36C25820R0054 0003.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.)

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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) 08-25-2020 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 08-25-2020

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Questions Submitted 08/25/2020 with answers.

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

Questions Submitted 08/25/2020 Reference: RFP, Amendment 0001; page 27/66; PWS 1.2 Program Management

1. Question: The title of Section 1.2 is Program Management, the first position identified is Contract Manager. The write up is for a Program Manager and in the Availability portion it states: Availability: The program manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within 1 hour to meet on the installation with the contracting officer (CO) or COR to discuss problem areas. The reference is for a Program Manager. Is the position title Contract Manager correct?

ANSWER: The Contract Manager is defined as a “Program Manager” for purposes of this RFP 36C25820Q0248 0001.

Reference: RFP, Amendment 0001; page 27/66; PWS 1.3 Mail Services

2. Question: The SP furnished metering mail machines for the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC); up to a total of nine (9) metered mail machines considered part of CLIN X0002 and not priced by the SP?

ANSWER: No, CLIN 0001 – 4001 is for ALL work in the PWS to include any cost of postage meter rental. CLIN 0002 – 4002 will be postage fees that are loaded to postage meter for mailing.

Reference: Past Performance Questionnaire

3. Question: There is no POC, email, or fax number for the Government representative(s) to submit their evaluation of our performance to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist.

ANSWER: All past performance evaluations should be submitted to the POC tammy.perrine@va.gov Reference: RFP, Amendment 0001, Content Organization, 3. File #3: Other Requirements.

4. Question: Verification of submitted VA Form 10091 and confirmation of W-9 faxed to Austin, TX.' There is no fax number or Point of Contact for the submission of VA Form 10091 and W-9. Recommend the Government provide this information and allow submission by an email attachment.

ANSWER: All documents requested can be sent to the POC tammy.perrine@va.gov; no verification is needed of submission of VA Form 10091 and the W-9.

Reference: B-Mail Historical Workload

5. Question: The Government is only providing the historical workload for FY 19; it appears as if the current contract has been in place since FY 16. Can the Government provide the historical workload for the Base Period, Option Periods to include the current Option Period? To build our organizational structure we need multiple data points, only 1 FY's data does not give us sufficient data points. We cannot determine if FY 19 was a 'normal' workload, 'light' workload or 'heavy' workload. Additionally, we would like the workload for the current Option Year since calendar year 2020 may show the impact of the COVID-19 Virus on mail services.

ANSWER: FY16 Data is not available. Data for FY17 and FY18 is available SEE BELOW Reference: PWS, page 31/66, Section 3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

6. Question: The PWS states 'There is no Government furnished items in performance of this contract.' In Amendment 0002 Question 4 the Government stated WIFI and LAN access is available with no cost. Will the Government allow non-Government computers, cellular telephones and other electronic devices access to the Government provided WIFI and LAN? If so, what are the requirements for a contractor to access the WIFI and LAN since the devices are not Government provided? Is the Government providing electrical power for the up to 9 metered mail machines(PWS 1.3 Mail Services)?

ANSWER: Only the mail metering machines will be allowed to access the WIFI and LAN if needed; NO non-government computers, cellular telephones will be allowed to connect. Electrical power will be provided for the metered mail machines.

Reference: Amendment 0002, Question 7

7. Question: In Question 7, the Government states 'There is no central mail office/facility available at SAVAHCS. Mail Sorting will have to be provided by the SP off-site.' Is the Government going to provide the offeror any office or administrative space such as a desk/chair, cubicle, or small office within any Government facility?

ANSWER: The government will NOT provide any office or administrative space such as a desk/chair, cubicle, or small office within the Government facility.

Reference: Solicitation/PWS

8. Question: Please advise if there is a CBA in place for this contract

ANSWER: This will be a Firm Fixed Contract. CBA is not in place for this contract.

QUESTION 5 ANSWER:

FY 17 Historical Data

Number of Pieces

Express Mail

First Class Mail - Consolidated

FY 18 Historical Data

Number of Pieces

Packages