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This document is an Amendment to a Solicitation/Modification of Contract for a hazardous waste removal contract for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The amendment provides answers to vendor questions regarding a solicitation for hazardous waste management services. Key details include the waste types to be managed (RCRA pharmaceutical, Formalin, Alcohols, Lab packs, Cidex, Universal waste, asbestos, amalgam, cartridges, and isoflurane canisters), current waste collection frequency (every 90 days and as needed), and onsite collection (every other Friday for 2 hours with 2 technicians). The solicitation is a Combined Synopsis under FAR 12.603 for a base year plus four option years, with vendors expected to submit monthly pricing. No site visit is currently scheduled, and offsite clinics are not included in this bid. The government will require the new vendor to profile the waste and will not release current waste profiles.

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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

PAGE OF PAGES

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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0001 03-28-2025

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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

36C26225Q0486

03-21-2025

X

X X

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer timely questions. Please see following page(s).

Koby Thiel

Contracting Specialist

Q: Do you have estimated monthly or annual weights for this requirement?

A: We are a Large quantity generator. Waste varies.

Q: What is the current contract number?

A: Current Contract number is 36C26219D0044 but this is not a true 1:1 requirement as that was a multi-station contract and this requirement is for a single facility.

Q: Is a site walk date scheduled, or may we request one?

A: Currently there is not a site visit scheduled nor are there plans for a site visit.

Q: Will the offsite clinic(s) be included in this bid?

A: None at this time.

Q: Can you kindly supply 2024 waste report for all wastes collected that are included in this bid?

A: RCRA pharmaceutical, Formalin, Alcohols, Lab packs (from research), Cidex, Universal waste, asbestos, amalgam, cartridges from path & lab, isoflurane canisters, and other wastes

Q: Can you kindly supply all waste profiles for all hazardous waste streams that are included in this bid?

A: We will require new vendor to profile waste. We will not release current waste profiles.

Q: How many onsite waste collection technicians (onsite labor) does your current vendor utilize and what days and hours are they onsite?

A: Every other Friday. 2 hours for decanting formalin and alcohols. 2 technicians.

Q: How many days per week does your current vendor pick up the waste for transportation?

A: Every 90 days and as needed.

Q: Does this contract include reusable sharps containers and if so, can you please provide a total count by size?

A: No

Q: A Price Cost Schedule has not been provided on the solicitation or an SF1449 form, will a more formalized version of the solicitation be released?

A: This is a Combined Synopsis solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.603. There will not be a more formalized solicitation.

Q: Can we expect a price cost schedule similar to the below?

Contract Year Period of

Performance

Monthly

Price Qty Annual Total

Base Year TBD 12

Option Year 1 TBD 12

Option Year 2 TBD 12

Option Year 3 TBD 12

Option Year 4 TBD 12

BASE PLUS

FOUR

OPTION

YEAR

TOTAL

A: There will not be, but please submit offers for a base year plus four option years with pricing split on a per month basis. You may use a price/cost schedule like this if you choose to.

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