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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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)

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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) 10-16-2018 None 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx

NY

10468-3904 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx

NY

10468-3904 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24219Q0028 10-16-2018

X X The purpose of this amendment is to answer interested vendors questions. Please see page 2 for Q’S&A’s:

Note selection due date is extended to October 22, 2018 12:00PM EST.

Safa Shleiwet Contracting Officer

1. Page 10 of 42 indicates a poorly-performing temp worker must be replaced by the next day. Does this mean your agency wants vendors to submit more than one job candidate per each temporary job slot, so that all of these individuals can undergo the fingerprinting and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process at the same time? Is there an estimated required quantity of candidates per temporary job slot, e.g., 3 candidates per slot?

It’s preferable to have an extra staff available in case there is a problem or if someone can’t show up.

1. Typically, how long does the fingerprinting and PIV process take at the Manhattan Campus?

The normal finger printing and PIV process takes 2 days provided all paperwork are in order.

1. The VA's online appointment system for fingerprinting and PIV appointments often sets appointments too far out into the future (e.g., 6 weeks after the date of each appointment request) in major American cities like New York and Los Angeles. This would, of course, negatively affect the tight project timeline of 90 days. To ameliorate this potential problem, can your agency expedite the appointment setting for the fingerprinting and PIV appointments, such as instructing the local Security office to accommodate walk-ins, or to set the appointments manually?

PIV and fingerprinting are by appointment only but special considerations can be given on a as needed basis.

1. Do you have a citizenship requirement for these temp positions? Often green cards require fingerprint and PIV adjudication, and adjudication can add extra time between the date of hire and the first date of work performance.

US citizens are preferred but Lawful Permanent Residents(Green card) are ok.

1. Does the Presolicitation posted as solicitation number 36C24219Q0028 on FBO contain requirements similar to a existing contract or will this be a new requirement? New contract.

If possible, please provide the current contract number. New contract.