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36C25519Q0142- QUESTIONS

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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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36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25519Q0142 01-24-2019

X X X January 31, 2019 x 1(one) This amendment to the solicitation is to provide answers to vendor questions.

Question and answers to those question are listed below on pages 2 and 3 The response date to the solicitation remains as previously published, January 31, 2019.

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1. Does the VASTLHCS currently have excess furniture, fixtures, and equipment stored at an off-site warehouse(s) facility? No we do not have an offsite location.

1. If yes, is the location of the warehouse(s) centrally located to the VA campuses? N/A

1. If yes, what is the distance to the warehouse (s) from the main VA Campus? From the furthest campus site? N/A

1. Will this be the location used to store items referenced in Line item 0017? These items will be stored onsite at either the JB or JC campus.

1. Is this solicitation a new services contract for the VASTLHCS, or is there an incumbent already providing these services? The moving/installation services are currently being performed under contract number VA255-16-A-0010.

1. Would the VA like to receive a quote on Asset Management/warehouse services from the contractor? No all items will be stored onsite and inventory updated by the Interior Design department.

1. If yes, is there a current inventory of product and can it be made available to new contract holder? The current inventory is stored on site and will be available to the new contractor.

1. Many of the line items call for moving items between locations. In the event that the installation cannot be completed at the receiving location on same day (for whatever reason), who would be responsible for storing the items that have been removed and transported to the new facility? Space to store the item overnight will be made available at the receiving location.

1. Line item 0014- movement of typical conf room- should power and data disconnect/reconnect services be included for these moves? No. The OIT department at VASTL will disconnect/reconnect services.

1. What furniture manufacturer is the VASTLHCS currently standardized on? (Ex: Herman Miller, Steelcase, etc.) Most of the items are Knoll, KI or Steelcase.

1. Are the typical office furniture items to be moved free standing or wall mounted? Freestanding, anything mounted to a wall will be sent to the internal carpenter shop.

1. If wall mounted, will contractor be responsible to provide patch & paint services following removal of wall tracks, etc. N/A

1. Are pedestals mobile or fixed? We have both types. The newer furniture is being ordered with mobile pedestals, older furniture has fixed pedestals.

1. Is contractor responsible for packing/unpacking boxes that are moved? The employee moving to the designated area is responsible for packing and unpacking all boxes.

1. Is contractor responsible to provide boxes, labels and packing materials? No. The VA will provide boxes and packing materials.

1. If yes, is there an average number of boxes utilized per office/typical?

1. Do the various VA facilities have a small secure storage closet available for contractor use to store standard tools/equipment used for on-site moves? Items can be stored in the same secure location in which the furniture is stored.

1. Please specify quantity for Line item 0008? We have estimated 20 of this type of move for a year.

1. Line item 0013 specifies moving a patient room; please confirm if the bed will be included with other items as it is not listed. No, Logistics will be responsible for moving patient beds and all other medical equipment that has an EE# item label.