Amendment 36C26324Q0144 0001.pdf

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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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)

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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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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

36C26324Q0144

12-06-2023

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636-3640160-1017-820100-2220-010044143 636-24-2-1017-0001

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The purpose of RFQ 36C26324Q0144 amendment 0001 is to answer technical questions by interested offerors.

See questions and answers on page 2 of this amendment.

The due date for all quotes remains unchanged.

All quotes must be emailed only to curt.larose@va.gov.

All vendors MUST be registered in SAM at www.SAM.gov at time of submission of quote.

Curt LaRose Contracting Officer

VHA-RPOC-2021-17

1. What kind of vehicles are being utilized on this contract? Are SUVS going to be sufficient or will vans be required? Currently SUVs are being used. The contractor may use any vehicles as long as coolers can fit and can get around in snow.

2. What size of temperature controlled coolers will be needed? Is there anyway we could get a specific brand you would like to be utilized? Or sizes that will be needed?

Marketlab dual chamber Specimen Transport tote 16”Wx9”Dx9.5”H or the equivalent.

3. How much Dry ice would be required per CBOC or pickup? Also will there be a cooler rotation for each location? No Dry ice will be used; ice packs ONLY. Minimum 2 coolers per site for a 1 in 1 out rotation.

4. Lincoln CBOC states one roundtrip pickup per day but on D. Daily T/TS Laboratory Delivery Requirements it has three pickup times and drop off times listed, can you confirm it is three times a day? It is three times per day.

5. I see SPS will be transported, we have a few contracts with SPS involved, will you be required SPS vehicles for this contract, with wipeable surfaces? We are currently using Ford Transit Vans on our other locations is that what will be needed for this?

Yes, wipeable surfaces are mandatory. Vehicle type is up to contractor.

6. If the times fit is it okay to route pickups together for better pricing? Yes, routing pick-ups and deliveries is ok.

7. How many vehicles are required for this contract? It is up to the contractor to determine the number of vehicles needed to meet the requirements as per the statement of work. Failure to meet the requirements will result in a Termination for Default.