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36C25022Q0989 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

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) 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

36C25022Q0989 08-19-2022

X X X August 25, at 4:00 pm EDT See CONTINUATION Page X One (1) The purpose of this modification is to answer questions and provide and clarifications.

Please page 2 , 3 & 4 for clarifications.

Olalekan K. Ismail Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Questions and Answers

1. What is the anticipated volume of regulated medical waste?

Volume unknown. The Contractor shall arrange with the COR a routine (non-emergency) service for the facility based upon volume. A pick-up schedule shall be established with the SJCVAC for a weekly service or on an on-call basis, as needed. If an unscheduled pick up is called in, contractor shall respond and complete pick-up within 2 hours after initial call is made. Contractor shall be notified when an extra pick-up or changes in pick-up days are required. Coordination for pick-up shall be made with the COR. Contractor shall submit to the COR a weekly schedule of services.

1. How many and what type of containers are required to be provided by the contractor?

The contractor shall furnish appropriate containers, pick-up, and disposal of infectious waste in accordance with OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.1030 and DOT regulation 49 CFR 173.134. Based on the estimated weekly infectious waste of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) includes, but is not limited to items contaminated with blood and body fluids/waste, chemotherapy wastes, sharps, pathological and microbiological waste or other potentially infectious materials, pick-ups will be scheduled one (1) time per week at a minimum. Contractor shall be in full operations with four (4) each approved standard storage/shipping containers on site and ready for pick-up.

1. Is there a specific method of destruction preferred/required?

All hazardous and non-hazardous materials generated by SJCVAC shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with current Federal, State and local guidelines governing regulated hazardous and non-hazardous chemical wastes. Contractor shall dispose of hazardous waste in a manner that leaves no future expense potential to the VA or the federal government.

1. Do you want a quote in a price per pound? price per box?

Pricing should be monthly as laid out in the price schedule on the solicitation.

1. What are the reporting requirements?

Documentation from the Contractor: The contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR an original signed Certificate of Destruction for each pick up for each site within thirty (30) working days of each pickup. The contractor shall maintain proper records concerning each Certificate of Destruction issued. The Certificate of Destruction shall at a minimum contain the following:

Pickup/Delivery Location Pickup/Delivery Date Amount of waste (number of containers picked up and/or pounds) Destruction Certification Document/Manifest Number Destruction Certification Date Any other information as required by the COR.

1. What is the expected frequency of service?

Minimum pick up of 1 time per week, 4 containers with lids per 52 weeks.

1. Is there a current provider?

Yes

1. Who is the current provider?

EWA Direction Inc

1. What contract is this being serviced under now?

VA250-17-D-0170

1. What was awarded value of the current contract?

Contract aggregate total is $32,302.00 4 for Base plus 4 option years.

11. What are the service addresses?

1540 Trinity Place, Mishawaka IN 46545 image1.png