36C24625Q0738 0002.docx

36C24625Q0738 Post Site Visit Questions

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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) 06-09-2025 565-25-3-5123-0048 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

36C24625Q0738 05-30-2025

X X X x The purpose of this amendment is to answer the second set of technical questions received for this solicitation.

When signing the original solicitation, please acknowledge amendments 1 and 2 in section B.1.

Cherisse Hall

1) Can the government provide historical data for the past three years for the number of retests required at Fayetteville VAMC?

a) The Government will not provide historical data for the retests.

2) Can the government provide historical data for the past three years for the number of retests required at Wilmington VA Clinic?

a) The Government will not provide historical data for the retests.

3) Can the government indicate what percent of the total number of retests allotted in item number 0003 could be expected for each location?

a) We cannot predict that because we do not know if the lines would fail or pass until results come back from the Lab. If samples are taken 2nd week of every month, this would reduce number of retest incase we fail because we can always pick chairs that failed and add to the new rooms that needs to be tested.

4) Would the government consider separating the NTE for retests into separate CLINS for each location and an approximation of retests for each location?

a) No, we could not do that because the 2 clinics are on same contract.

5) The start date for the solicitation is 16 JUNE 2025, can the government confirm if collections will be needed for June at both locations?

a) Yes. Collections will be needed at both locations.

6) Section 3 of E.1 Instructions to Offerors shows 3 Sections to submit, Offer Form, Pricing, and Representations and Certifications to be submitted then in Section 6 there are 3 Factors listed, can the government clarify that all Factors listed in Section 6 must be submitted and is it acceptable to provide all factors in one document or does the government require 3 separate documents?

a) All factors in section 6 must be submitted, with the only exception being factor 2: past performance. As per part of factor 2’s description: “Quoters 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 a quoter with favorable performance history.” It is not required, but it is recommended that past performance be submitted.

b) All factors can be submitted in one document, or in three (3) separate documents.

7) Could you please confirm whether any specific certifications, documentation, or approvals are required for the technician to perform the sampling portion of this contract? Or is relevant experience sufficient?

a) Contractor needs to train technician on proper way to collect samples according to Lab specification

8) Did the previous contractor use SM 9215A? Is that a requirement or can SM 9215B or 9215E also be used?

a) Standard method HPC 9215A