36C24721Q1349 0002.docx

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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.

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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) Department of Veterans Affairs Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston

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

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29403-5799 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24721Q1349

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X Change RFQ response date/ time from 12 October 2021 (10AM EST) to 15 October 2021 (10AM EST).

This amendment will also include answers to submitted questions.

Latoyer Furbush Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers - American Sign Language Interpretation Services RFQ:

Q1: Will there be any virtual work on this contract? Answer: Minimal, the service is requesting in-person services.

Q2: Does this contract require travel (besides the interpreter driving to/from the VAMC Bee Street location)? Answer: The Ralph H. Johnson will be the main location where services will be provided. Will there be any assignments at off-site locations? If the occasion arises the vendor will be provided ample notice prior.

Q3: Is there a fee to park at the VAMC Bee Street location? Answer: No, however, the vendor will have to allow themselves time for the available off-site parking.

Q4: Per Industry Standards, there is a 2-hour minimum per assignment wherein if the meeting/assignment does not go the full two hours, or if the assignment is only scheduled for one hour, the interpreter still gets paid for a minimum of two hours. Will the VA honor this Industry Standard? Answer: Yes

Q5: What is the cancellation policy on this RFQ/Contract? Answer: The service will have at least 24 hours to cancel. Industry Standard is 48 business hours before said assignment. If less than a 48-hour notice for cancellation is received, Industry Standard is the interpreter can still invoice for the length of the assignment that is being canceled. Answer: No, less than 24 hours. If the assignment is canceled in advance of 48 business hours, there will not be a charge. Answer: Yes.

Q6: Will you please clarify that travel time (portal to portal)/expenses, use of personal vehicle/gas/parking is billable to the VAMC/reimbursed to the interpreter on this contract? (See 1.1 Background, Page 2 of 6 – Amendment doc)

Answer: The vendor will not be reimbursed for excess costs caused by; An indirect route as a matter of personal preference, premature departure for personal reasons from a temporary location, or extending a stay for personal reasons. A management official for the contractor must authorize all travel and travel expenditures before each service visit and present documentation (valid original receipts are required for all expenditures regardless of cost. If a receipt is not normally provided for the expense documentation noting this occurrence is required (e.g., letter, note, email) no later than 48 hours after service to the government. Invoices for billing reimbursement (service & expenditures must submit an original and two duplicates of each invoice to include all supporting documents) - Non-Reimbursable Expenses are but not limited to the following:

· Travel insurance

· Parking fines- charges incurred because of indirect travel for personal reasons.

· Gratuities and tips

Q7: Will you please confirm/clarify that the 24-hour cancellation notice mentioned in 1.1 Background, page 4 of the Original Solicitation is for the interpreter/contractor canceling in advance of scheduled service? Answer: Please see the question 5 response.