36C26024Q0408 0001.pdf

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 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

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)

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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)

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03-27-2024

TBD

36C260

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 (V4CONT) 1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard Building 17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

36C260

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 (V4CONT) 1601 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard Building 17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26024Q0408

03-19-2024

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X X

TBD

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1) This purpose of this amendment is to correct a grammatical error in Box 20 of the SF 1449 and to provide vendors with a consolidated response of all questions and answers received.

2) The solicitation is hereby amended to correct the grammatical error in Box 20 of the SF 1449. The period of performance for this Blanker Purchase Agreement is 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2029.

3) The next page of this amendment lists the answers to questions received regarding this solicitation. The questions are in black, while the answers are in red.

Jennifer Robles Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOW-2023-0015

RCS District 5 – Megabus Retreats Q&A’s for RFQ 36C26024Q0408

1. Question: We would like to know if this is a new contract or if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer: Contract number 36C26222C0074 was awarded to Veterans Therapeutic Support Services (VTSS) on 03/03/2022.

2. SF 1449 lists NAICS Code 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps). RCS Districts 1 and 2 utilize NAICS Code 624190 (Other Individual and Family Services), which appears to match the Government’s needs more closely. Will NCO 20 consider changing the NAICS to 624190?

Answer: Market research indicated that NAICS code 721214 has historically been used for prior Megabus Retreats awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 15 and was determined to be the most appropriate NAICS code for this requirement.

3. SF 1449 lists period of performance of 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2028. May the Government update period of performance to match the contract periods listed in Section B.3 Price/Cost Schedule?

Answer: The solicitation will be amended to correct the error in Box 20 of the SF 1449. The period of performance for this Blanket Purchase Agreement is 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2029.

4. SOW indicates that retreat clients may include veterans and family members. May the

Government specify that participating family members, such as in the case of a couples retreat, is limited to spouses of veterans?

Answer: No, participating family members is not limited to spouses of veterans.

5. SOW indicates that "RCS staff will arrange and absorb the expense for their entire own transportation requirements." In addition to retreat transportation, will the Government specify that RCS staff will also arrange and absorb their expenses for lodging and meals?

Answer: Yes, RCS staff will arrange and absorb their expenses for lodging and meals.

6. Offer Submittal Instructions specify submission of three volumes (Technical, Pricing, and Past

Performance). In what volume does the Government desire offers to submit representations and certifications, certificate of compliance, and signed SF 1449, or, does the Government desire offers to submit a fourth volume (Administrative)?

Answer: Representations and certifications, certificate of compliance, and signed SF 1449 would be submitted in volume one, technical.