S02. 36C26226Q0360 0001 Contractor QandA .pdf

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26226Q0360

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions relating to this procurement. Please see the Q&A below and acknowledge this amendment when submitting proposal.

The due date for proposals remains the same ending March 16th, 2026 at 11:00am MDT

1. What are the shifts being provided? Any overtime or holiday pay allowed?

The general language of 8:00am to 4:30pm does not apply to this procurement. The contract lists three shifts: Day shift 6:30am-3:00pm, Swing shift 3:00pm-11:30pm and graveyard 11:00pm-7:30am it is expected that there always be staffing for each shift.

Holidays and overtime will not be staffed unless approved by Contracting Officer with a signed modification in advance. Only the contracting officer may approve.

Any additional unapproved work completed without a signed modification in place is done at the contractor’s personal expense.

2. Are the requested hours just for Monday through Friday or are weekends needed as well?

No weekends are required Monday through Friday only

3. Why does the unit for each CLIN state EA? What does the unit represent?

The CLIN is in reference to each technician that will be needed for the stated shift for the duration of the contract.

4. Please confirm whether any background check, fingerprinting, PIV, or other VA onboarding steps are required for contractor personnel and typical lead time to start work.

All will be required as this is a daily routine position. This will be discussed with awardee and point of contact upon award.

5. Does VA provide templates for the weekly inventory activity reports and monthly status reports? Are any specific metrics/KPIs required beyond narrative reporting?

No there are no templates available

6. If a technician is absent (illness/leave), is the contractor expected to provide same-day coverage and is there a required replacement timeframe?

Yes, contractor is expected to provide same day coverage before shift starts of employee who called off.

7. Will there be a site visit before award for interested vendors?

No, there will be no site visit before award

8. Is there an incumbent? No, this procurement is a result of staffing shortages due to recent changes in workforce.

9. Are resumes, licensing and certifications required at the time of proposal submission?

While not required we will need to review resumes. Background of logistics previous duties will help. Please supply any available resumes with proposals

10. Evaluation expectations what will be looked at for final award?

• Communication skills

• Adaptability

• Requires standard knowledge of supply chain management.

• Requires analytical ability to define and recognize problems and recommend solutions.

11. Will a transition period, such as 30 days, be provided for the new contractor to onboard personnel after the award?

Yes, the period of performance will be adjusted after award to accommodate processing of contracted employees

12. Is there a required format for proposal?

Please submit technical as separate document if able limit technical to 15 pages and eliminate mentions of company name to minimum for ease of blind evaluation. Including a consolidated proposal as is also highly recommended.

13. What are the minimum education requirements for this position? Any minimum required experience?

Technicians must have a high school diploma and the ability to read and write. They should also have practical knowledge of standard supply management procedures for inventory and excess material management. Technicians must be able to lift and move supplies weighing up to 40 pounds, with assistance for heavier items.

14. To assist offerors in preparing accurate and competitive pricing, can the Government provide any historical information regarding average weekly workload, supply distribution volume, or historical labor utilization for these positions?

No data available as the data was not previously tracked.

15. What are the estimated total work hours for each position?

Each position is estimated at 40 hours per week.

16. Is there a required uniform and will the VA supply if necessary?

A uniform is required but will be supplied by contractor.

Gray polo shirt, black cargo pants, black shoes.

17. The solicitation mentions a valid driver's license may be required for some technicians.

Will driving a government owned vehicle be required? If so, can you provide the driving routes?

No driving of government vehicles will be required.

18. Can the Government provide a more specific description of tasks that may fall under

"other duties as assigned" in the Supply Distribution and Inventory Control sections, or confirm that all assigned duties will fall within the normal scope of a Supply Technician

(GS-3/GS-4) position?

GS05. Other duties: require anything to do with Supply chain. As needed in other functional areas of the section and performs assigned duties.

19. Can we suggest changes in technician shift hours?

No, the hours are fixed on what is required and cannot be changed without a signed modification from contracting officer.