36C10X23R0058_5.docx

SUBJECT*

Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP) - Amendment 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist April Bloom april.bloom@va.gov 240-439-6448

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation See Amendment 3 below.

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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

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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 f or 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 HO

UR 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 let ter 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) 08-26-2023

ICSP

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

36C10X23R0058 08-01-2023

X X X

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Take steps to establish a list of anticipated Prime Offerors for Phase II, to maximize team robustness in Phase II.

2. Make small updates to instructions within Attachment L, FORM 2C for consistency with RFP Section E language.

3. Make small changes to the RFP, 2C PHASE II: VIT PROPOSAL– CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION (page 74 of 98).

See the CONTINUATION PAGE for details.

Allen L. Smith Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of

CONTINUATION PAGE

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Take steps to establish a list of anticipated Prime Offerors for Phase II, to maximize team robustness in Phase II.

Since release of the RFP, firms interested in becoming a Veteran Integrated Team (VIT) Partners (VITEPs/VITSOs) have requested information to facilitate connecting with potential prime contractors for ICSP. The number of firms seeking this type of contact information has increased since the distribution of Phase I Advisement Letters.

To maximize the opportunity for interested firms to contribute to team robustness in Phase II, the Government is offering the opportunity for Offerors intending to submit a Phase II proposal as a prime contractor (VITALs) to share Point of Contact Information that will be published in a future Amendment. Companies interested in participating as a partner can then use this information to contact Potential Prime contractors to discuss opportunities and join the team.

a. Submission of Contact Information for this purpose by Offerors intending to submit a proposal in Phase II is entirely voluntary. No information will be shared without express permission from a Phase II Prime Offeror. Therefore, any list of contacts provided is not expected to be all-inclusive (every Phase II offeror).

b. The potential Prime Offerors’ standing/ perceived standing (nature of Advisement Letter) will not be shared. Consistent with the Government’s previous Q&A response that “…the Government will not publish a list of viable VITALs/VITS”, only Company name and contact information will be included in the future Amendment (not perceived standing/whether viable/ not viable). Any Potential Prime Contractor whose information in included in the list is encouraged to share the results of its Advisement Letter with interested partners who reach out for good faith dealings.

c. To be included on the contact list, Phase II Prime Offerors interested in sharing contact information with potential partners should email the following information, Using Subject Line: “36C10X23R0058 | Phase II PRIME CONTACT INFORMATION for Amendment” to April Bloom (april.bloom@va.gov) and Allen Smith (allen.smith3@va.gov) no later than 10:00AM ET on Tuesday, August 29, 2023:

1. Company Name

2. Point of Contact (POC) Name

3. POC phone number and/or email address.

The Government cannot guarantee that emails not using the subject line format, or those received after the deadline above will be included in the Amendment. The Government’s intent is to publish the POC information in an Amendment sometime August 29 - September 1, 2023.

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2. Make small updates to instructions within Attachment L, FORM 2C for consistency with RFP Section E language.

Attachment L form 2C language is updated consistent with the RFP. The language now reads:

“The proposal will be evaluated to ascertain the degree of risk and likelihood of success associated with the Offerors proposed structure to manage contractor onboarding and training, travel administration, budgeting and invoicing, and general contract executions and administration. The Offeror shall describe its proposed structure and plan to manage contractor onboarding and training, travel administration, budgeting and invoicing, and general contract executions and administration. If the VITAL is relying on partner support to assist in any areas of managing contractor onboarding and training, travel administration, budgeting and invoicing, or general contract executions and administration, offeror must provide a robust and detailed description of how the team member expertise and experience will be integrated and managed by the VITAL to enhance its ability to successfully manage contract activities.”

3. Make small changes to the RFP, 2C PHASE II: VIT PROPOSAL– CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION (page 74 of 98).

The following language is added to the “Evaluation (How your Proposal will be evaluated)” column of the table:

“Offerors (VITALs) with prior experience in managing large IDIQ contracts with multiple concurrent task order awards (not relying in Partner Support for this experience) will result in greater Government confidence.”

******************************End of Amendment 3****************************** See attached document: Attachment L - Phase II Proposal Forms_12 (Updated for Amendment 0003).

See attached document: RFP 36C10X23R0058 ICSP - (Updated for Amendment 0003).

See attached document: RFP 36C10X23R0058 ICSP - (Updated for Amendment 0003).

See attached document: Attachment L - Phase II Proposal Forms_12 (Updated for Amendment 0003).