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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF

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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 ITE M 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 r eference 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

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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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PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 00001 11/24/2017 534-18-1-2075-0002 N/A 90C Contracting Office Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29403-5799 90C Contracting Office Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston SC 29403-5799 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24718R0048 11-24-2017

X See CONTINUATION Page x

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MILLICENT BALL

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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1. The purpose of this Amendment to Solicitation 36C24718R0048 is to post the following Questions & Answers:

a. Name and address of the Incumbent contractor American Heritage Ambulance, Ladson, SC

b. Contract value for FY 2012-2017 Please submit a FOIA request to Laura Crawford, Privacy/FOIA Officer, Director's Office, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403. (843) 789-7767; Laura.Crawford@va.gov. Additional information can be located at:

https://www.fpds.gov/common/html/public_welcome_text.html

c. Rate per trip for Charleston, SC Please submit a FOIA request to Laura Crawford, Privacy/FOIA Officer, Director's Office, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403. (843) 789-7767; Laura.Crawford@va.gov. Additional information can be located at:

https://www.fpds.gov/common/html/public_welcome_text.html

d. Is there an existing contract, or does this represent a new award? Yes

e. I am interested in any procurement history on existing or similar awards? Please submit a FOIA request to Laura Crawford, Privacy/FOIA Officer, Director's Office, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403. (843) 789-7767; Laura.Crawford@va.gov. Additional information can be located at:

https://www.fpds.gov/common/html/public_welcome_text.html

f. Our organization is interested in submitting a response to the solicitation referenced above (subject). However, I was wondering if the RFP will be re-opened in the event that no Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business submits a proposal? Or, is it recommended that we submit a proposal despite the 100% set aside requirement? This requirement has been set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

g. Is this only available to companies owned by Service Disabled Small businesses? Yes

h. I am hoping to find out if the subject effort is a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract? Follow-on to an existing contract

i. If the latter, can I please find out the incumbent contractor's name and contract number? American Heritage Ambulance, Ladson, SC; please submit a FOIA request to Laura Crawford, Privacy/FOIA Officer, Director's Office, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403. (843) 789-7767; Laura.Crawford@va.gov. Additional information can be located at:

https://www.fpds.gov/common/html/public_welcome_text.html

j. How many dedicated special needs ambulances do you anticipate being needed to satisfy the solicitation requirements? This will depend on the location. Locally, we would require at least 6 BLS and 2 ACLS. Savannah would be the about the same. Hinesville and Myrtle Beach will require at least 4 BLS and 2 ACLS and Beaufort will require at least 3BLS and 1 ACLS.

2. All other terms and conditions of Solicitations 36C24718R0048 remain the same.