36C10X23R0081 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

IN6005 Mental Health Series

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Orton Porter Orton.Porter@va.gov

(202) 746-3116

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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

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D 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 amendmen t, 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

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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

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

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(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.)

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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) N/A 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

36C10X23R0081 08-24-2023

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Mental Health

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government response to questions.

Jennifer Swift Contract Officer

VA-OPA-2021-38991498

Page 1 of Page 1 of Mental Health Questions

1Q. Mental health coaching sessions: the RFP states the wellness workshop's expected timeframe for each workshop is 60 minutes; what is the desired timeframe for each coaching session for the managers?

1A. 60 minutes

2Q. Employee resource portal- Is there an identified timeframe for when the portal should be completed and available for the employees?

2A. Within six months of the contract initiation date

3Q. Will the VA host the SharePoint site? If so, what version are you using?

3A. Yes, the VA will host SharePoint in Microsoft 365

4Q. Is the government expecting each employee to have a unique login for the employee resource portal?

4A. No

5Q. Is there an incumbent currently supporting this effort?

5A. No

6Q. In regard to the webinars, our team noticed content development was not listed as a deliverable. Is a script already in place for the 12 annual webinars (one per month) the government would like the contractor to deliver?

6A. No. The vendor is responsible for content development.

7Q. Does the government have an FTE level of effort expectation for this work?

7A. No

8Q. Are there preferred or previously used vendors for the digital learning portal?

8A. No

9Q. How long does the portal need to be maintained outside of the initial 1-3 year term?

9A. No further maintenance is required after the 1-3 year period

10Q. What employee data will we have access to prior to creation of content?

10A. Email addresses

11Q. Can we conduct a needs assessment survey for staff?

11A. Yes

12Q. Is there flexibility in the outline of subjects and dates of monthly sessions?

12A. No

13Q. Place of Performance” For Solicitation Number* 36C10X23R0081?

13A. Online