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36C24923R0106 A0001

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

POINT OF CONTACT*

Samantha Shackelford Samantha.shackelford@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Memphis, TN

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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 for th 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 T

O: (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

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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.)

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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) N/A Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24923R0106 01-24-2023

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See CONTINUATION Page X

The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions and update the price schedule.

See continuation page for details.

Carol L. Franklin Contracting Officer

Q&A RFP 36C24923R0106

1. Is there an incumbent contractor or contractors currently providing these services?

Yes

If so, please provide the incumbent contractor(s) company names and contract number(s).

36C24922P0396 with BTL Technologies, Inc.

1. Is the incumbent contractor eligible to re-bid?

We do not have that information.

1. May offerors submit multiple task orders under a single IDIQ contract as a single Past Performance/Experience citation for the purposes of evaluation?

Multiple orders under a single contract should be reported as a single contract for past performance

1. May offerors submit previously completed PPQs from other proposals in lieu of new PPQs for the purposes of evaluation on this Solicitation?

PPQs should come directly from the reference provider and not the offeror.

1. Can the NAICS code be changed to 561320 for temp staff?

No

1. Since it is impossible to guarantee a candidate now for a position in Sept can the vendors just provide with a sample of candidates?

We do not prefer “sample” candidates. Sample candidate information would be submitted as part of past performance experience information.

1. In regard to the statement in the Solicitation that this effort is contingent upon the Government hiring full-time Radiology personnel, does the Government anticipate a need for the contract after those positions are filled? Or would the Government cancel the contract upon filling those positions?

The Government would not cancel the contract rather would reduce quantities based on hiring success. Notice would be provided in a timely fashion IF the medical center is able to hire.

1. 3. Under 1.2. Place of Performance: Contractor shall furnish services at the Memphis VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, 38104. Can the government please provide clarification if the technicians will be required to work at different locations since there is a Sub-Line Item (SLIN) Number 0007 Travel and Lodging? Or can that SLIN be use for the PRN (“As need”)/Temporary technicians when filling in for vacancies?

Work is to be performed at the VA Medical Center. Travel and lodging are lines to be used if candidates must travel in from another location to work under this contract. You are free to add additional SLINs as you feel appropriate.

1. 4. Under 2.8.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing coverage to the VA during periods of vacancies of the Contractor’s personnel due to sick leave, personal leave, vacations and additional coverage as required. In the event a scheduled technologist is unable to complete an assigned shift, the contractor shall provide replacement technologist coverage within 2 hours and notify the Contracting Office Representative (COR) at the Memphis VAMC immediately of the schedule change. Can we get clarification to determine if the contract needs to have a pool of PRN (“As need”)/Temporary technicians to be available to report within a 2 hour window?

The desire is to have a back-up candidate for each position.

1. 5. Under 1.1, General, the Ultrasound Technologist, MRI and X-Ray tech positions require to be on-call. However, in the pricing table there is only one SLIN for Overtime Hours and one Call Back Hours. Since the rates are different for each labor category, will the government consider creating 3 individual for each SLINs?

This was an oversight. We will publish a revised price schedule with the amendment answering these questions.

1. The price schedule contained an error in that it was not separated by position for pricing of call, call-back, overtime, etc. The price schedule has been amended as follows: Remove and replace Section B.2 Schedule of Services with the following amended paragraph B.2 Schedule of Services:

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel to provide services necessary to perform onsite Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis (hereinafter referred to as VAMC Memphis).

All VA Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Services are accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). As such any Contractor providing onsite radiology diagnostic imaging services must adhere to the guidelines and standards of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography for Ultrasound Technologists and the guidelines and standards of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists https://www.arrt.org for MRI, CT and General X-Ray Technologists.

Pricing Instructions:

The offeror is instructed to edit the number of Sub-Line Item Numbers (SLIN) to correspond with the number of key personnel submitted for the LIN. Affiliate Offerors shall include the “title” of the personnel submitted. Other commercial health care Offerors shall identify by title/position or level of experience the key personnel submitted. Also, renumber SLINs if adding or removing Key Personnel. The offeror is instructed to include all other than price and cost information supporting the proposed price as directed in Instructions to Offerors addendum to 52.212-1 and/or Section D- Contract Documents., Exhibits, or attachments, Other Than Cost And Pricing Information.

The Contractor shall propose 5 (key personnel to be credentialed and be available for scheduling to meet the requirements of the contract).

Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem All proposed pricing for travel, lodging, and per diem must comply with Federal and VA policy on travel, lodging, and per diem.

Period of Performance: BASE YEAR: October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024_

Annual Cost

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

* All Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem must comply with Federal and VA policy on travel, lodging, and per diem.

Period of Performance: OPTION YEAR 1: October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025

Annual Cost

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

* All Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem must comply with Federal and VA policy on travel, lodging, and per diem.

Period of Performance: OPTION YEAR 2: October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026

Annual Cost

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

* All Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem must comply with Federal and VA policy on travel, lodging, and per diem.

Period of Performance: OPTION YEAR 3: October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027

Annual Cost

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

* All Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem must comply with Federal and VA policy on travel, lodging, and per diem.

Period of Performance: OPTION YEAR 4: October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2028

Annual Cost

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

KEY PERSONNEL

* All Travel, Lodging, and Per Diem must comply with Federal and VA policy on travel, lodging, and per diem.

Total for base period and all option periods: $_________________________

The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions.