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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

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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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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.

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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) 05-02-2019

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office, Bldg 34 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua NY 14424 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24218R0402 04-10-2019

X X X

This amendment to the above referenced solicitation hereby addresses vendor questions received on May 1, 2019, in Attachment 1 to this amendment. There are no outstanding questions at this time . PWS paragraph 4.7.1.17 has been revised as described in Attachment 1. The hour and date for receipt of offers remains 3:00 PM EST on May 10, 2019.

All other terms and conditio ns remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Allan M. Preston Contracting Officer Attachment 1 Amendment 0005, RFP 36C24218R0402 Effective Date: May 2, 2019

This amendment addresses vendor questions received on May 1, 2019, as described below. Additionally, interested parties are reminded that in accordance with Section B.1, Item 9, Technical Inquiries, inquiries were to be submitted a minimum of 10 business days before the closing date listed in Block 8 of Form 1449.

Q27: Regarding section 2.17: Will the government allow contracted employees with a J1 Visa to work at the CBOC?

Response: Refer to PWS paragraph 2.17, “While performing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ, contract or subcontract with an illegal alien; foreign national non-immigrant who is in violation their status, because of their failure to maintain or comply with the terms and conditions of their admission into the United States.”

Q28: Regarding section 2.17: Will the government allow contracted employees with an H1B Visa to work at the CBOC?

Response: Refer to PWS paragraph 2.17, “While performing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ, contract or subcontract with an illegal alien; foreign national non-immigrant who is in violation their status, because of their failure to maintain or comply with the terms and conditions of their admission into the United States.”

Q29: Regarding section 2.17: Will the government allow contracted employees with a Green Card Visa to work at the CBOC?

Response: Refer to PWS paragraph 2.17, “While performing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall not knowingly employ, contract or subcontract with an illegal alien; foreign national non-immigrant who is in violation their status, because of their failure to maintain or comply with the terms and conditions of their admission into the United States.”

Q30: Regarding section Factor 1: Technical Capability – Subfactor B: Management, Experience and Staffing 5B:5b instructs the contractor to list the number of administrative support staff and describe the level of training and experience that will be utilized to meet the administrative function of this contract. Should this information be listed in the D.5 Key Personnel List document or separate document?

Response: Offerors may address this evaluation factor in a manner of their choosing, ensuring that all requested information is provided, and that all solicitation instructions have been followed.

Q31: Section 4.7.13.2. lists requirements for Network/Data rooms at 10’ X 10’. Section 4.7.1.17 lists the IT closet at 5’ X 10’. Are these separate rooms? If so, which is the correct size?

Response: PWS paragraph 4.7.1.17 contained a typographical error and is revised to now read as:

4.7.1.17. IT closet: 10’ x 10’ minimum

Q32: How many IT drops does the VA require per exam room/consult room?

Response: Refer to PWS paragraph 4.7.1.1, “…All exam rooms shall have (2) two voice/data jacks.”

Q33: Section 4.6.10.6 notes All medication storage sites will be inspected to ensure that medications are being stored properly (e.g., under appropriate refrigeration, if required … Does the VA require a commercial grade refrigerator for medication storage?

Response: A commercial refrigerator is not required, however, dormitory-style refrigerators are not acceptable. A dormitory-style refrigerator is defined as a small combination freezer/refrigerator unit that is outfitted with one exterior door with an evaporator plate (cooling coil), which is usually located inside an icemaker compartment (freezer) within the refrigerator.