36C24618R0920-0001000.docx

Questions & Answers

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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1. CONTRACT ID 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

BY

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)

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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) 09-18-2018 659-18-3-053-0091 none Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24618R0920 09-13-2018

X x x x

1. The purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers to the questions received in response to this solicitation.

2. As a result of this Amendment:

a. Questions and answers have been posted on the continuation pages of this document.

b. The due date for proposals have not been extended.

c. The due date for proposals are September 20, 2018 by 08:00 am.

3. All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Question 1: Is this a new opportunity?

Gov’t Response 1: Yes Question 2: Is there an incumbent on current contract? If so, what is the contract award #?

Gov’t Response 2: No Question 3: If incumbent, is first right of refusal in effect?

Gov’t Response 3: No current incumbent Question 4: If new requirement, can you extend the due date by a couple of days to allow more time to recruit?

Gov’t Response 4: No Question 5: The pricing has 152 hrs. designated for call and PWS has “possible On-call services” but then also states: “Provides on-call services. At least eight (8) weekdays a month and one (1) weekend a month.” This is well over 152 hours (more like 2016 hours). Can you please confirm which is correct?

Gov’t Response 5: On-Call hours are a “possibility”: ‘Primary on-call services are handled by the Gov’t.” Contracted On-Call services are back up only in case of emergencies.” The government has requested 152 hrs. be dedicated to “Possible On-Call” with no guarantee they will be needed.

Question 6: How many calls on average (weeknight and weekend)?

Gov’t Response 6: 1-2 calls a week during the weeknights and 1 call typically during the weekend per month. They are very sporadic. Again, the government will handle on-call services unless there is an emergency.

Question 7: Can you advise how often they are called back in as well?

Gov’t Response 7: They are not actually called in, they are called via telephone for clinical advice by the inpatient staff physicians, only in emergency situations.

Question 8: How many other Neurologists are on staff and what additional support staff will they be working with? (RN’s, Mid-Levels, other physicians?)

Gov’t Response 8: There are 4 Neurologist, 2 RNs and 1 EEG Tech Question 9: Will the government consider the past performance of a teaming partner as acceptable?

Gov’t Response 9: Past performance of a qualifying teaming arrangement may be considered.

Question 10: We have a drive-in candidate that can perform full time but is slightly costlier or 2 part-time physicians that would work 2 week shifts but would have to travel to NC. Does the VA have a preference as to which option is preferential?

Gov’t Response 10: We would prefer 1 full time candidate as this would be less problematic from a managerial and COR point of view. However, we wouldn’t be opposed to 2-part time neurologist. I would have to review the part time scenario if they are attempting to work split weeks such as 7 days on 7 days off while they rotate providers.