36C26225Q1081 0002.docx

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

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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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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) 07-24-2025 664-26-1-5471-0003 None 36C262

NCO 22

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix

AZ

85012 36C262

NCO 22

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix

AZ

85012 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26225Q1081 07-14-2025

X X X X The purpose for this amendment is to respond to questions.

All questions are due NLT July 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM MST. All offers are due NLT August 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM MST.

Offerors shall be submitted via email to: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist at Felicia.Simpson@va.gov.

Contractor shall sign clause 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) pg 18 of the solicitation.

ALL OFFERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION UNDER SECTION E and all AMENDMENTS, failure to provide any required document and acknowledgment of all amendments will result in the offer to not be acceptable and will not be evaluated.

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QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR 36C26225Q1081 SHUTTLE SERVICE

1. Is there an incumbent contractor currently providing these services? If so, what type and size of vehicles are being utilized under the existing contract?

ANSWER: Up to 8-30 passenger buses currently are being utilized.

1. Will designated parking spaces be provided on campus for the contractor’s shuttle vehicles?

ANSWER: No

3. Confirmation of Certificate Submission Timing:

We’ve reviewed the supplemental insurance requirements outlined in Section C.9 and will ensure all minimum coverages are met. Could you please confirm whether the certificate of insurance must be submitted with our proposal, or only prior to the award?

ANSWER: Per the clause (d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to the award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

4. Termination for Convenience and Reimbursement:

Under FAR 52.212-4(l), the contract states:

“The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience.”

We understand this means the VA may cancel the contract at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. We plan to invest significantly in performance, including the purchase of two ADA-compliant vans and one to two additional buses. If the contract is terminated for convenience, can you confirm whether the VA will reimburse any non-recoverable expenses incurred in good faith?

ANSWER: No, the government will not reimburse any non-recoverable expenses incurred.

5. Termination for Cause – Risk of Contractor Default:

Under FAR 52.212-4(m), the contract also allows the VA to terminate the agreement if the contractor fails to perform. The clause states:

“If the Contractor fails to deliver supplies or to perform the services within the time specified… or fails to perform any other provision of this contract… the Government may terminate this contract for default.”

In such cases, the Government reserves the right to obtain substitute services from another provider at our expense, and to record the termination against our past performance history. We also note that there is no guaranteed cure period, which means the VA may proceed with default action without prior notice.

This places us at significant financial and reputational risk, even in the event of circumstances beyond our control — such as road closures, severe traffic accidents, mechanical breakdowns, extreme weather, natural disasters, hazardous conditions, or civil disturbances. Could you please clarify whether a written cure notice would be issued before any termination for cause is enforced?

ANSWER: Yes, a cure notice will be issued before any termination for cause.

6. Invoicing Requirements:

To confirm, all invoices must be submitted through the Tungsten IPPS portal. Is there a point of contact available to assist with registration if needed?

ANSWER: You can call this number Toll-free telephone number: (877) 489-6135.

AMENDMENT TWO IS TO RESPOND TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.