S06 36C26224Q1611 0001 - Amendment.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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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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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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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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08/15/2024

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson AZ 85723

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 22 - Network Contracting

3601 S. 6th Avenue

Tucson AZ 85723

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26224Q1611

08-12-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to respond to the questions asked related to this solicitation on pages 2-4 of this.

amendment.

No further questions will be answered.

Mayte Diaz

Contracting Officer

36C26224Q1611

Q: Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent?

A: New requirement to supplement internal vacant position.

Q: Can you please provide the current or previous contract number if it exists?

A: No current or previous contract exists.

Q: Is this for one FTE initially?

A: Yes.

Q: What is the location and address of the initial place of performance?

A: Tucson VA Medical Center

3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723

Q: What are the addresses of the Places of Performances? How many FTE’s do you anticipate will be required for each POP location?

A: One FTE to cover all POP locations. The secondary POP locations will only need to be visited when there is a compliance need – this is rare.

Location Name Location Address

Primary Location - Tucson VA Medical Center 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723

Casa Grande CBOC 1876 E. Sabin Drive, Casa Grande, AZ, 85222

Casa Grande RHCC 1179 E Cottonwood Lane, Casa Grande, AZ, 85122

Green Valley CBOC 380 W. Vista Hermosa, Green Valley, AZ, 85614

Northwest Tucson CBOC 3920 W Linda Vista Blvd , Tucson, AZ, 85742

Safford CBOC 355 N 8th Ave, Safford, AZ, 85546

Southeast Tucson CBOC 7395 S Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ, 85747

Sierra Vista CBOC 101 North Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635

Sierra Vista RHCC 157 N Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635

Yuma CBOC 3111 South 4th Avenue, Yuma, AZ, 85364

Q: What are the work hours?

A: A work day is 8 hours. 8 am to 4:30 pm (30-minute lunch).

Q: The agency usually provides the equipment such as air sampling, noise dosimeters, radiation survey equipment, asbestos sampling equipment etc. Will this be the case for the places of performances?

A: The primary POP location is stocked with the necessary equipment. If there is a need to visit a secondary location then the equipment will be checked out from the primary POP location.

Q: Please confirm that the agency will be providing a federal government vehicle to travel between POP locations.

A: A Government Owned Vehicle will be provided when travel to a secondary POP location is required.

Q: How many hours per month will you need the CIH, IH, and 3E Database Manager? Is this full time or part time?

A: The one FTE will work 40 hours per week; 160 hours per month given 25 work days in a month.

Q: Is it safe to assume that multiple companies are bidding on this contract?

A: Correct, this requirement is being competed.

Q: Is the August 19th date a hard deadline?

A: August 19th is the deadline for now unless an amendment will be needed and will be posted in

SAM.

Q: The Price/Cost Schedule (b.2) states that 1 Senior IH is needed for 12 months, but

“Specific Tasks” on page 26 lists at least 3 roles (CIH, IH/OSHA person, and a Database manager).

a. Can the VA clarify the headcount expected to be filled, the term for each, and the working hours per week during the term?

A: The need is for one senior Industrial Hygienist for 12 months. The senior Industrial

Hygienist will meet the requirement for either a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Industrial

Hygienist as listed in the SOW. The senior Industrial Hygienist must also meet the requirements listed in the third paragraph under section 4.A which detail database management. “Database manager” is not once listed in the SOW.

Q: Page 27 lists several locations of performance, but the pricing schedule just lists a monthly rate. Not knowing the travel expectation, how does the VA prefer expenses to be accounted for (as incurred, in a burdened rate, or otherwise)?

A: A round trip drive from the primary POP location to any of the secondary POP locations is not to exceed an eight hour shift. If a trip to the secondary locations is needed a Government owned vehicle will be provided. No additional travel is expected.

NOTE: Any questions not answered is due to it not having any relevancy to the current solicitation and or is public information in which a contractor may request a FOIA.