36C24419Q0225-0005000.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

CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 01-31-2019 none 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24419Q0225 01-31-2019

X X X

X This Amendment to the above solicitation is to do the following:

1. Update the "Additional Instructions to Offerors" (replacing the other 2 prior versions). (Refer to continuation pages 2 and 3 of this amendment)

2. Post questions and answers. (REFER to continuation page 4 and 2 associated attachments)

All other terms and conditions remain the same. ***END OF AMENDMENT***

William Schlobohm Contracting Officer ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

Additional Instructions to Offerors- Offerors must ensure that proposals are submitted timely to ensure delivery and receipt by the Due Date and Time identified in Box 8 of the SF1449 (Page 1 of the solicitation) or in the event the solicitation is extended as identified on the solicitation amendment.

Quote packages (offers) shall be submitted electronically via email, to william.schlobohm2@va.gov (5 megabyte size limit) per email.

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, for an offer to be considered complete and RESPONSIVE Offerors SHALL:

(a) Complete Box 12, 17, and 30 of the SF 1449 (Page 1) of the solicitation. Provide the legal entity name, address, telephone number and DUNS identifier in Box 17;

(b) Complete Section B.1 (1.a), contractor POC information (provide name, title and phone number/email);

(c) Complete Section B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE (all pricing fillables). Also include a separate narrative explanation of the criteria, information, assumptions, etc. taken into consideration and relied upon to arrive at the proposed contract price (pricing information).

(d) Complete Section E Provision 52.212-3. Note: An offeror needs only to complete paragraph if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management database. Otherwise, complete paragraphs (c) through (o) as applicable.

(e) Offeror shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their technical capability and ability to meet the full scope of the statement of work to include evidence of compliance with VAAR clause 852.219-10 (VA Notice of total service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside), their www.vip.vetbiz.gov SDVOSB certification, and the additional information outlined below. (see “Evaluation” information below)

(f) Offeror shall submit up to three (3) past performance references, including both the reference information and details of the work performance; past performance information shall be recent and relevant work. The Contracting Officer will also utilize all available records (e.g. PPIPRS and FAPIIS) as well. (see “Evaluation” information below).

EVALUATION

Basis of Award This is an SDVOSB set-aside, to be eligible for award, an Offeror shall be SDVOSB CVE certified via www.vip.vetbiz.gov. The Government intends to award contract to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) contractor that represents the best value. Trade-offs between price and non-price criteria will not be permitted. The following criteria will be evaluated on complete and responsive offers:

Technical Capability (acceptable/not acceptable) To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall submit a capability statement demonstrating their technical capability and ability to meet the full scope of the statement of work (all elements) and shall include evidence of compliance with VAAR clause 852.219-10 (VA Notice of total service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside). Additional information that shall also be included in offer as part of what will be used in determining “technical capability” are the following (each item being clearly labeled):

· Geographic Coverage -- Offeror must present documentation that they can accommodate a geographic office location within Eastern Time Zone to align work hours with the Philadelphia VAMC staff.

· Identify methods for Bereaved Family Survey delivery, data collection, data entry and data delivery, while showing a clear understanding of the requirement.

· Identifies key personnel who will provide the requested service, in specific detail that includes work experience, qualifications, and years in the industry.

· Show ability to work within, create products, and analyze data in a bilingual environment, specifically in both English and Spanish.

· Provide a copy of www.vip.vetbiz.gov SDVOSB certification

Past Performance (acceptable/not acceptable) To be considered acceptable, the Government will evaluate past performance to determine how the offeror performed on recent and relevant work (within the past 3 years). Past Performance will be based on an evaluation of past performance information provided by the offeror, and/or by utilizing information obtained from all available records (e.g. PPIPRS and FAPIIS) as well.

Price The Contracting Officer will analyze the Offeror’s proposed pricing and pricing information per “(c)" above to ensure the quoted prices are fair & reasonable.

Questions and Answers (Answers in Red):

1. Is the magnet a color image that is printed on magnet paper? Does the magnet only get inserted in the first mailing? Can you provide the weight and thickness of the magnet? The magnet is in color on what I assume to be magnet paper. It is rectangular, very thin, and not a heavy magnet. If there is a second survey going to a different person from the first mailing then a magnet would be included in there. Also, refer to the 2 attachments to this amendment for example magnet photos

2. Is the annual survey quantity anticipated to remain static at 20,000 for Inpatient but increase by 500-750 annually for Home based (i.e. 4172 for 2019, 4672 for 2020, etc.)? The “B.4 Price/Cost Schedule” quantities are an estimation, the quantity could decrease or increase depending on need, which would result in a contract/task order action to address it ahead of time, but for the purposes of this solicitation the estimated quantities are to be used.

See attached document: IMG-3306.

See attached document: IMG-3307.

End of Document