36C78622R0006 0006.docx

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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

F3623BN-22-0000029

N/A 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78622R0006 01-21-2022

X

Obligation Amount: $0.00 X None The purpose of this Amendment is to address the last few Questions submitted on-time, but required Legal review before an answer to each question can be provided to solicitation: 36C78622R0006.

- Answers to ALL questions submitted are provided in the attached document.

- All other Terms and Conditions shall remain unchanged.

HUGH O'NEIL

ADMIN CONTRACTING OFFICER

Questions and Answers II

1. Fair and Reasonable Pricing – Total Contract Value

According to open-source Government records (FPDS), the incumbent’s award of $5,477,276.00 for contract VA786-17-C-0013 in October 2016 for 58-months, eventually resulted in total obligations of $6,486,924.00 over a period of 64-months. The 8-month extension to the period of performance does not fully account for the 18% increase in cost.

Q – Can you please provide the total OY-4 contract obligations against the respective 2016 CLINs and specify/quantify any modifications or changes to the 2016 CLINs or scope of work to account for the increased obligated funds vice initial awarded funds?

Ans – OY4 Contract Obligations are as follows:

· Continuous Resolution (CR) I = $346,806.00; POP: 10/01/2020 – 11/30/2020

· Continuous Resolution (CR) II = $86,753.00; POP: 12/01/2020 – 2/26/2021

· Continuous Resolution (CR) III = $836,885.00; POP: 2/27/2021 – 9/30/2021

· Total FY21 De-obligations = $45,301.00 + $10,128.00 = $55,429.00

· Total Awarded after De-Obligations = $1,270,444.00 - $55,429.00 = $1,215,015.00

· Total Negotiated Value of Option Year IV = $1,192,708.00

· Difference between Awarded Modifications and Negotiated OY IV = $1,215,015.00 - $1,192,708.00 = $22,307.00.

Part II Ans – Extension of six (6) months was granted to the incumbent. As it relates to wanting specific CLIN information, CLIN information is considered to be proprietary information and that information will not be disclosed.

2. Fair and Reasonable Pricing – Contract Value and Tree Trimming Government records (FPDS) indicate two additional contracts for tree trimming during the principle grounds contract (VA78617C0013) period of performance. Issued as Purchase Orders (POs) 36C78618P0744 in July 2018 and 36C78621P0315 in July 2021, the two efforts totaled approximately $137,330. Further, VA78617C0013, Modification 00029 for $492,563.00 was described as, “The purpose of this MOD is to fund the Tree Trimming and Removal services from to the Long Island National Cemetery. PoP is 10/01/2021 thru 11/30/2021.”

Q - Were the two POs in addition to the 300-Hours (CLINs X05) during the respective Option Ans – Because a specific CLIN has been identified, it is an indication of proprietary information.

Q- Did the Government utilize all 300-Hours in CLINs X05 during the Base, and Option Years 1 thru 4?

Ans – Because a specific CLIN has been identified, it is an indication of proprietary information.

Q - Can you please clarify the level of effort and scope of work for Mod 00029?

Ans – The incumbent was granted a six-month extension of services, while the government resolicit for new services. The scope of work matches the services performed by the Contractor, per the contract, during that time of the year. Disclosing the specific CLINs executed, and their quantities is considered to be proprietary information.

Q - Did the Government subsequently deobligate any VA78617C003 CLINs X05 (Tree Pruning / Trimming / Removal) funding due to the above similar services short-term POs and the price-significant Mod 0029?

Ans – Because a specific CLIN has been identified, it is an indication of proprietary information.

3. Fair and Reasonable Pricing – Contract Value and Debris Cleanup

Government records indicate a definitive contract for Emergency Storm Cleanup between 14 Aug 2020 and 13 Oct 2020 - during the principle grounds contract (VA78617C0013) period of performance. The contract appears to be sole-sourced to the incumbent grounds contract service provider for a total of $221,430. Neither the 2016 (A.4.3) nor the 2022 (B.6.6) Work Statements address emergency clean-ups. The 2016 CLINs X03 were for 33 jobs, while the 2022 CLINs are for 52 (weekly) jobs.

Q - Did the Government subsequently deobligate funds to the principle grounds contract (VA78617C0013) due to any work-stoppage or inability to perform work as a result of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias?

Ans – This information sort is considered to be confidential and therefore Not Releasable.

Q - If funds were obligated, can you please specify the CLIN and respective amount?

Ans – No. This information sort is considered to be confidential and Proprietary Information.

Q – Can we expect the 2022 Work Statement to be modified to include capability to respond to emergency tree care and/or storm cleanup?

Ans - This question is too speculative to provide an immediate answer. In the event of an emergency, the cemetery will then submit to the Contracting Department an iPR (funding document) for specific services to remedy the emergency.

End of Document