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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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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)

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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

12-17-2020 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Division 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

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

Washington

DC

20006 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21Q0027 12-16-2020

X X

X This amendment answers questions received. See attachment.

Kris Kelly Contracting Officer

VAVBA14L2-0496

Prepared/Submitted Date: 12/17/2020 Questions regarding #Reference ID: 36C10E21Q0027 Solicitation Response Date and Time: 01/11/2021, 13:00 EST Name of the Contract Officer: Kris Kelly Submitted Electronically via Email: tinie.kelly@va.gov Subject/Reference: Tutoring BPA Boise and Ft. Harrison

1. Can the Government please provide us how many subject areas does the VA need tutoring for example, Math, Engineering, Physics etc.? Generally, the subjects are math, physics, chemistry. However, there are occasional specialized courses for the degree pursued.

1. Can the Government please clarify the number of hours, the scope of work identifies300 and 350 hours at two location, are these hours fixed or subject to change later after contract award? The quantity of hours at each facility is an estimated NOT TO EXCEED amount only. Each station had their own requirement.

1. Can the Government please specify the “Following clause from the Tutor Quals listed in the Section B. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TUTORING PROVIDERS): Optimally, the degree should be in the same or similar area in which they are providing tutoring services. For example, someone providing Math tutoring should possess a degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar Math related field”. Question: How many tutors are required for this contract, does the Government wish to release the level of effort required for the effort? The number of tutors is not determined by the Government. The contractor will be responsible for finding a suitable tutor in the subject of the requirement.

1. Can the Government please confirm the evaluation methodology for this bid ? Price and past performance. Price being more important than past performance.

1. Please confirm if there is an incumbent contractor ? No. Contracts have expired.

1. If the Government is at liberty to provide the budget allocation for this effort? No. The Independent Cost Estimate (IGCE) is proprietary.