36C26123Q0393 0001.docx

Questions and Answers 36C26123Q0393 04/18/2023

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan

CA

95652-2609

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs VA Northern California HealthCare System 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209 McClellan

CA

95652-1012 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26123Q0393

X X X

See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this Amendment (0001) is to address questions received from interested vendors.

1) An attachment titled "Questions and Answers" has been added ot Section D.

2) CLIN 0001AE was updated to include the reimbursement of Airfare and Ground Transportation Cost.

Interested vendors are reminded that all Amendments must be acknowledged in the quote. Failure to do so can result in the quote being found unacceptable.

Jared Dawson Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Medical escort transport services for the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

**This is an estimated amount for an estimated number of transports.** Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485999 - All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R499 - Support - Professional: Other

0001AA

Registered Nurse I (RN I) - Daily Rate Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024

0001AB

Registered Nurse II (RN II) - Daily Rate

POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024

0001AC

Respiratory Therapist (supplies, labor, all-inclusive rate for CONUS trips) - Daily Rate

POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024

0001AD

Ancillary Medical Supplies - TBD during Transport Schedule Call

POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024

0001AE

Hotel costs (applicable only for overnight travel), Airfare, and Ground Transportation, reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46

POP Begin: 05-01-2023 POP End: 04-30-2024

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

36C26123Q0393 0001

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Q1: “II D. The Contractor shall have available at all times during a medical escort a Medical Director that can be readily contacted for guidance and oversight.”

Will all flights have wifi? If not, will to contractor be provided a method for contacting medical direction while in flight?

A1: The government will not provide any government furnished equipment for this contract. Contractor shall provide the means to communicate with a Medical Director. Commercial flights may or may not have Wi-Fi and it may not be reliable. Contractor will need to provide the solution to this requirement.

Q2: Price/Cost Schedule:

“Medical escort transport services for the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.”

What items should this include? Airfare and lodging? Ground transportation? Flight coordination?

Are these the current hourly wages referenced in the solicitation?

A2: This language is in CLIN 0001 ““Medical escort transport services for the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.“ Per Clause 52.212-1 Unit Prices shall be provided on the PRICE/COST Schedule line items 0001AA, 0001AB, and 0001AC. No pricing is needed for CLIN 0001.

CLIN 0001AA, 0001AB, and 0001AC shall include all requirements listed in the PWS other than Ancillary Medical Supplies which will be reimbursed under CLIN 0001AD and Hotel Costs, Airfare, and Ground Transportation which will be reimbursed under CLIN 0001AE.

The hourly wages listed in the Wage Determinations are the minimum rates that must be paid to service employees under the resulting contract.

Q3: Do we have to complete this form on line with those line items or are we already submitted?

A3: All interested vendors must submit a quote in accordance with 52.212-1 “INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)” See attached Amendment for details. The quote due date/time has not been extended.

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