36C26224Q0172 0001 Amendment to Solicitation.pdf

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 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)

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 350 East Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85012

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 350 East Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85012

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224Q0172

06-03-2024

X x x

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: June 18, 2024 @ 15:00 MST

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The purpose of this amendment is to add the Addendum to FAR Part 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services due to this section being inadvertently not included in the solicitation due to system error.

This amendment will also extend the closing date from 06/17/2024 to 06/18/2024 @ 15:00 PST.

Arcelia Medina Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Offerors should review this entire solicitation before submitting an offer to ensure that their offers meet all requirements.

Prospective Offerors are notified that vendors require to be registered with the VAs financial system. Offerors will need to do so using the 10091 webform located in the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) located at: https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov as the paper/pdf version of the form will no longer be accepted. This registration is required to be completed at the time of submitting an offer. Failure to include a confirmation of this registration may preclude the offeror from consideration for award or considerably delay award.

Prospective Offerors are notified 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, paragraph (d) requires certification to be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s submission. Failure to include this completed information will preclude the offeror from consideration for award.

System for Award Management: IAW FAR 52.212-4 (t) Contractors submitting offers are required to be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award of a contract.

Amendments to this Solicitation: Contractors are encouraged to monitor the Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities with respect to this solicitation because any amendments to this Solicitation will be posted on that website.

Submittal Instructions: The offer must be labeled with the Contractor’s name and business address of firm, the solicitation number, and point of contact to include name, telephone and email address. The Government is not responsible for identifying inconsistencies between the two and may rely on either version at its discretion.

The Contractor is advised that all submissions and related materials become the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. A Contractor’s offer, if accepted by the Government, will form binding parts of the contract that results from this solicitation.

Therefore, care must be taken to properly address the requirements set forth in this RFQ.

Each Offeror shall submit only one offer which addresses all Government requirements outlined in this solicitation. Offerors shall submit their offers with a cover letter, by date and time noted on the first page of the SF1449 in block 8. The contractor shall submit their offer electronically to Arcelia.Medina@va.gov.

https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/

• No Zip Files will be accepted

• Facsimile offers will not be accepted

Questions:

All questions must be submitted in writing and emailed to Lorenza.gammage@va.gov Questions must be received no later than, 02:00pm PST Time 3 calendar days prior to the closing of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to not answer questions not meeting this timeline. All responses to questions will be incorporated into a written amendment.

Offer Due Date:

The Offeror shall submit completed offer electronically to Lorenza.gammage@va.gov by the time and date specified on Block 8 of the SF-1449.

Contractors are responsible for ensuring that the Contract Specialist has received the offer before the response deadline. The Government will not be responsible for delays or failures of either the Contractor’s e-mail system or the Government’s e-mail system.

Contractors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their offer. Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not be constituted as discussions. Although the Government intends to make award without discussions with respective vendors, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

Each Offeror shall submit only one offer which addresses all Government requirements outlined in this solicitation. Offerors shall submit their offers with a cover letter, by date and time noted on the first page of the SF1449 in block 8. The contractor shall submit their offer electronically to Lorenza.gammage@va,gov.

Submittals:

File #1: General Information and Price/Cost Schedule:

The offeror shall submit their pricing within the schedule, Section B, of the SF 1449. The offeror shall properly complete the solicitation document (SF 1449) along with any amendments (SF 30), if any are issued. Complete Blocks 12, 17a (please include SAM UEI number), 30a, 30b, and 30c of the Standard Form 1449. A preliminary review of offers will be conducted if all documentation is not submitted or is incomplete the offer will not be forwarded for evaluation this will preclude the offer from any further consideration for award.

File#2: Special Standards of Responsibility -The following special standards of responsibility apply to this procurement:

Contractor shall submit all applicable license and permits in both the state of Arizona and New Mexico as applicable, Liability Insurance, Biohazardous Medical Waste Transporter License, Waste Permits, Waste Registration, Commercial Hauler Registration Cert, Dept of Environmental Quality Permits.

Contractor shall provide Environmental Health & Safety Training and Certifications, training in handling hazardous materials in accordance with US Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) standards.

(End of Addendum 52.212-1) mailto:Lorenza.gammage@va.gov mailto:Lorenza.gammage@va.gov mailto:Lorenza.gammage@va,gov

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES