36C25023Q1850 0002.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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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 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 reference 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

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) 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 3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering

OH

45409-1337 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25023Q1850 09-14-2023

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1) Re-issue RFQ in order to provide edits to PWS and RFQ.

2) Publish questions and responses

**NOTE TO OFFERORS*** For an offer to be considered for award the following must be accomplished

1) Submit the most recent SF 1449/RFQ with offer

2) Submit and sign all SF33/Amendments.

3) Acknowledge all Amendments on table found in section B.1

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged John M. Ryan Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-12C2305A

CONTINUATION PAGE

See attached document: D.4 36C25023Q1850 Reissue 9.14.2023.

Questions and Responses.

1. The contract start date is listed as November 1, 2023. Question: Can the government please change the contract start date to January 1, 2024?

Response: The current contract ends 31 Oct 2023. If the winning bid requires longer setup time before starting service, then the Govt will choose, if advantageous, to extend the current contract until a new vendor can assume service. We ask the vendor be explicit in their offer when they can start the service.

1. Page 17 of 102, 1.3.8 Special Qualifications states: “Shall hold and maintain all required certifications and licensures required to legally provide ambulance services by the local, state and regional government or public entity where the emergency ambulance service is performed (or governed by) to include but not limited to the states of Ohio and Indiana as required by law.” Question: Does this contract include Indiana? If not, then all references to Indiana need to be removed from the solicitation.

Response: Amendment will change this sentence of PWS.

1. Page 17 of 102, 1.3.8 Special Qualifications states: “For the solicitation all offeror(s) shall submit a signed copy of their Emergency, Medical, Fire and Transportation (EMFTS) certification to perform ambulance service in the state of Ohio with their offer to be considered for award.” Question: Just to confirm, is it the government’s intent that in order for offerors to be considered for award, a signed copy of their Emergency, Medical, Fire and Transportation (EMFTS) certification to perform ambulance service in the state of Ohio MUST be submitted with their offer?

Response: the word signed will be deleted, but yes, we ask for proof of EMFTS License is to be submitted with the offer.

1. Page 31 of 102, 5.6.11 State of Ohio Approved Medical and/or Drug Protocols states: “The contractor shall provide a copy of their state of Ohio approved medical and/or drug protocol(s) with submission of their offer.” Question: I didn’t see this as a requested item in the Instructions to Offerors beginning on page 83 of 102. Please clarify if this is a requested item to be submitted in our offer.

Response: This section of PWS has been revised. It is not an evaluation criteria, but a requirement to perform the service.

1. Page 83 of 102 states: “Provide statement to confirmed ability to start performance within 30 days of contract award.” Question: Can the government change this statement to say: Provide statement to confirmed ability to start performance on January 1, 2024?

Response: The current contract ends 31 Oct 2023. If the winning bid requires longer setup time before starting service, then the Govt will choose, if advantageous, to extend the current contract until a new vendor can assume service. We ask the vendor to be explicit in their offer when they can start the service.

1. Page 83 of 102 states: “Provide three past performance evaluations or Completed E.2 52.212-2 (Addendum A) Past/Present Performance Questionnaire.” Question: I couldn’t find Completed E.2 52.212-2 (Addendum A) Past/Present Performance Questionnaire. Are Past/Present Performance Questionnaires required or will you simply review our CPARS?

Response: It will be reviewed and will be added to Amendment as attachment D.4.

1. Question: Is there space available at the Columbus VAMC that the awarded contractor can use as a hub of operations for a period of time, if not indefinite? If so, how much space is available?

Response: VAACC can accommodate two parking spots. The VAACC cannot provide space inside the VAACC. Contractor’s employees are welcome to use restrooms, public waiting areas and cafeteria.

1. Question: A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE provided in Amendment 0001 is different than the A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE provided in the reissued solicitation. Please clarify which A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE we are to use in our offer.

Response: Please fill out the Price/Cost Schedule included with the most recent RFQ.

Ambulance Service for Columbus VAACC