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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston

SC

29403-5799 Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston

SC

29403-5799 To all Offerors/Bidders

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

x The purpose of this amendment is to revise the statement of work (attached, highlighted). This amendment also revises the price/cost schedule. The due date for quote responses is changed to October 12, 2021, at 10 AM EST.

Marshand Boone Contracting Officer

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICE

RALPH H. JOHNSON VAMC

1.0 OBJECTIVES Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people. They convert spoken language into sign language by making the interpretation as close to the hearer's language as possible and interpreting the sign language back into spoken language. Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et. seq.

1.1 BACKGROUND Deaf/Sign language Interpreters will provide translation support to deaf employee during the FY 22, Base year service contract, October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022, followed by four (4) option years for service line Staff Meeting and Training events at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, Environmental Management Services. The Interpreter must promptly accept/confirm or reject all requests for services. When Interpreter has confirmed a request for services, any cancelation of that confirmation by the Interpreter must be given as soon as possible and not later than twenty-four hours prior to the scheduled service. Interpreter will be paid in accordance with the rates specified in the contractual agreement. Payment will be permitted upon the completion of services rendered. Prices will remain firm throughout the duration of the contract. Interpreter must submit invoices within thirty (30) days after the end of the month in which services are performed. Failure to submit invoices during this timeframe may result in refusal of payment. Invoices for services or expenses must be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper pre-audit and post-audit thereof. Travel expenses (transportation fares) that are incurred by the Interpreter in connection with this assignment will be satisfied by the government to include (Personal vehicle, bus, taxis, etc.); gas costs incurred by the Interpreter when using a personal vehicle to reach the site (billed based on the government's standard per-mile rate); travel time (billed based on the Interpreter hourly rate); and any on-site expenses such as parking. The vendor shall be liable under any theory at law, in equity or otherwise for any special, exemplary, punitive, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, including without limitation lost profits or revenues. The government may terminate this Agreement without cause upon giving the vendor (30) days prior written notice.

1.2 INTENT The requirement for sign language interpreter support is needed at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC since there are not professionally trained, competent interpreters with the appropriate credential available to step in to do the interpretation for the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC.

1.2.1 TECHNICAL SERVICES REQUIRED The contractor is not required to provide automated translation tool. Translation service will be required for sign language. Interpreter must have Certificate or associate degree for entry basic sign language interpretation.

1.3 HOURS OF OPERATION

1.3.1 The Contractor shall provide interpretation and translation services and training as described below:

Date(s): Staff meetings once a month November 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 at least two hours per month for staff meeting guaranteed and possibly two additional hours per month for other training.

Time: Staff Meetings and other Training to be scheduled a week in advance.

Location address: 109 Bee St., Charleston SC, 29401 Room number: Main Auditorium A139 Describe the need/event: Staff Meetings and Training events for employee

1.4 CONDUCT OF PERSONNEL the Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove from this contract any employee for reasons of misconduct, security breaches, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. The contractor shall remove the employees from performing under this contract upon notification by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 WORK CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Office setting for service line training. Must show on time for each day of service. Any delays in service, notification to be made to the point of contact as soon as delay is known.

1.6 Standards of Conduct. Linguists must adhere to standards of conduct as established by VAMC Charleston, SC.

1.7 PERSONAL APPEARANCE Personnel working under this contract shall present a professional appearance commensurate with standards delineated for government civilian personnel acting in similar capacities. Clothing shall be kept clean and neat (i.e. no debris, dirt, mud, stains, rips, tears, or holes) as practicable considering work conditions.

1.8.1 Period of Performance:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Sign Language Interpreter Service Contract at the Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Services required approximately 4 hours per month. This Funding request is for a Base year Plus 4 renewable option years contract. POP beginning 11/1/2021 - 09/30/2022 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-1-2021 POP End: 09-30-2022

Sign Language Interpreter Service Contract at the Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Services required approximately 4 hours per month.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2022 POP End: 09-30-2023

Sign Language Interpreter Service Contract at the Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Services required approximately 4 hours per month.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024

Sign Language Interpreter Service Contract at the Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Services required approximately 4 hours per month.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025

Sign Language Interpreter Service Contract at the Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Services required approximately 4 hours per month.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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