36C24926Q0108 0001.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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) 02-23-2026 596-26-3-030-0172 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24926Q0108 02-13-2026

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to 1) provide responses to questions received and 2) provide missing information in VAAR 852.219-73(e).

1. Responses to questions received regarding this solicitation are attached.

2.VAAR 852.219-73(e) shall now read as:

852.219-73 (e) Required limitations on subcontracting compliance measurement period.

An SDVOSB shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract Elizabeth Trimm Contracting Officer Responses received to questions regarding solicitation 36C24926Q0108.

Question 1: Confirmation of the proposal submission deadline?

Response: 3/4/26 10am Central Time

Question 2: Any mandatory site visits or pre-bid conferences?

Response: No mandatory site visits or pre-bid conferences.

Question 3: Insurance or certification requirements specific to this contract?

Response: Insurance requirements are addressed in Section 9.8 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Question 4: Estimated contract start date and period of performance?

Response: This is addressed in section 3.0 Period of Performance of the PWS.

Question 5: Appreciate clarification on any subcontracting opportunities, if applicable. Response: Subcontracting is addressed in C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (Deviation)

Question 6: Can you please give me some information regarding this type of service, how many vehicles do you need to operate and what the current bid amount is?

Response: The offerors shall submit a quote with their plan to meet the requirements of the PWS.

Question 7: Can you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Response: 36C24921A0009

Question 8: What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

Response: The last fully completed option year’s cost was $98,806.99

Question 9: How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract?

Response: There are generally 2 vehicles and drivers that complete the weekday daily CBOC collections and then an additional driver for the on-call local service each evening and weekend.

Question 10: What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location?

Response: Sedan, small SUV, and minivan have been used in the past.

Question 11: How many cubic feet of storage are required for transportation, and what is the maximum size and quantity of items to be transported daily?

Response: The minimum storage requirements must be able to transport the items listed in PWS Section 9.102.

Question 12: Please clarify if the government will require the vendor to provide equipment (coolers, totes, locks, and temperature logs).

Response: In accordance with Section 10 of the PWS, “The government will issue an adequate number of medical grade coolers for the transport of specimens for each location.”

Question 13: What is the weekly, monthly, or annual estimated trip volume for as-needed trips in total, and/or as-needed trips per contract location, if any?

Response: The estimated annual Unscheduled Lab Courier Services are in the Price Schedules as X002 Line Items.

Question 14: What is the scheduled pickup time at each location and delivery time to the Campus?

Response: Pickup and delivery times for Weekday Services are in sections 9.101 and 9.102.

Question 15: Can routes be combined?

Response: The Government shall not dictate routes taken to meet the requirements and identified time frames of the solicitation.

See attached document: Q and A 36C24926Q0108.