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The purpose of this modification is to display the asked Q&A. Vendors are encouraged to provide an explanation of any products they would use to manage the rides in the technical capabilities section ... The purpose of this modification is to display the asked Q&A. Vendors are encouraged to provide an explanation of any products they would use to manage the rides in the technical capabilities section of your response. Q1 For line item 0001, you want the price of one-way booking fees for the next 5 years? A1 The booking fee includes the first ten minutes and first 15 miles per ride. This RFQ will result in the award of a five (5) year Firm Fixed Price IDIQ. Quotes shall include pricing that represents the vendors best offer and discounts. All pricing is final. Vendors should consider that requests for price adjustment will be denied. Pricing structures should include the vendors adjustments for normal economic inflation for the entirety of the five (5) year ordering period. Q2 For line item 0002, what does it mean per minute for each minute over 10 minutes? A2 This is the charge per minute for any ride that lasts over 10 minutes. Q3 For line item 0003, what does it mean per mile for each mile over 15 miles? A3 This is the charge per mile for any ride that lasts over 15 miles. Q4 For line item 0004, is the contractor only supposed to wait for the person for 2 minutes and then charge a fee? A4 It is the wait fee per minute for anything over 2 minutes. Q5 It didn't specify in the scope of work but I wanted to ask will the contractor need to provide any wheelchair assistance in the vehicles? A5 Yes, they need to be able to accommodate for wheelchairs. Q6: Can the VA consider alternative pricing structures? Rideshare companies generally do not use fixed per-mile or minute rates and the existing cost structure impacts our ability to bid. Typically, we can provide example trip rates that are subject to dynamic pricing. A6: Most trips average 10 25 miles, with an average of two trips per week between 25 and 75 miles when transporting beneficiaries between Lebanon VA Medical Center main campus and the VACCs (para 7 of the PWS). This contract will remain a firm-fixed-price contract. Q7: Is the VA open to an alternative booking method that allows VA staff to book and monitor trips in real time on a web-based dashboard? Using this system, riders will also receive trip information directly from a cell phone or landline. A7: Section 8 of the PWS (Travel/Transportation Orders) provides the process for a travel manifest and the details involved in our process. You can provide something you have as an option for tracking, it can be included in your response under your technical capabilities. Q8: Is the VA open to waiving the requirement that states, "Contractor s driver shall observe beneficiaries during transport"? Drivers using our platform have access to in-app safety features to request emergency assistance. However, they are not generally expected to observe a passenger's health condition. A8: Contractor s driver shall observe beneficiaries during transport. Any indication of a significant change in a beneficiary s condition (i.e., sudden onset of rapid or labored respiration, complaints of chest pains, etc.) In the event of an emergency, the driver shall call 911. The Contractor will notify Lebanon VA Medical Center at the as soon as possible to provide details of the incident. (Section 7 of PWS) All we are asking is if the Veteran looks like they are in an emergency situation that the driver will call 911. Q9: As an alternative to the included BAA, is the VA open to utilizing a BPA from the GSA to streamline contracting and pre-negotiated incentives? A9: This is listed as unrestricted on SAM.gov and GSA cannot be used at this time. Please use the local BAA shown as attachment F. If you have a national BAA that will work for your submission as attachment F.

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DISCLAIMER This Sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice is marked as prop... DISCLAIMER This Sources sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice. This notice is being issued in an attempt to determine the level of interest among all socioeconomic groups. Responses will assist VA planners in determining an appropriate acquisition and set-aside strategy which best fits VA requirements. This action is to perform market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified (1) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business; (2) Veteran Owned Small Business; (3) Small or emerging small business firms; or (4) large business firms to set aside a multiple award contract. Lebanon Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center is seeking a five-year Indefinite Delivery- Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for transportation services for eligible beneficiaries (and escort, if applicable) throughout the Pennsylvania area. Services will require transporting eligible beneficiaries to and from the Lebanon VA Medical Center or associated VA Community Clinic (VACC) and their home/lodging residences, or designated location. Contractor will provide ground transportation services, 24 hours/7 days/week (to include off business hours and all federal holidays) for locations up to 90 miles away from the main campus or clinic (one-way) The anticipated Ordering Period is to start June 1, 2023, for a total of 5 years. See attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for additional information. Also included are questions to submit along with your capability statement if interested in this requirement. Thank you for your interest.