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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION

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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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate 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

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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.)

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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) 03-25-2019 None 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24419R0033 03-08-2019

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A. The purpose of this amendment is to post the 2nd question and answer document.

B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Mark Knorr Contracting Officer Questions and Answers 36C24419R0033 Onsite Urology Physician Services

1. How many total FT providers will you be needing to cover both clinic work and on-call responsibilities? 24/7 – 365 days per year on-call and 40 hrs. per week in clinic and OR care is needed. The contract will need to have 3-4 board certified Urologists at a minimum to supply this need.

1. Will there be sleeping/resting accommodations available for providers handling night call? It is stated in the performance work statement that the providers need to reside within 35 miles of the facility, as they must be available 15 minutes by phone and 60 minutes in person to the facility for all call/call backs.

1. What exactly is the role of the Lead Urologist? What does ‘Electronic Contact’ for two days mean? Lead Urologist is the POC for the group regarding schedules, changes, clinical issues, etc. – Electronic contact is cell phone, email, pager (Physicians will be required to get access to sign in to our computer system for access to charts, email, etc. when not on station).

1. Will the Urologists be required to do rounds at the hospital? Yes, for the patients they admit after procedures, and must be available for consults of inpatients on other services.

1. Due to HIPAA and other concerns regarding privacy, we don’t normally require proof of the required health items until the provider has accepted a position with our company and has completed the onboarding documents. Will all the health items for the Urologists be required with the submission of the bid? Yes

1. Are substitutions required for absences longer than 3 days or 2 weeks? Yes, the requirement is to have call coverage 24/7, year round and have 40 hours per week in-house services for clinic and OR.

1. May the experience requirement include the time spent in residency? It is preferred that all providers be board certified by the American Board of Urology but not a specific requirement.