S06 - Questions - 36C26221R0106 0001 - Respirator Fit Testing - VISN22.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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:

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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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

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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

36C26221R0106

08-04-2021

X

X X

X 1

Respirator Fit Testing for the VA Greater Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, and Loma Linda Healthcare Systems.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Amend the solicitation as detailed on page 2 of this document.

2) Answer all questions submitted by prospective Offerors.

All other terms and conditions of the Solicitation remain unchanged.

Sandra Fusco

Contracting Officer

1. The following paragraphs of the solicitation shall be removed:

1. Page 16 section B.3 Statement of Work paragraph 3.2 - Contractor shall meet the qualifications of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Authorized

Trainer for General Industry; the contractor must maintain certification status during the contract period, a copy of the completion card shall be provided to the local COR and

CO.

2. Page 46 section E.2 Paragraph 4: Special Standard of Responsibility - SP2: Special

Licensure. Offeror shall provide copies of Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) Authorized Trainer for General Industry certificate for each staff member proposed to perform services for each facility. Contractor shall provide written qualifications of the testing person(s) assigned to provide this service requirement at each facility.

3. Page 48 section E.3 Paragraph (a) Basis of Award. Special Standards of Responsibility -

SP2: Special Licensure. Personnel performing work under the contract shall meet the qualifications of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Authorized

Trainer for General Industry.

2. Questions/Answers to Solicitation 36C26221R0106, Respirator Fit Testing for the VA Greater Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, and Loma Linda

Healthcare Systems.

1. Question – Can the Prime use past performance of a subcontractor and if so will it be weighed the same in evaluations of the proposals?

Answer – As stated in the solicitation, the specialized experience special standards of responsibility may be met by Offeror’s proposed subcontractor(s) possessing this experience. If Offeror intends to satisfy a requirement through use of a proposed subcontractor(s), Offeror must provide this information for each proposed subcontractor and Offeror must identify what work will be performed by each proposed subcontractor and what work will be performed by Offeror.

2. Question – Section B.3 Statement of Work paragraph 3.4 states: Contractor shall arrive at a VA facility within 8 hours for emergency service calls and be able to provide enough staff to completely evaluate, train, and fit-test 150 VA staff within 2 days. Does this requirement extend to all locations simultaneously or one location at a time?

Answer – The contractor shall only be required to satisfy this requirement for one location at a time.

3. Question – Would the contracting office consider turning this requirement into a

SDVOSB set aside?

Answer – This procurement had previously been solicited as an SDVOSB set-aside as

RFP 36C26221R0095 and no responses were received, therefore it will remain a small business set-aside.