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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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 05-07-2019

NONE

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando

FL

32827 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Activity 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando

FL

32827 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24819Q0402

X X X

X

A. See continuation page for the Government's responses to Contractors questions.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Questions/Answers:

Q1. Item 9.3.1. on PWS, state each page must have 32 lines per page. Industry standard in Florida is 25, is this a mistake?

A1. As a federal agency, we are not bounded to State regulations, so, although the State of Florida has rules about their formatting for transcripts, it does not apply to us; furthermore, please kindly note that there are no rules of formatting established for EEOC or AIBs proceedings, which is the majority, if not all, of our cases. The specifications under NCRA for formatting are marked as guidelines that can be parted from and our formatting complies with the NCRA guidelines.

Q2. Are transcripts categorized as Depositions, Hearings, or Trials?

A2. Transcripts refer to all categories, Depositions, Hearings and Trials.

Q3. The numbers in CLINS doesn’t correspond to the estimates below.

0. ESTIMATES

0. The chart below represents best-known estimates for the total number of events performed per year, based on previous years. Actual quantities may be more or less of these estimated amounts.

A3. The Chart has been eliminated with this Amendment. Quantities were estimated by events. Events refer to Administrative investigations, EEOC Hearings and Other (Depositions, etc.). The estimates are two events per month at approximately 44 pages per transcript. Therefore:

24 events per year by 44 pages each = 1,056 pages per year of transcripts delivered in ten business days.

1 event per year x 44 pages = 44 pages per year of transcript delivered in one business day.

1 event per year x 44 pages = 44 pages per year of transcript delivered the same day.

Q4. What does the quantity “SH” signify? Sheet? (meaning page?)

A4. SH – sheet refers to Page.

Q5. On CLIN Quantities, we interpret the estimates to be the number of transcripts but NOT the number of pages per transcript. Please clarify.

A.5 On CLIN schedule, we are referring to estimated number of pages per year. Taking into consideration approximately 24 transcripts a year with about 44 pages each.

Q.6 Late cancellation fees, is this with 24 hours’ notice?

A.6 Per item 6.1.2 on Performance Work Statement, the Contractor’s cancellation fees will only be paid if the Government cancels less than 24 hours in advance from the day of the event.