Signed_Amendment_1_15BCTS18Q00000023.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/16/2017

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

15BCTSCODE

Federal Bureau of Prisons CTS Contracting 320 First Street NW Suite 5005 Washington, DC 20534

Robert Carroll, Jr.

(O) 202-307-2594 r1carroll@bop.gov

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

15BCTS18Q00000023

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/31/2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 1 is hereby issued to:

1.Extend the response date and time to Monday, December 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

2.Address the questions received regarding the solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Robert Carroll

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

11/16/2017 Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Questions Regarding 15BCTS18Q00000023 (SA, MH, and SOT in Memphis, TN.)

Question 1: Does the provider submitting a bid for CTS services in Memphis have to be a licensed counselor in that state?

Response: Yes. Anyone providing direct clinical services must be licensed in the state of Tennessee.

Please refer to 2017 CTS SOW, paragraph 2.2.

Question 2: The Memphis Tenn solicitation, would a telemedicine program be an option in that RFP?

Response: The Bureau will allow the use of Telepsychiatry in reference to Contract Line Item Numbers

(CLIN’s) 5030 and 6051. The use of these services will be in accordance with the guidelines found in the 2017 CTS SOW, paragraph 2.2.7:

Telepsychiatry services may be approved for use. Prior to commencement of telepsychiatry services, CTS must approve the qualified practitioner to conduct such services. The telehealth system must meet HIPAA guidelines and Bureau telehealth security criteria. Upon approval, the contractor shall provide a plan to ensure that a HIPAA-trained staff member is physically present with the patient

(Bureau inmate) for the duration of the session.

Furthermore, any proposed system and protocols must be cleared by CTS prior to use. The authorized negotiator must verify that the proposed system will only be used for video conferencing purposes, and must submit evidence that the proposed system meets the following minimum criteria:

1) HIPAA compliance

2) Housed in the Continental United States

3) Secure network with 128-bit or higher encryption

Please Note: No questions regarding the solicitation will be addressed after: December 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EST.