

a. $22,433.22 (6-month Period of Performance)

10. Will there be deliveries that need to be in different locations at the same time?

a. No

11. Is there a current contractor with this opportunity?

a. Cardinal Messenger, LLC; VA Beach, VA

b. Award information also made public to the Federal Procurement Data System, FPDS

12. Does the courier need to provide any type of cooler for supplies that will be transported by courier?

a. No

13. Is there a Covid requirement?

a. No

14. Core Hours of delivery

a. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

b. Must have flexibility during the week if a pickup/delivery is needed on an off day.

15. Number of locations (i.e., zip codes)

a. Hampton VA Medical Center – 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667

b. VA Beach CBOC – 244 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 401, VA Beach, VA 23462

c. Chesapeake CBOC – 1987 South Military Highway, Suite B, Chesapeake, VA 23320

d. Elizabeth City CBOC – 1845 West City Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

e. Portsmouth VA Clinic – 600 Crawford Street, Suites 30 and 400, Portsmouth, VA 23704

f. Mileage is provided for all locations.

16. IT System to support deliveries?

a. No

17. Background Checks, etc.

a. No

18. Do drivers require a drug screen?

a. No

19. Do drivers require a base access badge at certain delivery locations?

a. No

20. Do any of the packages require the transportation of pharmaceuticals and/or narcotics?

a. No

21. Do any of the packages require cold storage/refrigeration capability?

a. No

22. What is the average package volume from Hampton VAMC to the CBOCs and as needed locations?

a. Average of 5-10 small packages up to 50lbs.

23. What is the estimated number of routes per week to the ‘As Needed’ locations?

a. There isn’t a set, estimated number for the as needed locations.

b. Average is 3xs/week, but the locations depend on the need that day/week

c. Flexibility to all locations is important.

24. Is billing to the VA determined by the daily/weekly rate provided in the Updated Hampton Pricing Worksheet by the bidder/awardee?

a. Quotes will be submitted as a total lot, LT, amount on B.2 Price/Cost Schedule on the RFQ

b. Complete and submit breakdown of costs provided in the pricing worksheet with RFQ

c. Invoices will be billed/submitted monthly, in arrears.

*Please pay particular attention to “Factor 1: Technical/Management Approach” on page 29. Ensure all four items are completed and submitted along with your offer to be considered. * See attached document: Hampton Pricing Worksheet Updated 01AUG2023.

HAMPTON UPS SMALL PACKAGE COURIER SERVICE