36C26321Q0777 0001 Response to Questions.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.

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)

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636-22-1-8856-0001

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Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

John Becker, 605-336-3230 x7960 john.becker3@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26321Q0777

09-02-2021

X

X X

09-15-2021, 11:00AM CDT

636-3620162-8856-856400-2580-040056100

636-22-1-8856-0001

X one (1)

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide a response to Solicitation Questions.

The hour and date specified for receipt of offers remains unchanged.

John Becker

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2020-BEE57D1B

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. What was the previous awarded Solicitation Number, Date awarded and awarded value?

RESPONSE: This is a new contract requirement.

2. What is the amount of hours each month the previous contractor spent on site at each location to provide the pest services to all areas outlined within the scope of service? Does the government consider this service adequate?

RESPONSE: It is approximated that the Government will require 5-6 Hours each month to provide services. Services may need to be more frequent because of ongoing treatment for American Cockroaches.

3. How many after hours service requests at each site have then been in the past 12 months?

RESPONSE: None

4. What are the regular service days for these sites?

RESPONSE: Monday -Friday 0700-1700

5. Who is the current pest vendor?

RESPONSE: This is a new contract requirement. Prior services were accomplished using multiple vendors through the use of micropurchase buys.

6. What is the number of bed bug service requests at each site over the past 12 months?

RESPONSE: Four (4)

7. Has any of the scope of service changed from this Solicitation compared to that of the last awarded contract?

RESPONSE: None; this is a new contract requirement.

8. Can the government provide the estimated area of inspection or estimated hours per month expected for the K9 Inspection?

RESPONSE: Information is provided in the Solicitation’s Statement of Work (SOW). The areas and floors are listed and can be cross referenced with the chart provided. The facility has not previously used K9 Service.

9. What is the name of the current contractor for this contract?

RESPONSE: None; this is a new contract requirement.

10. Will there be a scheduled site visit for this opportunity?

RESPONSE: A site visit was identified in the solicitation and held on 8/31/2021.

11. What will be the anticipated award date for this contract?

RESPONSE: Award will be made prior to 11/1/2021.

12. What will be the anticipated start date for this contract?

RESPONSE: The anticipated start date is 11/1/2021.

13. What is the current monthly or total annual awarded amount for this contract?

RESPONSE: This is a new contract requirement.

14. Have funds been appropriated for this opportunity?

RESPONSE: Yes