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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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY 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

00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington

DC

20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington

DC

20006 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E23Q0127 08-02-2023

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The purpose of this Amendment is to provide VBA's responses to the Request For Information (RFI) that were received

See Attached for questions and answers

The proposal due date remains unchanged and are due no later than 12:00pm EST on August 25, 2023

1. What is the expected notice of the award date? If your business is awarded the contract, you'll be notified by the contracting officer of the award and provided an official start date. This is contingent on the outcome of the contracting process and final selection.

2. Per the RFQ, the training must be delivered within one year of award. Are there any particular times of year that are more advantageous for the agency or targeted employees? The beginning of the FY24 (e.g., October/November 2023; February 2024) would be more advantageous to the Agency due to workload demands and competing priorities in our divisions.

3. Per the RFQ, the course delivery date must be provided two weeks prior and agreed upon. Once agreed upon can course materials (workbooks, etc.) be emailed to participants in advance? Yes, the materials may be provided via email to the Training Manager (Office of the Director POC) for distribution to participants.

4. Are there any prohibited or preferred platforms for course delivery? Preferred Platforms: Microsoft Teams or Webex. Other platforms may be considered but may also require additional security permissions.

5. Is there a period of time the contractor must retain the course material after delivery? Yes, the expected period to retain course materials is 60 to 90 days.

6. Are there any insurance requirements the contractor must have? No.

7. Does the training need to be translated into other languages? If so, what are those languages? Does translation need to be complete at time of training or with delivery of recorded training? No. The training may be delivered in English with accessibility functions (subtitles and/or transcription if available).

8. Does the training need to be 508 compliant? Yes. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal agencies to create, buy, and use information and communication technology (ICT) that's accessible. ICT includes software and websites, electronic documents (such as PDFs), multimedia content.

9. Does the contractor need to acquire approval for the course content prior to delivery of training? No. Nonetheless, it would be helpful to review the course content beforehand for any revisions.

10. Is there a post training availability requirement? No.

11. Is there a budget for the contract? Not available

12. Does the training need to be delivered in consecutive order or delivered simultaneously? For example, can Innovation & Collaboration be offered and 9:00am EDT and Commitment be at 9:00am EDT? Are employees required to take all course content or sign up for certain courses? If the latter, will the contractor receive an attendee list in advance? The training may be delivered in consecutive order. Employees are required to take all course content. The contractor may receive an attendee list in advance.

13. Do we need to offer or make available a course completion certificate or letter? Yes. A course completion certificate should be provided by the vendor to all participants who attend the course.

14. Is a course schedule required? Yes, a course schedule is required for planning purposes across our divisions.

15. Are there any specific VA training structures or protocols to adhere to such as breaks, lunch, etc.? Yes, two breaks of fifteen minutes and lunch break must be provided to participants if the training will be offered during the entire working day (eight-hour period). If the training will consist of half-day sessions, then at least one break of fifteen minutes must be provided to participants.

16. Per the RFQ, the contractor is required to sign and submit 1 copy of the document. It appears the only fillable areas are on pages 3-8. Is this correct? If not, what other documentation is required? Is there a required or preferred document type for delivery such as PDF? Sign SF1449, sign any Amendments, fill out Pricing Schedule, provide SAM UEI, Respond to all Evaluation Factors.