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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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FACILITY CODE

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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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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

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

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See CONTINUATION Page x A. The purpose of this amendment is to post responses to received questions for this solicitation.

Questions and Answers Waco Custodial Services Question 1: Is there an incumbent? If Yes, What is the incumbent contract number? What is the name of the vendor? What is the final year total contract amount?

Government Response: There is no incumbent. Currently being accomplished in-house. In order to maintain the integrity of competition, please submit your price quote on the information provided in the solicitation.

Question 2: Has there been any changes to the scope of work?

Government Response: None Question 3: Is the site visit mandatory to be eligible for contract award?

Government Response: No it is not mandatory.

Question 4: Is the solicitation set-aside for 100% SDVOSB?

Government Response: Yes, this is 100% set-aside SDVOSB.

Question 5: How many storage closets are there for contractor's use? Is there one storage space for each floor? How big is the storage space?

Government Response: There is one janitor’s closet on each of the three floors with some storage space available. There is no designated storage space. VHA will furnish storage space for cleaning chemicals and equipment within the facility.

Question 6: The Custodial task PWS 5.2.11 and 5.2.12 shares the same task name but different task, and to be clear, could you rename PWS 5.2.12 to Light fixture and vent cleaning instead to avoid any confusion as they have different work frequency?

Government Response: They are not the same. 5.2.11 is standard dusting and 5.2.12 is high dusting (above/below 6.5 ft.)

Question 7: What is the incumbent's staffing level?

Government Response: No incumbent as this is a new contract.

Question 8: What is the location for fingerprinting?

Government Response: This will be determined after award.

Question 9: Is there a floor plan available for the contractor's use?

Government Response: Floor plans will be posted as soon as available prior to solicitation close date.

Question 10: Does the contract require contractor employees to be on site from 6AM - 3PM CT monday - friday? OR Could the contractor determine the number of hours to be stationed at the facility as long as all required tasks are complete each working day?

Government Response: Response is outlined in PWS.

Question 11: Could on-site supervisors also perform the role of quality control manager?

Government Response: Not according to PWS.

Question 12: Who was the previous contractor that was awarded this contract? What was the value amount at the time of this award?

Government Response: In order to maintain the integrity of competition, please submit your price quote on the information provided in the solicitation.

Question 13: During the site walk the government indicated that the call centers were required to be cleaned after hours to avoid interruptions in service. 6.2.1 states “The Contractor shall schedule all normal work requirements to be performed during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday, unless advanced coordination is made and approved between the Contractor and the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).” Please clarify if the vendor can perform services afterhours on a regular basis. If the call centers are required to be cleaned after hours it would be our preference to clean the entire building after hours.

Government Response: Tasks such as stripping/scrubbing, waxing, spray buffing, and carpet cleaning shall be scheduled to be accomplished during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., CST, Monday through Friday. These tasks require advanced coordination and approval from the COR prior to work start. These tasks must not interfere with employees working at any time.

Question 14: 5.2.18 states that 4/yr there are 260 exterior door glass to be cleaned, should this be exterior window glass and if so can the government verify that the windows on floors 1 and 2 open and can be cleaned from the inside of the building or will a lift be required to clean the exterior glass?

Government Response: These numbers should have been for 5.2.19 for exterior window glass. The windows do not open from the inside.

Question 15: 5.2.4.1 states “Use a double bucket mop system to prevent dirty rinse water from being spread back over the floors during cleaning.” Would the government consider this compliant if the vendor utilized a single microfiber bucket and replaced microfiber mop heads after becoming soiled. Never placing a dirty mop head back into the mop bucket.

Government Response: Please follow PWS to meet standards.

Question 16: Who cleans sprinkler heads in the facility? Janitorial Services or Facility Maintenance?

Government Response: Facility Maintenance

Question 17: What is the previous contract number for the above solicitation?

Government Response: N/A, this is a new contract.

Question 18: Are their current employees providing services on the solicitation?

Government Response: N/A

Question 19: Has there been any changes to the previous contract?

Government Response: This is a new contract.

Question 20: Are the duties listed on SOW are to be performed during the hours of 6am to 3pm(Monday-Friday)?

Government Response: See question 13

Question 21: Tasks such as stripping/scrubbing, waxing spray buffing and carpet cleaning 6pm to 12am(Monday-Friday)

Government Response: See question 13

Question 22: I have a question about this solicitation. What was the previous contract amount for this award?

Government Response: In order to maintain the integrity of competition, please submit your price quote on the information provided in the solicitation.

Question 23: Since I am in the process of getting my certification, can I submit my VA rating letter as a proof for service disabled verification?

Government Response: Offerors must be verifiable at time of quote submission in Vendor Information Pages (VIP).

Question 24: We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

Government Response: New Solicitation

Question 25: If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Government Response: N/A

Question 26: I would like to request the current monthly or annual amount you are paying for the services now. Also, the name of the company that has the contract now.

Government Response: In order to maintain the integrity of competition, please submit your price quote on the information provided in the solicitation.

Question 27: Can you tell me if these services are currently being performed by a contractor? If so, could you please provide the incumbent name as well as the contract number?

Government Response: N/A