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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF

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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 ITE M 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 r eference 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

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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

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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) 06-26-2018 8558-000002 N/A Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd, Suite 309 Stafford VA 22556 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd, Suite 309 Stafford VA 22556 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78618R0344

X X X X The Purpose of this Amendment A0003 is to post the questions and answers generated from this solicitation.

See continuation page 2 and 3

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

HENRY C. DUKES

CONTRACTING OFFICER

CONTINUATION PAGE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GENERATED FROM KNOXVILLE GROUND MAINTENANCE SOLICITATION NO. 36C78618R0344

Question 1: In the Scope of Work mowing and trimming will be required 2 times the week prior to Memorial Day. The CLIN is listed as week. Will the contractor be allowed to charge for 2 services during this week?

Answer 1: No

Question 2: Is the current Contract Number VA7816C0110? If not, what is the current contract number?

Answer 2: Yes

Question 3: Was the previous Solicitation number VA78616R0117? If not, what was the previous solicitation number?

Answer 3: Yes

Question 4: If the information above is correct as to contract number and solicitation number: The contract was awarded in April 2016 with 6 months plus 4 years (ending September 30, 2020). Why is this being re-solicited and the options not being exercised? Has the SOW changed thus requiring a re-compete? If so, what are the changes?

Answer 4: The Government did not exercise the option years. Changes were made in the SOW due to requirement changes.

Question 5: CLIN 0004 – 4004 allows 1 EACH for sunken grave repair, please explain how the contractor is to meet the scope on page 31.B7. 2 of the SOW which states approximately 50 per year?

Answer 5: 1 (One) each gravesite up to 50 gravesites per year that’s what we’re estimating.

Question 6: INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF CEMETERY FACILITIES, b. Sunken Grave Repair “States “5 business days after receipt of weekly inspection sheet. Any graves deemed safety hazards shall be secured for safety or repaired by close of the same business day noted”. How are these to be invoiced as CLIN 0004-4004 only allow 1 Each?

Answer 6: Same CLIN ….if deemed a safety hazard shall be secured for safety (i.e. with cones or tape on the same day) and repaired within 5 business days (No separate charge).

Question 7: CLIN 0007-4007 states “Sodding/Seeding gravesite (Up to 50)” but the estimate quantity is 1 EACH. How is the contractor to invoice these services?

Answer 7: Pricing for each occurrence (1 gravesite) up to an Est. Max of 50 per year.

Question 8: Why is there a difference in quantity and units CLIN’s 0001 and CLIN’s 0002 and 0003?

Answer 8: Edging the road is usually not required as much when the season changes, grass tends to slower during that time of the year.

Question 9: CLIN’s 0001, 0002, are in Weekly Units, How is the contractor to invoice if asked to provide those service twice in a week?

Answer 9: The twice a week only occurs on Memorial Day. Therefore, this should be factored into pricing with once a week service.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

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