36C25022Q0093 0002.docx

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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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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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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.)

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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) 655-22-1-039-0009 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 Y Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25022Q0093 11-15-2021

X X X 16 December 2021 @ 16:30 PM EST X The purpose of this modification is to answer questions asked during the open period for questions for this RFQ as well as to extend the RFQ submission date to give all interested parties time to digest answers and reply to

RFQ.

No further questions will be addressed.

Submissions are due no later than: 12/16/2021 @ 4:30 PM

EST.

Email RFQ to: john.mccallum3@va.gov

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John McCallum Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-95B775E0

A.1 LAB COURIER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A.2 SOW INTERMITTENT COURIER SERVICE FOR LABORATORY

The successful offeror shall provide all vehicles, gasoline, insurance, personnel, and directional materials necessary to accomplish occasional transport, delivery, and pickup of lab specimens and supplies via a courier service for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (AELVAMC), Saginaw, Michigan. Services shall be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

SCHEDULE/LOCATION/ITEMS:

Work Hours - Pick up of specimens or supplies for delivery to or from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is contingent on need. Most of the transport will be to and from local area hospitals. The contractor must respond within 30 minutes of the call for service.

Insurance - The Contractor shall have, maintain and show proof of insurance on contractor owned vehicles and professional liability.

Contact – The laboratory manager or designee shall be the main point of contact. Contact information will be provided upon award.

Description of Items: All items that contain veteran identification will be transported in a locked container. Samples may contain infectious agents. All transporters must be DOT trained in order to execute transport/delivery/pickup of specimens or supplies. The return of reusable transportation materials shall be included as part of the service and should occur by at the latest the next business day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Offers will be considered only from those offerors who are regularly established in the business called for and who are financially responsible and have the necessary equipment and personnel to furnish services in the volume required for all the items under this contract.

Offeror shall have at least two years of work history in this capacity. Provide a list of all courier contracts for the last two years (or four most recent contracts) with points of contact for each.

Offeror shall submit a brief work plan explaining logistical processes (routes/cargo transfers, etc.). Work plan shall also discuss contingency plans for inclement weather and disabled vehicle/driver.

Successful offeror shall meet all requirements of Federal, State or City codes regarding operations of this type of service. Associated staff will maintain current training and certification in accordance with 49 CFR, Parts 171-173.

DRIVERS/ATTENDANTS:

All drivers shall have attained legal age and shall maintain neat, clean and professional appearance. All drivers shall maintain in their position a driver’s license issued by the State of Michigan (or other State), to include any special licensure required for the transporting of infectious materials.

Drivers shall not make stops outside the scope of the courier business during the transport of items under this contract.

The successful offeror shall sign and engage in a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the VA upon award.

Drivers will complete annual VA National Privacy Training and submit proof of completion to COR.

Drivers must have current DOT training for transporting infectious materials. Documentation must be provided to the COR.

VEHICLES:

Vehicles used in the performance of this contract shall be licensed and meet all minimum vehicle requirements as mandated by the State of Michigan, to include a Hazardous Materials/Waste Certificate if required.

LIMITATIONS:

Under no circumstances shall any person other than the driver ride in a vehicle or handle items being transported. Courier shall not transport other than similar medical cargo for other clients while in the possession of VA material.

SECURITY:

While on VA grounds, contractor shall secure vehicles when left unattended. If vehicle must be left unattended with motor running, a second set of keys will be necessary, so that vehicle can be securely locked.