36C25623Q0845 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

COURIER SERVICE FAV TO SFD AND RETURN

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Veronica Maskell

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

SEE SOW FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

5.

PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF

SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 f or 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 HO

UR 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 NUMBERE

D 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. I

f 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 OFFIC

ER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101 Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25623Q0845 05-18-2023

X X X 10:00

AM,

05/25/2023 See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received.

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CONTINUATION PAGE

1. Is a company provided SPS vehicle going to be needed for this new contract?

Yes, See 1.2 SOW “Prior to first delivery, contractor must provide proof to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of: Vehicle availability, properly operational vehicle capable of operating and performing daily in accordance with the requirements of daily and weekly performance under the conditions required to insure no issues or lapse in performance.”

2. Are there any changes to the previous contract?

Yes, please see statement of work. Very Minimal changes, with multiple sections.

3. I have read in the contracts a small amount about Pharmaceuticals and a freezer/cooler being utilized; can you explain that more will Pharmaceuticals be being transported in this contract because right now it is only SPS?

Please see statement of work. Very Minimal changes from previous SOW. “as -needed” only.

4. What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

Unavailable.

5. How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract Unknown, please see statement of work for the current requirement.

6. What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location?

Unknown, please see statement of work for the current requirement. SOW-5.3 Size Average Load. The contractor vehicles will have the capability to carry of up to 127 cubic feet interior volume protected from the elements.

7. What is the weekly, monthly, or annual estimated trip volume for as-needed trips in total, and/or as-needed trips per contract location, if any?

Unknown

8. Do you accept CPARs evaluations as additional Past Performance information?

Yes

9. Regarding specific employees’ information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training Certificates-Procedures for your reference, is this information acceptable?

Please see statement of work. 1.2 SOW “Prior to first delivery, contractor must provide proof to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of: Vehicle availability, properly operational vehicle capable of operating and performing daily in accordance with the requirements of daily and weekly performance under the conditions required to insure no issues or lapse in performance.”

10. What was the value of the last contract?

The total value of the last contract was $279,135.84.

11. Page 1 of PWS- Paragh 1.2.F: Please define the certification requirements for drivers? The link does not open.

See SOW and Attached Document “VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or the Use of VA Sensitive Information”

12. Please clarify if pick up and drop off is only 1 time per day?

Yes, please see statement of work. Except in the case of additional “as-needed”

See attached document: VA Privacy Training for Personnel without Access to VA Computer Systems or Direct Access to or the Use of VA Sensitive Information.