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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 15, 2017 FBO #5836
DOCUMENT

R -- Pharmacy Courier Responses to Questions - Attachment

Notice Date
11/13/2017
 
Notice Type
Attachment
 
NAICS
492110 — Couriers and Express Delivery Services
 
Contracting Office
Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 9;1639 Medical Center Parkway;Suite 400;Murfreesboro TN 37129
 
ZIP Code
37129
 
Solicitation Number
36C24918Q0083
 
Archive Date
1/12/2018
 
Point of Contact
karen.williams13@va.gov
 
E-Mail Address
karen.williams13@va.gov
(karen.williams13@va.gov)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
The purpose of this amendment is to answer the following questions for potential vendors. Responses are due by Tuesday, November 14th 12: 00 noon (CT). 1. Question: Who is the contractor currently performing the work? Response: Velox Express, Inc. 2. Question: What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract? Response: The current contract is for 5 months with an estimated total amount of $8,500.00 3. Question: How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract? Response: This information is unknown as there is not a minimum or maximum number established. It is the contractor s responsibility to make this determination in order to meet the stated requirement and terms & conditions. 4. Question: What are the vehicle sizes required? Response: There are no set vehicle size requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for transporting the deliveries in a safe and secure manner. 5. Question: Will CLIN 0003 always be serviced in conjunction with an order placed under CLIN 0002? Response: CLIN 0003, when needed, will be in conjunction with CLIN 0001 or CLIN 0002. 6. Question: Will the contract be SCA enforces? After reviewing the solicitation on FBS, it contains language and dollar values regarding the Service Contract Act. This solicitation stipulated $14.13 minimum wage for courier drivers, $4.27 minimum H&W, Sick Time/Vacation. Do you verify now that those are the minimum required rates to be performed on this contract upon award? Response: The base period of this requirement is subjected to WD 2015-4683 (Rev.-4) dated July 25, 2017. 7. Question: A new SBA Final Rule regarding FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, dated June 30, 2016, reclassifies Independent Contractor drivers as Subcontractors 13 CFR 125.6 Work performed by an independent contractor shall be considered a subcontract. Please inform us how the  VA  would like us to proceed upon award regarding this rule change given that it will affect our offer regarding pricing and performance. Response: Contractor is to adhere to all terms and conditions. This solicitation is set-aside for Veteran-owned small business (VOSBs); hence FAR 52.219-14 is not applicable. VAAR 852.219-11 is applicable to this solicitation and address the limitations of subcontracting requirements. 8. Question: How many trips daily? Response: There is not a set number of daily trips. This requirement is on an as needed basis for the station. The quantities provided for each line item is the Government s estimate for the stated periods.
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/NaVAMC/VAMCCO80220/36C24918Q0083/listing.html)
 
Document(s)
Attachment
 
File Name: 36C24918Q0083 00001 36C24918Q0083 00001_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3903526&FileName=36C24918Q0083-00001001.docx)
Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=3903526&FileName=36C24918Q0083-00001001.docx

 
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Record
SN04738463-W 20171115/171113231026-dbdc1ef1534657cf3fd2bc79b50b2314 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
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