36C25622R0004-0003.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

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:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

05-11-2022 3:00 PM CST

(If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

The purpose of this Amendment is to extend the proposal due date and publish additional questions and answers.

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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 (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Christopher D. Vu

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-E8E15CC2

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, x is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston TX 77030 4298

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston TX 77030 4298

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

To all Offerors/Bidders

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C25622R0004

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-14-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

X

(X)

36C256

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-03-2022

1. CONTRACT ID CODE BPA NO.

CHECK 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. ONE

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).

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) x x

36C25622R0004-0003

(End of Amendment)

Q.

No.

Question Answer

52 Are six (6) feet hallways acceptable, as this width is in line with the VA Barrier Free Design Standard?

Yes

53 Are 42 inch doorways acceptable, as this doorway width is in line with the VA Barrier Free Design Standard?

Yes

54 We understand the answer to question 12 as requiring two full time individuals for blood draws, one MLT or MT and one Phlebotomist. What is the historic number of labs completed each year at the Natchez CBOC

Assume up to 35 blood draws per day may be required for this requirement.

55 Please confirm if CAT 6 wiring is acceptable? (Q 43 answer, “CAT 6 is the minimum unless CAT 6A is more appropriate for the surrounding network infrastructure”; Q 48 answer, “CAT6A cable is required.

Yes”).

The minimum is CAT6, however, if the Offerors proposes additional network infrastructure that requires a minimum CAT6A, then CAT6A is required.

56 We respectfully request an additional extension of one week to update proposals based on these upcoming answers

Proposal due date is extended to 5/11/2022 3:00 PM CST

57 Which proposal volume should include the SF1449 and other solicitation fill-in sections?

Volume I Technical Does the VA want the SF1449 in Volume 1 Technical or Volume V Price?

You may include the SF1449 as part of volume one (1) with the exception of Section B.2 Schedule of Services. You shall extract section B.2 Schedule of services and add your pricing information, also include any other pricing relevant information as required by this solicitation as part of volume five (5).

58 (Factor 3 – Past Performance.

Limited to no more than 2 pages per contract listed.

(a. Rated Contracts Completed in the Past Three Years prior to the solicitation release date:

Provide any information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.)

which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality for same or similar type contracts.

In addition, explain corrective actions taken in the

Recency is defined as Relevant Past Performance is within the past three years preceding the date of the solicitation.

The solicitation issued date is 03/14/2022.