Final_36C10X22Q0041 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

Camp Lejeune Family Member Program Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) Services (VA-22-00004826)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT*

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Page 1 of

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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) none 36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703 36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs 5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10X22Q0041 12-2 -2021

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The purpose of t his a mendment is to provide the Governments response to questions.

All Government response to questions are highlighted in blue.

All other terms/and conditions remain the same.

Jennifer Swift Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of Pharmacy Benefit Manager question and answer session

QUESTION 1: Section B.2, subsection 1.0, page 8 - Would they allow use of a restricted Specialty Pharmacy Network (utilizing 5 or less specialty pharmacies)? Utilizing a smaller number of specialty pharmacies will allow us to maximize network rates, while at the same time ensuring appropriate member access.

RESPONSE 1: Only if it is allowed in the PWS.

QUESTION 2: Section 8.0, page 18 & Section 6.0, starting bottom of page 18 - The requested Beneficiary Help Desk and Pharmacy Help Desk hours are listed in the Solicitation as 7am-11pm EST. Would they consider allowing the contractor to staff from 8am-10pm EST as an alternative?

RESPONSE 2: No, we need to keep the hours the same as in the PWS.

QUESTION 3: Section 3.0, top of page 10 - There is a requirement that the contract have URAC accreditation. Could they confirm that it would be allowable for the contractor to rely on URAC certification of their Mentor under a VA-approved Mentor-Protégé relationship?

RESPONSE 3: URAC certification is required for the prime contractor, as stated in the PWS under Section 3 Scope of Work.

QUESTION 4: Section 4.2, subsection g, page 11 – Can the claims files be sent Monday through Friday each week, opposed to daily, to include Saturday and Sunday?

RESPONSE 4: Claims need to submitted as stated so we can pay them in a timely manner.

QUESTION 5: Is there an incumbent company? If so, who is it?

RESPONSE 5: HERITAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.

QUESTION 6 : Does the unit price include discounts received by the Pharmacy Benefit Manager?

RESPONSE 6: No; however, the contractor shall pass on discounts received to the Government.