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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

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

36C10E21Q0028 02-22-2021

X X X

11:00 PM, 2/24/2021

X The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendors questions. See attached.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Questions and Answers

1. There is a discrepancy between blocks 15 and 20 for the address, please clarify?

The services are for the San Diego Regional Benefit Office and not the Seattle VARO.

1. Page 39 of 53 is blank, please clarify?

UPDATE CLAUSE 52.212-2 EVALUATION -COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT2014):

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers resulting :

Technical capability of services offered to meet the Governments needs Quotes will be evaluated by:

Technical Capability (SOW paragraphs 3.0, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and any other capability of services offered to meet the Governments need) Past Performance (Please provide a current name and phone number) Price

Per FAR 12.602(a), when using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAE Part 13, contracting officers are not required to describe the relative importance of evaluation factors.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

1. We charge different rates for On-site interpreting and video remote interpreting, can we reflect this on the pricing sheet or are you looking for a provider to offer the same cost for each service?

The VA is seeking best value. Submit pricing as your company offers.

1. Can you confirm what the anticipated monthly volume will be?

No. The average per day varies but has been 4-6 hours per day.

1. Can you confirm what the anticipated monthly spend will be?

No. The average per day varies but has been 4-6 hours per day.

1. Who is the incumbent on this contract and could you confirm their rates for ASL On-site and VRI interpreter services?

All the information allowed. Incumbent Prescient Technologies. Total estimated contract for 12 months $124,500.

1. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like,from India or Canada) All Request for Quotes on https://beta.sam.gov/ are required to be registered in the system to be eligible for an award.

1. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

Due to the current Global Pandemic, all current services are tele-counseling. However, services under normal conditions are all in person.

1. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada) Due to the current Global Pandemic, all current services are tele-counseling. However, services under normal conditions are all in person.

1. Can we submit the proposals via email?

Yes

1. Do you have a preference on how you would like to see your proposal?

Please submit with pricing on a separate sheet and provide names for past performance. Please see question two above.