36C26123Q1020 0003.docx

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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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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)

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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)

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan Park

CA

95652

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan

CA

95652 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26123Q1020 09-05-2023

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

10:00AM PDT 09/08/2023

This amendment is issued for the following:

A. To incorporate answers to questions submitted by interested vendors.

B. Solicitation close date is extended to 09/08/2023 10:00AM PDT.

C. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as stated on box 11 above.

Jennifer Sarraga

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Answers to Questions Submitted by Vendors

1. Hours of Operations?

Medical center works Monday – Friday but suggest contractor coordinate work afterhours for safety and accessibility. After 1700hrs daily or weekends to have parking lot cleared and less pedestrian traffic.

2. Roof Anchor certification?

Roof anchors available but not certified. Suggest contractors to other methods to reach higher level window at the six floors.

3. Contractor Safety Program?

Awarded contractor will provide a safety program upon request but not necessary with bidding process. Safety programs include but not limited to fall protection, ladder safety, high reach equipment safety, chemical product safety, environmental safety, barrier and cardon traffic safety. Safety programs will be reviewed and monitored by VA Safety team and Engineering Services.

4. Interior window cleaning?

High reach windows/glass, glass railings, common entrances, entrance/exit glass doors, and glass ceiling inside the medical center needs cleaning too. Patient and office windows not included in this service contract for the safety of the contractor.

5. What is the number of individual solar panels?

Solar panel service not included in this service contract, only window cleaning.

6. Is there a water source on the property we can use, or a water Spigot to fill up our tanks, or do we need to bring our own water?

For safety concerns, vendor has to use their own Deionized Water (DI) water and capture water residue. This process prevents water streaks and slip hazards to pedestrian traffic. Vendors should know that process or similar safe window cleaning process.

7. Also, has the solar panels ever been cleaned before?

Solar panel service not included in this service contract, only window cleaning.

The VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) located in North Las Vegas issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26123Q1020 to procure window cleaning services. This firm-fixed price RFQ is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and the corresponding NAICS Code is 561720.

Please see RFQ document Statement of Work for requirements. RFQ closing date is extended to September 8, 2023, at 10:00AM PDT.

Receipt of Amendment 0001, 0002 and 0003 must be acknowledged as instructed on box 11 of amendment.

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation required to provide semi-annual window washing services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Proposal instructions are provided in provision 52.212-1.

Evaluation factors are provided in provision 52.212-2.

This is 100% set aside for SDVOSB ONLY.