Amendment 36C26324Q1115 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.

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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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Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

1303 5th St, Suite 300 Coralville IA 52241

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26324Q1115

08-21-2024

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08/26/2024 at 5pm CST

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions.

The questions that were received have been answered by the customer. You will find the questions and answers on the following pages.

Jesse Sweesy Contracting Officer

1. Will the performance period be extended past the 03/01/25 date with option years? This is a huge lift for a 6 month commitment.

Potentially. There is up to a year total period of performance if a Option to extend 6 month is exercised. Once the contract is expired it future requirements will be budget dependent.

2. Since this is now a SDVOSB set aside, are the current and past incumbents no longer eligible?

No.

3. Are you able to share why the incumbent is being replaced? Is this a performance issue?

No current incumbent. Not being replaced

4. Could the government clarify the role of the Supervisor? Does the Supervisor work alongside the Government's EVS management? Supervisor will handle all ER/LR/HR related issues and be POC for contracted company. Yes ,they will work together. Hours will be Mon-Fri 0730- 1600 to fully integrate with EVS.

5. Could the government clarify the phase-in timelines for the contractor given the short turnaround time? 7-8 Sep 20 contractors each day to start fingerprinting and background paperwork.

6. Could the government clarify whether newly hired employees require the standard VA Background Check? Yes they will.

7. Could the government clarify whether or not Sanford Federal is the incumbent as shown in industry research?

No, Sanford is not the incumbent. The most recent incumbent was Mark VII.

8. What does the government consider a reasonable time in finding replacement personnel that requires background checks? Once VA background checks are submitted they can begin work. If someone doesn’t clear they have 14 days to replace.

9. Are all 40 workers working Monday through Friday to ensure 740,000 sqft is maintained?

No. It is a 24/7/365 shedule.

10. Is there an incumbent. If so who is it? And award number? If you don't have one, how long have you been without? No incumbent, without 7 Months.

11. Will Gov provide the larger pieces of equipment buffers, ride-on type of equipment, buffers, side by side machines? Yes

12. Consumer products TP, hand towels to be furnished by Gov? Yes

13. Would it be ok if they are 75% hired prior to the start of PoP and then onboard during the first couple of weeks? No

14. Plan to use large subcontractor that currently handles airports and hospitals – Subcontracting is fine as long as 51% is done by the SDVOSB per VAAR 852.219-73

15. Page 14 outlines Periodic Cleaning Services, with intervals for said services.

16. Our understanding is this contract is to work in tandem with current EMS staff. Are we required to ensure that these intervals are met or is it the responsibility of the EMS to ensure these are met? They will work in tandem with EMS staff which will in turn meet EMS requirements.

17. Confirm if the intent of this project is to provide staffing that will be directed by EMS personnel or if the intent is to provide personnel to achieve all the requirements outlined in the SOW at the frequency intervals stated. Yes it is to provide staffing according to EVS supervisors and EVS leads, which will in turn meet the requirements of the SOW.

18. If it is the intent to achieve the requirement outlined, the staffing levels shown (39 people) will be insufficient for the listed work at the stated intervals. 39 is a sufficient number along with 1 supervisor. In the past we did it with 3 less people ( 37 people and 3 supervisors) and everything was met.

19. Please confirm it is the intent to provide staffing to be directed by the EMS or how to adjust pricing in the CLINS to account for the level of staffing needed to achieve the stated requirements at the intervals listed. Yes.

16C DATE SIGNED: 08/21/2024