S06 Amendment 00001 - Questions - Answers - 36C25022Q0425 0001.docx

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 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

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) Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 To all Quoters

36C25022Q0425 04-13-2022

X

X The purpose of this amendment is to provide vendor questions and answers regarding this Request for Quote (RFQ)

See Continuation Page for the list of questions and answers.

Sally L. Leitch Contracting Officer

AMENDMENT 1 - CONTINUATION PAGE

Vendor Questions and Answers:

1. Is there a Respirator Program to review to help with determining costs? If so, are contractors able to see it before bids are due?

1. See SOW, Part I, C.

2. The solicitation mentions specific forms (Section III, A). Are these forms available?

1. Security Documents, Part III, A will be provided upon award.

3. Clarify what a CAPR is and where and how it is used?

1. See SOW, Part II, (4)(ii)(b) and Part I, C.

4. Are contractors expected to perform O&M on respirators (Section III, B) if it is only a checklist? Are contractors required to know every manufacturer and type of respirator used at both facilities?

1. Yes, it is required to know the types of respirators that are used at the medical center facilities which are Moldex N95, MaxAir CAPR, 3M TR300, and 600 PAPRs and full-face elastomeric respirators.

5. Are contractors required to buy respirator cartridges for everyone to use (Section II, C)?

1. No, VA NIHCS will supply the respirator cartridges.

6. Clarify “The CIH shall have continuous involvement by managing field staff and oversight of managing the project.”

1. The CIH shall have continuous involvement with Contractor field technicians, the Government will not manage the project or Contractor technicians.

7. Are exposure assessments available for the tasks needing respiratory protection assignment (A. 3.)?

1. Yes

8. How often is it expected that mobile testing facilities will be needed?

1. Rarely, if ever. However, in the event that mobile testing is needed the Contractor shall have the ability to do so.

9. Contractors shall track employees for testing. Will contractors be provided all names prior to starting or will information be entered as they are tested?

1. Contract will be provided with an existing database upon award.

2. See SOW, Part II, (A)(1)

3. See SOW, Part II, (A)(3)

4. See SOW, Part II, (A)(4)

5. See SOW, Part II, (A)(4)(iii)(vii)

10. Is the Contractor responsible for scheduling slots for each person that will require testing, do individuals getting tested need to have the ability to "book" a slot of their preference, or are contractors getting a list of assigned times/days for those being tested and are only just responsible for sending reminders to those scheduled?

1. Yes, Contractor is responsible for the scheduling and allow for VA employees to pick their time slot.

2. See SOW, Part II, (A)(1)

3. See SOW, Part II, (A)(3)

4. See SOW, Part II, (A)(4)

11. What protections will be afforded to training plans submitted for this solicitation to prevent their use without the submitting entity's oversight?

1. It is unclear as to the purpose of the question. If it is to know if we will share the information with anyone outside the VA. No, the VA will not share this information.

Amendment to answer questions presented regarding posted RFQ 36C25022Q0425.