Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Amendment: 0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 36C25623Q1001 Amendment: 0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 36C25623Q1001 Page 2 of 11 The purpose of this amendment is to post Questions and Answers ... Amendment: 0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 36C25623Q1001 Amendment: 0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 36C25623Q1001 Page 2 of 11 The purpose of this amendment is to post Questions and Answers (Q&A) and provide an updated copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) and Attachment A - Specifications and Features spreadsheet. Hour & Date for Receipt of Offers remains unchanged: 05/16/2023 at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) Amendment: 0002 Solicitation: 36C25623Q0072 Page 4 of 11 Questions and Answers The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 received the following question in response to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice 36C25623Q1001. Please see below for the Contractor question and NCO 16 s respective answer. Question Number Question Answer Q1 Can we quote 2025 models, would that be an issue? Yes, a 2025 model is acceptable. However, the semi-tractor shall meet the specifications and features listed in Attachment A - Specifications and Features spreadsheet. Reference updated SOW below for acceptable model years. Amendment: 0001 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 36C25623Q1001 (End of Questions and Answers) Updated Statement of Work (SOW) BACKGROUND: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), South Central VA Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Services Network 16 (VISN 16) is the nation s largest system of VA hospitals and clinics within an area plagued by natural disasters. VISN 16 is home to 600,000 plus Veterans in an area spread across 8 states and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC s) that span over 200 plus counties.  REQUIREMENTS: To enhance medical mobile capabilities for transporting equipment during steady state and response to support the medical center, VISN 16 is seeking to procure One (1) Class 8, 2023/2024/2025 Freightliner Cascadia 126-inch Sleeper Cab semi-tractor or Equal. The semi-tractor shall comply with the respective international standards of quality. The semi-tractor shall be brand new and complete in all respect for its operations as per mentioned specifications. SUBMITTALS: The Contractor shall submit with completed, a full drawing package, which includes specific dimensions, and other interior features; exterior side views showing door locations, windows, under storage locations, and exterior logos. SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES: The specifications and features listed in Attachment A has been identified as meeting the needs of the Government. Reference attached document: Attachment A - Specifications and Features spreadsheet for the salient characteristics that will be used to determine if other than the brand name is equal to the item that meets Government requirements. WARRANTY: The contractor shall provide the standard warranty on the unit as well as the power train. The 5 Years/500,000 miles extended warranty shall be provided in accordance with line item 0002. EQUIPMENT MANUALS: The contractor will provide a comprehensive owner s manual and laminated quick operational guide for the unit. Manuals for all appropriate components shall also be provided. DELIVERY: Delivery of shall occur no later than 45 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the following location: Attn: Sonya L. Stokes-Sumrall Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 16 Emergency Management Warehouse Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg. 182 North Little Rock, AR 72114 The contractor shall coordinate with the service line POCs, Ms. Sonya Stokes-Sumrall at sonya.stokes-sumrall@va.gov and Ms. Thantween Rucker-White at thantween.rucker@va.gov one (1) week prior to delivery. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 43.102, no government personnel other than the Contracting Officer can execute contract modifications on behalf of the government. The Contractor shall communicate with the Government point of contact on all matters pertaining to contract administration and technical direction. Only the CO is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this contract. (End of Updated Statement of Work)