S06 36C26025Q0197 0002 Amendment for QA and SOW.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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 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

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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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0002 03-10-2025

531-25-3-5075-0060

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

36C26025Q0197

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate questions and answers received in response to the solicitation, as well as provide updates to the Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Questions and answers 1-14 are incorporated below.

3. B.3 SOW, section 2. is updated to include "Housekeeping/EMS Supervisors." B.3 SOW, section 9. is updated to include

"The Idaho Department of Agriculture Applicators License serves as the Pest Management Professionals (PMP) in accordance with VHA Directive 1850.02 Pest Management Operations." See updated S02 RFQ 36C26025Q0197 Rev 6Mar25.

4. There are no other changes as a result of this amendment.

Question & Answer

Boise VAMC Pest Control Services

RFQ #36C26025Q0197

Q1. We would like to know if this is a brand 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?

A1. There is an incumbent currently performing services. Contract # 36C26020P0581.

Q2. Has any part of the Statement of Work (SOW) changed in this solicitation compared to the last awarded contract? If so, what changed or was added?

A2. Minor clarifications have taken place throughout the SOW. Some Room - Building #s has been updated, but the general address locations and overall scope of work has not changed. SOW Section 16-19 are new sections.

Q3. Has the government issued any CURE or Notice of Correction for pest control services over the past 24 months at this location?

A3. Performance of another contractor will not be disclosed.

Q4. Will the government require SDVOSB Prime Contractors themself to have relevant pest control past experience including pesticide applications for the best interest of public health & safety and in alliance of the VHA Directive 1850.02 Pest Management Operations and VAAM

Appendix M815-A Department of Veterans Affairs Source Selection Guide?

A4. As stated in the RFQ, Past Performance is an evaluation factor. Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR part 13 procedures and evaluation criteria described in the RFQ.

Q5. Can the government clarify how many emergency service requests there have been in the past 24 months at locations listed below?

a. 500 West Fort St., Boise, ID

b. 911 N Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, ID

A5. None.

Q6. Can the government confirm the number of exterior rodent bait stations and interior rodent traps that are present at the locations listed below? Will the government require these to be provided by the contractor upon award.

A6. There are currently 35 exterior bait stations and one interior trap box. These are

Contractor-owned. Other traps are requested on a case by case basis as needed.

Contractor will need to supply all the traps and bait stations upon award.

Q7. Can the government confirm the number of Fly Lights that are present at locations listed below? Will the government require these to be provided by the contractor upon award?

A7. There are four (4) Fly Lights and the VA owns them. These are serviced on a quarterly basis by the contractor.

Q8. Can the government provide how many Honeybees service requests have occurred in the past 24 months at the following locations?

A8. Three (3).

Q9. What is the number of bed bug service requests over the past 24 months at the following locations?

A9. None. The VA Housekeeping Staff takes care of the issue. Any issues at our lease locations are done through a purchase card.

Q10. What is the number of wildlife service requests over the past 24 months at the following locations?

a. 500 West Fort St., Boise, ID

b. 911 N Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, ID

A10. Zero.

Q11. Could you please provide the square footages of all buildings contracted for service.

A11. Information that can be provided is located in section 1.a. of the SOW.

Q12. Is it possible to get another a site inspection on one of the following days: March 5, 6, or

7th?

A12. No other site visits will be scheduled or authorized.

Q13. Could You provide the number of Fly Lights in the hospital locations and number, if any, in the surrounding buildings ?

A13. There are four (4) Fly Lights and the VA owns them.

Q14. Is wildlife (skunks in particular) still an issue on campus(es)?

A14. Not currently.

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