A0001 36C25923Q0345 -responses to questions-FINAL.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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(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)

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(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

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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

36C25923Q0345

04-14-2023

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X X

A) The purpose of this RFQ amendment is to answer all questions that the Offerors requested for RFQ 36C5923Q0345.

B) All questions and answers are on 2nd page of this amendment.

C) Attachment 3, Wage Determination No. 2015-5419 Rev 23, dated 12-27-22 has been added to RFQ Section D: Attachments.

D) The deadline for quote is still 10:00AM MST, April 24, 2023. No changes to this.

RFQ A0001 36C25923Q0345

Questions and Answers for RFQ – Security Assistant Services

1. RFP Page 6, Paragraph 4.1: This paragraph states that personnel must be available 7 days a week, 365 days a year and that the work schedule in 0730-1600. Paragraph B.2 calls for pricing 1,040 hours for a six-month period of performance. Would the Government clarify the staffing requirement and work schedule for this effort? For instance:

a. Does the 1040 hours include paid time off for Government Holidays?

The facility will be closed on all federal holidays, and contract employees are to be paid in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

b. Is there an expectation that the position is staffed every workday which would preclude a single individual from taking vacation or sick days?

The QASP has some tolerance for unavailability. In any case, it is the contractor’s discretion how they decide to cover the performance so long as personnel are qualified and have submitted to the security requirement.

c. Under what circumstances would an employee be expected to be available 7 days a week, 365 days a year?

Work hours are M-F except for federal holidays. This is generally a 40 hr workweek.

d. Does the work schedule associated with 1,040 hours include working on weekends?

The contractor will not work on weekends.

e. PWS paragraph 4.1 language has been revised as:

4.1 Work Schedule: Contract personnel must be available Monday through Friday (40 hour weekly) except for federal holidays. The work schedule is 0730-1600.

2. Will the government allow the 1 FTE Security Assistant to work remote? If not, how many days per week is the Security Assistant expected to be onsite?

The work cannot be performed remotely. 5 days/week except for federal holidays.

3. Under 4.0 Hours of Operations, it states the Work Schedule: Contract personnel must be available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Is the government expecting the Security Assistant to work on weekends?

The contractor will not work on weekends. This is a 5-day/week Monday through Friday except for federal holidays. Generally, 40 hours per week.

4. Is the government expecting the Key Personnel resume to be submitted with the proposal?

No, however, the contractor is required to ensure personnel meets the minimum qualifications as well as security requirements.

5. Is there a current incumbent? If so, what is the contract number associated with the incumbent?

This is a new requirement and there is no current contract in place.

6. RFP Page 41, Paragraph E.4: In describing the evaluation factors under Technical Capability, all the listed items relate to personal requirements of a perspective employee.

However, in the Offer Submittal Instructions for Volume II: Technical/Management Approach, there is no requirement to address the personal requirements contained in the evaluation factors. There appears to be a disconnect between the Submittal Instructions for the Technical/Management Approach and the Evaluation Factors used to perform a Technical Evaluation. Would the Government please reconcile differences between the Submittal Instructions and Evaluation Criteria for the Technical/Management submittal?

Volume II: Technical/Management Approach language on page 37 of RFQ 36C25923Q0345 has been revised to add in (see the bold and deletion/crossed out sections):

Volume II: Technical/Management Approach

1) Offerors shall submit documentation illustrating a clear description of the management methodology that will be used for executing the effort described in the PWS. This description shall include personnel requirements stated in the technical evaluation factor on page 41 of RFQ (52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)), staffing approach, background investigation considerations, meeting deliverable deadlines, identifying, and managing risks, and details of how the proposed effort will be assigned within the corporate entity and among any proposed subcontractors.

2) Please ensure this section does not exceed eight (8) pages in length (minimum 12-point font and no less than ½ inch margins). Page limitation includes any drawings, charts, images, etc., and excludes section dividers, table of contents, glossary of terms, cross-referencing indices., and resumes. If more than 8 pages (not counting excluded pages) are submitted, only the first 8 pages will be considered.

See attached document: 36C25923Q0345-Attachment 3- Wage Determination 2015- 5419 Rev 23 date 12-27-22.