36C24718R0633-0002000.docx

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY 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) 07-23-2018 none Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery

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36109-3798 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Health Care System East Campus 2400 Hospital Road Tuskegee

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36083-5001 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24718R0633 07-12-2018

X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

4:30 PM EST, 7/25/2018

X This amendment publishes additional questions and answers in reference to the solicitation identified in Block 9A.

See attached document (page 2).

This amendment also finalizes the question and answer period.

The deadline for receipt of proposals has been extended as identified in Block 11. All offerors shall acknowledge receipt of this amendment, and any revisions to proposals already submitted will be accepted in accordance with the revised deadline for receipt of proposals.

No other changes are made as a result of this amendment.

Valeria Murray Contracting Officer

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – SOLICITATION # 36C24718R0633

1. Will you consider Internal Medical physicians with a fellowship in Critical Care?

No, only physicians determined Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery are acceptable.

2. Would it be acceptable to the client and contracting team to provide multiple candidates to cover all of the required hours?

Yes.

3. Regarding coverage. Is this solicitation 24 Hour call coverage only? If not, are you able to provide additional detail around what the shifts are (8 or 12-hour shifts)?

The requirement is for coverage in the critical care areas on an as-needed basis to augment staff during leave, etc. As identified in the PWS, the Contractor’s physician(s) shall provide coverage as scheduled in critical care units. Critical care is provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The number of weekends, nights, and holidays hours contractor’s physician(s) will be required will vary depending on the needs of the Critical Care Units. The estimated number of hours over this six (6) month period is 1100, inclusive of an estimated 100 hours of call back coverage. Shifts maybe 8 or 12 hours, dependent upon inpatient load. Recall residents and mid-levels may also provide support.

4. How far in advance will providers be scheduled?

A 30 to 45-day notice will typically be provided.

5. Will the schedule be days, nights or both?

Both, dependent upon need.

6. Regarding call, 100 hours of callback coverage is anticipated. Are they carrying a pager?

Yes.