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FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Rev. March 2010 D Inform A Vet- My Care Text (VA-19-00033171) Amendment #1 - Questions and Answers 21703 36C10X19Q0109 04-22-2019 N 517919 Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703 Nathan Bradley nathan.bradley2@va.gov See statement of work https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick The purpose of this amendment is to provide questions asked during the solicitation phase, and the Government’s response.

Question: In the solicitation it says unlimited patient users and staff users members per location. Do you have a rough estimate of users per location?

Government’s Response: The number of users will vary greatly per location. For example, in Martinsburg, about 50 staff members are using the current service (only in the Operating room department and GI endoscopy suite). The number does not include the addition of additional departments within the facility that will be using this service.

Question: What is the period of performance start date?

Government’s Response: The period of performance will begin as soon as the contract is awarded. Should any additional time be required by the vendor before performance can begin, please specify the lead time required in the quote.

Question: While the contract is for unlimited SMS messages, what is the anticipated usage of this system in terms of messages sent and received?

Government’s Response: The text messages usage will vary greatly due to the size of the facility.

Question: The PoP is listed as 12 months but does not give any indication as to the agency’s plans afterwards. Will there likely be a follow-on opportunity in 12 months? If so, will it be an entirely new bid or would the agency pursue an extension?

Government’s Response: This is a pilot program for VISN 5, and as such this project is to determine the suitability of a larger follow-on project. Options are not included in this contract, and any follow-on opportunity will be accomplished through a new project/solicitation.