36C24725Q0337 0001.docx

SUBJECT*

Courier Services -RFQ Questions due 02/03; closing 02/13

GENERAL INFORMATION

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care

215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109-3798

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Monica Reed Monica.Reed@va.gov Email Only

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

W.J.B. Dorn VA Medical Center

6439 Garners Ferry Road

Columbia South Carolina

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

DESCRIPTION

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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

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REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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)

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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) None 36C247 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109-3798 36C247 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Health Care System West Campus 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery AL 36109-3798 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24725Q0337

X X X See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this amendment is to modify SECTION B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, and to provide answers to questions received. **Offerors are to complete the Price Schedule attached to this amendment.

Please note that the Unit of Measure is changed from MO to EA, and the number in the Quantity column refers to an estimated number of trips per month (please note the distance in each line item).

Answers to the questions received so far are attached and can be found after the modified Price Schedule.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Sheryl Harris Contracting Officer Page 1 of

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, Medications, patients, and staff. INSIDE RADIUS OF 25 MILES FROM DORN VA HOSPITAL (ESTIMATING 66 TRIPS/MONTH) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2025 POP End: 02-28-2026

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 26-50 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 50 TRIPS PER MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 51-75 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 20 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 76-100 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 5 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical supplies, medications, patients, and staff. WAIT TIME

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, Medications, patients, and staff. INSIDE RADIUS OF 25 MILES FROM DORN VA HOSPITAL (ESTIMATING 66 TRIPS/MONTH) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 26-50 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 50 TRIPS PER MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 51-75 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 20 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 76-100 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 5 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical supplies, medications, patients, and staff. WAIT TIME

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, Medications, patients, and staff. INSIDE RADIUS OF 25 MILES FROM DORN VA HOSPITAL (ESTIMATING 66 TRIPS/MONTH) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 26-50 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 50 TRIPS PER MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 51-75 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 20 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 76-100 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 5 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical supplies, medications, patients, and staff. WAIT TIME

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, Medications, patients, and staff. INSIDE RADIUS OF 25 MILES FROM DORN VA HOSPITAL (ESTIMATING 66 TRIPS/MONTH) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 26-50 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 50 TRIPS PER MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 51-75 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 20 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 76-100 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 5 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical supplies, medications, patients, and staff. WAIT TIME

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, Medications, patients, and staff. INSIDE RADIUS OF 25 MILES FROM DORN VA HOSPITAL (ESTIMATING 66 TRIPS/MONTH) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 26-50 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 50 TRIPS PER MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 51-75 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 20 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical Supplies, medications, patients, and staff. RADIUS OF 76-100 MILES PER TRIP (ESTIMATING 5 TRIPS/MONTH)

Courier Transport Services of Medical supplies, medications, patients, and staff. WAIT TIME

Answers to Questions Received

1)Are you wanting a per mile price quote for each item number? Per trip? Per month?

-Offerors are to provide a unit price (monthly price per trip) according to the distance in each line item, and total price (monthly price x 12 months).

2) Will HAZMAT be transported as it says in the Statement of Work?

-Yes, HAZMAT will be transported. All specimens will be properly packaged for transport prior to arrival of transport vehicle.

3) Will patients be transported as it says in B2?

- Yes, patients will need to be transported on rare occasions (patients requiring transportation will be able-bodied or accompanied by a nurse).

4) Are you saying a vehicle must arrive within 45 minutes of it being called? Or that a vehicle must arrive within 45 minutes of the requested time?

-Vehicle must arrive within 45 minutes of requested time.

5) What kind of vehicle? The possibility of patients and staff being in the vehicle make a huge difference.

-The kind of vehicle, at minimum, must be able to transport two additional passengers excluding driver on rare occasions that patients need to be transported.

6) If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

-Unable to provide information on previous or current contract awards.

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