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36C25919Q0057
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 19

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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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate 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 3

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 12-10-2018 n/a 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25919Q0057 11-30-2018

X X X

This Amendment 0001 is issued to do the following:

1. Change first sentence, paragraph 3.3, page 6 of 15, from: All vehicles used in performance of the courier services must be licensed and meet the minimum requirements as mandated by the State of Wyoming, to: All vehicles used in performance o f the courier services must be licensed and meet the minimum requirements as mandated by the State of Montana.

2. Incorporate Questions and Ans wers on page 2 and 3 into the RFQ.

Bai Perney Contracting Officer 36C25918Q0057 Amendment 0001 Page 2 Montana Courier Services Questions (Q) and Answers (A)

Q1.What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?
A1.5 Year Contract Total: $1,333,644.04
Q2.Who was the previous contractor?
A2.Medical Logistics Solutions, LLC
Q3.How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract?
A3.Between 2-5
Q4.What are the vehicle sizes required?
A4.The vehicle will need to have room for two to six boxes
Q5.Can you please confirm if there will be any STAT runs required for this contract?
A5:No
Q6.What is the largest piece of medical equipment to be transported?
A6.22”x22”x22”
Q7.What is the volume of equipment, supplies, and laundry to be transported to each CBOC?
A7.No laundry, no equipment, and 2-6 boxes per day
Q8.Will driver employee-owned vehicles be considered “company vehicles” as specified in thePWS?
A8.Must meet paragraph 3.3, page 6 of 15.
Q9.The PWS Schedule specifies 1 pickup/day M-F, but many locations include two specified pickup times just 30 minutes apart. Can you please clarify?
A9.It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform in accordance with the PWS
Q10.Will lab specimen coolers and/or dry ice be supplied by the contractor?
A10.Government will provide the coolers and dry ice if needed
Q11.Will this contract be SCA enforced? After reviewing the solicitation on FBO, it contains language
and dollar values regarding the Service Contract Act. This solicitation stipulates $11.78 - $14.21minimum wage for courier drivers, $4.27 minimum H&W, Sick Time/Vacation. Do you verifynow that those are the minimum required rates to be performed on this contract upon award?
A11.SCA wage determination with the RFQ is enforced

Q12. A new SBA Final Rule regarding FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, dated June 30, 2016, reclassifies Independent Contractor drivers as Subcontractors – 13 CFR 125.6 “Work performed by an independent contractor shall be considered a subcontract.” Please inform us how the VA would like us to proceed upon award regarding this rule change given that it will affect our offer regarding pricing and performance.

36C25918Q0057 Amendment 0001 Page 3 Montana Courier Services Questions (Q) and Answers (A)

A12. Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Q13.Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number 36C25919Q0057 on FBOcontain requirements similar to an existing contract or will this be a new requirement?
A13.New Requirement
Q14.What was the previous award amount?
A14.See A1.
Q15.Have there been any changes to the original contract? (any additional routes added)
A15.No
Q16.What is the expected load size for laundry? (expected weight/number of bags or carts)
A16.No laundry
Q17.Will the VA provide bags or carts for the laundry?
A17.Not Applicable
Q18.How many coolers are expected for pick up each day?
A18.Between 2-6 to each CBOC
Q19.Will the VA supply coolers?
A19.Yes
Q20.What size vehicles are used currently/any special requirements? I am asking about specialrequirements due to my previous laundry question. If the laundry is transported in a large cartwe may use vehicles that have a ramp for easy in/out.
A20.Supplies must be kept from exposure to the elements
Q21.What is the incumbent contract number and the current annual rate?
A21.VA259-15-F-1152 and see A1.

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