S06 36C26024Q0759 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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08-07-2024

531-25-1-5044-0001

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26024Q0759

08-07-2024

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Questions and Answers received in response to the solicitation and update line items as a results of the Questions and Answers.

2. See Questions and Answers 1-10 below.

3. See updated S02 RFQ 36C26024Q0759 Rev7Aug24 incorporated which updated line item descriptions (red text).

4. There are no other changes as a result of this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Questions and Answers

1. B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, item 0002, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004 - Contractor shall test mold bulk samples delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for Total Alkalinity in accordance with the Statement of Work. Please clarify what is required. Total Alkalinity is not a part of mold testing.

A1. This was a typo, it should be “Contractor shall analyze mold bulk samples delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work”.

2. B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, item 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, 4005 - Contractor shall test wipe samples for hazardous drug residues delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for Conductivity in accordance with the Statement of Work. Please clarify what is required.

Conductivity is not a part of USP 800.

A2. This was a typo, it should be “Contractor shall analyze wipe samples for hazardous drug residues delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work”.

3. B.2 Price/Cost Schedule, item 0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, 4006 - Contractor shall test water samples delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for Conductivity in accordance with the Statement of Work. Is pricing being requested only for Conductivity and not the full critical water panel?

A3. This was a typo, it should be “Contractor shall analyze critical water samples delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for Total Hardness”. It’s not the full critical water panel, just hardness with a minimum detection limit of less than 1 mg CaCO3/L.

4. B.3 Statement of Work item 5 table. For sample type Critical Water (Water) is Total

Hardness the only test being requested from the ST108 Panel?

A4. Correct, only Total Hardness is being requested.

5. D1. Wage Determination. Who is considered a covered worker? Is this applicable to the laboratory services being requested in this RFP?

A5. Covered workers are any workers identified in the Wage Determination (i.e.

Laboratory Technician) and does not include supervisor, management roles, etc.

It is applicable to the RFQ; however, please note the statement in SECTION D.1 in regards to the incorporated Wage Determination based on contractor’s location.

6. Can you tell me if each parameter, line item, must be bid or can we no bid some line items and remain a viable awardee?

A6. The VA will evaluate all responses using comparative evaluation set forth in Section E.8. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison of one offer with another in a uniform manner to determine which quote provides the government with its needs, as identified in the RFQ.

7. On the price/cost schedules, item number 0003 is for Mold Air Samples, but says it’s ”for

Conductivity”.

A7. This was a typo, it should be “Contractor shall analyze mold air samples delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work”.

8. 0004 is for Mold Bulk samples, but says it’s “for Total Alkalinity”.

A8. This was a typo, it should be “Contractor shall analyze mold bulk samples delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center for mold spore in accordance with the Statement of Work”.

9. 0005 is for Hazardous Drugs, but says it’s “for Conductivity”.

A9. This was a typo, it should be “Contractor shall analyze wipe samples for hazardous drug residues delivered by the Boise VA Medical Center in accordance with the Statement of Work”.

10. The Critical Water test (sample type) references (test method) as Total Hardness. The price/cost schedule (item number 0006) calls for testing water Conductivity. These parameters are related, but not the same. Which one (or both) should we use for pricing?

A10. This was a typo, all Critical Water testing should be done for Total Hardness, not Conductivity.

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