36C24224R0080 0003.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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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CHECK

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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) 528-811 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose

NY

10548 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose

NY

10468-3904 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24224R0080 08-14-2024

X X X

X The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to reply to RFI #1. Please use the past performance questionnaire and procedures for submittal of offerors and proposal evaluation criteria that is attached to this amendment.

RFI #1

1. Is this a hard bid or an email bid? Box 8 of SF1442 lists a physical address, suggesting it is a hard bid; however, most VA bids are submitted via email. Please confirm the method of delivery.

Answer: The RFP will be delivered via email. Please forward all RFP’s to lester.griffith@va.gov.

2. When are RFIs due, and what is the procedure for submitting them?

Answer: RFI’s are due by COB on September 3, 2024. Please email all RFI’s to lester.griffith@va.gov.

3. The past performance questionnaire (PPQ) states it should be returned to lester.griffith@va.gov by 2 PM on 11/23/23. Could you please confirm the correct due date?

Answer: Please utilize the revised past performance questionnaire attached to this amendment. PPQ are due no later than 11am EST on September 12, 2024.

4. Page 1 of the past performance questionnaire encourages bidders to send questionnaires to clients beyond those we are providing past performance information for. Is there a limit to the number of past performance questionnaires the government will accept?

Answer: Three past performance questionnaires are sufficient.

5. Page 1 of the past performance questionnaire mentions a sample transmittal letter. Could you clarify what this refers to?

Answer: Use updated PPQ attached to this amendment. Sample transmittal letter verbiage has been removed.

6. Page 8 of the solicitation references procedures for submitting offers and the proposal evaluation criteria. Where can these directions be found?

Answer: Please use the procedures for submittal of offerors and proposal evaluation criteria that is attached to this amendment.

See attached document: PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL OF OFFERS AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA.

See attached document: Past Performace Questionaire_PPQ.