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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

BY

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) 09-18-2018 509-19-1-2211-0001

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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

36C24718Q9667

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

September 20, 2018 at 11AM EST.

AMEND SOLICITATION #36C24718Q9677 FOR THE FOLLOWING:

1). The response date has changed to 2). All questions will be submitted on or before the September 19, 2018 at 6AM EST. no questions will be accepted after this time. There will be no exceptions.

3.) Questions and answers will be submitted separately on an attachment .

Solicitation#36C24718Q9677 0002 (continued) page 2 of 2 Questions and Answers

1. QUESTION: Can you please confirm if there will be any STAT runs required for this contract?

ANSWER: I don’t know what STAT run means.

1. QUESTION: Will there be need for dry ice? Is this going to be provided by the government or the contractor?

ANSWER: Contractor needs to provide a cooler; no government property will be provided.

1. QUESTION: How many coolers should our drivers have on hand?

ANSWER: 1 large cooler; wheeled is desirable as there is walking to/from clinic and lab involved.

1. QUESTION: What size cooler do you recommend?

ANSWER: Large

1. QUESTION: How much supplies/other items are typical for pick up?

ANSWER: Mail, specimens/X-Rays

1. QUESTION: Have there been any changes to the original contract? (additional routes) ANSWER: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2858) 5 U.S.C. 552 is a disclosure statute, meant to provide access to agency records unless an exemption applies. The FOIA provides that any person has a right to obtain federal agency records, except to the extent the records or portions of them may be withheld under one of nine exemptions.

QUESTION: What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

ANSWER: Please submit request to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2858.

1. QUESTION: How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract?

ANSWER: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2858) 5 U.S.C. 552 is a disclosure statute, meant to provide access to agency records unless an exemption applies. The FOIA provides that any person has a right to obtain federal agency records, except to the extent the records or portions of them may be withheld under one of nine exemptions.

1. QUESTION: What are the vehicle sizes required?

ANSWER: Please refer to the statement of work for items being transported.

QUESTION: Will this contract be SCA enforced? After reviewing the solicitation on FBO, it contains language and dollar values regarding the Service Contract Act. This solicitation stipulates $13.74 minimum wage for courier drivers, $4.48 minimum H&W, Sick Time/Vacation. Do you verify now that those are the minimum required rates to be performed on this contract upon award?

ANSWER: “Descriptions for the occupations for this requirement and determine the appropriate wage determinations are the responsibility of the contractor, and offeror are encouraged to coordinate with Department of Labor to determine the appropriate job classifications for this requirement. The Agency assumes no responsibility or liability for a contractor’s determination of the appropriate classification.”

1. QUESTION: The SBA Final Rule regarding FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, dated June 30, 2016, reclassifies Independent Contractor drivers as Subcontractors — 13 CFR 125.6 “Work performed by an independent contractor shall be considered a subcontract.” Please inform us how the VA would like us to proceed upon award regarding this rule change given that it will affect our offer regarding pricing and performance.

ANSWER: Please refer to FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, dated June 30, 2016, reclassifies Independent Contractor drivers as Subcontractors — 13 CFR 125.6

1. Question: What was the previous contract award amount?

ANSWER: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (http://www.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2858) 5 U.S.C. 552 is a disclosure statute, meant to provide access to agency records unless an exemption applies. The FOIA provides that any person has a right to obtain federal agency records, except to the extent the records or portions of them may be withheld under one of nine exemptions.