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PEST CONTROL SOLICITATION # 36C25524Q0070

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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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

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

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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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 11-22-2024 657-25-2-2098-0004 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

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66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

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66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25525Q0070

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions. Please see below for the Q&A.

Hogue, James Contracting Officer Question 1: What is the frequency or schedule of this requirement? This should be according to the Pest Control Schedule (Exhibit 1) in the PWS and part of the final contract.

Question 2: How is the frequency or schedule determined? Mainly by priority/importance of areas/departments such as direct patient care areas, for example.

Question 3: Is carboard allowed in the facility? As little as possible except where necessary. Cardboard is never allowed in direct patient care areas.

Question 4: How often is biohazard removed from the storage area? Is there is a current problem with gnats? If I remember right, this was pertaining to the outside Bio Shed, RMW collection points where it is collected at least once a week. No real problem with gnats.

Question 5: How long does it take to complete the entire service? Spraying, prevention, etc. The vendor will determine how and when to spray areas according to the Pest Control Schedule (Exhibit 1), the frequency listed and their visitation schedule laid out in the PWS.

Question 6: What is the frequency of the service? In the PWS.

Question 7: What are the main problem areas/concerns? The main facility is a very old building with a many small openings throughout. Engineering tries to address that, but as I said it is a very old building. The sightings reported the most are spiders.

Question 8: How soon are invoices paid? I certify all invoices on our contracts soon after receiving them through our invoicing system. When they are paid would be a finance question.

Question 9: How often are there emergency services? The expected frequency is listed in the PWS/contract.

Question 10: What is the total square footage of the service request? We are a sizeable campus. I believe with the main facility plus all the outlying buildings, we are looking at in the ballpark of 500,000 square feet. This will grow considerably over the next 0-3 years with extra sections and buildings being added to the campus.

Question 11: How many buildings/locations are there to service? Please see Pest Control Schedule (Exhibit 1).

Question 12: What is the schedule for the service? Spraying etc. Required visits are according to the PWS and frequency is according to the Pest Control Schedule (Exhibit 1).

Question 13: Who do we email? At this point, it should be the Contracting Officer.

Question 14: What was the previous awarded Solicitation Number, Date awarded, and awarded value? We don’t supply that information.

Question 15: Has any part of the Statement of Work (SOW) changed in this solicitation compared to the last awarded contract? If so, what changed or was added? Please read the statement of work and give us your quote for the stated need.

Question 15: Has the government issued any CURE or Notice of Correction for pest control services over the past 24 months at this location? That information isn’t needed to provide a quote.

Question 16: Will the government require SDVOSB Prime Contractors themself to have relevant pest control past experience including pesticide applications for the best interest of public health & safety and in alliance of the VHA Directive 1850.02 Pest Management Operations and VAAM Appendix M815-A Department of Veterans Affairs Source Selection Guide? Yes, the SDVOSB must have past contracts that they have done at least 51% of the work according to Limitations on Subcontracting.

Question 16: Can the government clarify how many emergency service requests there have been in the past 24 months? Number wasn’t kept on record.

Question 17: Can the government confirm the number of exterior rodent bait stations and interior rodent traps that are present? Will the government require these to be provided by the contractor upon award. Per SOW: Exterior rodent bait stations = Approx. 12 & Interior Rodent traps = 14

Question 18: Can the government clarify how many fly lights are being used at the Marion VAMC? Approximately 20.

Question 19: Can the government provide the complete addresses for the following facilities as they require service on an as needed basis for Bed Bugs:

a. Evansville Indiana Patient Clinic Evansville Health Care Center 6211 E. Waterford Blvd Evansville, IN 47715

b. Owensboro Kentucky Patient Clinic Owensboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic 2060 East Parrish Avenue Owensboro, KY 42303

Question 20: Can the government clarify in the Price/Cost Schedule “Item Number 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001” Indicate 0.00 as Quantity and HR as Unit. Will this Price/Cost Schedule be updated Quantity to reflect against Monthly or Yearly Pricing? This is based on vendors’ quotes.