RFQ Amendment 36C25724Q0527 0001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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 HOUR 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 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:

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 OFFICER

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)

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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)

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04-29-2024

674-24-2-5122-0011

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25724Q0527

04-19-2024

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12PM CDT on 04/30/2024.

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions and extend the RFQ due date to 12pm CDT on 04/30/2024.

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RFQ 36C25724Q0527

CTX NCRME Cleaning Service

Answers to Questions

Q1. May you let us know how many square feet of the facility(ies) as well as the working schedule so we can submit the best proposal for this contract?

A1. The contractor is only cleaning equipment in designated areas they are not cleaning the facilities. The work schedule is Temple Campus Monday – Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, Waco Thursday and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm.

Q2. Can you please confirm this is a new requirement with no incumbents? If not, can you please provide the requisite contract number(s).

A2. No this is not a new requirement, 36C25719P0674

Q3. B.2(5) Scope - How did the VA calculate the daily units cleaned per site average for each facility? Over what period of time, or from what specific years, were these averaged calculated?

A3. The listed equipment is what they will be required to clean and that is the number of pieces that we currently have on hand. This number is subject to change with the possibility of adding new equipment or by removing equipment from the list.

Equipment Quantity Bladder Scanner Carts 12 Computer on Wheels (COWS) 59 Stretches 32 Wheelchairs 50 IV Poles 380 (T) Allen CPU Towers 4 Back Tables 20 Prep Stands 14 Ring Stands 14 Mayo Stands 14 Fluid Warmers 11 Procedures Carts 18 Cadaver Carriers 3 Blood Pressure (manual) Stands on Wheels 7 Foot Pumps 40 IV Pumps 388 (T) Feeding Pumps 115 (T) Infusion Pumps 24 Warming Cooling Unit 3 (T) Aspirators 96 (T) Defibrillators-Zoll 60 (T)

Circ Assist Units -Hemo Force 96 (T) Oxygen Tanks (E) 2 Oxygen Tanks (H) 350 (T) Wound Vac 12 Hover Mat Pumps 50 Bare Huggers 50

Q4. B.2(5) ATP Reports - Will both Waco and Temple facilities provide refrigeration access for containment of swab samples for ATP testing? If not, will they provide dedicated space for the contractor to provide its own mini-refrigeration unit?

ATP testing will be required, and the contractor will have to supply the refrigeration unit and all ATP testing supplies. These units will have to be inspected by the facility to ensure that they are in good working order prior to be used.

Q5. B.2(8) Badging - Will either or both facilities allow NCRME staff to acquire "flash-badges" during the NACI background check process for PIV badging?

A5. Yes

Q6. Appendix B - Can you please explain the significance of the (T) symbol in the Quantity column of the provided equipment list?

A6. (T) is for the Temple Campus

Q7. Will NCRME staff require any training from VA EMS/SPD personnel to accomplish the tasks of cleaning and disinfecting services at these facilities?

A7. YES

Q8. Will the facilities provide NCRME staff with access to facility wi-fi for use of electronic, internet-connected devices in performance of quality efforts?

A8. There is a guest WI-FI that they can access.