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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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FACILITY CODE

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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

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) 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

36C24221Q1223 08-06-2021

X

X The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received from interested vendors.

See continuous page.

Safa Shleiwet Contracting Officer

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1. Is this a new or existing requirement? No

1. If this is an existing requirement, can you provide the name of the incumbent, their contract number, period of performance and dollar amount? New requirement.

1. Page 8 pf the SF 1449 form says "The Contractor shall verify, and document, that all employees who provide patient care [emphasis added] services at JJP VA Medical Center have the following before they provide any service related to this contract: • Health examinations including annual TB skin test result. • Hepatitis B vaccine series, or are immune as a result of acquired infection, or have been offered and refused the vaccinations. • A negative PPD within the last year, or if a known reactor, a negative chest X-Ray within the past year. • Received training in Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazardous Material Management and Life Safety Management (fire preparedness)." This Engineering Consultant is not responsible for patient care; therefore, does the Engineer need to meet these requirements to be able to work on site at the medical center? Please advise. No

1. Page 10 of the SF 1449 form says the period of performance begins on September 1, 2021; however, on SAM DOT GOV, the sentence appears: "James J. Peters VA Medical Center has a need for Engineering Consultants services beginning August 23, 2021." Does this mean the contract award date is August 23 but the first date of work for the consultant is September 1? The period of performance begins on September 1, 2021 or earlier.

1. Page 30 of the SF 1449 states "3. Must Submit (1) redacted and (1) un-redacted file for technical capability (Factor I & Past Performance (Factor II) a detailed description of the work performed." What data points are to be redacted from the file? Any information that identifies the offeror/Vendor.

1. Page 30 of 57 states that offerors may provide "Evidence of past performance (limited to 3 examples)." In contrast, page 39 states "The offer shall provide a at least 3 Past Performance references within the past three years." Should offerors provide 3 past performance references no matter what, or a range of 1 to 3 references? 3 references

1. Does the Engineering Consultant require full PIV adjudication for security purposes to enable him or her to access VA computer networks or systems, or not? Are temporary visitor badges with escorts possible, if the Consultant does not require access to VA networks or computers? PIV cards for contractors.

1. Each of the required reports/deliverables uses a different timeline, with the master study/report requiring all 180 calendar days to complete; therefore, is it the VA's intention that the solo Engineering Consultant will utilize the 180 calendar days to execute all the required reports and deliverables in parallel, rather than sequentially? In parallel

1. Must the Engineering Consultant provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be allowed to enter the medical center? Yes