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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

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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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Contractor

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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) 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa

FL

33637 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa

FL

33637 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24822Q0914

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10:00 AM 05/26/2022

See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers

Paul Jarrett Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers

Question: Estimated hours per week? -- how often (ie. days per week) and how long per Training Program (hours per session)?

Answer: The solicitation is structured around a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors shall state their own time-line on how they will develop or implement a wellness program.

Question: The contractor shall provide Consultation and guidance at VISN8-led Advanced Training Programs - Estimated hours per week? -- how often (ie. days per week) and how long per Training Program (hours per session)?

Answer: The solicitation is structured around a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors shall state their own time-line on how they will develop or implement a wellness program.

Question: The contractor shall provide facilitation for a 4-session group to prepare candidates for Center for Mind Body Medicine certification - Estimated hours per week? -- how often (ie. days per week) and how long per group session (hours per session)?

Answer: The solicitation is structured around a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors shall state their own time-line on how they will develop or implement a wellness program.

Question: The contractor shall provide support of Certification process for appropriately trained and prepared employees - Estimated hours per week? What days require this support and for what hours (ie. Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) Answer: The solicitation is structured around a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors shall state their own time-line on how they will develop or implement a wellness program. Please provide your information on what will it take achieve your firm’s wellness certification process.

Question: The contractor shall provide mentorship training and support, including clinical supervision, mentorship, and monitoring - Estimated hours per week? What days require this support and for what hours (ie. Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm) Answer: The solicitation is structured around a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors shall state their own time-line on how they will develop or implement a wellness program.

Question: The contractor shall provide general consultation services - Estimated hours per week?

Answer: The solicitation is structured around a Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors are allowed to state their own time-line on how they will develop or implement a wellness program. Please state the number of hours it will take to achieve a customized wellness program that will be offered to VISN 8.

Question: Are you looking for a contractor to facilitate their existing program, or to create a new one?

Answer: The Center for Mind Body Medicine is the incumbent. The VA is seeking a firm to create or continue a wellness curriculum aligned with VHA Directive 1137 (2), The Provision of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH). The VHA directive is included in the solicitation.

Question: Who is the current incumbent for this project?

Answer: The incumbent is The Center for Mind Body Medicine.

Question: Are there any issues with the services they are currently providing?

Answer: The VISN is seeking firms who are capable to develop a customized wellness program to align with VHA Directive 1137 (2) framework. Getting firm’s to understand that the VISN will be relying on their core competencies, discipline, syllabus, etc. is more of a challenge, not necessarily an issue.

Question: Is there a budget for this project?

Answer: The award will be made on what the Government deems as fair and reasonable pricing, while achieving best value to the VISN.