36C24718R0165-00003000.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

STANDARD FORM 30

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) 00003 05-18-2018 534-18-2-5240-0002 N/A Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston

SC

29403-5799 Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston

SC

29403-5799 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24718R0165 04-24-2018

X X X The purpose of this Amendment is:

1. Posting Question #7; clarifying #6 - reference 36C24718R0165

2. The closing date of the solicitation remains Monday, May 21st, 2018 at 11:00 am EST.

3. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

NOCHELLE ELLIOTT

CONTRACTING OFFICER

NCO716L2-69375

Questions and Answers - 36C24718R0165 – Shuttle Transportation Services

1. Can you confirm that the Amendment and associated document initially posted on FBO did not modify the Solicitation? The SDVOSB Set-Aside didn’t pull over on the cover page; although listed within the actual Solicitation. The FBO Administrator simply added the code, nothing else.

2. Does each vehicle need to have wheelchair accessibility? There is no requirement for the buses to provide wheelchair access.

3. If yes, to previous question, are wheelchairs to be tied into the bus? No, an abundance of wheelchair parking is located on the Main Hospital Lot. Valet Services may also be utilized.

4. Is the highest concentration of employees to be transferred 13000 or 1300? “The number of passengers will vary throughout the day but the highest concentration will be approximately 1300 passengers in one direction between 6 am and 8:30 am, and approximately 1300 passengers in one direction between 3 pm and 5:30 pm.”

5. Is there a minimum requirement for shuttles outside of the 1 available all the time? Contractor is required to have available for transports, a minimum of one (1) operational shuttle at all times. There may be instances where the Contractor will be required to furnish more shuttles.

6. Who is the current contractor? Public procurement information is available via https://www.fpds.gov/fpdsng_cms/index.php/en/ and utilize the EZ Search Parameter. Contractors must submit a FOIA request to obtain specific contract information.

7. On page 6 in the Scope of Work Section, 4. Scope of Methodology: "...vehicles capable of carrying personnel, equipment, and supplies." What kind of "equipment and supplies" is this section referring too? The shuttle service buses are only used for transporting employees/patients and their own personal belongings. Will this be "equipment and supplies" carried by the patients and/or employees? Yes. If not, where will the "equipment and supplies" be picked up from? n/a