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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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)

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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) 04-17-2019

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00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26219R0054 04-10-2019

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer the questions that were submitted for the Solicitation.

Please see the attached answers to questions for the VA Greater Los Angeles, Loma Linda, San Diego, and Long Beach Healthcare Systems.

Questions/Answers to Solicitation 36C26219R0064 Hazmat Removal and Disposal for the VA Greater Los Angeles, Loma Linda, San Diego, and Long Beach Healthcare Systems

1. Question – In Section B.3 Section 10. B. Characterization of waste - Is the government requiring that full laboratory analysis be done on all waste streams? Or are the other methods available to profile the waste, such as generator knowledge, msds, etc.?

Answer - Either analysis or generator knowledge, depending on the situation. The VA Healthcare System relies on the hazardous waste contractor to profile and characterize the many varied waste streams in research, clinical, and industrial areas that include a large medical center with a large research laboratory and regional laundry. Chemical analyses as well contractor awareness of generator’s waste streams are essential. The VA Healthcare Systems do not maintain such profiles and rely on the contractor’s expertise to develop them. This requires a degreed chemist with the field experience to recognize wastes and manifest the wastes appropriately, not just a 40-hour HAZWOPER trained technician.

2. Question – In Section B.3 Section 10. E. Waste Containers - Are the containers that the contractor is to supply at no cost to the government, on a like for like basis? In other words, all waste containers that the contractor is to supply, the contractor will then dispose of?

Answer - Containers shall be like for like when despised. All waste containers and disposal are to be supplied as part of the contract. As such, one time use, DOT specification grade hazardous waste containers are to be supplied.

3. Question – Is this a new requirement or is there a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services? If available, can you please provide the incumbent contract or task order number?

Answer – The current BPA contract is VA262-14-A-0030 and contractor name is: North State Environmental.