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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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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

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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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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) 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 - Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson

AZ

85723 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 -Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson

AZ

85723 To all Offerors/Bidders

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MAYTE DIAZ

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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1. Where is the physical location of the Ajo Gate? Is it a stand-alone building?

Building 96 located at the Ajo Gate entrance to 3601 S. 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ.

1. Are the guard station coverage hours on Saturdays and Sundays to be a 24-hour period or is the gate closed on weekends; RFQ says 5am – 5am, please clarify.

Yes, on Weekends and Holidays the guard is required to be there.

1. Is the guard position at the Ajo Gate a “static” position – or are there “roving” patrol requirements, i.e., by foot or by vehicle? The RFQ mentions “Assist VA personnel with incapacitated patients as needed;” Possible emergency response “requiring one to leave their post in order to comply with VA or Law Enforcement directives, the time away from the duty post will not be considered a failure of the Contractor to provide services;” “Discover and deter persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to the property;” and “In the event of injury or illness to Veterans and Visitors while on VA Grounds, obtain professional assistance in accordance with procedures outlined in the SOP.” Sounds as if there may be times that the Ajo Gate Guard Station may be left unattended – please clarify.

Static Post. However, they are required to monitor pedestrian traffic coming through the pedestrian gate as well. Yes, they can take their restroom breaks by placing the sign to proceed.

1. Is the On-Call Supervisor position considered a full-time and billable position?

No, The SOW states that there must be an on-call supervisor who is not a guard who is regularly posted. Someone we can notify when the guard is a no-show or who is sick or injured.

1. Are there any formatting instructions for the response to the solicitation? RFQ Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services section lists three factors: 1) Technical Approach, 2) Price, and 3) Past Performance. Are there any additional instructions or requirements for the submittal?

No additional instructions.

1. What information is required to be included with Past Performance/Experience?

Any reviews that you have received from work with the Government contracts.

1. The solicitation mention that Sunday the work will be from 5am to 5am, we believe this is a mistake, could you please advise?

All weekend/holiday work is 24 hours. During the week it is 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. (12 hours)

1. Can you please provide information about the various insurances that may be needed for this contract?

The Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government. He/she shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees’ fault or negligence. The contractor shall comply with all VA safety standards, manufacturers/industry standards, FDA, OSHA, JCAHO, and the latest edition of NFPA-99.

1. This RFQ is extended to 8/14/2024 by 4 PM Mountain Standard Time.

Unarmed Security Guard Services at Ajo Gate Tucson, AZ