36C26025Q0277 0001.pdf

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V119--Moving & Shipping Services Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
36C26025Q0277
Issued by
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20

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This is Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C26025Q0277, issued by the VA Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, to answer industry questions about moving and shipping services for medical equipment. The amendment provides four key clarifications: 1) The $3 million per occurrence insurance coverage requirement is firm, 2) The items being moved are fragile medical equipment as described in the RFQ, 3) The period of performance must be completed by March 7, 2025 after award, with contractors responsible for providing their own forklift equipment capable of lifting over 5,500 lbs, and 4) A 48-foot truck is the maximum size that can be accommodated at both pickup and delivery locations.

The amendment is dated February 20, 2025, requires one signed copy to be returned, and does not extend the original solicitation's response deadline. The contracting officer is Derek Crockett, and all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. 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 CODECODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

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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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0001 02-20-2025

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

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

36C260

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C26025Q0277

02-14-2025 X

X X

See CONTINUATION Page

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer industry questions.

See Continuation Pages for industry questions and responses.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full effect.

Derek Crockett Contracting Officer

1. Is the coverage limit with a minimum of $3,000,000 per occurrence requirement a hard requirement or is their flexibility?

The 3M USD coverage per occurrence is the government’s requirement.

2. Do you have more detail on what is being hauled (standard medical equipment, office furniture/supplies, MRI Machines, etc)?

The items being moved is medical equipment and requires fragile care as described in the solicitation and RFQ.

3. What is the full period of performance for this forklift rental?

As stated in the RFQ, the contractor is responsible for providing a forklift with a lift capacity over 5,500 lbs. due to the weight of several of the crates.

The Period of performance for this requirement is to be completed on or before 03/07/2025 after award.

The government cannot advice interested parties on equipment rental periods as the solicitation states the contractor is responsible for providing all equipment and materials to complete the work.

4. Our fleet includes trucks with a minimum length of 48 feet, which is 8 feet longer than the 40-foot maximum mentioned in the contract.

Could you clarify whether the contract strictly enforces this size limitation, or if there is flexibility for larger delivery vehicles? Understanding this will help us ensure compliance and optimize our operational approach.

A 48ft truck is the maximum capacity and length of truck that will fit at the pick-up and delivery location. The contractor must have the equipment and materials to load and unload all equipment at both the pick-up and delivery locations.

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