36C25625Q0632 0001.pdf

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643 Kolbi Barton, Contract Specialist kolbi.barton@va.gov

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C25625Q0632

03/20/2025 X

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X One (1)

The purpose of this amendment 0001 is to:

1. Provide all potential vendors with answers to questions.

2. Clarify that CAMTS accreditation is preferred but not required. (Pg 30; Section A Licensing and Certificates)

See continuation page for Q&A responses.

Steven Berkeley Contracting Officer

Questions:

1. Are there specific priorities for this contract, such as cost-effectiveness, response time, or flexibility in scheduling? Yes, as stated in the PWS, the contractor is required to respond and be airborne with the Transplant Surgeon from Houston, TX, within ninety

(90) minutes of notification to facilitate the retrieval of the relevant organ. Travel may be necessary outside of standard business hours, including provisions for 24-hour emergency call-out services at no additional cost. The contractor shall designate at least one (1) emergency point of contact for contract support. If the contractor believes they are unable to have wheels up within the 90-minute timeframe they are responsible for providing a contingency plan. Additionally, contractor must ensure the pilots will not time out on the return flight.

2. Are there any performance metrics or service levels that are particularly important to MEDVAMC? Yes, ensuring that the contractor has all wheels up within the 90-minute timeframe, available 24/7, and ensuring the pilots do not time out on the return flight.

3. Does MEDVAMC have a preference for dedicated aircraft versus charter partnerships for backup capacity? No

4. Are there any specific aircraft types or configurations that are preferred for organ transport missions? No

5. Have there been any challenges with the current provider that you would like to see addressed in the new contract? For example, issues with response times, aircraft availability, or communication? No issues

6. Are there any other factors or requirements that we should consider as we develop our proposal? No

7. Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past. American Jet International Corporation - Award number:

36C25619D0074

8. Is this solicitation limited to actual operators or can an air charter broker bid on it? All qualified vendors that meet the requirement under this solicitation can provide a quote to be evaluated by the Government.

9. I am reaching out inquiring why CAMTS accreditation is being requested with air medical transportation services are not being requested? That accreditation is specific to the air ambulance industry as it pertains to quality patient care and safety standards surrounding air ambulance operations. Preferred, not required.

10. I wanted to know if we are a small veterans owned business, does that give us points toward our bid submission? No, see set-aside established on page one (1)

This ends the Q&A session for this RFQ

(End of Amendment 0001)