36C25724Q0597 0001.pdf
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This document is an amendment to Solicitation 36C25724Q0597 for Patient Porter Services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. The purpose of the amendment is to provide answers to questions submitted by offerors. The key details are:
This is a new requirement, not a follow-on contract. CPARS will be utilized in lieu of a past performance survey, which is optional. The labor categories and wage determinations for this requirement are outlined in the solicitation. The base period of performance is 1 year with a 1-year option. There is an option to extend services per FAR 52.217-8. Onboarding of new staff requires a PIV security clearance, which takes approximately 3-5 business days. The Contractor's Quality Control Plan should include employee information, certifications, and training documentation. The closing date for offers is June 11, 2024 at 10:00am CDT.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ATTACHMENT D.3 - BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT D.4 - PAST PERFORMANCE SURVEY.pdf | ||
| QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN.pdf | ||
| 36C25724Q0597 SOLICITATION.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT D.1 - APPENDIX C.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT D.2 - WAGE DETERMINATION.pdf |
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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 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)
(SEE ITEM 13)
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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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0001 06/05/2024
671-24-4-082-0218
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
36C25724Q0597
05-30-2024
X
X X
06/11/2024 AT 10:00AM CDT.
See CONTINUATION Page
The purpose of this Amendment is to disseminate questions and answers. Please see the continuation page below.
Shannon Hodgson Contracting Officer
CONTINUATION PAGE
1. Is this a new or follow-on requirement?
ANSWER: This is a new requirement.
2. If a follow-on, please provide the incumbent contractor's name and contract number.
ANSWER: This is a new requirement.
3. Has the scope of work or number of personnel changed since the last contract?
ANSWER: This is a new requirement.
4. The government states the Past Performance Survey, can the government confirm that CPARS can be utilized in lieu of the Past Performance Survey?
ANSWER: CPARS will be utilized. The past performance survey is optional.
5. Could the Government please confirm what DOL labor code should be utilized?
ANSWER: Please reference C.15 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024), section (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
6. Could you please inform about the labor category under which the position of Patient Porter falls as it relates to the wage determination?
ANSWER: Please see above.
7. Is this requirement a new one, or are the services are presently being carried out by VA staff, or if there is an incumbent providing these services?
ANSWER: Please see above. Currently, services are being performed by VA staff.
8. The solicitation included the SCA DOL WD, however, it’s not clear what occupation code would be used for this requirement. Can the government clarify which occupation code is to be used?
ANSWER: Please see above.
9. 2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE, is there an option to extend beyond the base period and one option year?
ANSWER: Please reference C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999).
10. 6.0 PERFORMANCE AND NOTIFICATION: Is there incumbent staff?
ANSWER: No.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
11. How long does security clearance take? (PIV) for onboarding new staff?
ANSWER: Approximately 3-5 business days.
12. 16.0 CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM (QCP)
Please clarify the below requirement for the QCP plan: On-site records identifying the character, physical capabilities, certifications, and ongoing training of each employee performing services under this contract.
ANSWER: Employee information sheet, BLS certification, training is OWN the Moment Training, Safety/Body Mechanic Training.
13. General Question: Is this a new requirement?
ANSWER: Please see above.
14. General Question: Who was the previous incumbent?
ANSWER: Please see above.
15. How much was the award for the contract including base and option years if applicable?
ANSWER: This is a new requirement.
16. General Question: is there a previous contract number?
ANSWER: No.
17. Immunization: Can the hospital administer TB test and influenza inoculations for candidates?
ANSWER: This is the contractors responsibility.
18. Is the past performance survey actually optional?
What is the effect of not submitting past performance surveys on the evaluation of offerors?
If offerors choose not to use past performance surveys, should they submit a past performance narrative for cited past performance contracts?
ANSWER: Yes, the past performance survey is optional. CPARS will be utilized during the evaluation of past performance.
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