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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

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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.

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Contractor

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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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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

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25818Q0278 06- -2018

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6:00 PM EST, 07/02/2018

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Extend re s ponse due date to 6:00pm EST on July 2, 2018

b. Provide first batch of answers to questions received.

A second amendment will follow to answer remaining questions.

Carlos Acosta Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers: 36C25818Q0278

Question 4: Ref the subject PWS:

13.4 Commercial Standards/Advisory Recommendations: The following commercial standards and advisory recommendations are applicable to this effort:

b. International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) and Cleaning Industry Management Standard for Green Buildings (CIMS-GB). The contractor shall maintain ISSA CIMS- GB certification throughout the contract period.

Is the CIMS-GB certification a requisite to bid on this effort?

If not, can a company be in the process of earning the certificate during the solicitation and award process?

Answer 4: The Certification(s) listed in the PWS are required to perform on a subsequent contract resulting from this solicitation. Certifications should be active at time of quote submittal.

Question 5 : Is this the first time the Phoenix VA is doing this type of service?

Answer 5: This solicitation is to augment the Phoenix VA staff while recruitment and hiring of additional VA personnel is accomplished.

Question 6: Under the Technical Portion of the above referenced solicitation it states the following:

· Provide a copy of valid license in the State of Arizona as Contractor, to include the required licenses and certificates needed for aseptic cleaning.

· Submit current and valid personnel training certification and/or licenses related to the scope of services specified in this solicitation. Contract personnel shall have the proper training to meet the specifications of this solicitation at the time of award.

Could you clarify:

1. What license in the State of Arizona is needed for aseptic cleaning?

2. What certifications/licenses is needed for the personnel training?

3. Are the above licenses/certification due with our proposal submission?

Answer 6:

1. There is not a State of Arizona specific certificate for aseptic cleaning. Any certifications received by a training institute or governing body should be submitted with quote. This section in the PWS is being revised to request active Vendor Business Certificate, Proof of Insurance and certifications from a training institute/governing body related to janitorial/housekeeping services.

2. Submit explanation of training program completed by personnel. This may be a formal third-party training program or internal training contractor personnel receives to provide housekeeping/janitorial services in a medical setting. This section is being revised in the PWS.

3. Yes, all certificates, applicable licenses and description of training program by personnel should be received at the time of quote submission.

Question 7: Will the areas be populated with staff and/or patients for cleaning?

Answer 7: The hours of performance are mainly during 2nd shift with some 3rd shift hours. The identified areas should be unoccupied.

Question 8: What hours are required to work?

Answer 8: During 2nd shift and some 3rd shifts Monday – Friday IAW PWS Section 3.2.

Question 9: Will cleaning be required in ICU/Operating rooms?

Answer 9: No, cleaning is not required in ICU/operating rooms. Areas to be cleaned can be found in the PWS, Section 15, Cleaning Schedule.

Question 10: Will the schedule be done by the COR for the contractor?

Answer 10: Yes, areas to be cleaned will coordinated by the COR based on cleaning needs. A schedule or plan will be provided by the COR.

Question 11: Will equipment be provided by the Government?

Answer 11: All equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.

Question 12: Does the grout in the bathroom require professional grout cleaners or can contractor scrub the grout?

Answer 12: The grout shall be cleaned in a manner that will satisfy cleaning requirements of the PWS.

Answer 13: Is there a housekeeping closet in building 21?

Answer 13: Yes, a housekeeping closet is located in building 21.

Question 14: Is exterior cleaning required? What about windows?

Answer 14: Exterior cleaning is not required. The interior windows within the areas identified in the PWS will need to be cleaned IAW the PWS.

Question 15: Do curtains and blinds need to be removed to clean?

Answer 15: Blinds shall not be removed to clean. All cleaning and dusting will be done with blinds in place to satisfy requirements of the PWS. There are disposable curtains in the areas of the clinics identified in the PWS. These curtains have a date when they should be replaced. The contractor is not required to remove or replace these but should identify any and all curtains that are past the replacement date.

Question 16: Will the Government issue keys to the housekeeping closets?

Answer 16: Yes, the Government will issue keys to access the housekeeping closets.

Question 17: Will contractor use medical “robots” to clean and sterilize areas?

Answer 17: The contractor will not use medical “robots” to clean and sterilize areas.

Question 18: Do the wall partition(s) in the quad room need to be cleaned?

Answer 18: The cloth wall partition(s) in the quad room do not need to be cleaned or dusted.

Question 19: How will the Government verify that an area has been cleaned? Will inspections be daily, weekly, etc.?

Answer 19: The COR will work with the Contractor and determine the frequency of inspections.