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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

BY

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) 10-01-2018 618-19-1-155-0001 N/A 36C568 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 113 Comanche Rd.

Fort Meade

SD

57741 36C568 Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23) 113 Comanche Rd.

Fort Meade

SD

57741 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26318Q9999

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to post answers to questions related to this solicitation.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Is there an incumbent contractor? If so could you provide the contract number?

Question 2: Will the company need to be fully established with proper equipment e.g. vehicles, tools at time of contract award?

Answer 2: Performance shall begin soon after contract award, anticipated award date 10/15/2018. Per 52.212-1 addendum, vendor shall provide proof of vehicles meeting State of MN requirements for insurance, registration, and safety standards.

Question 3: Is there a certain time given to fulfill those requirements before being awarded the contract?

Answer 3: See Answer 2

Question 4: When is the official RFQ due date?

Answer 4: 10:00 AM MST on October 8th, 2018; see block 8 of the solicitation

Question 5: Please confirm when the contract (base year) begins and ends.

Answer 5: The anticipated effective date of award will be 10/15/2018.

Question 6: What is the current contract annual gross estimate?

Answer 6: See schedule below:

Question 7: What is the current base, mileage, attendant and wait time rates?

Answer 7: See schedule below

Question 8: What is the extra attendant rate a “flat rate” per trip or “hourly” per trip?

Answer 8: Flat Rate

Question 9: Can you provide the current number of vehicles being used to fulfill the program needs?

Answer 9: 12 contractor owned plus unknown number of sub-contracted vehicles.

Question 10: How many miles are included on the base rate?

Answer 10: See Rate Schedule- the Baes Rate are Load estimates Rate Per Mile includes the estimated quantity

Question 11: Page 6, section 2.(4) No Loads – states that in the event of a no-load contractor is entitled to applicable base rate only (no mileage). Are requests that fall outside service area included (out-of-state)?

Answer 11: Yes

Question 12: Page 7, (6) “Contractors odometer will be used to measure actual mileage.” Will mileage from current map systems such as google maps, map quest, etc. be accepted with most efficient route?

Answer 12: These methods are acceptable.

Question 13: When does the Government anticipate will be the start for the prevailing contractor?

Answer 13: As soon as possible after contract award which is anticipated to be 10/15/2018.

Question 14: Would you consider giving more than 7 days to provide request on Page 16, Section 14?

Answer 14: No, as performance shall begin soon after contract award.

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2017 POP End: 09-30-2018

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2017 POP End: 09-30-2018

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2017 POP End: 09-30-2018

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2017 POP End: 09-30-2018

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2018 POP End: 09-30-2019

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2019 POP End: 09-30-2020

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2020 POP End: 09-30-2021

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022