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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-18-2019 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta

GA

30901 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta

GA

30901 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24719R0149

X X X

4:00PM Est., 9/20/2019 X Provide Inter-Division Courier Services for the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA.

1. The purpose for this modification is to extend the closing date from 9/18/2019 to 9/20/2019, 4:00 pm Est.

and respond to questions that were submitted.

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE

Brigitte Huffin Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers:

1. How many coolers/what size coolers will be needed to transport specimens?

A. 1 cooler – size should be a minimum of 22” W x 13” D x 16” H or 2.5cuft.

2. How many Ice pack are needed?

A: Enough to cover the bottom of the cooler.

3. Does the contractor need to provide dry ice?

A: No

4. Is there any cost to the contractor to receive PIV Cards for the couriers?

A: No

5. Can you clarify the weekday pick-up schedule? The solicitation states pick-up every 2 hours and every hour.

A: The current courier picks up every hour although there is an extended period around noon as they take lunch. Does the 2-hour refer to delivery? The SOW requires delivery within 2-hours of pickup. This was put in to require delivery of samples that they had already picked up if for example, they had car trouble.

6. What “other items” are expected for pick-up besides specimens and prescriptions?

A: The SOW specifies what items are expected to be picked up.

7. Will these be large/heavy Items, please clarify?

A: Estimated less than 50lbs.

8. What “controlled pharmacy substances” are being transported?

A: Unknown – Melissa?

9. Is there special licensing required to transport these substances?

A: There is specific training available for persons who transport biological substances. There is initial training and then refresher every 2-years. The drivers should have this training. See the

SOW.

10. Are green card holders eligible to work on this contract, or are only American citizens eligible?

A: As long as employers abide by Immigration laws, vet their employees via the e-verify, verification process and all other employment requirements are met, use of non-us citizens in the performance of government contracts is allowed.

11. Is there a current contract for this service?

A. Yes, VA247-17-C-0073, the HOP Transportation, LLC

12. What was the previous award amount?

A. Total estimated contract value is $426,190.88, with a base and 4 one-year option periods.

13. Are you satisfied with the current contractor’s performance?

A. Contractor performance information will not be disclosed.

14. What is the response time for emergencies, or maintenance issues? (If there was a family emergency, how long do we have to replace the driver, or if there was a maintenance issue with one of the vehicles, how long do we have to replace the vehicle, and get back on schedule?)

A. The courier has 2 hours to deliver once they pick-up. How they do that is up to them.

15. Will there be a centralized pick-up and drop off point?

A. Refer to the SOW which specifies daily check in/check out points and the list of scheduled pick-up locations.

20. Can you provide the Occupation title and rate required on this contract?

Note: These questions and answers will become a part of the awarded contract.