36C24723R0011 0001.docx

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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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(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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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) 509-23-1-523-0001 None Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston

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

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29403-5799 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24723R0011 01-05-2023

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See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of this amendment to RFP 36C24723R0011 is to correct the quantities for the required services, extend the due date for offers, and update instructions for offers.

Please see the cost/price schedule for the adjusted quantities for this requirement.

The due date for questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted by 15:00 January 12, 2023.

The due date for all offers is 16:00 January 20, 2023.

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-18-2023 POP End: 01-17-2024

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-18-2023 POP End: 01-17-2024

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-18-2023 POP End: 01-17-2024

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-18-2023 POP End: 01-17-2024

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-18-2023 POP End: 01-17-2024

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-18-2023 POP End: 01-17-2024

BASE YEAR

GRAND TOTAL

Contract Period: Order Period 1 POP Begin: 01-18-2024 POP End: 01-17-2025

Contract Period: Order Period 1 POP Begin: 01-18-2024 POP End: 01-17-2025

Contract Period: Order Period 1 POP Begin: 01-18-2024 POP End: 01-17-2025

Contract Period: Order Period 1 POP Begin: 01-18-2024 POP End: 01-17-2025

Contract Period: Order Period 1 POP Begin: 01-18-2024 POP End: 01-17-2025

Contract Period: Order Period 1 POP Begin: 01-18-2024 POP End: 01-17-2025

Contract Period: Order Period 2 POP Begin: 01-18-2025 POP End: 01-17-2026

Contract Period: Order Period 2 POP Begin: 01-18-2025 POP End: 01-17-2026

Contract Period: Order Period 2 POP Begin: 01-18-2025 POP End: 01-17-2026

Contract Period: Order Period 2 POP Begin: 01-18-2025 POP End: 01-17-2026

Contract Period: Order Period 2 POP Begin: 01-18-2025 POP End: 01-17-2026

Contract Period: Order Period 2 POP Begin: 01-18-2025 POP End: 01-17-2026

Contract Period: Order Period 3 POP Begin: 01-18-2026 POP End: 01-17-2027

Contract Period: Order Period 3 POP Begin: 01-18-2026 POP End: 01-17-2027

Contract Period: Order Period 3 POP Begin: 01-18-2026 POP End: 01-17-2027

Contract Period: Order Period 3 POP Begin: 01-18-2026 POP End: 01-17-2027

Contract Period: Order Period 3 POP Begin: 01-18-2026 POP End: 01-17-2027

Contract Period: Order Period 3 POP Begin: 01-18-2026 POP End: 01-17-2027

Contract Period: Order Period 4 POP Begin: 01-18-2027 POP End: 01-17-2028

Contract Period: Order Period 4 POP Begin: 02-18-2027 POP End: 01-17-2028

Contract Period: Order Period 4 POP Begin: 01-18-2027 POP End: 01-17-2028

Contract Period: Order Period 4 POP Begin: 01-18-2027 POP End: 01-17-2028

Contract Period: Order Period 4 POP Begin: 01-18-2027 POP End: 01-17-2028

Contract Period: Order Period 4 POP Begin: 01-18-2027 POP End: 01-17-2028

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

BASE YEAR

01/18/23-01/17/24

ORDERING PERIOD 1

01/18/24-01/17/25

ORDERING PERIOD 2

01/18/25-01/17/26

ORDERING PERIOD 3

01/18/26-01/17/27

ORDERING PERIOD 4

01/18/27-01/17/28

NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR SERVICES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Instructions for Proposal Submission.

a. Period of Acceptance of Offers. The Offeror agrees to hold prices in its offer firm for a period of Sixty (60) calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers. The offeror shall date and sign the SF1449 in blocks 30 a, b and c agreeing to all terms and conditions of this solicitation and the resulting contract.

b. Offerors’ quotes are to be submitted electronically to darius.crane@va.gov Offerors shall include in the subject line of the email the following: 36C24723R0011, NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. The solicitation closes at 16:00 EST. on January 20, 2023.

Electronic quotes shall be prepared in FOUR separate attachments. The contractor must submit pricing for the base period and all Pricing Period years. Pricing Period year pricing will be evaluated.

This solicitation is limited to responsible parties with the ability to provide Wheelchair/Sedan Transportation Services described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

All questions/concerns must be addressed by email No Later Than 15:00 EST on January 12, 2023. Offerors shall include in the subject line of the email the following: 36C24723R0011, NON-EMERGENT WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be incorporated into a written amendment to the solicitation.

Contractor shall submit four separate attachments via email when submitting their signed proposal.

Attachment I -Factor A: Past Performance Offerors shall provide a narrative describing their past performance history providing Non-Emergent Transportation Services. For each referenced contract the Offeror submits as evidence of its past performance history, the Offeror’s narrative must clearly state the following information:

(1) the legal name of entity with whom the Offeror held the contract;

(2) the contract number;

(3) whether the contract was for Non-Emergent Transportation Services.;

(4) a description providing details of the specific tasks the Offeror performed under that contract;

(5) in what geographic location the Offeror performed these services;

(6) the dates during which the Offeror performed the contract;

(7) whether the provided reference contract is for services provided by the Offeror or provided by a proposed subcontractor of the Offeror’s;

(8) whether the Offeror or its proposed subcontractor was the prime contractor or a subcontractor for that provided reference contract;

(9) the name, phone number, and email address of a person at the entity with whom the Offeror (or Offeror’s proposed subcontractor) held the contract who can verify the information the Offeror provides in the narrative description for this factor.

NOTE: The information requested above is required for the Government to evaluate quotes for the Past Performance evaluation factor. General statements claiming relevant past performance history providing Non-Emergent Transportation Services that do not include specific references to prior contract work, or that do not include the information required above, may result in a government determination that the offeror has failed to submit relevant past performance history.

In addition, offerors should ensure that their submissions include a point of contact who can speak on behalf of the company, the company name, address, telephone number(s), email address and contract dates.

Attachment II -Factor B: Price. All line items in the Price Schedule must include a price. The total evaluated price is the Offerors price to include all options or pricing for the entire ordering period. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices are significantly unbalanced. The Contracting Officer may use various price techniques and procedures to ensure a fair and reasonable price. Examples of such techniques include: Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation and Comparison of proposed prices paid, whether by the Government or other than the Government, for the same or similar items.

Attachment III -Factor C: Submission of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-77 Certification ORCA Report if electronic copy has not been completed in the sam.gov database or submit a completed copy of 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications.

Attachment IV- Factor D: Technical Information – Contractor shall submit one (1) complete copy of the technical proposal. No pricing information shall be contained in this volume.

Technical Submission: Technical approach to complete the project in accordance with the Performance- Based Work Statement (PWS). Offerors shall submit a capability statement showing how they intend to meet requirements of contract IAW PWS. At a MINIMUM, shall include the following:

Contents of Technical Submission – the Technical Submission shall include at a minimum:

a. Offeror shall be registered and verified in VetBiz.gov. Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at the time of submission of offer and at the time of award.

b. Offeror is classified under NAICS code 485991 at the time of submission of offer and at the time of award.

c. Offeror shall demonstrate ability to perform at least 51 percent of total work required for this requirement.

d. Offeror shall provide a transition plan to ensure no interruption of services, when taking over service from incumbent.

e. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to meet financial liability. Provide a copy of the offeror’s current insurance certificate(s) requirements as specified in the Performance Work Statement, – “Liability Insurance”.

f. Offeror shall provide copies of current business licenses to operate in the State of Georgia, and South Carolina.

g. Offeror shall provide a detailed dispatch plan which adequately addresses the dispatch requirement necessary to meet the needs of the requirement of the PWS.

h. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to transport spinal patients.

i. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to transport bariatric patients.

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

All non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The factors are listed in descending order of importance.

(b) Pricing Periods. For purposes of award of this Contract, the Government intends to evaluate the Pricing Period to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 as follows: The evaluation will consider the possibility that the Pricing Period can be exercised at any time and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any Pricing Period exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be those rates in effect under the contract each time a Pricing Period is exercised under this clause. The evaluation will therefore assume that the addition of the price or prices of any possible extension or extensions under FAR 52.217-8 to the total price for the basic requirement and the total price for the priced Pricing Periods has the same effect on the total price of all proposals relative to each other and will not affect the ranking of proposals based on price, unless, after reviewing the proposals, the Government determines that there is a basis for finding otherwise. This evaluation will not obligate the Government to exercise any Pricing Period under FAR 52.217-8.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION, COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES The Government will award a single 5-year Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. This is a competitive solicitation that will be evaluated and awarded in accordance with FAR 15.305, evaluation procedures. Evaluation may result in an award to other than the lowest priced offeror.

The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: Factor A- Past Performance and Factor B- Price and Factor C- Submission of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-77 Certification Factor A – Past Performance Contractor should Identify Federal, State, and local government contracts and private contracts, and should describe the experience of the company in providing the same/comparable equipment as specified in this solicitation within the past three (3) years. Provide a list of three (3) references pertaining to those contracts including name, address, contact person, and telephone number that can validate level of performance. Offerors with no relevant performance history will receive a neutral rating. This factor will be used to assess the Offeror’s past performance history providing Non-Emergent and Transportation Services. It considers each offeror demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in providing services that met the contract requirements:

There are two separate aspects to the past performance evaluation:

(a) Relevancy of contractual work performed and;

(b) How well the contractual work was performed Relevant is defined as contracts recently performed that include services that are similar in complexity, dollar value, and contract type. The more recent the offeror’s performance in providing similar services, the more consideration that will be given by the Government in evaluating the ‘relevance’ of the offeror’s past performance history. The second aspect of past performance evaluation is to determine how well the contractor performed on the contract.

The Government may contact references, other than those identified by the offeror, and use the information received to evaluate the offeror’s past performance. The information evaluated may include data on efforts performed by other divisions, critical subcontractors, or teaming partners, if such resources will be brought to bear or significantly influence the performance of the proposed effort. Special emphasis will be placed on performance related to areas covered in the PWS for this solicitation. The government will also use information obtained from government data bases such as Contractor Performance Reporting Systems (CPARS), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and any other data base as necessary.

Contractor must provide documentation of proper licensing and certification as outlined in the statement of work.

Contractor must provide documentation that shows capability to perform all elements required in the statement of work.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant performance history or for when information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on performance history.

Factor B - Price This factor shall be used to assess the reasonableness of the Offeror’s proposed price.

Factor C- Submission of VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-77 Certification All vendors submitting proposals to be considered for award must return the completed VAAR 852.219-77 found in Section C11 of this RFP.

Factor D- Technical The Technical factor will be evaluated based upon an assessment of the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement, feasibility of approach, flexibility, adequacy of response and the specific criteria as listed below:

The Offeror's proposal shall disclose the technical ability in as much detail as possible, including, but not limited to, the requirements in this section of the RFP. The technical ability should be specific, detailed and complete enough to clearly and fully demonstrate that offeror thoroughly understands the intent of the Statement of Work (SOW). Stating that, the offeror understands and shall comply with the SOW, or paraphrasing the SOW, or parts thereof, is considered inadequate.

Contents of Technical Submission – the technical submission shall include at a minimum:

a. Offeror shall be registered and verified in VetBiz.gov. Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at the time of the submission of the offer and at the time of award.

b. Offeror is classified under NAICS code 485991 at the time of the submission of the offer and at the time of award.

c. Offeror shall demonstrate ability to perform at least 51 percent of total work required for this requirement.

d. Offeror shall provide a transition plan to ensure no interruption of services, when taking over service from incumbent.

e. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to perform the services according to commercial standards in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

f. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to meet financial liability. Provide a copy of the offeror’s current insurance certificate(s) requirements as specified in the Performance Work Statement, – “Liability Insurance."

g. Offeror shall provide copies of current business licenses to operate in the States of Georgia and South Carolina.

h. Offeror shall provide a detailed dispatch plan which adequately addresses the dispatch requirement necessary to meet the needs of the requirement of the PWS.

i. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to transport spinal patients.

j. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to transport bariatric patients.

Once the minimum requirements are established the team shall evaluate the offeror’s proposal and these requirements to determine whether it meets or fails to meet the established ratings

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