S02 RFQ Amendment 36C26025Q0250 0001.pdf

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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

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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.

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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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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

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0001 02-14-2025

663-25-3-068-0004

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

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

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

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

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26025Q0250

02-07-2025

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1. This RFQ has been amended in order to answer questions.

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

Jennifer Robles Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOW-2023-0015

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Question 1: Will the pickup at the VA have a set start time/window, everyday M-F? Or any time as needed, during regular business hours?

ANSWER: Anytime as needed during regular business hours

Question 2: Will the specimens need to be transported under refrigeration?

ANSWER: We package the specimens, no special handling needed.

Question 3: Can we get approximate dimensions of the packaging for the samples) ANSWER: 6 1/2" x 3 5/8" x 2 1/2" Corrugated Mailers, box measurement

Question 4: On any given day, upon making the pickup at the VA, how much time do we have to complete the deliveries?

ANSWER: Specimens should be taken directly from pick up location to the drop off location, no delays beyond drive times.

Question 5: Will we be required to hold any special access cards to make the pickups and complete the deliveries?

ANSWER: No.

Question 6: The solicitation is stating that we need to have a for-hire license but on the website, it states we would only need that if we were transporting people. Can you please confirm we will not be transporting people and that we will not need this type of license?

ANSWER: Only transport specimen package and Pharmacy parcel.

Question 7: Will these requests be able to be submitted 24 hours a day?

ANSWER: Only during business hours, M-F.

Question 8: Will we be required to hold any special access cards to make the pickups and complete the deliveries?

ANSWER: Maximum miles would be 9.3 miles. This is for specimen that is sent to the Children's Hospital in Sand Point Way; Maximum miles for Pharmacy Parcel is 8 miles.

Question 9: How many stats will be needed a day, week, or month?

ANSWER: There is an average of 15 specimen transports per month based on the past three months - Nov. 2024 through Jan. 2025; There is an average of 3 parcels per month for pharmacy transport about three.

Question 10: Is there a maximum number of trips that can be called in at one time?

ANSWER: No, although there is an average of four times if there is a full inpatient clinic.

Question 11: What will the average weight of this pickups be?

ANSWER: Less than 1 pound (16 oz).

Question 12: Will we need to provide coolers or icepacks, dry ice?

ANSWER: Less than 1 pound (16 oz).

Question 12: Will we need to provide coolers or icepacks, dry ice?

ANSWER: No coolers, icepacks, or dry ice needed.