Q and A 36C24926Q0108.pdf

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)

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.