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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

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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.)

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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) 02-22-2019 N/A 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78619Q0043 02-21-2019

X x x ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

x

1. The purpose of this amendment is to answer and address questions.

NOTE: See question and answers on page two of amendment two.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Eric D. Washington, Sr.

Contracting Officer Questions and Answers

RFQ # 36C78619Q0043

COMPLETE GROUNDS MAINT SERVICES

BEVERLY NATIONAL CEMETERY

1. Topic: Headstone Cleaning Ref: SOW, A.4.3 and Price Schedule, CLIN 0005 Question: Per the Statement of Work, there are 43,985 to be cleaned, however the price schedule states there are 88,000. Can the Government confirm the correct headstone and Marker count to be cleaned under this CLIN? Should this be changed into two services?

Answer: Two services, Before Veterans Day and before Memorial Day

2. Topic: Sweeping and Blowing off Roads and Walkways Ref: CLIN 0001 Question: Can the Government provide total square footage to be swept or blown off under CLIN 0001?

Answer: Negative, site visit is highly encouraged

3. Topic: Daily Cleaning of Public Restrooms and Service and Administration Buildings Ref: CLIN 0002 Questions: Can the Government provide total square footage of all buildings to be cleaned? Stripped and sealed? How many toilets, urinals, sinks, and trash receptacles are located in the public bathrooms?

Answer: Negative, site visit is highly encouraged

4. Topic: Mowing/Trimming/Edging Ref: CLIN 0001 Question: Can the Government provide total annual mowing/trimming/edging services under CLIN 0001?

Answer: Service is on performed on a as needed bases

5. Topic: Shrub Pruning Ref: CLIN 0027 Question: Can the Government provide total count/species/size of shrubs to be pruned under CLIN 0027?

Answer: Negative, site visit is encouraged

6. Topic: Tree Pruning Ref: CLIN 0028 Question: Can the Government provide total count/species/size of trees to be pruned under CLIN 0028?

Answer: Negative, site visit is encouraged

7. Topic: Planting Beds Ref: CLINs 0029 and 0030 Questions: Can the Government provide total square footage to be mulched and treated with pre-emergent? Can the Government provide total linear footage for all plant beds to be edged?

Answer: Negative, site visit encouraged

8. Topic: Funeral Services Ref: SOW, pg. A.4.1.c.viii and ix Question: Per the Work Statement, the contractor is responsible for transferring and lowering casketed remains as well as setting up and removing the funeral greens and chairs. Under which CLIN would the Government like this cost to be included?

Answer: It would be included in the casket or cremation burial

9. Topic: Trash Receptacles Ref: CLIN 0001 Question: Can the Government provide total number of trash receptacles to be emptied under CLIN 0001?

Answer: Site visit encouraged

10. Topic: Turf Application 3 Ref: CLIN 0015 Question: Can the Government provide a quantity for CLIN 0015, it is not listed under the Price Schedule?

Answer: 1

11. Topic: Contractor Storage Ref: SOW A.8 Question: Per the solicitation, the Government will provide limited storage, shop area and utilities. Can the Government provide more details regarding the storage space such as square footage and utilities available?

Answer: Site visit is encouraged

12. Topic: Headstone Areas Ref: CLIN 0001 Question: Can the Government provide acreage of gravesites and acreage of areas without gravesites?

Answer: Negative, site visit encouraged

13. Topic: Headstone Count Ref: CLIN 0002 Question: There seems to be some inconsistency in the headstone count between the price schedule and the SOW. Would the government please provide the total number of Headstones?

Answer: The headstone count is approximately 42, 000 headstones.

14. Topic: Total Acreage Ref: CLIN 0001 Question: There seems to be some inconsistency in the acreage to be mowed between the price schedule and the SOW. Would the government please provide the total number of acres?

Answer: 60 acres are to be mowed.

Additional questions with answers.

Questions 1. Can we use round up along fence line to keep the weeds under control?

Answer: Negative, there’s turf on both sides of the fence.

Question 2. Can we mulch the leaves while mowing when leaf debris are light?

Answer: The answer is in the SOW; A.4.15 para C (VI)

Question 3. What is necessary timeline for each cut? 1 day 2 days etc.

Answer: The answer is in the SOW; A.4.12 para C (II and III)

Question 4. The SOW states the snow must be cleared by 8am, if snow continues throughout the day/night does the SOW mean 8am the day after a snow event?

Answer: The answer is in the SOW; A.4.17 para A(I)