36C24725Q0260 0001 Questions and Answers.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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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 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

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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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(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)

01-13-2025

619-25-3-5137-0010

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

36C24725Q0260

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 01-14-2025 5 PM EST

Amendment for solicitation 36C24725Q060, is as follows:

1) Questions and Answers attached.

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Amendment 0001 36C24725Q0260, Question and Answer:

Amendment 0001 36C24725Q0260, Question and Answer:

1. Question: What is the volume? There are numbers related to the sites, but it doesn’t indicate if this is pounds, containers, or gallons.

Answer: The Volume is listed within the PWS, it is the amount of waste packaged for disposal. It would be pounds.

2. Question: What size containers are being utilized at each site?

Answer: Please read the solicitation and its entirety.

3. Question: Please add a separate line item for the controlled waste disposal.

Answer: Please read the solicitation and its entirety.

4. Question: Are the controlled containers supplied by the VA? If not, please add a line item for the purchase of our version of these containers per size utilized.

Answer: Please read the solicitation and its entirety.

5. Question: The solicitation is contradictory on disposal methods. Is incineration required for medical waste? Typically, medical waste is autoclaved, whereas the hazardous waste (i.e. the controlled waste) would be incinerated. Please clarify.

Answer: All medical waste from CAVHCS will be treated and rendered non-infectious at approved incinerator. Ash residual shall be deposited in a landfill.

approved by the state of Alabama, or any other state utilized by the contractor. Manifest shall be forwarded to the COR for each application.

6. Question: We are performing independent research on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C24725Q0260). We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number.

Answer: This is a new requirement; the incumbent is NEIE. A FOIA request should be submitted for additional information.

7. Question: I am reviewing the details regarding the services and noticed Line 0003 includes a "$" sign. I wanted to confirm if this might be a typo or if it is intentional. If not, I sincerely apologize and would appreciate any clarity you could provide regarding the description for that particular line of service.

Answer: This is a typo; it will be removed from the schedule page.

8. Questions: I had a few questions about the medical waste removal services contract. Do you have a few minutes to chat today? If so, what’s the best number to reach you at?

Answer: Please read the Solicitation and its entirety.

9. Question: Specifically, we would like to seek additional information on the following points:

· Specific question regarding scope of work or deliverables

· Specific question regarding evaluation criteria or key personnel requirements

· Specific question regarding compliance with a particular regulation or standard.

Answer: Please read the Solicitation and its entirety. There are no specific questions, clarification is required.

10. Question: Specifically, I have a few questions regarding the details provided in the PWS:

· Volume Measurements:

The document outlines the volumes associated with medical waste disposal at various locations. However, the unit of measurement for these volumes is not specified. Medical waste volumes are typically measured in cubic yards, cubic meters, gallons, or liters. Could you kindly confirm the unit of measurement? Additionally, could you clarify whether these volumes represent the quantity of waste generated per week, per visit, or annually?

· Pricing Information:

The cost section of the PWS provides details about the pricing structure for managing, transporting, and treating medical waste. My understanding is that these rates may represent NET values to be respected. If this interpretation is incorrect, could you please explain the purpose and significance of the stated rates?

Answer: Please read the Solicitation and its entirety.