S06 36C24525Q0652 0002.pdf

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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

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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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(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)

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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)

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0002 07-28-2025

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 5 Contracting Network Contracting Office 5 849 International Drive Linthicum MD 21090 Paschal Dawson, Contracting Officer paschal.dawson@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 Darcy Gray, Contract Specialist 10 N Greene Street Baltimore MD 21201

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24525Q0652

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 07-30-2025 5:00 PM EDT

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

Respond to Vendor questions (see attached Q&A);

Update Section C, to insert VAAR Clause 852.237-70;

Extend closing date of solicitation to July 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT.

There are no other changes to the terms and conditions of this solicitation as a result of this amendment and all other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

Paschal Dawson Contracting Officer

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question: Incumbent Contractor: Who is the current contractor performing these services?

Answer: Specialtycare Cardiovascular Resources, LLC

Question: Contract Reference: What is the current contract number under which these services are being provided?

Answer: 36C24520C0092

Question: Historical Utilization Data: Please provide the annual estimated quantities (e.g., hours, units, or cases) for this service over the past five (5) fiscal years, as well as the quantities for the most recent 12-month period.

Answer: The annual estimated cases over the past five (5) fiscal years is 45 cases per year.

Question: Definition of Contractor-Affiliated Staff: How does the medical center define “contractor-affiliated entity” or “contractor staff” within the context of this requirement?

Answer: The language has been removed from Paragraph 3 of the PWS (see updated language below).

Question: Use of Subcontractors: Could you clarify the rationale behind the restriction or prohibition on the use of subcontractors for this contract?

Answer: The language has been removed from Paragraph 3 of the PWS (see updated language below).

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

3. SCOPE OF WORK

• Provide appropriate and qualified staffing with required certification(s). for the Services to be provided under an Agreement through individuals who are either employees of Contractor or a Contractor-affiliated entity (“Staff”). Contractor will not use subcontractors.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

VAAR 852.237-70 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

(OCT 2019)

(a) It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a non-personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor or its health-care providers are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered including, by example, the Contractor’s or its health-care providers’ professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor and its healthcare providers shall be liable for their liability-producing acts or omissions. The Contractor shall maintain or require all health-care providers performing under this contract to maintain, during the term of this contract, professional liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence:

*__________________. However, if the Contractor is an entity or a subdivision of a State that either provides for self-insurance or limits the liability or the amount of insurance purchased by State entities, then the insurance requirement of this contract shall be fulfilled by incorporating the provisions of the applicable State law.

* Amounts are listed below:

(b) An apparently successful offeror, upon request of the Contracting Officer, shall, prior to contract award, furnish evidence of the insurability of the offeror and/or of all healthcare providers who will perform under this contract. The submission shall provide evidence of insurability concerning the medical liability insurance required by paragraph (a) of this clause or the provisions of State law as to self-insurance, or limitations on liability or insurance.

(c) The Contractor shall, prior to commencement of services under the contract, provide to the Contracting Officer Certificates of Insurance or insurance policies evidencing the required insurance coverage and an endorsement stating that any cancellation or material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer. Certificates or policies shall be provided for the Contractor and/or each health-care provider who will perform under this contract.

(d) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 5 days of becoming aware of a change in insurance providers during the performance period of this contract for all health-care providers performing under this contract. The notification shall provide evidence that the Contractor and/or health-care providers will meet all the requirements of this clause, including those concerning liability insurance and endorsements. These requirements may be met either under the new policy, or a combination of old and new policies, if applicable.

(e) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts for healthcare services under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lowertier subcontractor with the provisions set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause. At least 5 days before the commencement of work by any subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer evidence of such insurance.

Paragraph (a) amounts: $1,500,000 per occurrence; $3,000,000 aggregate

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