36C26019Q0089_0001.docx

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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 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.

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PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Contractor

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 653-19-2-031-0003 N/A 36C260 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 1495 Wilmington Drive, Suite 360 DuPont WA 98327 36C260 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 1495 Wilmington Drive, Suite 360 DuPont WA 98327 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26019Q0089 12-17-2018

X X 653-3690160-031-822900-2560 010022900

1. The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions and provide amended price cost schedule; Addendum to 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors and 52.212-2 Evaluation of Offerors.

2. Answers and Amendments to the solictation are attached.

3. There are no other changes to this solicitation.

Questions/Answers:

1. Is the pricing based on 1 FTE?

ANSWER: Each vendor will need to independently assess the level of effort required to perform the requirement as described in Solicitation 36C26019Q0089’s Statement of Work.

2. Is the pricing to be filled in per quarter?

ANSWER: Price/Cost Schedule is amended to “monthly”

3. Or, may we just quote an hourly rate?

ANSWER: Price/Cost Schedule is amended to “monthly”

4. Is this a new requirement? If not, is there an incumbent contractor in place, if so, who is the incumbent contractor?

ANSWER: This is not a new requirement; the current incumbent is Pacific Health Physics Inc.

5. Is the requirement for one (1) FTE only?

ANSWER: See answer to question #1

6. Can the government change the invoicing and CLINS from quarterly to “monthly”?

ANSWER: Price/Cost Schedule is amended to “monthly”

7. Is the resource required to be on call, if so, when and what are the hours of call? If the resources is required to be on call, will a sperate CLIN be added?

ANSWER: Please see Paragraph B.3 subparagraph 10 Hours of Operation of the Statement of work. No separate CLIN will be added.

8. If I don't have any past performance to provide relevant to this solicitation will this be rated as neutral?

ANSWER: Please see: Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors– Commercial Items is replaced with the attached amendment to Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

AND Section D.4 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items – replaced in its entirety – please see Attachment.

A.1 AMENDED PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SERVICES; NON-PERSONAL: The contractor shall provide a Radiation Safety Officer for the Roseburg VA Medical Center in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall invoice monthly only for services provided.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2019 POP End: 03-31-2020

SERVICES; NON-PERSONAL: The contractor shall provide a Radiation Safety Officer for the Roseburg VA Medical Center in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall invoice monthly only for services provided.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2020 POP End: 03-31-2021

SERVICES; NON-PERSONAL: The contractor shall provide a Radiation Safety Officer for the Roseburg VA Medical Center in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall invoice monthly only for services provided.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2021 POP End: 03-31-2022

SERVICES; NON-PERSONAL: The contractor shall provide a Radiation Safety Officer for the Roseburg VA Medical Center in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall invoice monthly only for services provided.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2022 POP End: 03-31-2023

SERVICES; NON-PERSONAL: The contractor shall provide a Radiation Safety Officer for the Roseburg VA Medical Center in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall invoice monthly only for services provided.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Questions: Questions to this RFQ shall be submitted via electronic mail to the Contract Specialist (laura.davis5@va.gov). Questions shall be accepted until 12:00 PM (PDT) on 19 December 2018. The Government is not obligated to respond to any questions received after that date and time. All questions received within the designated timeframe that the Government considers relevant, will be answered. Responses to questions will be provided as amendment to the RFQ that will be made available to all potential Offerors. Telephonic inquires will not be responded to.

2. Specific Instructions: Submit signed and dated offers to contract specialist Laura Davis via email, laura.davis5@va.gov. All Quotes shall be legible and prepared in the following general format to be properly evaluated. Submit offers no later than 27 December 2018, at 15:00 PM (PDT), to laura.davis5@va.gov. Offers shall be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

3. Format.

Part I: Executed Request for Quote Part II: Price Part III: Technical Capability

3.1 Part I - Executed Request for Quotations: requires the offeror to complete blocks 17a (block 17a must include a Dun and Bradstreet number), 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c, on the SF 1449 as applicable. Complete all necessary fill-ins and certifications concerning – Offeror Representations and Certifications at FAR Clause 52.212-3 and acknowledgement of amendments issued.

3.2 Part II - Price: Insert proposed unit and extended prices for all Item Numbers. The total evaluated price will be determined by the combined total of all Item Numbers and options years. All prices shall be represented in two decimal positions only. Example: $0.27, not $0.27458.

4.Part III - Technical Capability

4.1 Technical Capability shall include the following information:

1. A brief statement (no more than 1 page) that the contractor is capable of meeting the specific tasks listed in the SOW.

1. Contractor shall provide information that they are qualified and experienced with the administration of radioactive materials to patients and meet the qualifications per 10 CFR part 35.50 and 10 CFR Part 35.59 training for Radiation Safety Officer and the contractor is approved by the VA National Health Physics Program to act as the RSO or has been approved by the VA National Health Physics Program in the previous seven (7) years to act as an RSO.

1. Contractor shall provide a written statement of availability for being able to respond to emergencies and be on site in a timely manner according to regulatory response requirements to such emergencies per 10 CFR 35.3045. Available by phone, internet, and onsite in a timely manner to address 10 CFR 35.3045 response times.

Technical Capability shall be provided and labelled as “Exhibit A – Technical Capability.”

D.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) Contract award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers.

2. Price Evaluation:

2.1. Price: Price will be evaluated using Price Analysis Techniques included in FAR 13.106-3(a), and the following criteria:

2.2. Total Price: The total evaluated price will be determined by the combined total of all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) including Options Years.

2.3. Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by using the prices offered for the last option period to determine the price for a 6-month option period, which will be added to the base and other option years to arrive at the total price. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

3. Acceptability Standards:

Factor 1: Offeror demonstrates its capability to perform the requirements as described in the statement of work.

Factor 2: Offeror demonstrates how it can provide the necessary document shredding services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

4. Past Performance Information: Past Performance will be evaluated as part of the government’s responsibility determination.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-2)