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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2.

AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE

OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 ITE M 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 r eference 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

BY

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 07-11-2018 552-18-3-6115-0031

NONE

36C250 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Department of Veterans Affairs Dayton VA Medical Center 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337 36C250 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Department of Veterans Affairs Dayton VA Medical Center 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25018Q9337 07-11-2018

X X X X The purpose of this Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Amendment is to:

A. Provide answers to questions received;

B. Provide new cost proposal form; and C. Proposal due date and time is not changed from Amendment 0004 - July 13, 2018, 1600 (4:00pm) D. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

NOTE: Ensure you annotate in proposal that you have read and understand all Amendments (0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005) to date. Also, ensure a SF 30 is signed, dated and returned with prop osal.

Contract Specialist: Donna Sizemore, Contractor TAG, (937) 268-6511 ext 2324, donna.sizemore@va.gov

ADAM WEBER

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2016-38C45735

this is the first time for this requirement.

Q12 Ref: SOW Pg 5 Item 7 (c) “total supplies and equipment costs” Comment: the SOW states on page 9 item C that the government is to furnish equipment and “any other supplies needed to accomplish daily tasks”.

Question: Will the government please confirm whether the contractor will or will not be responsible for any supplies i.e. paper products, cleaning agents, wax, burnishing pads, trash bags etc or equipment i.e. floor machines, carpet shampooer, custodial carts, tool caddies etc.?

A12 As per SOW, “(paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hand sanitizer, detergent, disinfectant solution, power equipment and any other supplies needed to accomplish daily tasks)” will be provided by the government.

Q13 Ref: Pg 8, number 5 Frequency of Services Required:

Question: All services are to be performed on either a daily, weekly, monthly or semi-annual basis or “as needed”. Who determines if a service is “as needed” and what standard will be used to make this determination?

Q14 Ref: Pg 6. Item 4 (b) and;

Ref 2: Pg 6, item 5, “contractor will perform cleaning services in administrative and non-direct patient care areas, and;

Ref 3: Pg 8, item 5 Frequency of Services Required, (Daily Tasks – Exam Rooms/Lab) Comment: The site visit stated that no cleaning of patient treatment areas would take place. Only common areas and admin areas.

Question: Will the contractor be responsible for cleaning any patient treatment areas?

A14 Contractor is not required to clean direct patient care areas.

Q15 Ref: Page 10, item 10 Question: will the government provide laundry facilities? What responsibility will the contractor have in washing mop heads and dusting cloths?

A15 Contractor will turn in mop heads and cloths into EMS for laundry cleaning.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

(paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hand sanitizer, detergent, disinfectant) solution, power equipment and any other supplies needed to accomplish daily tasks.

But right under that it states the following:

1. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

1. The contractor shall be furnished the supplies necessary to perform all services required. Supplies and equipment shall meet the specifications below and comply with VA, federal or state Occupational Safety and Health Standards and fire regulations. Contractor furnished items shall be subject to use by VA employees. A listing of these items follows, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, hand sanitizer, power equipment etc.).

Can you clarify if the Government or the Contractor will supply the cleaning items?

A46 Government provided. Yes, both items state the contractor SHALL be furnished the supplies necessary to perform all services required. If contractor brings in their own items/equipment it must conform to these specifications.

Cost Proposal Worksheet to be Submitted with Proposal

Total hours labor hours per week: _____ Total labor cost per week _____ X _____=$______ Total health and welfare costs per week _____ X _____=$______ Total management costs per month = _____ Total supplies and equipment costs per month = _____ Total sick time accrual cost per month = _____

Total 6-month cost is $______________