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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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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

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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 (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 3495 Bailey Avenue Building 3, 2nd floor Buffalo

NY

14215 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24226R0065

X X X This amendment is issued to address questions submitted. Please see the continuation page for Q&As.

****End of Changes****

Veronica Baldwin Contracting Officer

1. In Section B.3 – it states that the facility must be licensed under State or Federal authority, can you give me an explanation of what type of license is required?

Response:

This means that the facility/agency must possess the appropriate legal license(s) or certification(s) issued by either a State or Federal regulatory body, which authorizes operation of the agency’s current services.

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

6.4 The contractor’s facility must be licensed under State or Federal authority and must meet all applicable local, state, and Federal requirements for licensing and health codes. Copies of valid licenses must be provided to the VA at the time of inspection and again each year during annual inspections. Where applicable, the facility must have a current occupancy permit issued by the authority having jurisdiction of the facility.

2. It was my understanding that the VA provides the facility on site at the VAMC at Northport? There is language in the RFP that says the contractor must have site control of the residential facility through ownership or a valid lease. Can you help clarify this information?

Response:

The services under this HCHV solicitation will be provided in a VA-provided building, located on the grounds of the Northport VAMC. The requirement in the RFP referring to “site control of the residential facility through ownership or a valid lease” is applicable in circumstances where the contractor is expected to supply the facility. For this solicitation, since the VA is providing the space, all health code and occupancy requirements for the facility will be managed by the VA.

3. Section B.3 states the 40-bed program "shall be provided on the grounds of the Northport VAMC," while Section 6.1 requires contractors to have "site control of the residential care facility through ownership or valid lease." These provisions appear to be in conflict.

We request clarification on the following:

Will the VA provide a facility on the Northport VAMC campus for the contractor's use, or is the contractor expected to independently secure an off-campus residential facility?

Response: Yes If VA-provided, will the contractor be charged rent or an occupancy fee, and if so, at what rate?

Response: The contractor will not be charged rent or an occupancy fee.

Is the contractor's scope limited to delivering all residential services — staffing, food, programming, case management, and 24/7 supervision — within the VA-provided space?

Response: Yes Can the VA provide the historical average annual occupancy rate for this program under the previous contract? This information is material to accurate pricing and would allow offerors to submit more competitive and realistic proposals.

Response:

The average annual occupancy rate for this program typically ranged between 85% and 95%. Future occupancy rates are subject to fluctuations based on veteran need.

4. I have a question regarding the HCHV contract, the wage determination does not show all titles of staff we have at the current HCHV contract? What should we use for wage determination?

Response:

You should find the Closest Match. Review the determination to see if there is a classification that encompasses the core duties of your unlisted role. The conformed wage must bear a "reasonable relationship" to the existing wage rates listed in the WD for similar skill levels.

OR

If duties do not align with any existing category, the contracting agency must submit a formal request to the DOL. Under SCA rules, this is done using an e98 form.

5. Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

Response:

This is a recompete. The existing contract is 36C24221D0058.