36C24619Q0528-0001000.docx

Amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C24619Q0528

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

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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

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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) 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

36C24619Q0528 09-04-2019

X X X 3:00 pm, 9 September 2019

Purpose of this Amendment is to provide answers questions and extend the due date of the subject RFQ as follows:

a) Due date for the subject RFQ is hereby extended to 3:00 pm, 9 September 2019.

b) See Pages 2 and 3 for questions and answers.

1.Q Who is the incumbent contract and what is the contract number?

1.A Current Contract is with Versability Resources, Inc., Contract #VA246-15-C-0038

2.Q Is there a phase in period and if so, what is the duration of the phase in period, and will there be a separate CLIN?

2.A No

3.Q Is a 7-day Switchboard Operator Training Plan available to a new contractor?

3.A No

4.Q Is the Program Manager a full time position and to be on the Government site?

4.A Program Manager is a full-time position and will be on station during admin hours

5.Q Is the Program Coordinator a full time position and to be on the Government site?

5.A That would be up to the Contractor

6.Q What is the current employee turnover; average number of employees left per month/year?

6.A Not applicable

7.Q Can you please elaborate on if Program manager and Project coordinator are 2 separate positions?

If it is 2 separate positions are they both on site? Are any part of these positions actually working at switchboard or completely supervisory?

7.A Up to the contractor. One is on station during admin hours and operates switchboard.

8.Q Is OJT of 7 days to be completed prior to Oct 1 start of contract or prior?

8.A Not applicable

9.Q Can you provide current staffing levels for each shift and holiday/weekends?

9.A Days – 4 Evenings – 2 Nights – 2 Holiday on all shifts - 2

10.Q Is the Technical Volume page limit 25 or 30 pages?

10.A 25 pages

11.Q Given the short turnaround time, will the Government grant an extension to the proposal submission date?

11.A Yes, the RFQ is extended to 9 Sep 2019

12.Q Will the Government provide the applicable equivalent rates for Federal Hire 12.A Switchboard Operator – Receptionist $13.02

13.Q Does Executive order 13495 (Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers) apply to this solicitation?

13.A Does not apply since the current contract is an Ability One contractor.