Amendment 0001-Vendor Questions & Answers to Solicitation # 36C25224Q0693
ID: 36C25224Q0693_0001Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

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Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Employee Chair Massage Services through Solicitation #36C25224Q0693, with the recent Amendment 0001 providing vendor questions and answers. The contract requires massage therapy services to be delivered over a 42-week period, with specific scheduling guidelines and restrictions, including a pause in services during the last week of December. This service is vital for promoting employee wellness within the VA, and interested vendors are encouraged to review the amendment for detailed expectations and eligibility criteria, including the allowance for subcontracting. For further inquiries, vendors may contact William McQuade at William.McQuade@va.gov, with the solicitation due date remaining unchanged.

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    William McQuade
    William.McQuade@va.gov
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    This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation #36C25224Q0693 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The amendment provides responses to vendor questions related to the request for quote (RFQ) for services that involve massage therapy over a specific period. The effective period for services is set at 42 weeks, with specifications for scheduling and allowable dates for service provision at various facilities. The document clarifies that services will not occur during the last week of December and outlines a flexible scheduling format across different locations. Subcontracting is allowed, provided that all eligibility criteria outlined in the RFQ are met. The amendment also references a previous contract for context and sets expectations about service frequency across various sites, including specifics on appointment demands at Crown Point and other locations. The main conclusion is that the solicitation due date remains unchanged despite the amendment, and provides a structured overview of the expectations and parameters for interested vendors. This amendment is crucial for maintaining transparency and ensuring potential contractors are well-informed of requirements and expectations in the bidding process.
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