S06 36C26224Q0419 0001.pdf

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224Q0419

01-19-2024

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See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions.

Contracting Officer Mayte Diaz

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Can you please provide the current contractor, contract number, and previous contract amount for this solicitation?

Answer 1: Railroad Cleaners awarded one year contract 36C26223P0916 at $860,000.04.

Question 2: What type of linens (and how many of each) are you looking for on a weekly basis?

Answer 2: See section D.2 Estimated Quantities.

Question 3: Do you own your own linens, or would you be renting from us?

Answer 3: We own our linens.

Question 4: Are you currently using another service? If so, please send over a recent invoice so we can do an apples-to-apples price comparison.

Answer 4: Yes; see answer 1. No, an invoice will not be provided.

Question 5: Will any of the linen/uniforms required for the laundry service be rented from a professional laundry service? If linen/uniform rental is required, we kindly request information regarding the specifications and quantities of linen needed, as well as any specific requirements or preferences.

Answer 5: We own our linen.

Question 6: Is this contract based on lowest price?

Answer 6: See section E.9 Evaluation.

Question 7: How much? What is being cleaned? Does it have to be steam cleaned? How often?

Answer 7: See section D.2 Estimated Quantities.

Question 8: Have there been any significant challenges or issues with this contract in the past?

Answer 8: Yes. Receiving linens in a timely manner, items missing, turn around time when processing new items and lack of a direct point of contact when issues arise.

Question 9: Are there any specific budget constraints or financial ceilings for this contract that we should consider during our proposal preparation?

Answer 9: No.

Question 10: Is this project for servicing of customer-owned goods or is this a service for the contractor to supply contractor-owned goods?

Answer 10: Servicing of customer-owned goods.

Question 11: Can an offer be made for less than the entire project?

Answer 11: Yes, with the details of the services that will be provided.

Question 12: Are the uniforms to be provided by the VA or the supplier?

Answer 12: Uniforms are provided by the VA.

Question 13: Are the scrubs to be provided by the VA or the supplier?

Answer 13: Scrubs are provided by the VA.

Question 14: Is this project for servicing of customer-owned goods or is this a service for the contractor to supply contractor-owned goods?

Answer 14: Servicing of customer-owned goods.

Question 15: Bulk products such as bed linen, microfiber and curtains are to be provided by VA or supplier.

Answer 15: All items are provided by the VA.

Question 16: Is there a potential for a walkthrough prior to the completion of the bid to truly see the scope of work.

Answer 16: No.