36C24221Q1113 0001.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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(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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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) 528-21-3-4726-0030

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24221Q1113 07-27-2021

X X X

The purpose to Amendment #A00001 is to provide answers to the following questions. The answers to the questions are included herewith.

Joseph Cellino Contracting Officer

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Solicitation # 36C24221Q1113, Attachment A, Amendment A0001

This amendment is to provide answers to the following RFQ:

Q1. Is it our choice which classes are virtual, which are Face-to-Face? or are there specific ones that are?

A1. Current classes will be scheduled virtual due to COVID restrictions. Classes will convert to on site with virtual option when COVID restrictions are lifted. Special classes to be scheduled in person utilizing PPE practice of VA organization.

Q2. Will there be a need for a CAM supervisor on the ground to help schedule and manage veteran caseloads?

A2. VA staff will schedule and manage Veteran case load, VA staff will randomly audit VVC sessions and CPRS notes.

Q3. It sounds like these are all classes that are current now, is that correct?

A3. This is a new program that is not yet running.

Q4. There is 15 minutes allowed for documentation...if there are as many as 30 students in a class, is that reasonable?

A4. Class size will be limited to 25 max, documentation will be very quick and simple with yes/ no questions, contractor will need VA computer access to document participation of Veterans.

Q5. How many days in advance will the Government give contractor to schedule onsite training/classes A5.. Minimum advance notice of onsite program start will be 14 days.

Q6. It says 8/1 start...is that the governments actual start date?

A6. The 08/01 start date is an estimated start date.