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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ 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 is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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.

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

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

VA

04-10-2020 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Acquisition 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Acquisition 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E20Q0152 04-03-2020

X x x x The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to vendor questions.

Heather Allen Contracting Officer

VBA15L1-73571

36C10E20Q0152 Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington Regional Office Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Questions and Answers:

1. Question: Who is the incumbent?

Answer: N/A. This is a new requirement

1. Question: What is the current contract number?

Answer: N/A. This is a new requirement

1. Question: What is the current annual cost?

Answer: N/A. This is a new requirement

1. Question: The statement of work states “Coaching, Consultation, Counseling and Care Coordination for Behavioral Health or Well-Being needs– telephonic or video. Service price will be based upon per hour unit, up to 10 hours per year.” Does this mean 10 hours per year per employee for face to face counseling? Most EAPS will quote a 3, 4, up to 6 session face to face plan per employee per issue per year. What number of face to face counseling sessions do you wish quoted per employee within that framework?

Answer: 10 hours total for the year

1. Question: What is the number of counseling sessions provided over the last year?

Answer: N/A. This is a new requirement

1. Question: What is the utilization rate?

Answer: N/A. This is a new requirement so there is no historical information

1. Question: Do you require legal counseling services for your EAP?

Answer: No, however referrals could be made to employee where to seek assistance

1. Question: Do you require financial counseling with your EAP?

Answer: Yes

1. Question: Up to how many sessions are required per issue (3, 5, 6, 8, etc) under this solicitation?

Answer: Up to 8

1. Question: Must the bidding company have a Facility clearance level?

Answer: No, expectation services will not be provided at the facility

1. Question: What is the total number of employees covered under the EAP program?

Answer: See page 4 of the RFQ. Two Hundred (200) employees per month.

36C10E20Q0152 Department of Veterans Affairs Huntington Regional Office Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Questions and Answers Continued:

1. Question: What is the contract identifier/number for the current contract?

Answer: N/A. This is a new requirement

1. Question: Is the subject effort a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract?

Answer: This is a new requirement