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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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

BY

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

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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) 528-18-3-4890-0145 00002 04-24-2018

NONE

Department of Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Ave.

Buffalo

NY

14215 Department of Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System Network Contracting Office/ATTN 90NCA 3495 Bailey Ave.

Buffalo

NY

14215 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24218Q0447 04-18-2018

X X X X Please see attached document.

Michael Spivack Contracting Officer The purpose of this amendment to the solicitation is to answer the following vendor questions:

Question #1: Will the government require a licensed medical technician, LPN, RN or any other “medical” person to sign the contractor forms signifying that the tests are completed?

Answer: Yes, for the medical evaluation. No, for the fit testing.

Question #2: In accordance with paragraph 3 Responsibilities to clarify the government (VAWNYHS) will provide the forms (documentation) for completion of valid tests?

Answer: Yes

Question #3: Will the government provide room/rooms for testing and training

Answer: Yes

Question #4: Is it possible to schedule a minimum of 2 consecutive 8 hour shifts per visit or are the shifts scheduled a day here a day there etc?

Answer: No, it has classically been done with consecutive days but not consecutive shifts beyond overlapping into nights and evenings.

Question #5: I am wondering if the 600 employees are ALL doing medical evaluations, as OSHA does not require annual medical evaluations only initially and if there are any changes?

Answer: Based on past experience the Government estimates that 75 - 80% of staff will require medical questionnaire only. 15 - 20% will require additional questionnaire and communication with a physician, and the remaining may need to see a physician.

Question #6: Paragraph v page 2 states contractor will provide pricing for N95 Respirator Fit Testing and Training. Does the government require a breakdown of pricing or providing the unit price and total price is all that is required? Does the government require a narrative of our pricing?

Answer: According to the attached price schedule the unit price and total price is all that is required. How costs are distributed is up to the vendor. However, in accordance with 52.212-1(e) the offeror can present alternative line times.

Question #7: In the event we have more questions is there a cut time for submitting questions?

Answer: The VA will do its best at answering all questions, but questions posed after 04/25/2018 are not guaranteed to be answered in a timely manner or before the closing date of this solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.