Amendment for QA-36C24725Q0321.pdf

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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

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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)

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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

36C24725Q0321

02-10-2025

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RFQ closing is extended to March 05, 2025 @ 0800 EST.

1. The purpose of this Amendment is to post vendor submitted questions and responses.

2. The RFQ closing is extended to March 05, 2025 @ 0800 EST.

Thomas Nicholls Contracting Officer

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

*= Required Field Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

SUBJECT* RFQ for Augusta WC Five (5) Year IDIQ

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 29403-5799

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24725Q0321

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-05-2025 0800 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* V212

NAICS CODE* 485991

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

POINT OF CONTACT*

Thomas Nicholls Thomas.Nicholls@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

1. Is there a staging area onsite that vehicles can utilize to wait for upcoming pick-ups/discharges?

Yes, there is one available.

2. What is the estimated percent or number of trips that are performed after normal business hours and on holidays?

Uknown. This Is A New Contract Requirement And No Historical Data Is Available.

3. What is the estimated number of trips anticipated to transport high-back wheelchairs?

240 weekly wheelchair trips

4. Estimated number of miles to be traveled annually over the 50-mile base pick-up threshold?

This is a new contract requirement and no historical data is available.

5. Does the incumbent have a daily onsite staff member?

There is no incumbent.

6. Is there an expectation to have an onsite staff member to coordinate daily operations? Yes The facility has staff that will coordinate daily operations to include trip requests.

7. How many trips, on average, are fulfilled daily Monday through Friday?

240 trips weekly

8. How many vehicles, on average, are utilized daily by the existing operator?

There is no incumbent.

9. Please confirm that item number (X001), “… Wheelchair-Pickup Base Price” is a base (flat) rate for trips that contractors complete where loaded mileage is between 0-50 miles.

Yes

10. There is no information in the RFP that further explains “Area 1” – thus our team assumes that this CLIN refers any location within the service area.

Yes

11. The RFP contradicts itself on multiple offers/alternative pricing. Please confirm that alternative pricing models will be evaluated, as long as they encompass the full PWS, IAW this procurements FAR:

Page 67, (e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

See FAR 52.212-1 and its addendum for price proposal submission instructions.