36C24726Q0036 0001_3.docx

RFQ Question and Service Line responses

GENERAL INFORMATION

VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Stanley Turner Stanley.turner@va.gov 404-828-5310

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Greenville SC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Ramp Acquisition and Installation for Mobile CT Trailer

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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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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.)

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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) 10-10 -2025 544-26-1-045-0002 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

36C24726Q0036

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 10-17-2025 4:00pm EDT See CONTINUATION Page X Subject: Ramp Acquisition and Installation for Mobile CT Trailer

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the Offer Due Date RFQ# 36C24726Q0036 to October 17, 2025 at 4:00pm EST and provide RFQ Question and Service Line responses.

1. See Continuation Page for Changes for RFQ Question and Service Line responses.

No other questions will be accepted at this time.

Page 1 of Page 1 of Here are answers to these questions, highlighted below:

1. What doesn't work with your current situation? They have a lift that could be compliant with a few modifications.

0. The trailer manufacturer has refused to accept any modification to the lift controls. The lift will not be acceptable if the door can be opened with the lift platform at the ground, which it currently is capable of.

1. Do you want the ramp to be 48" wide or 56" wide?

1. Whatever is narrowest but can still be considered ADA-compliant and accommodate a 32.25” wide bariatric wheelchair

1. We were told you would want a 15' platform. Is that to be in front of the man door and roll up door? Does that mean we are removing the steps completely, and everyone will use the ramp?

2. Correct. The existing steps are easily removable, so we would take those out.

1. Would you be interested in a VPL as another possible option.

3. No, this would not be acceptable at this time.

1. Please indicate the location of the ramp exit landing (lower end). This was not provided during the site visit. We will need this to calculate the difference in height from the start of the ramp to the end.

4. The exit would preferably be nearest to the building by the sidewalk

1. The SOW states we need to provide a 15-foot-wide platform. How deep is the platform?

5. It needs to be deep enough to remain within ADA compliance. At least as wide as the ramp itself.

1. RAMP LENGTH & ELEVATION DISCREPANCY :

6. The Solicitation requested a 48 FT ramp; however, when we undertook our on-site measurements we got a 54-inch rise . Under ADA guidelines (1:12 slope), this would require at least 54 FT of ramp for compliance.

0. If measurements verified height was 54ft, then that will be the required height.

6. Would you prefer a quote for the full 54 FT required in order to satisfy the ADA compliance criteria, or should offerors continue to submit a quote based on the originally requested 48 FT, despite the fact that the latter is not ADA compliant ?

1. Use the measured height to remain within ADA compliance

6. Alternatively, is it possible to lower the trailer height to 48 inches off the ground in order to match the original ramp length request?

2. No, the trailer cannot be lowered at this time

1. RAMP FOOTPRINT & SITE CONSTRAINTS:

The installation location contains several physical constraints, including:

- Structural pillars, a brick wall, and limited clearance behind the trailer.

- A public sidewalk on one side and a parking lot curb on the other.

While we understand the trailer can potentially be moved back approximately 6 FT toward the curb, the combined length of:

the required 54 FT ramp, the requested 15 FT platform, and the necessary turns/landings to avoid obstructions ...makes it difficult to fit within the current area without slightly overlapping into either the public sidewalk or parking area.

Would it be acceptable to extend a portion of the ramp into the parking lot side, assuming all safety and clearance standards are met?

If extending into the parking lot is required to meet the ADA compliance, then that will be acceptable. We cannot overlap on the sidewalk