36C26018Q0064-00001000.docx

All quotes are due NLT 01/05/2018

No additional questions will be responded to.

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This amendment is issued to answer questions for solicitation 36C26018Q0063.

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12-18-2017 36C26018Q0064

To all Offerors/Bidders Spokane WA 99208 8524 N Wall St Network Contracting Office 20 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C260 Spokane WA 99208 8524 N Wall St Network Contracting Office 20 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C260 None 00001 (Signature of Contracting Officer) (Signature of person authorized to sign)

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS

OF SOLICITATIONS

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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.

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

prior to the opening hour and date specified.

by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes r eference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received 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

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR

43.103(b).

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

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Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITE M 10A.

is not, is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

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11/2016)

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is not extended.

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(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 is extended, E. IMPORTANT:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers 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:

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36C26018Q0064 A00001

Section 2.1 Any linen or other item furnished and provided by the contractor for use under this contract shall remain the property of the contractor upon expiration of the contract.

1. Would the VA have an interest in purchasing the remaining linens at the end of the contract?

No

Section 2.1 The contractor shall stamp and label all specialty items

1. Are these items purchased by the VA or the contractor? The contractor will stamp their own linen that is provided under the contract. The VA will stamp their own property.

2. What is the frequency, quantity and specific processing instructions of each item?

It varies from 10 items to 100 items per day.

Section 2.4 The contractor will furnish approximately 30-40 laundry carts per day to be used by the VAPSHCS for performing duties under this contract.

On page 15 it states the government will furnish 250 carts for use by the contractor –

1. Are the 30 – 40 carts in addition to the 250? Yes.

2. What type of carts do you require? There is no specific type required. The cart should be comparable to Sani-Trux 650NXB. These 30-40 carts are going to be the carts that the contractor will use for transportation to and from the facility.

3. 40 carts (300 lbs. per) would be sufficient for the daily volume in this proposal; why are there 250 carts? The 250 carts are for day to day operations at the medical facility, the 30-40 additional cart are for transportation to and from the contractor’s facility.

4. Are there specific specifications for each cart? The size and capacity should be equal to Sani-Trux 650NXB.

8. physical examinations for contractor staff

1. What type of physical examinations and what frequency are you requiring? Please reference FAR 46.304 in the solicitation.

Task 2 and task 6 Laundry services for employee uniforms patient clothing, patient trousers and shirts

1. What is the frequency? This varies greatly – There could be 0-500 a day. The approx. average is 200 per day.

2. What is the processing specification for the employee uniform? 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend. All wash formulas can be provided after contract award.

3. Each specific item of patient clothing? This varies to each patient. Jeans, shirts, socks, slacks, pajamas, blankets, etc.

4. Are there limitations as to what is processed? No.

Page 15,16,17 4 pars of linen

1. Can you provide the quantity by item of each par? Yes.

2. Can you also provide the quality specification for each item? Yes.

3. Is there a specific line vendor that you prefer? No.

4. Can you provide the folding and packaging requirements by item? No, they will need to be folded and wrapped by the contractor.

5. Does the VA take responsibility for lost and stolen items that have been provided by the contractor?

6. Can you provide details for the loading/ unloading delivery point at each location? Yes, after award has been made the contractor will conduct a site visit.

7. Is there a specific delivery time? Seattle: Approx. 7am and 11am – One Location to pickup/deliver. American Lake: Approx.: 10am - Has 2 delivery locations and 5 pickup locations on site.

8. How are daily requirements communicated? A fax will be sent approx. 7am daily for the next day’s services. Other forms of communications may also be used.

9. Are sterile surgical packs part of the requirement? These are not currently being used, but there may be special circumstance where they may have needed.