36C24725Q0261 0001.docx

SUBJECT*

LAB COURIER SVC

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021

POINT OF CONTACT*

CONTRACTING OFFICER

SHERYL HARRIS

sheryl.harris5@va.gov email only

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

CENTRAL ALABAMA VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

215 PERRY HILL ROAD

MONTGOMERY AL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Page 1 of

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 02-12-2025 na Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021 Department of Veterans Affairs Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd.

Dublin GA 31021 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24725Q0261

X X X X THE PURPOSE THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ADDRESS THE QUESTION AND ANSWERS. PLEASE SEE THE

ATTACHED Q&A AND THIS CONCLUDES THE

Q&A. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANYMORE QUESTIONS

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAINS UNCHANGED.

SHERYL HARRIS

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Page 1 of Page 1 of Q&As

Would you consider drone (unmanned aircraft) for this courier service? no Is this a new opportunity or is there a current incumbent? If there is a current contract, what is the contract number and who is the incumbent? 36C24720D0012 / 36C24720N0292 Dalyworks What are the key evaluation factors (e.g., past performance, technical capability, pricing) and their relative importance? All bids should include a detailed technical approach/capability statement to include but not limited to pricing analysis, quality assurance, number of drivers, number of vehicles and types etc. A separate pricing schedule should be submitted for each area.

Can you confirm whether the listed number of trips and volumes are historical estimates or guaranteed quantities? Historical Are there specific invoicing formats or submission systems (e.g., electronic systems) required? Tunsten. All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment request and will be detailed in award notice.

Are there any equipment requirements for each route? Hand truck for larger boxes, spillkits for biohazard spills

Does the courier have choices on the routes chosen and/or assigned? Shortest routes that allow for specimen arrival at the desired time .

There is a quantity of 780 on the Montgomery, AL route, is that the quantity of specimens? No, number of trips

What is the Award ID of current contract? 36C24720D0012 / 36C24720N0292; Dalyworks

What is the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract? Final year does not end until 4/30/25 final cost is unknown at this time.

What’s the name of the previous awardee’s? (Who is incumbent contractor) 36C24720D0012 / 36C24720N0292 Dalyworks

What are the maximum weights for the supply pickups? <75lbs typically

How many approximate boxes per location? Varies

Is this a new contract? NO

How many drivers are currently being used? uncertain

What is the weekly, monthly, or annual estimated trip volume for trips in the total, and/or as-needed trips per contract location? See SOW Local Laboratory Estimates only

Campus (1st Stop)

MVAC

(2nd Stop) West- Montgomery Campus (3rd Stop)

Cost Vendor input

16 trips weekly

LABORATORY ESTIMATES ONLY

A. Columbus

(1st Stop) Downtown Annex Clinic (2nd Stop) Ft. Benning Clinic (3rd Stop) Poydasheff Clinic Eastern Standard Time (4thStop) Tuskegee Central Standard Time

Cost Vendor input

trips weekly

=1 trip

=1 trip

What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract? Final year does not end until 4/30/25 final cost is unknown at this time.

How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract? uncertain

What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location? Standard size vehicles The following types of vehicles are prohibited from use under the contract:

How many cubic feet of storage are required for transportation, and what is the maximum size and quantity of items to be transported daily? Standard size vehicles The following types of vehicles are prohibited from use under the contract:

Additionally, we have included a document with all the specific technical questions regarding the SOW, from our operations team.

Is there a current contract or is this a new initiative? This is not a new contract.

If there is, what is the current contract number or who is the incumbent? 36C24720D0012 / 36C24720N0292 Daleyworks

Is the government looking for a dedicated courier ( driver) per facility? No

We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. This is not a new contract.

If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? 36C24720D0012 / 36C24720N0292 Daleyworks

What is the current contract number? 36C24720D0012 / 36C24720N0292 Daleyworks

Any changes from the current scope of work? No changes. However new sites may be added or current addresses may change.