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This document contains an amendment to a solicitation for glove and gown sampling and testing services. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is seeking these services for testing clean rooms, segregated compounding areas, and staff competency at its Biloxi, MS and Pensacola, FL facilities. The solicitation number is 36C25621Q1745 with responses due by September 13, 2021. The requirement is currently performed by ENV Services, Inc. under task order GS-07F-0721X VA256-16-F-1739. This opportunity is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The amendment provides answers to contractor questions to clarify the solicitation's requirements.

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

SUBJECT* Glove Gown Sampling, USP (and other related) Testing Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Pharmacy Services 400 Veterans Avenue / 790 Veterans Way Biloxi, MS 39531 / Pensacola, FL 32507

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 39531

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25621Q1745

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 09-13-2021 13:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 99 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* H266

NAICS CODE* 541380

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG T102 Biloxi MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

C.Robert Oravetz / Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG T102 Biloxi, MS 39531

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Pharmacy Service 400 Veterans Avenue / 790 Veterans Way Biloxi, MS 39531 / Pensacola, FL 32507

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/

URL DESCRIPTION VA

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS christopher.oravetz@va.gov

EMAIL DESCRIPTION CO e-mail address

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1). Answer contractor questions about this solicitation. Please refer to the pages that follow.

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same unless changed or updated with subsequent amendments.

FINAL Master List Vendor Questions and Responses Solicitation 36C25621Q1745

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Biloxi, MS 39531

# Contractor

Question Government Response

1. Given we are close to end of fiscal year '21, would the Government consider a non-competitive procurement in accordance with the authority granted under FAR 6.302-5 for SBA 8(a), FAR19.306 for HUBZone or FAR 52.219-29 for EDWOSB?

No. Market research indicates that multiple contractors are available who could potentially support this requirement.

Regulatory guidance mandates that competitive acquisition procedures be utilized whenever possible by the government.

2. If not, will the Government consider a set-aside for SBA 8a or HUBZone or

EDWOSB?

Unknown at this time. IAW the Veterans First Contracting Program and applicable regulations the current solicitation has been set aside 100% for SDVOSB’s on the open market. An open market solicitation (in lieu GSA) was utilized to reach the SDVOSB’s who were found during market research IAW these guidelines.

3. Is this a new requirement or contract renewal? If re-compete, what is the current contract number and who is the incumbent?

The solicitation is for a new requirement.

Services are currently being performed at the facility by ENV Services, Inc. under task/delivery order GS-07F-0721X VA256- 16-F-1739.

4. Will the Government be changing the Solicitation Number upon RFP release?

The solicitation number is 36C25621Q1745 which is currently active on Contract Opportunities (Open Market). Reference number 36C25621Q1626 was utilized for a Request For Information (on GSA) and a Sources Sought Notice (on Contract Opportunities).

5. When does the Government plan to release the RFP?

Solicitation number is 36C25621Q1745 is currently active on Contract Opportunities (Open Market) and closes on 09/13/2021.

6. Will the Government be making the award for this requirement in FY21 or FY22?

An FY21 award is planned.

7. May we request the previous bid tabulation and contract pricing of Glove Gown Sampling, USP (and other related) Testing with reference no. 36C25621Q1745?

A specific, detailed pricing breakdown for individual line items cannot be provided.

However the government can share the following information which is a matter of public record and which can be found through searches of public databases.

The services requested are currently being performed at the facility by an incumbent contractor under task/delivery order

GS-07F-0721X VA256-16-F-1739.

(Mandatory) CETA requirements were incorporated into this order in option year three (3) and continued in option year four (4). Data from FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System) shows what the contracting officer reported to FPDS when option year three (3) and option year four (4) was funded for the current task/delivery order for these services.

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The purpose of this amendment is the following: 1). Answer contractor questions about this solicitation. Please refer to the pages that follow.
All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same unless changed or updated with subsequent amendments.
S05 FINAL Master List Vendor Questions and Responses (ALL DOCS) Solicitation 36C25621Q1745
S05 FINAL Master List Vendor Questions and Responses Solicitation 36C25621Q1745
FPDS Data MOD P00009 Fund Option Year Three
FPDS Option Year Four

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