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36C25022Q0625 0001

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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)

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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) None 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 Offerors/Bidders

36C25022Q0625 06-02-2022

X X X June 3, 2022, at 4:00pm EDT X One (1) The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions.

Please see below answers to questions asked and attachments for clarifications.

Kristina L. Peart Contracting Officer Questions and Answers

1. What is the current obligation number?

The current Purchase Order is 36C25022P0942

1. Who is the current incumbent?

Heritage Environmental Services, LLC

1. Does the VA have all the profiles for the waste on CLIN lines for contractor review?

Yes

1. What is the facilities generators status?

SGQ

1. Is the contractor required to perform any reporting with regulatory agencies on behalf of the facility?

No

1. Will the contractor be required to provide training for VA personnel to be certified shippers or only its employees?

Only contractor employees

1. How often does the facility dispose of waste or how often is the contractor required to perform service (should be the same).

Every Three (3) Months

1. Are there copies of the previous shipping manifests (EPA 8700-22) showing volumes and associated treatment codes that can be made available?

Yes

1. The Batteries CLIN0001-0005 are they sorted by type by the VA or by the contractor?

Batteries are 85% sorted by the VA; however, Contractor will have to prepare batteries for shipment every three months and ensure that all batteries are sorted appropriately.

1. Pharmaceutical containers are they subject to USP 800 standards, it is not stated in the SOW? Yes, we follow the packaging requirements found in USP 800 11.2 Packaging, 11.3 Transport and 11.4 Disposal.

1. Also is USP 800 what containment trolley is used?

No trolley utilized here. Subpart P Pharmaceutical waste is picked up by the facility GEMS Manager on a flatbed cart and brought to the facility main accumulation area.

1. When is the last pharmaceutical formulary review completion date?

1. We have a subscription to WM Phamecology Waste Wizard and update the formulary in real time

1. Will empty containers left onsite be charged for at time of leaving the container?

Yes

1. CLIN 0017 Elemental Mercury, How many pick ups in the last contract were there for Elemental Mercury?

Two (2)

1. CLIN 0030 Controlled Substances Are these reverse distribution items or destroy items?

These are items to be destroyed

1. Are all chemicals brought to one central storage location by the VA?

Yes

1. Does the VA have the waste generation quantities for 2019/20/21/22 (to date) for the facility listed by CLIN?

No, we have waste generation quantities based on waste stream numbers (see attached pdf and excel for background information

1. How many / what percentage of the CLINS were utilized in the previous contract?

All – 100%

1. Can a site visit be scheduled?

No, there is no site visit for the scheduled for this solicitation

22. For CLIN 0030, 1030, 2030, 3030, and 4030, is Rx Destroyer an option?

No

23. If not, how is it currently managed?

Cactus Containers See attached document: 2021 annual report information.

See attached document: Sample Waste Analysis Plan.