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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-03-2025 583-25-3-039-0076 None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25025Q0375 03-24-2025

X X X 583-3650160-039-824300-2610 010024300 X One (1) The purpose of this modification is to answer questions posed by contractors in response to the RFQ. Please see page two (2).

The due date and hour for offers is unchanged.

Peart, Kristina L.

Contracting Officer Domiciliary RFQ Contractor Questions

1. Is an equipment list available so that we can provide this requirement from the solicitation?

a. Dishwasher

b. South Bend Range/Stove

c. South Bend Oven

d. Captive Air Hood

e. Cleveland Steamer

f. Turbo Air Freezer

g. Infrico Salad Prep Table with under cabinet refrigeration

h. Edlund Can Opener

i. SinkerRator Trash Compactor

j. Gordon Dish liquid Dispenser on Dishwasher

k. Dry Storage

l. Avanco Ice Machine

m. Turbo Air Freezer

n. Turbo Air Refrigerators

o. Supervisor’s Office

p. Employee SANYO Refrigerator

q. Cafeteria

r. Bunn Coffee Pot

s. Crystal Light/ Kool-Aid Machine

t. 2 Refrigerator units

u. 2 refrigerator unit

v. Toaster

w. Microwave

x. Salad Bar

y. Duke EcoMate Steamtable

z. Plate Warmer

2. “Anticipated daily staffing needs are a minimum of two (2) cooks, two (2) food service workers, and (1) supervisor.” “The onsite kitchen shall be staffed from 5:30 am to 7 pm.” Is the minimum staffing listed a total for the day or the amount that must be present at all times?

a. That is the minimum staffing per day.

3. Will you please provide our company with the incumbent's name, contract number, and awarded dollar amount for this solicitation?

a. 36C25025P0387, The Severson Group Llc, $477,999.60

4. We kindly request recent photographs of the kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.

a. We do not have photos of the kitchen, dining and food storage

5. “ Sufficient quantities of food shall be prepared for all meals to prevent running out of food. Contractor shall maintain a system to track menu items served to each patient at each meal.” If the meals are served cafeteria style with buffet selections how can this be accomplished? If the residents can choose their own combinations, how can we know what each resident selects?

a. The contractor needs to make enough food to cover the amount of people at the domiciliary with a 15% increase to make sure you have enough food. For example if 2 options of meat are offered for 50 people then there will be 37 of the main item and 20 portions of the alternate.

6. Is there office space available onsite for the Contractor’s use?

a. Yes.

7. Does the VA supply internet service for contractor operations?

a. Yes.

8. Does the VA provide trash and recycling services?

a. Yes.

9. Is hard plastic dinnerware an option for the china?

a. No.

10. Are there any cash meals offered at the Dining Facility that the Contractor would be responsible for supporting?

a. No.

11. Could you please define the specific requirements and expectations for the salad bar noted in the PWS?

a. The salad bar shall include salad mix, dressing (i.e.. Fat free and regular), toppings for salad.

12. Is the Contractor responsible for supplying smallwares, including pots, pans, etc.?

a. Yes.

13. Are food items allowed to be consumed outside of the dining facility?

a. Yes.

14. Are there backup generators available for kitchen use?

a. Yes.

15. Can you provide general demographic information about the resident population (e.g., approximate ratio of male to female residents), to help inform menu planning and dietary accommodations?

a. The population at the Domiciliary varies and the VA expects a balanced nutritional diet to be provided.

16. Are there any special dietary requirements beyond those outlined in the PWS?

a. Yes, contractor shall have a plan for other special dietary requirements that may include Kosher diets, Halal diets, clear liquid diets, soft chew diets, and puree diets.

17. Can the Government provide why the previous contract was terminated within the same fiscal year (Solicitation #:36C25025Q0016 | Award ID #: 36C25025C0033)?

a. This contract was terminated at the convenience of the government.

18. How will past performance be evaluated?

a. Past performance will be evaluated as stated in Section E.10 – 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products And Commercial Services

Indianapolis Domiciliary Food Services