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RFQ 36C26022Q0030 – Questions and Answers - Courier Svcs - Boise VAMC

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 05/03/2022 36C260

ATTN: V4CONT

Network Contracting Office 20 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Vancouver WA 98661 36C260

ATTN: V4CONT

Network Contracting Office 20 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Vancouver WA 98661 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26022Q0030 05-03-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: New Quote Due Date: 05/10/2022 4pm PST See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this amendment is to post solicitation questions and answers, and extend the quote due date.

a. Please see Continuation Pages for solicitation questions and government answers.

b. New quote due date to the government: 05/10/2022 4pm PST

There are no o ther changes to the solicitation as a result of this amendment.

Ross Byrne Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. Who is the incumbent contractor?

Govt Response: FG Management Group. LLC

1. What was the previous award amount?

Govt Response: Six (6) Month Bridge at $139,108.76

1. Are all stats dropped at BVAMC?

Govt Response: STATs are not delivered to the Boise lab. However, a STAT courier may be used to pickup samples from Boise to be delivered to other local hospitals.

1. Are times flexible?

Govt Response: The schedule is rigid in regard to scheduled pickups from CBOCs to be delivered to the BVAMC laboratory.

1. Will the couriers originate from CBOC’s or the main VA?

Govt Response: Samples originate from the CBOCS. Supplies would originate from BVAMC.

1. How many drivers are currently being used?

Govt Response: Please see requirements stated in the SOW.

1. Will this only be Lab’s? Or will there be mail and supplies also?

Govt Response: Mostly labs (supplies on Wednesdays).

1. Are coolers provided by contractor or VA?

Govt Response: VA

1. If contractor is providing coolers what sizes, and lengths will be required?

Govt Response: Not Applicable.

1. Will ice packs or dry ice be required? If so, how much?

Govt Response: Ice packs provided by the VA.

1. Will we be carrying narcotics?

Govt Response: Yes.

1. What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract?

Govt Response: Current contract is a Six-Month Bridge at $139,108.76

1. How many drivers/vehicles are required to service this contract?

Govt Response: Please see requirements stated in the SOW.

1. What is the vehicle size required to service the location?

Govt Response: Primarily midsize car. On occasion and based on government need, a mini-van sized vehicle may be required.

1. The SOW unscheduled/emergent trip quantities do not match the associated CLIN quantities – for example, "25 unscheduled pharmaceutical runs per month" or 300 per year, compared to the SOW 744 “EA” per year. Can you please confirm whether “EA” indicates a completed trip, or whether it refers to trip miles? If “EA” is a completed trip, can you please provide/confirm the actual total annual on-call/emergent trip volume per contract year for all hospital departments/locations combined?

Govt Response: EA is a completed round trip. Please see SOW. Please see Price Schedule for estimated quantities.

1. What is the maximum page-count the government is requesting for the Technical Approach? Can we include the cover page, index, etc. aside of the page limit?

Govt Response: Two pages max per each response.

1. Do you accept CPARs evaluations as additional Past Performance information?

Govt Response: The government will not accept quoter’s CPARS.

1. Regarding specific employees’ information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training Certificates-Procedures for your reference, is this information acceptable?

Govt Response: Please submit the requirements outlined in Technical Subfactor One (1).

1. Regarding evaluation factors for the price Volume: we usually like to provide a “Pricing realism” cost break-down, to include SCA minimum per year, the number of drivers, hours and miles that are estimated to be required for performance, and other costs. Is it acceptable that we forward this Pricing Realism chart with our Price response?

Govt Response: This procurement is under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions and does not involve Price Realism. The govt will not accept any Price Realism documentation.

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