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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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)

06-04-2021

658-21-3-085-0271

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

36C24621Q0590 06-04-2021

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide the government's response to the technical questions received by the agency

a. See page 2 for government's response.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Chinedu Nwauwa Contracting Officer

Government’s Response to Beneficiary Travel Ambulance Services Technical Questions

RFQ 36C24621Q0590

1. How many routine trips are expected out of each CBOC? The estimated number of trips provided in CLIN 0001A and CLIN 1001A are inclusive of trips from Salem VAMC and CBOCs. The government expects the majority of the estimated trips to be from Salem VAMC.

2. How many urgent/emergent trips are expected out of each CBOC? The estimated number of trips provided in CLIN 0002A and CLIN 1002A are inclusive of trips from Salem VAMC and CBOCs. The government expects the majority of the estimated trips including emergency trips to be from Salem VAMC.

3. Are there patients' home to CBOC and back transports expected and how many per CBOC? All scheduled and emergency trips shall be ordered by an authorized VA personnel. The government expects the majority of the estimated trips to be from Salem VAMC.

4. Can a carve out be done for just the cardiac catherization lab be done? CLIN 0002B and CLIN 1002B covers the STAND-BY ALS Services needed for cardiac catherization procedures. Offerors are expected to provide an hourly rate for CLIN 0002B and CLIN 1002B.

5. What is the expected number of cardiac catherization's per year? CLIN 0002B and CLIN 1002B provides the government’s estimated number of hours for the STAND-BY ALS Services needed per year for cardiac catherization procedures. Offerors are expected to provide an hourly rate for CLIN 0002B and CLIN 1002B.

6. What is the associated stand by time for each cardiac catherization to be done? See the government’s response to question number 5.

7. How often is Salem VAMC expecting an invoice for services not listed in PWS? Only services within the scope of the contract and specifically ordered by an authorized VA personnel shall be invoiced.

8. Is contractor expected to notify the travel clerk or AOD live time for each lost time on a transport in real time or can this be added on to an invoice? The contractor shall follow the procedures in paragraph E of the General Requirements in the Performance Work Statement.

9. How often are inspection reports on vehicles expected? An inspection report is required for all vehicles that will be used in the performance of this contract. New vehicles must be inspected before being used for this contract. Annual inspection report is also required for all vehicles previously approved for use in performance of this contract.

10. On a contractor's invoice is each toll charge expected to be broken down individually or can a collective amount be listed of one-way toll charges? Contractors shall invoice for legitimate toll charges incurred in accordance with sub-section XI of the Performance Work Statement. Toll charges shall be broken down individually.

11. Regarding section XII XII A, If transporting a patient for behavioral health services and patient is not under an EOC or TDO and decides they do not want services and wants out of ambulance during transports what is expected of contractor? The Contractor shall immediately notify an authorized VA personnel for further instructions, utilizing the phone number information in paragraph E of the General Requirements in the Performance Work Statement.

12. Regarding section XII-A what is expected if a patient decides at any time, they do not want to continue transport what is expected of the contractor? See the government’s response to question number 11.

13. How frequent are inspections and review of contract performance expected? The government reserves the right to inspect and review contractor’s equipment, vehicles, and performance for compliance with the contract requirements. The government shall exercise this right at any time within the contract’s period of performance.