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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 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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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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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00001 01-24-2018 508-17-3-2721-0029 None Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker

GA

30084 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker

GA

30084 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24718Q0194 01-23-2018

X X X X The purpose of this amendment is for questions and answers, as well as updated/corrected information on the continuation page as follows:

Maurice Ross Contracting Officer Good Afternoon Jamie, Question #1:

The Price/Cost schedule indicates weekly units, are you looking for a weekly unit total price for 16 positions? And a total amount price at 52 weeks? (wasn’t clear here given the contract period is 6 months) Answer:

The Price/Cost Schedule is corrected to state the following:

Labor Category

Sterile Tech

Sterile Tech Overtime

Please provide your unit price and amount on this Price/Cost Schedule:

Contractor to provide a staff of sixteen (16) Sterile Processing positions for day, midday and evening shifts; totaling sixteen (16) positions each not more than 40 hours per week. IAW the Performance Statement of Work (SOW). Standard 40 hour shifts (8 hours)

Contractor to provide a staff of sixteen (16) Sterile Processing positions for day, midday and evening shifts; totaling sixteen (16) positions each not more than 40 hours per week. IAW the Performance Statement of Work (SOW). Standard 40 hour shifts (8 hours)

Contractor to provide a staff of sixteen (16) Sterile Processing positions for day, midday and evening shifts; totaling sixteen (16) positions each not more than 40 hours per week. IAW the Performance Statement of Work (SOW). Standard 40 hour shifts (8 hours)

Coverage equates to the full 2080 hours to ensure that when a holiday occurs or an employee takes vacation time, services will continue to be rendered and there will be no interruption.

The contract base is anticipated to start March 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 – 7 months.

Question#2:

The invoicing sections indicates “payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared invoiced validated by the COR” Can you clarify the approximate payment terms, net 5, net 1, etc. This will help us provide the best available price and/or payment discounts.

Answer:

The payment terms are NET 30.

Question#3:

Is this a new contract or is there a vendor currently supporting? If so, can you share the current billable rate by the contractor?

Answer:

This is a new contract and yes there is a vendor currently providing services.

We cannot give any pricing or billable rate of the current vendor. You may go through the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) process if you need additional information regarding the current Sterile Processing contract.

If you have a FOIA request that relates to the Department of Veterans Affairs — Office of Acquisition and Logistics — Procurement Policy and Warrant Management Services, please submit your requests to our FOIA electronic mailbox.

ALL other FOIA related information, as it relates to the Department may be accessed at the VA’s FOIA web site. Please read all applicable sections including but not limited to; “How to Submit a Request”, “Fee Information”, and “How to appeal a FOIA request”. FOIA information as it relates to the VA is also contained in a downloadable Requesters Reference Guide

Question:

Regarding solicitation 36C24718Q0194 Sterile Processing Technicians, the quote identifies resumes as part of the technical requirement. The Management and Delivery criteria requires the names of the “Lead” and alternate be identified. Does the VA require resumes for all 16 candidates, or is the resume requirement for the “Lead” and alternate only? Thank you.

Answer:

We do not need lead techs.

Next, we do not need all the 16 techs, we mentioned that the vendor should be able to provide up to16 techs.

The vendor should consider retaining the current contract workers In the event a contractor other than the incumbent is selected, the awardee shall give first opportunity to fill available positions to the personnel currently performing under the former contract. This precautionary measure is to ensure the personnel already in place will have the opportunity to support the contract while the awardee prepares to provide this service and ensure continuity of staffing services to the Atlanta VA Medical Center, without interruption.

1.Technical

b. Provide GSA or FSS number (If applicable)

c. Provide resumes of proposed staff and resumes should specify a minimum length of experience acceptable for the following technical skills:

a. Instrument Set Preparation and Assembly – 2 years

b. Cleaning and Decontamination – 2 years

c. Case Cart Preparation – 2 years

d. Steam Sterilization – 2 years

e. High Level Disinfection – 2 years

f. Customer Service – 2 years 2 years not required in the solicitation:

In the event a contractor other than the incumbent is selected, the awardee shall give first opportunity to fill available positions to the personnel currently performing under the former contract. This precautionary measure is to ensure the personnel already in place will have the opportunity to support the contract while the awardee prepares to provide this service and ensure continuity of staffing services to the Atlanta VA Medical Center, without interruption.

Resumes are not required.

Under Management and Delivery:

(D) Offeror’s shall provide name of “Lead” and an alternate sterile processing technician.

Section (D) is not required.

Thanks, Darlene Chase

Good Afternoon Jamie, Question #1:

The Price/Cost schedule indicates weekly units, are you looking for a weekly unit total price for 16 positions? And a total amount price at 52 weeks? (wasn’t clear here given the contract period is 6 months) Answer:

The Price/Cost Schedule is corrected to state the following:

Labor Category

Sterile Tech

Sterile Tech Overtime

Please provide your unit price and amount on this Price/Cost Schedule:

Contractor to provide a staff of sixteen (16) Sterile Processing positions for day, midday and evening shifts; totaling sixteen (16) positions each not more than 40 hours per week. IAW the Performance Statement of Work (SOW). Standard 40 hour shifts (8 hours)

Contractor to provide a staff of sixteen (16) Sterile Processing positions for day, midday and evening shifts; totaling sixteen (16) positions each not more than 40 hours per week. IAW the Performance Statement of Work (SOW). Standard 40 hour shifts (8 hours)

Contractor to provide a staff of sixteen (16) Sterile Processing positions for day, midday and evening shifts; totaling sixteen (16) positions each not more than 40 hours per week. IAW the Performance Statement of Work (SOW). Standard 40 hour shifts (8 hours)

Coverage equates to the full 2080 hours to ensure that when a holiday occurs or an employee takes vacation time, services will continue to be rendered and there will be no interruption.

The contract base is anticipated to start March 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 – 7 months.

Question#2:

The invoicing sections indicates “payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared invoiced validated by the COR” Can you clarify the approximate payment terms, net 5, net 1, etc. This will help us provide the best available price and/or payment discounts.

Answer:

The payment terms are NET 30.

Question#3:

Is this a new contract or is there a vendor currently supporting? If so, can you share the current billable rate by the contractor?

Answer:

This is a new contract and yes there is a vendor currently providing services.

We cannot give any pricing or billable rate of the current vendor. You may go through the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) process if you need additional information regarding the current Sterile Processing contract.

If you have a FOIA request that relates to the Department of Veterans Affairs — Office of Acquisition and Logistics — Procurement Policy and Warrant Management Services, please submit your requests to our FOIA electronic mailbox.

ALL other FOIA related information, as it relates to the Department may be accessed at the VA’s FOIA web site. Please read all applicable sections including but not limited to; “How to Submit a Request”, “Fee Information”, and “How to appeal a FOIA request”. FOIA information as it relates to the VA is also contained in a downloadable Requesters Reference Guide

Question:

Regarding solicitation 36C24718Q0194 Sterile Processing Technicians, the quote identifies resumes as part of the technical requirement. The Management and Delivery criteria requires the names of the “Lead” and alternate be identified. Does the VA require resumes for all 16 candidates, or is the resume requirement for the “Lead” and alternate only? Thank you.

Answer:

We do not need lead techs.

Next, we do not need all the 16 techs, we mentioned that the vendor should be able to provide up to16 techs.

The vendor should consider retaining the current contract workers In the event a contractor other than the incumbent is selected, the awardee shall give first opportunity to fill available positions to the personnel currently performing under the former contract. This precautionary measure is to ensure the personnel already in place will have the opportunity to support the contract while the awardee prepares to provide this service and ensure continuity of staffing services to the Atlanta VA Medical Center, without interruption.

1.Technical

b. Provide GSA or FSS number (If applicable)

d. Provide resumes of proposed staff and resumes should specify a minimum length of experience acceptable for the following technical skills:

g. Instrument Set Preparation and Assembly – 2 years

h. Cleaning and Decontamination – 2 years

i. Case Cart Preparation – 2 years

j. Steam Sterilization – 2 years

k. High Level Disinfection – 2 years

l. Customer Service – 2 years 2 years not required in the solicitation:

In the event a contractor other than the incumbent is selected, the awardee shall give first opportunity to fill available positions to the personnel currently performing under the former contract. This precautionary measure is to ensure the personnel already in place will have the opportunity to support the contract while the awardee prepares to provide this service and ensure continuity of staffing services to the Atlanta VA Medical Center, without interruption.

Resumes are not required.

Under Management and Delivery:

(D) Offeror’s shall provide name of “Lead” and an alternate sterile processing technician.

Section (D) is not required.

Thanks, Darlene Chase