S03 - (RFQ Amendment 0002) - 36C26121Q1062.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

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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.

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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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09-08-2021

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)

VA Northern California HealthCare System

150 Muir Road

Martinez CA 94553-4668

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21)

VA Northern California HealthCare System

150 Muir Road

Martinez CA 94553-4668

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26121Q1062

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X X

09-09-2021 2:00 PM PST

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The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1. To extend the solicitation period by (1) day to 2:00 PM PST September 9, 2021.

2. To provide answers to vendor questions submitted for clarifications (see pages 2-3).

3. No changes to this solicitation have been made following the submission of questions.

End of Amendment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jason T. Hill

Contracting Officer

1. Q: Who is the incumbent?

A: Only information related to this RFQ will be provided.

2. Q: What was the previous award amounts?

A: Only information related to this RFQ will be provided.

3. Q: What is the current contract number?

A: Only information related to this RFQ will be provided.

4. Q: Have there been any changes from the previous contract to this SOW? Any new or deleted clinics?

A: Only information related to this RFQ will be provided. See PWS for site locations.

5. Q: How many drivers are currently being used?

A: Only information related to this RFQ will be provided.

6. Q: Are company vehicles required or can employee cars be used?

A: Resources employed must meet the criteria described within the PWS. Any resources dedicated to the service of this requirement must be described as stated in the Instructions to

Offerors Volume One – Resources.

7. Q: What type of vehicle is required to transport labs, supplies and materials?

A: Each contractor should analyze the performance requirements and provide technical approaches, capabilities and allocation of resources based on their assessments. Responses will be assessed based on the overall approach to providing services and how well the approach meets the Government’s needs with regards to ensuring satisfactory or better performance.

8. Q: Will pharmaceuticals/prescriptions be transported?

A: There is no requirement to transport pharmaceuticals or prescriptions. As stated in the

PWS this requirement is for transporting specimens, medical instruments, and supplies.

9. Q: Will the VA personnel pack and secure soiled items in clean biohazard labeled containers prior to being picked up?

A: As stated in PWS Section A.6, specimen will be prepared for transport by the sending laboratory staff.

10. Q: What are the sizes and weights of the soiled item containers being transported?

A: See PWS Section D.3 for container sizes and weights.

11. Q: Does the courier need to provide sign in and sign-out log sheets for each location?

A: Contractor should maintain transportation and quality control records in accordance with the PWS.

12. Q: Would a vehicle with cloth interior but a protective cover over the cloth be technically acceptable?

A: As long as no cloth surfaces are visible and no cloth surfaces are surrounding any designated areas within the vehicle that house bins and or containers, the contractor would be in compliance with PWS Section B.1.

13. Q: On page 49 reads ‘Resources: Do not describe vehicles/equipment/supplies/staffing that will not actually be used in performing on this contract.’ However, it is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. We have examples of the cars and our employee badges, etc. Do you want us to omit this standard information since it may or may NOT be what will end up being used for performance?

A: Further in that same paragraph it states the following:

“If you do not currently have vehicles/equipment/staff but plan to purchase vehicles and obtain staff upon award, you must provide a detailed list of what vehicles (make, model, year) you plan to purchase and submit evidence of capability to purchase upon award (Bill of Sale, commitment letters, lines of credit). The list must also depict the quantity of types of vehicles you will obtain upon award. Your response must also include how you intend to obtain and mobilize these vehicles by the effective date of the contract. Please include a staffing plan that insures employees will have proper training and any necessary licenses by the contract start date.”

14. Q: Regarding Volume Three (3) Pricing; Do you want us to submit the Pricing Proposal (pages 4 to 8) separately from the originally RFQ document? If so, should we include a Cover page with the offeror’s information?

A: Yes, in accordance with the instructions Volume 3 pricing response should be a separate volume from Volumes 1,2 and 4 responses.

15. Q: Regarding evaluation factors for the price Volume: we usually like to provide a “Pricing realism” COST break-down, to include SCA minimum per year, the number of drivers, hours and miles that are estimated to be required for performance, and other costs. Is it acceptable that we forward this Pricing Realism chart with our Price response?

A: Additional pricing information can be submitted along with completed Price

Schedule.