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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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

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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) 36C250 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

36C25024Q5393 10-03-2023

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X The Purpose of this Amendment is as follows:

1) Publish the responses to the questions asked by interested parties.

***Note to interested parties*** Failure to accomplish ANY of the following will eliminate that company out of competition for this Award.

1) Submit the most recent SF1449 (Signed) with offer

2) Submit all SF30 (Signed) with offer

3) Complete table in section B.1 of RFQ labelled "Acknowledgment of Amendments" John M. Ryan Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-12C2305A

Questions and Responses

1. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current/ pervious contract number?

1. What is the period of performance for that contract?

1. What is the total value of that contract?

1. What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

Response (Questions 1-4):

· 36C25019P0306

· Dalyworks LLC.

· 12/01/2018 to 11/30/2023

· $526,209.54 for base+4.

1. I downloaded the document in the pre-solicitation announcement and there were very few details of the services needed. Can you please add that to the announcement or send it to me?

Response: We will not forward solicitation items directly to any interested party. All documents are uploaded to SAM.gov. Please understand there is a difference between the pre-solicitation and the solicitation. Please keep an eye on the solicitation for all the documents to include SF1449, SF33 and all attachments.

1. Is there any additional information for the courier services at the Cincinnati VAMC starting 12-1-23.

Response: All information has been uploaded to SAM.gov.

1. Are any CBOC locations listed scheduled to close or relocate over the course of the contract?

1. Are any new CBOC locations planned over the course of the contract?

Response (Questions 7-8): Not currently. We cannot guarantee any status of CBOC. In the event changes to location or the Additional or closures of a CBOC serviced under this contract, the government and the vendor will negotiate the delta in cost due to the increase in milage/time of the change. That negotiation will need to be fair and reasonable.

1. Will the transport of narcotics, prescriptions, supplies or reusable medical equipment be required?

Response: Provide the CBOCs with the amount of specimen containers needed to restock what was picked up.

1. Are personal passenger cars acceptable vehicles?

Response: Yes, personally owned vehicles (POV) are permitted.

1. Are the CBOC pickup times flexible or efficiency so a route can have multiple CBOC stops?

Response: Pick-ups shall be conducted at location twice daily, between 10:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. & 4:00 P.M.

The contractor shall deliver all specimens to the VA Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, Room B211, VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, no later than 12:30 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. Est. twice daily.

1. What is the pickup frequency and timeframe for Bellevue CBOC?

Response (Questions 11-13):

Bellevue CBOC pickup times has been identified in section 5.0.2 of the PWS, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

1. Do all routes (morning and afternoon) start and end at the Cincinnati VAMC or can the courier go directly to the CBOCs?

Response: We do not dictate where the courier starts/finishes their routes, the government is only concerned that all items are picked up and dropped off on time.

1. Will the contract be awarded at least 45 to 60 days before the contract starts?

Response: Period of Performance start on 12/1/ 2023. RFQ Response due 10/13/2023, About 7 days later an award should be made, this will give the vendor an estimated 41 days.

1. Would proof to perform valet services still be necessary?

Response: No, this was an error and will be fixed, a re-issue of the RFQ will be with this amendment. Please use the re-issued SF1449 with the offer.

1. What is the vehicle currently servicing this location?

Response: The incumbent uses POVs for pickup/deliveries.

1. Do you accept CPARs evaluations as additional Past Performance information?

Response: Yes, CPARs are an acceptable Past Performance submission.

1. Regarding specific employees information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training Certificates-Procedures for your reference, is this information acceptable?

Response: Employee and Vehicle specific information will be accepted after award. Your technical approach should still state the number of employees and vehicles to be dedicated to this requirement.

Courier Service for Cincinnati VAMC.