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Questions with VA Responses

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 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)

(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) 05-29-2025 553-25-3-3102-0043 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering

OH

45409-1337 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering

OH

45409-1337 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25025Q0578 05-15-2025

X X X X The purpose of this Solicitation modification is the following:

1. To provide responses to questions received to the Solicitation. See attached Questions with VA Responses document.

2. Remove clause FAR 52.237-3 from the requirement.

Morgan Stein Contracting Officer

The purpose of this Solicitation modification is the following:

1. To provide responses to questions received to the Solicitation. See attached Questions with VA Responses document.

2. Remove clause FAR 52.237-3 from the requirement.

Question 1) C.2 52.217-9 Page 22 option to extend. Presumably this would occur at the end of the last option year, if so would additional funds that the Government would pay, be based on the wages that we have to pay or the published service wages. There is a considerable difference. Please elaborate.

VA Response: This not a technical question. However, C.2 refers to FAR 52.217-8, not -9. The option to extend the contract may be exercised at the end of the five-year period. When the government exercises this option, additional funds will be provided based on the terms of the contract. The wage rates applicable during the option period will follow the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) or any other relevant wage determinations. The wage rates published at the time of contract modification or exercise of the option will serve as the basis for any potential pricing adjustments.

If there are changes to the wage determinations by the Department of Labor, the awardee/vendor is required to provide documented evidence of these changes and how they impact pricing. It is the vendor's responsibility to inform the Government of these changes by submitting a request that documents how the wage rates have changed from the original contract price. The Contracting Officer (CO) will then review the submission and determine if any adjustments are warranted. The burden of proof lies with the vendor. The extent of any difference in rates is not predetermined and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Question 2) C.4 continuity of service effectively could require us to be present for an additional 6 mos with training personnel making the contract a 5.5 year effort. Is this correct, please elaborate.

VA Response: Could – This not a technical question. However, this clause is being removed from this solicitation and requirement, as indicated in Block 14 of this solicitation modification.

Question 3) Items 1 & 2 above would potentially affect our pricing VA Response: This is not a technical question. No question was indicated; therefore, no response is provided.

Question 4) I am not able to, at the time of writing, to see this effort in SAM.Gov.

VA Response: This is not a technical question. However, please note that the solicitation was successfully posted to SAM.gov on 5/15/2025.

Question 5) The published service wages (particularly in reference to paragraphs C.2, 3 & 4) are considerably less than a tradesman or technician in the Detroit area would get (i.e. Davis Bacon wages). Would we be held to the lower service wages for additional work reimbursement or would we be allowed Davis Bacon wages?

VA Response: This is not a technical question. However, the minimum rate you are required to pay must adhere to the SCA (Service Contract Act) wage determinations. As a business, you may set your rates as you see fit, provided they meet or exceed the minimum SCA rates for the applicable worker classifications. Davis-Bacon wage rates do not apply, as they are specific to construction contracts. You are free to pay your employees as you deem appropriate, as long as you comply with the minimum SCA wage requirements.