Solicitation Amendment 36C25721Q0479 0002.docx

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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03-30-2021

671-21-3-5539-0061

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO17) Plaza Lecea 5441 Babcock Rd, Suite 302 San Antonio TX 78240

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 (NCO17) Plaza Lecea 5441 Babcock Rd, Suite 302 San Antonio TX 78240 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25721Q0479 03-03-2021

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: April 7, 2021 @ 2PM

The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to provide answers to the remaining questions/RFI's received.

IMPORTANT: All offerors are asked to provide ALTERNATE pricing for all line items for REUSABLE containers in addition to the required pricing for disposable containers.

SEE PAGES 2-3 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 36C25721Q0479

AMENDMENT NUMBER: 0002

A. This amendment forms a part of the solicitation documents and amends the project solicitation as noted below. You must submit a signed copy of this amendment with your offer. Failure to do so may subject your offer to be disqualified. Amendments to the solicitation are as follows:

1. Questions and Answers:

Question 1: The site visit identified that the current contract has disposable sharps containers. Historically the contract and the VA in general is switching to reusable sharps containers. Will the new contract use reusable sharps? With the current disposable sharps containers and EMS vs. GEMS would the VA not get the recycling credit for diversion if reusables were used?

a. The cost to continually purchase disposables is high over a 5-year term

b. The amount of waste added to a landfill with disposable containers is exponentially high and not in line with VA GEMS policy of reduction

c. If the containers are ever switched out early, the empty space is a serious waste to the government compared to reusables Answer: The STXVHCS intends on using disposable sharps containers. However, we would like for all contractors to submit alternate pricing for reusable containers as well for us to consider.

Question 2: The estimated quantities of containers and weight does not add up please clarify. CLIN 0001 831 containers W/ annual weight of 198,311 lbs. That would mean that each container would weigh on average 238.64 lbs each. Which number is incorrect, the container or the weight? The same issue exists for the other CLINS in a different average but all are more than the max allowed weight for a container of the respective size.

Answer: This is not based off 1 size container – the annual weight amount of 198,311 lbs is based on numerous sizes of containers. Additionally, the Audie Murphy facility containers are emptied 5 days a week.

Question 3: CLIN 0004 has an estimated 40 containers a year, but there are only 38 containers listed in the facility so is this a once a year stop to change out the containers or is the disposal count incorrect?

Answer: There are (38) 5-quart containers and (2) 8-gal bio containers as shown under “Other Waste” for a total of 40 containers.

Question 4: What is the service frequency of the OPC locations, there is no frequency listed in the solicitation unless it is monthly as the same as the unit cost. If monthly, please explain CLIN 0004 from previous question.

Answer: Here’s a table of the defined service frequency:

Question 5: CLIN 0006 lists 2 containers at 66 Lbs. per year so as above a 5 Qt container weighs 33 lbs? That is not possible.

Answer: Two containers for a total weight of 66 Lbs. annually would be 33 Lbs. each annually for a monthly weight of about 3 lbs each.

Question 6: The VA is subject to USP 800 standards for Pharmaceutical waste disposal per Joint Commission. Will the container delineation and formulary review be performed and required to be included in the cost?

Answer: No. None of our current pharmaceutical waste practices changed as a result of USP 800. We still classify the waste as non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste or RCRA hazardous waste pharmaceutical waste. The medical waste contractor services the non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste only.

Question 7: Will the contractor be required to provide USP 800 compliant trolleys and dollies for the contract? If the VA must follow USP 800 standards for Pharmaceuticals are they planning on purchasing the required trolley and carts and if so do they know which ones because the containers are cart specific.

Answer: No

Question 8: Some of the areas listed have 5 GL containers listed, but 5 GL containers are not listed as a requirement, is this a typo?

Answer: No, it is not a typo, the (3) 5-gal containers are only listed at the Victoria OPC – these are used for urine specimens.

2. The offer due is extended to April 7, 2021 @ 2PM.

B. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

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