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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:

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BY

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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(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) 08-17-2018 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

36C24718R0742 08-13-2018

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

See attached document (page 2).

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

Valeria Murray Contracting Officer

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS – SOLICITATION # 36C24718R0742

1. Please confirm life supports needed?

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.

2. Will customer consider surgeons that are BE only?

No, Board Certification is required.

3. What is the on-call frequency expected, and what is the historical call back average been?

On call will be rotated amongst anticipated staff of three (3). Currently there is no on-call coverage since only one (1) vascular physician on staff.

4. What does the support staff consist of in the OR vs clinic?

Support staff consists of a CRNA, Anesthetist, and additional support depending on needs. New hires (Vascular IR tech and Nurse Practitioner) are pending.

5. Average number of clinic visits historically?

There are an estimated 660 clinic visits annually, includes post op clinic.

6. How many Vascular Surgeons are currently working at the facility?

There is one (1) vascular surgeon currently on staff.

7. Since the Vascular Surgeon is required to be onsite a minimum of 40 hours per week and the on-call duties will be provided at no additional cost to the VA but will be paid for hours actually worked in house, what is the realistic expected hours to be worked in house during the 6-month period?

The estimated hours provided in the RFP are as stated. The offeror will need to propose the required number of providers needed in order to meet and manage the contract’s requirements.