Solicitation Amendment A0001 36C26322Q0005 0001.pdf

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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

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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.

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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.

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636-22-1-5058-0008

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26322Q0005

10-05-2021

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10:00am Central Time on October 14, 2021

636-3620162-5058-854100-3220-010055592 636-22-1-5058-0008

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Solicitation 36C26322Q0005 for McQuay Chiller Repair services to support the Nebraska - Western Iowa VA Health Care System is hereby amended to provide questions, answers, and clarifications as detailed below.

Offerors are required to acknowledge this amendment by signing and returning one copy with their quote. The Solicitation closing date and time has been changed to 10:00am Central Time on October 14, 2021.

Curt LaRose Contracting Officer

VHA-RPOC-2021-17

Solicitation 36C26322Q0005 Amendment A00001

Questions, Answers, and Clarification

1. Section B.3 Performance Work Statement section V. Contractual Requirements and Performance Criteria shall be modified as indicated herein.

2. Potential offerors may coordinate with other entities so long as the Limitations on Subcontracting requirements are met. Potential offerors may indicate they are Interested Vendors on beta.sam.gov Contract Opportunities to allow interested entities to coordinate with each other. Interested entities would coordinate with each other without Government assistance or involvement.

3. Is this a new requirement, or is there a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services?

a. Answer: Procurement history can be researched at fpds.gov as noted on page 52 of Solicitation 369C26322Q0005.

4. Can the due date for quotes to Solicitation 36C26322Q0005 be extended?

a. Answer: Quotes are now due at 10:00am CT on 10/14/2021.

5. Offerors must provide information indicating the offeror meets the following technical factors in addition to the price factor:

Technical Factor 1: The offeror must have a technician who has completed training for centrifugal chiller services and repairs through a training provider accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). A copy of the applicable documentation must be provided along with the offeror’s quote.

Technical Factor 2: The offeror must have a technician certified through the EPA- 608 certification program. A copy of the applicable certification must be provided along with the offeror’s quote.

Technical Factor 3: The offeror must have at least four years of professional experience performing overhaul/repair work on similar water-cooled chiller models of 450 tons or larger. A copy of the applicable documentation must be provided along with the offeror’s quote.

Technical Factor 4: The awarded contractor must present a list of certified technicians that are available and competent to perform the contractual work outlined in the performance work statement. A copy of the list must be provided along with the offeror’s quote.

Failure to submit any of the required information, statements, or certifications may result in rejection of the quote without further consideration for award.

N. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

(1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the

COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination

(2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

(3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

(4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening

B.3 Performance Work Statement section V. Contractual Requirements and Performance Criteria process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website: COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening

Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at-all-times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

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