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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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(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) 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25221Q0992 09-02-2021

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See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to address Solicitation questions asked by potential quoters that were received by the deadline outlined in the Solicitation document. The deadline for submission of quotes is NOT extended by this Amendment.

See Continuation Page.

Questions and Responses

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1. Currently the period of performance is stated as September 1 2021 – August 30 2022. Is the government adjusting the period of performance for the subject solicitation, and what is the anticipated revised PoP?

Pursuant to Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 1.3, the base period of performance is 9/1/2021 – 8/31/2022.

Services shall commence no later than ten (10) days after the date of the Notice of Award. When submitting a quote, price the base period of 9/1/2021 – 8/31/2021, as indicated in the Solicitation, with the understanding that payment of the initial period of performance will be prorated from the date services commence through 8/31/2022.

2. The price proposal states that the contract start is 9/1/21, please provide an update on the anticipated start date.

Services shall commence no later than ten (10) days after the date of the Notice of Award.

3. What is the anticipated timeframe between notice of award and contractor start date?

Services shall commence no later than ten (10) days after the date of the Notice of Award.

4. What is the phase in period?

Services shall commence no later than ten (10) days after the date of the Notice of Award.

5. If the PoP is adjusted, will the bid sheet also be adjusted to reflect the applicable number of months to price?

When submitting a quote, price the base period of 9/1/2021 – 8/31/2021, as indicated in the Solicitation, with the understanding that payment of the initial period of performance will be prorated from the date services commence through 8/31/2022.

6. Will there be an on-site location for a contractor office location? If yes, where is this location and size?

No.

7. Is there contractor office space?

No.

8. Will there be an on-site location for contractor storage of supplies and equipment? If yes, where is this location and size?

A Contractor closet can be made available upon request. Sizes vary, but most closets average 60 sq ft.

9. Is there a storage area for contractor equipment?

A Contractor closet can be made available upon request. Sizes vary, but most closets average 60 sq ft.

10. Are any exterior windows part of this contract?

No.

11. How far apart are the buildings?

Buildings are accessible through tramways or from outside sidewalks. All are within walking distance of one another.

12. Will a golf cart or vehicle be needed to move around the grounds?

No.

13. Can the contractor leave a vehicle parked overnight?

Yes, subject to patient/VA parking rules.

14. Is the requirement to submit names of all janitorial staff for this project due with the quote? Or the names of the CEH and shift leaders?

Please identify proposed Executive Housekeeper and Shift Leaders. If a contractor chooses to identify any additional personnel, that may be seen as positive. The absence of any additional personnel information will not be considered a negative. If personnel identified is proposed or preliminary in nature, please indicate the same in your quote. Changes can be made in accordance with PWS Section 2.5. A change of Executive Housekeeper and Shift Leaders is considered “significant changes” in contractor personnel.

15. Does the government require the names of every non-managerial cleaner who will be working on this contract?

a. Who is considered local personnel?

b. Is the government requesting proposed list?

c. Is this a preliminary list?

d. Can changes be made to this list once submitted?

Please identify proposed Executive Housekeeper and Shift Leaders. If a contractor chooses to identify any additional personnel, that may be seen as positive. The absence of any additional personnel information will not be considered a negative. If personnel identified is proposed or preliminary in nature, please indicate the same in your quote. Changes can be made in accordance with PWS Section 2.5. A change of Executive Housekeeper and Shift Leaders is considered “significant changes” in contractor personnel.

16. Would you please clarity the specific license or permit that is requested.

Referring to E.2 Instructions to Offerors, (2) Technical Capability, (e) “Copies of Contractor’s state, local permits and licenses, and certifications, if any” does not require any specific license or permit be submitted for consideration. However, if a contractor chooses to submit any relevant licenses or permits, it may be seen as a positive. The absence of any license or permit submission will not be considered a negative.

17. What is the expectation of the contractor?

a. How many pieces of RME per month can be expected?

b. Are there designated clean and dirty rooms for RME?

c. Will RME be cleaned inside patient rooms?

d. What Quality Assurance steps will the government take regarding RME?

e. Is there a tagging and tracking system in place?

f. Will we be expected to perform minor maintenance on RME?

Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) services shall be provided as outlined and in accordance with PWS Section 4.1.15. The cleaning of RME is “as assigned,” and frequency is based upon census and patient discharge and EMS staffing. Contractor employees shall provide RME cleaning support for regular EMS staff. Contractor employees are not primarily responsible for RME cleaning duties. There are designated clean and dirty rooms. RME shall be cleaned upon patient discharge. Contactor employees will be instructed on hospital procedure for RME cleaning and Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with PWS Section 7. Contractor employees are not responsible for a tagging/tracking system. No maintenance by contractor employees is required.

18. Regarding Hep B Series Immunizations, the solicitation states that the 2nd and 3rd shots will be issued after six months the first shot which should be given prior to the start date.

a. Are new Hep B series shots required for all employees?

b. What is acceptable for employees who have already received Hep B shots?

c. Is it adequate for employees to show proof of prior Hep B series inoculation?

d. Can employees take a titer test to show immunity?

e. Is there any reason why proof of prior inoculation would not be acceptable?

All contractor employees must show proof of Hep B series vaccination. Titer test is not acceptable for this requirement. New Hep B series shots are not required if contractor employee can show current vaccination status. The timeline for first, second and third shots is referenced for contractor employees who cannot show current vaccination status.

19. Extension of submission deadline The Government has not extended the deadline for submission at this time.