Amendment 36C25725Q0252 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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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.

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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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36C671

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

36C671

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25725Q0252

01-30-2025

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Update which SBA database will be used in SDVOSB verification. See Continuation Pages for the changes to the

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (changes underlined in continuation pages).

b. Provide answers to questions posed during the question-and-answer period. See Continuation Pages. No additional questions will be addressed concerning this solicitation as the question-and-answer period as expired.

c. There are no other changes to the solicitation as a result of this amendment.

All solicitation responses are due no later than 2/28/2025,3:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Central), in wrtiting to

Delphia Schoenfeld at delphia.schoenfeld@va.gov.

Delphia Schoenfeld

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Changes to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services:

Change 1 on Page 36 From:

This solicitation is issued as Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

All vendors must be registered for NAICS 492110 in SAM and have an active Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) as an SDVOSB to be eligible for award.

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This solicitation is issued as Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

All vendors must be registered for NAICS 492110 in SAM and be verified as a SDVOSB through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database at the time an offer is submitted to be eligible for award.

Change 2 on Page 37 From:

Vendors not registered under NAICS Code 492110 in SAM.gov or not listed as SDVOSBs in SBA’s VetCert will be considered ineligible for award. Vendors that do not provide all of the minimum documentation listed above will be determined to be non-responsive outright and will not be considered for award.

Change 2 on Page 37 To:

Vendors not registered under NAICS Code 492110 in SAM.gov or listed as SDVOSBs in SBA's DSBS database at the time the solicitation closes will be considered ineligible for award. Vendors that do not provide all of the minimum documentation listed above will be determined to be non-responsive outright and will not be considered for award.

Vendor Questions:

Vendor A:

1. Driver Requirements:

Are drivers required to undergo background checks or specific VA-related training, such as privacy or security protocols?

a. Vendors are required to complete the VA training indicated in the “Training” section of the Statement of Work.

2. Electronic Tracking:

Will the contractor need to provide electronic tracking or reporting of trips for monitoring purposes?

a. Daily reports are not necessary, but tracking reports must be available upon requests for troubleshooting purposes.

3. Option Periods:

How are the option periods structured? Are there multiple-year options with potential for adjustments to the scope of work?

a. Options are awarded on an annual basis for a continuance of the same services as provided in the base (or previous option) year. Any changes to the contract would be made through a modification.

4. Volume and Load:

What is the estimated volume (weight or number of items) per trip? Are there any size or storage limitations that should be considered for vehicle selection?

a. Dependent on the pickup location, no bag is over 12x17x24in, some sites might have multiple bags.

5. Pick-up and Delivery Timing:

What are the required pick-up and drop-off time windows for each location?

a. It is dependent on the clinics need and what will be agreed upon between all parties involved. Typically, daily pickup occurs between 3:30-5.

6. Intermittent Trips:

Can the intermittent trips be scheduled in advance, or are they on-demand services requiring rapid response?

a. These unscheduled routes typically have advance notice between 4-24 hours. If rapid response is necessary, a 2-hour window is appropriate.

Vendor B:

1. I would like to inquire if an existing contract exists. I’d also like the vendor’s name, period of performance, original award amount, and previous solicitation or contract number?

a. Awarded to: DalyWorks, Period of Performance: 4/1/2020-3/31/2025; Original Award

Amount: $528,708.90; Solicitation: 36C25720Q0368.

2. Clarifying that quantity 264 /24 are the numbers of trips for each route listed?

a. Yes. “TRP” listed in the schedule means “trip.”

Vendor C:

1. What is the overall award amount of the initial contract with the additional years of options to review?

a. The overall cost of the initial award, including options, was $528,708.90.

2. What is the award amount per year for the entire life span of the contract?

a. This question cannot be answered at this time.

Vendor D:

1. If this is an existing contract, who is the incumbent? And what is the current contract number?

a. The incumbent is DalyWorks. The Contract number is 36C25720C0062.

2. Can the contractor pick up multiple locations and then deliver to Dallas all at one time, as long as it is in the same working day?

a. Yes.

3. What are the cutoff times for pick up/delivery?

a. It is dependent on the clinic’s need and what will be agreed upon between all parties involved. Typically, daily pickup occurs between 3:30-5:00pm.

4. The solicitation states: “Occasionally, the contractor shall be required to transport shipments containing dry ice. Dry ice is used to transport certain specimens and is not expected on a routine basis.” Will the VA be providing the dry ice? Or is the dry ice to be provided by the contractor?

a. Yes, in instances where transport of dry ice is necessary the Dallas VA will provide the dry ice.

5. What is the maximum contract value that has been assigned to this solicitation?

a. This will not be a Blank Purchase Agreement (BPA) or Indefinite Delivery Indefinite

Quantity (IDIQ) contract. There is not a ceiling assigned to this contract.