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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)

09-04-2020

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24520Q0345 09-04-2020

X x

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate questions and answers to the RFQ.

Please see Continuation Pages for details.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Quotes are Due by 9/9/2020, 5pm EST.

Email quotes to marquerita.johnson@va.gov and cc amy.ritchey@va.gov

Amy J. Ritchey Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2020-98AFF6B4

CONTINUATION PAGE

RFQ 36C24520Q0345 Amendment 0003 – Q&A

QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
I have viewed the subject RFQ and cannot find RFQ submission instructions, can you assist with those instructions?
Email to marquerita.johnson@va.gov and cc amy.ritchey@va.gov
What are the submission requirements as none are given with the RFQ?
Email to marquerita.johnson@va.gov and cc amy.ritchey@va.gov
How many Past Performance Questionnaires are requested?
Past Performance Questionnaire is no longer required.
Will related past performance of a sub-contractor suffice, or will the Prime be required to have related past performance?
N/A.
How many patients are expected to require an extended Holter cardiac monitoring system device annually? Is it 16 as shown in the price/cost schedule?
Over 16 a year.
How many patients are anticipated to require Mobile Cardia Outpatient Telemetry annually? Is it 8 as shown in the Price/Cost Schedule?
No more than 8.
Will the VA require an MD or Board-Certified Cardiologist to read the reports and interpret them before handing them off to the VA or does the VA only need the certified EKG tech to read and compile the report?
Certified EKG Tech.
Does the VA require an MD or Board-Certified Cardiologist to oversee the project, or just for the contractor to submit the reports to the VA physicians?
Board-Certified Cardiologist.
What EMR can we expect to work with, it looks like the VA is using Cerner, will the contractor have to integrate with several legacy systems?
Contractor does not have to integrate with medical record at this time. Currently VISTA/CPRS; will be Cerner.
What will be the service location for training, or will there be multiple service locations, or will/can it be performed remotely?
Any training necessary can be remote.

RFQ 36C24520Q0345 Amendment 0003 – Q&A

Is this a pilot project, this appears to be a significant effort for only about 48 patients? Is there a possibility larger opportunity that can result from this contract?
No. This is a self-contained solicitation per the requirement SOW, with no offer of projection beyond.
Is this a new contract or a recompete opportunity? If this is a recompete, who was/is the incumbent contractor?
New Contract.
How many customer and technical support calls are expected? Daily, weekly, or monthly?
Unknown.
How many individuals are concurrently under care in the program?
VA has multiple methods for long term EKG monitoring used for our patients. This would enhance our offerings.
Is being an OEM authorized dealer for the proposed medical supplies essential for contract start or can it be in-process?
Have to be technically capable at time of quote submission.
Who is the current incumbent?
None.
Is this opportunity associated with a set aside code for women owned businesses?
No.
Can an estimate be provided for an average number of patients that will need access to care at a single time? This is for all types of care noted in the description.
No.
Please advise on how best to proceed and I can provide teaming information etc.
Email to marquerita.johnson@va.gov and cc amy.ritchey@va.gov
Can you tell me if the quantities listed on the price schedule (B.3 pages 17-18) are for I month or for the entire year?
Year.
I was also wondering whether this will be an 8(a) award. The 1449 states unrestricted, however, the email subject seems to indicate that this is 8(a). Also, if it is 8(a) is it competitive 8(a) or direct award?
This RFQ is not an 8(a) set aside.
How do I express interest in the opportunity?
Email to marquerita.johnson@va.gov and cc amy.ritchey@va.gov
Can you let me know if there are a lot of companies applying for this RFQ?
That information is not public. Please respond if interested.

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