36C25922Q0102 0001.docx

SUBJECT*

American Sign Language Services POP: 03-14-2022 to 03-13-2023

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Specialist Jared Detton jared.detton@va.gov 303-283-5307

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VHA - Office of Community Care (OCC)

3773 Cherry Creek Drive North

Denver CO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for American Sign Language Services

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items and services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number 36C25922Q0102 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-01 Effective December 06,2021.

3. This acquisition is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541930 – Translation and Interpretation Services, with a small business size standard of $8 milion.

4. FAR Clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see FAR Looseleaf | Acquisition.GOV. The Government contemplates an award of an unrestricted Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

5. Description of services: In accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and price schedule, the Contractor shall provide American sign language interpretation services for VHA Office Of Community Care located at 3773 Cherry Creek Drive North, Denver, CO 80209.

6. Period of Performance (POP): The period of performance shall begin on the effective date of award. A base period of twelve (12) months and four 12-month option periods.

7. See Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors on the attached RFQ document for information on what to submit with your offer.

8. See Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes on the attached RFQ document for information on how award will be based.

9. Quotes are due 01-19-2022 @ 2:00 PM MST. All questions/inquiries must be submitted to the contract specialist via electronic mail (e-mail) not later than 01-11-2022 @ 1:00 PM MST. Inquiries submitted via telephone calls will be re-directed to an e-mail submission.

10. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

11. Submit offers or any questions to the attention of Jared Detton via email to: jared.detton@va.gov

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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) 01/12/2022 135-22-2-2111-0004 None 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

36C25922Q0102

X X X

LOA# 135-3620152-2111-805100-2580 SPW0CP4A1

2237# 135-22-2-2111-0004 X This Amendment effectively makes all changes and updates listed below:

A) Provides answers to vendors questions (i.e., See Attached Documents).

B) Provides an updated Performance Work Statement (i.e., See Attached Documents).

C) Provides an updated 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes (i.e., See Attached Documents).

D) Effectively, extends the solicitation due date from 01-17-2022 to 01-19-2022. Thus, all quotes are due 01-19-2022 no later than 2:00 PM MST.

Charles Gritzmacher Contracting Officer

01/19/2022 @ 2:00 PM MST

See attached document: S05 - QA (American Sign Language Service).

See attached document: P09 - PWS (American Sign Language Interpreter Services) ~ Final 01.12.22.

See attached document: S02 - 52.212-1 Evaluation of Quote 01.12.22.