36C24921Q0253 0003.docx

Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Q403 COVID Screener Contract 37129 36C24921Q0253 06-03-2021

10:00AM

CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

N 561320 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Contracting Specialist Christina Lawrence christina.lawrence2@va.gov 615-225-6463

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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

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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) 05/27/2021 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24921Q0253 05-27-2021

X

X The purpose of this amendment is to remove and replace the price schedule for CLIN 0001 and to provide answers to questions submitted by an interested vendor.

provide answers to questions submitted by an interested vendor.

Michael Edwards Contracting Officer

1. Removing and replacing the price schedule as follows:

a. CLIN 0001 revised to correct pricing. Screener (estimated hourly rate x 3,840 hours x 24 employees) with Quantity 12 Months will be revised to display Screener (estimated hourly rate x 3,840 hours) with Quantity 12 Months.

B.2 ORIGINAL PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Screener (Estimated Hourly rate x 3,840 hours x 24 employees)

B.2 CORRECTED PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Screener (Estimated Hourly rate x 3,840 hours)

Quote must be submitted as shown below.

Mt. Home COVID Screener

Estimated cost

* please incorporate equipment cost, insurance cost, Uniform expenses into hourly rate

2. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following answers to questions submitted by interested vendors:

1. Will the Government consider revising the price schedule to be based on an hourly rate?

No. The CLIN will display price schedule as monthly.

1. What SCA occupation code and title is the Government requiring to perform the Screener functions?

No. 27101-Guard I Wage Determination No. 2015-4641 Revision No. 12

1. The instructions on page 40 of 64 of the solicitation states, “Submitted licensing and insurance must be in the name of the prime contractor and only the prime contractor.” What licenses and insurance does the Government require to be submitted with the quote.

See Page 13 of 64 of the solicitation for supplemental insurance requirement.

1. The instructions on page 40 of 64 of the solicitation state, “All prospective quoters must include appropriate references which must include all applicable company information.” What references must be included with the quotes?

See page 40 of 64 of the solicitation.

The quoter shall submit their quote on company letterhead and include the Price/Cost Schedule provided with the Statement of Work. Quoter shall include unit price, total, unit quantity and item description as specified above, as quoted discounts, proposed delivery time, name, address, and telephone number of the quoter, firm’s DUNS# and ORCA document in SAM at www.SAM.gov, terms of any express warranty, unit price, overall total price, applicable shipping charges, completed copy of 52.212-3 Quoters Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, and ORCA document.

1. Who is the incumbent contractor?

Previous contract was awarded as emergency under 36C24920D0067. This contact was awarded as IDIQ as one year with only one CLIN. We do not have the hourly rate or monthly rate due to being IDIQ. This is a new requirement that is not an emergent request and first time being posted for solicitation.

1. What is the currently monthly bill rate?

See question 5.

1. What is the current hourly bill rate?

1. See question 5.

1. Are past performance references required? If so, how many?

Vendor is not required to submit a past performance review and will not be penalized if the past performance review is not submitted. Contracting office can perform the past performance review in CPARS.

1. SCOPE (page 6): Please specify safety apparel anything other than: Mask, eye shields, and gloves.

6. Uniform Standards: Screener contractor shall provide employees with distinctive bright colored professional uniforms containing the contractor’s logo for quick easy identification. Uniforms will include a high visibility class 3A ANSI 207 bright colored reflector safety vest to be worn for duty and the uniform shall consist of pants, shirt, cap or visor, raincoat, rain pants, overcoat, gloves, and watch cap as appropriate for weather. The high visibility vest will always be worn on the outside, incorporated in the clothing item or worn on top of all other clothing. Personal clothing is not acceptable on duty. The Contracting Officer (CO), Project Manager (PM), and Contracting Officers Representative (COR) are the approval authority for uniforms. Jewelry and eyewear shall be conservative when worn and present a professional appearance. PIV Badges will always be worn visible to the public as part of the uniform while on duty.

1. FACILITIES #2,(page 9): Please describe specifically the type of office supplies and material for which the contractor is responsible.

Clipboard, papers and pens

1. C.9, 52.222-42 (page 21) Please advise as to Equivalent Rates or equivalent occupational code per WD 2015-4641 incorporated.

See question number 2

1. Is SCA applicable to this contract?

Yes

See attached document: Bid Schedule.