36C26124Q0631 0001.docx

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) None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno

CA

93721 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno

CA

93721 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26124Q0631 06-06-2024

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer vendor questions

IMPORTANT: Offeror must sign and acknowledge this amendment and return with quote.

Emily Trinh Contracting Officer Solicitation Questions and Answers Temporary Phlebotomist Staffing Services

1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

a. You may obtain answers to the above questions by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

2. Can you tell me if these services are currently being performed by a contractor? If so, could you please provide the incumbents’ name as well as the contract number?

a. You may obtain answers to the above questions by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

3. I came across a solicitation for Q201—Temporary Phlebotomist Staffing Services for VANCHCS (Fairfield/Mare Island/Martinez) on Sam.gov, and we noticed that it's set aside for SDVOSBs.

Our Company is certified as an MBE and a hubzone organization operating in both New Jersey and New York.

Is it possible for us to submit a quote for this specific solicitation?

a. Since the Request for Quote is set-aside to SDVOSBs, only SDVOSBs verified via VetCert (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) will be eligible for consideration and award.

4. Will the Government accept past performance references as relevant that include medical staffing where phlebotomy is not included, that demonstrate ability to provide diverse medical staff?

a. Yes.

5. How many Phlebotomists will be needed for this solicitation?

a. The solicitation is for phlebotomy services on an as-needed basis. We anticipate 120 hours a week may be needed.

6. How many months will their services be needed for?

a. The resultant contract is for 5 years.

7. How many shifts will there be? (ie: dayshift, 2nd and overnights)

a. Regular working hours for VANCHCS facilities are typically from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. However, the Martinez VA campus also operates an inpatient facility which is on weekends and holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. While Contractor personnel will normally work Monday through Friday, there may be times when VANCHCS requires Contractor personnel to work at the Martinez facility on weekends or holidays. However, in no case will any Contractor personnel work more than 40 hours in one week.