R602--Blood Courier Services, Base + 4 Years - Amendment

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This amendment to the Combined Synopsis 36C24823Q0121 only provides a correction to question number 5. The question period closed on December 5, 2022. The period to receive contractor questions has closed. There is no change to the date for quote submittals. All quotes must be received before 12:00 p.m. EST on December 28, 2022. All conditions and terms of the Combined Synopsis remain the same. Please see the below correction to answer number 5.

Contractors Questions and Answers

Will the courier company be providing the coolers? If so, how many and what size will be needed? No, VAMC will provide containers.

Will the STATs be roundtrip? No

Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent contractor? I existing, can you provide me the contractor and award amount? Contract in place. Crosstown Courier Service Inc. (Base + 4 Option Years, $230,622)

Where these services are to be performed? Between VAMCs locations: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville FL 32608, and Lake City VA Medical Center, 619 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City FL 32025

What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract? $46,124.40

How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract? Usually see 6 8 different people for transporting.

What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location? Compact to Midsize vehicles

Will the government provide a SF 1449 form, or should we submit an offer without it? There is no 1449 per 13.105. Contractor will need to follow the instructions on the combine synopsis for submission of all required documents.

Do you accept CPARs evaluations as additional Past Performance information? Pursuant to page 43 of the combined synopsis that was posted on SAM.gov, it provides guidance for past performance.

Regarding specific employees information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars, and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training Certificates-Procedures for your reference, is this information acceptable? By submitting a quote, contractors are stating their capability to carry out the requirement sought. Please refer to SOW, evaluation criteria, and B.2 Price/Cost Schedule s POP.

Regarding evaluation factors for the price Volume: we usually like to provide a Pricing realism cost break-down, to include SCA minimum per year, the number of drivers, hours and miles that are estimated to be required for performance, and other costs. Is it acceptable that we forward this Pricing Realism chart with our Price response? This is a Firm-Fixed Price under FAR 13. It will be evaluated in accordance with what s in the evaluation criteria. If additional information is provided by the contractor that is voluntary, and not required.

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This amendment to the Combined Synopsis 36C24823Q0121 only responds to the questions received before December 5, 2022, closing date. The period to receive contractor questions has closed. There is no change to the date for quote submittals. All quotes must be received before 12:00 p.m. EST on December 28, 2022. All conditions and terms of the Combined Synopsis remain the same. Please see below questions and answers.

Contractors Questions and Answers

Will the courier company be providing the coolers? If so, how many and what size will be needed? No, VAMC will provide containers.

Will the STATs be roundtrip? No

Is this a new requirement, or is there an incumbent contractor? I existing, can you provide me the contractor and award amount? Contract in place. Crosstown Courier Service Inc. (Base + 4 Option Years, $230,622)

Where these services are to be performed? Between VAMCs locations: Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 S.W. Archer Road, Gainesville FL 32608, and Lake City VA Medical Center, 619 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City FL 32025

What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract? $230,622

How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract? Usually see 6 8 different people for transporting.

What is the vehicle size currently servicing this location? Compact to Midsize vehicles

Will the government provide a SF 1449 form, or should we submit an offer without it? There is no 1449 per 13.105. Contractor will need to follow the instructions on the combine synopsis for submission of all required documents.

Do you accept CPARs evaluations as additional Past Performance information? Pursuant to page 43 of the combined synopsis that was posted on SAM.gov, it provides guidance for past performance.

Regarding specific employees information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars, and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training Certificates-Procedures for your reference, is this information acceptable? By submitting a quote, contractors are stating their capability to carry out the requirement sought. Please refer to SOW, evaluation criteria, and B.2 Price/Cost Schedule s POP.

Regarding evaluation factors for the price Volume: we usually like to provide a Pricing realism cost break-down, to include SCA minimum per year, the number of drivers, hours and miles that are estimated to be required for performance, and other costs. Is it acceptable that we forward this Pricing Realism chart with our Price response? This is a Firm-Fixed Price under FAR 13. It will be evaluated in accordance with what s in the evaluation criteria. If additional information is provided by the contractor that is voluntary, and not required.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a set-aside for Service-Disadvantage Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Please review the attached combined synopsis/solicitation 36C24823Q0121. All questions are due by 12:00PM EST on December 5, 2022. All quotes are due by 12:00PM EST on December 28, 2022.