36C25820R0054 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.

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

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D 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 amendmen t, 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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Contractor

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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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(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.)

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-18-2020 None 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

36C25820R0054

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Questions Submitted 08/18/2020 with answers.

****FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON AMENDMENT 0001 AND NOT THE RFP POSTED 08/14/2020****

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE REVIEWING INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND 52.212-2 EVALUATION ON 36C25820R005 0001. AMENDMENT WAS POSTED ON 08/17/2020 UPDATING RFP 36C25820R005.

Questions Submitted on 08/18/2020

1. Can the VA please confirm the current requirement is being performed under contract number VA258-16-C-0025 by Gryphon Business Group with a current total value of $2,744,725.50? If incorrect can you please provide the current contract number, contractor, and total contract value?

ANSWER: Current contract is VA258-16-C-0025 with Gryphon Business Group – Total value $2,744,725.50

2. As a SDVOSB set aside will the VA require the awardee to possess a current CVE certification as a SDVOSB?

ANSWER: An offeror must be registered and verified in Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at time of quotation submission and at time of award.

3. Can the government provide the make and model of the current meter mail machines?

ANSWER: The current meter mail machines are the property of the current contractor and will be removed when contract ends. In the Performance Work Statement (PWS) section 1.3 it states:

The SP will furnish metering mail machines for the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC); up to a total of nine (9) metered mail machines. The SP will provide initial training to CBOC employees and annually thereafter. All packages/letters will be done/inserted according to USPS regulations. Payment of the rental equipment/supplies will be paid upon receipt of a proper invoice from contractor.

· Machine Requirements:

· Able to process up to 38’ thick envelopes

· Process up to 30 first class envelopes per minute

· Updated rates included in pricing

· Local support for maintenance

· Capable of sealing envelopes

· Up to ten (10) presents needed

· Passcode protection

· Training included for all software updates

· 24/7 technical support included

4. Will the government furnish WIFI or LAN access for the meter mail machines or is this cost and capacity the responsibility of the contractor?

ANSWER: Yes, WIFI and LAN access is available with no cost.

5. Will the government provide mail bins for utilization on the contract?

ANSWER: No, according to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Scope of Work: The service provider (SP) shall be responsible for providing all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and other items and services necessary to provide mail processing and presort mail services for Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care Services (SAVAHCS).

Section 3 Government Furnished Property and Services in the PWS: There is no Government furnished items in performance of this contract.

6. Can the government provide a current FTE used to perform the contract?

ANSWER: No, according to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Scope of Work: The service provider (SP) shall be responsible for providing all personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and other items and services necessary to provide mail processing and presort mail services for Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care Services (SAVAHCS).

Section 3 Government Furnished Property and Services in the PWS: There is no Government furnished items in performance of this contract.

7. As NAICS 561431 Private Mail Centers are services including mail sorting provided by SP off-site or is there a central mail office/facility available for utilization by the SP?

ANSWER: There is no central mail office/facility available at SAVAHCS. Mail Sorting will have to be provided by the SP off-site.

8. Can the VA please clarify the evaluation criteria for award. It appears this is a best value award however the evaluation factors on page 45/63 are incomplete and only state "Technical and past performance, when combined, are ." Additional information to the weight of technical, past performance and price factors are necessary to appropriately answer the government's request for service.

ANSWER: The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE REVIEWING INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND 52.212-2 EVALUATION ON 36C25820R005 0001. AMENDMENT WAS POSTED ON 08/17/2020 UPDATING RFP 36C25820R005.