36C10G26R0004 0014 CCN Next Gen - Dental Network Amendment.pdf

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0014 03-27-2026

36C10G

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

36C10G

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10G26R0004

12-15-2025

X

X X

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The purpose of this amendment (0014) is to:

1. Update the language in the RFP.

2. Publish an updated version of the full conformed copy for the CCN Next Generation Dental Network Solicitation 36C10G26R0004

3. See continuation page for further details.

4. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Jessica Portillo Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE 36C10G26R0004 0013

This amendment provides a conformed copy of the CCN Next Generation Dental Network solicitation, noticed as 36C10G26R0004. The following revisions have been incorporated into the updated conformed copy and are detailed below for your reference.

Note: The words struck out in the “From” sections of each change denote the language that will be removed in each revision. The words in red font in the “To” sections of each change denote the new language to be added in each revision.

CHANGE 1:

The following language in section E. 3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS

TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES,

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE, is hereby changed as follow:

FROM:

• Complexity: References will be determined similar in complexity if the reference includes payment of dental care claims in accordance with Medicare payment rules, transmission of healthcare claims using a clearinghouse, return of dental documentation and appointment scheduling services.

TO:

• Complexity: References will be determined similar in complexity if the reference includes payment of dental care claims, transmission of healthcare claims using a clearinghouse, return of dental documentation and appointment scheduling services.

CHANGE 2:

The following language in section E.4 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION—

COMMERICAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES, D. EVALUATION

CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY, Factor 3: Veterans’ Involvement & Subcontracting Plan is hereby changed as follows:

FROM:

Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs as sub-Offeror will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor, The prime contractor must state in this volume the name(s) of SDVOSB(s) and/or VOSB(s) with whom it intends to subcontract. The offeror shall provide a brief description and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. Additionally, proposed SDVOSB/VOSB sub Offeror must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) and must meet federal small business size standards for the NAICS code assigned to this solicitation at time of both proposal submission and time of award in order to receive some consideration under this Factor. Note that the Government requires the offeror to honor the evaluation factor commitment to the SDVOSB/VOSB concern throughout the life of the contract. The offeror shall agree, if awarded a contract, to use the SDVOSB or VOSBs proposed as sub-Offeror or to substitute one (1) or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

TO:

Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs as sub-Offeror will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. The offeror shall provide a brief description and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts which may be expressed as a percentage. Additionally, proposed SDVOSB/VOSB sub Offeror must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) and must meet federal small business size standards for the NAICS code assigned to this solicitation at time of both proposal submission and time of award in order to receive some consideration under this Factor. Note that the Government requires the offeror to honor the evaluation factor commitment to the SDVOSB/VOSB concern throughout the life of the contract. The offeror shall agree, if awarded a contract, to use the SDVOSB or VOSBs proposed as sub-Offeror or to substitute one (1) or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

CHANGE 3:

Section B.9 IT contract Security, SYSTEM SECURITY GOVERNANCE is hereby changed as follows:

FROM:

The Contractor is required to achieve and maintain a FedRamp rating as directed by VA and governed by the FedRamp.gov program. This rating must apply to any and all interfaces or data repositories maintaining or displaying health care PHI, PII, or financial information.

The Contractor is required to achieve and maintain a FedRamp rating governed by the FedRamp.gov program. This rating must apply to any and all interfaces or data repositories maintaining or displaying health care PHI, PII, or financial information. VA requires the Contractor to achieve moderate FedRAMP at proposal submission and requires the Contractor to achieve and maintain high FedRAMP from the start of Health Care Delivery (HCD) and for the duration of the task order.

Change 4:

Section E.3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS— COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES, Factor 4: Price is hereby changed as follows:

FROM:

All proposals must include a Price Volume to be considered for award. The Price Schedule contains CLINs with varying pricing methodologies. The following CLINs and their corresponding Sub CLINs are pre-priced by VA: CLIN X001 and CLIN X003. The Offeror must propose pricing for all non-pre-priced CLINs (i.e., populate all cells within the Price Schedule), including all CLINs identified as optional. Offerors must provide https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ pricing for the base year and all option periods for all non-pre-priced CLINs. Failure to price the base and all option periods shall cause the offer to be rejected from further consideration. Offerors shall submit their prices using Attachment 3 “CCN Next Gen Dental Network Pricing Template,” and provide an explanatory narrative that the Offeror provides as the basis for their proposed price.

The Offeror’s completed Price Schedule constitutes its price proposal to the Government. VA requires the Offeror to propose pricing for all non-pre-priced CLINs (X002, X004, X005, X006, X007, X008) for each applicable year of the period of performance. Green colored cells require Offeror input. Gray colored cells are not priced by Offerors. Do not add or change gray cells.

All proposals must include a Price Volume to be considered for award. The Price Schedule contains CLINs with varying pricing methodologies. The following CLINs and their corresponding Sub CLINs are pre-priced by VA: CLIN X001, X002, and CLIN X003. The Offeror must propose pricing for all non-pre-priced CLINs (i.e., populate all cells within the Price Schedule), including all CLINs identified as optional. Offerors must provide pricing for the base year and all option periods for all non-pre-priced CLINs.

Failure to price the base and all option periods shall cause the offer to be rejected from further consideration. Offerors shall submit their prices using Attachment 3 “CCN Next Gen Dental Network Pricing Template v3,” and provide an explanatory narrative that the Offeror provides as the basis for their proposed price.

The Offeror’s completed Price Schedule constitutes its price proposal to the Government. VA requires the Offeror to propose pricing for all non-pre-priced CLINs (X004, X005, X006, X007, X008) for each applicable year of the period of performance.

Green colored cells require Offeror input. Gray colored cells are not priced by Offerors.

Do not add or change gray cells.

CHANGE 5:

Section E.3 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS— COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES, Factor 4: Price, Price Schedule is hereby changed as follows:

FROM:

CLIN X002, Waivers of Payment Rates:

Waiver of Payment Rates: Offerors shall propose a maximum percentage above the Dental VA Fee Schedule (DVAFS), in percentages, for each year of the Period of Performance.

CLIN X002, Waivers of Payment Rates:

Waiver of Payment Rates: Not Priced.

CHANGE 6:

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS, D.1

CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS, Attachment 3 is hereby updated as follows:

FROM:

See attached document: ATTACHMENT 3- CCN Next Gen Dental Network Pricing Template

TO:

See attached document: ATTACHMENT 3- CCN Next Gen Dental Network Pricing Template v3

ATTACHMENTS:

- 36C10G26R0004 CCN Next Gen - Dental Network Conformed Copy 03272026

- Attachment 3 - CCN Next Gen - Dental Network Pricing Template v3

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