36C24924Q0172 0002.docx

36C24924Q0172 0002

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

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PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

(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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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)

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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)

NONE

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24924Q0172 03-19-2024

X X X

The purpose of this amendment is to correct reference location of VAAR 852.219-75 listed in the Instructions for the Preparation of Quotes on page 64 and to provide responses to answers received.

Section b.7 (page 64) under Instructions for the Preparation of Quotes is hereby amended to read as "Submit completed/ signed Certification in acco9rdance with VAAR 852.219-75 located in C.

9 of this solicitation".

Responses to received questions are provided on page 2.

Angela Tucker Contracting Officer Amendment to Solicitation 36C24924Q0172 to publish Questions and Responses for Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Services for TVHS

1. Please provide the 2023 volume by procedure category (e.g. spine, intracranial, vascular, ortho, ENT, others) and by day of the week.

Please provide the indication for the historical requested information and correlation/impact for current necessity of IONM contract negotiations?

2. What is the historical annual volume of IONM cases at this facility for calendar years 2022 and 2023?

1. “Section 5.1.1 Work Schedule: Contract personnel shall be available as needed Monday through Friday, excluding national holidays, to provide scheduled procedures. Hours of daily operations are normally 7:00 am to 7:30 pm local time; however, additional hours may be required to complete a case.” Please confirm that you only expect coverage of scheduled cases, not 24/7 call coverage.

There shall not be a need for this service after regular hours of operation, weekends, or holidays. However, additional hours may be required within 24 hours of an emergent/urgent decision process.

1. If call coverage is required, please clarify expectations regarding call coverage. For example, do you want a designated IONM person on call specifically for this facility, or first available from a pool of local IONM team members?

Call coverage is not required. Please see prior question.

1. How common are concurrency IONM cases?

Neurosurgery averages 4 NON emergent/urgent cases a week. IONM is determined for scheduled cases ahead of posting elective case.

1. Do cases tend to occur mostly on certain days, if so, what are the specialty days who prefers to operate on a specific day?

Elective cases proceed during neurosurgery specified surgical dates and time which will vary; however, average twice a week. However urgent/emergent cases can be added based on surgeon and OR availability.

1. Would you be able to tell me how many cases to expect for this contract?

Anticipated case load is identified in B.2 Price Schedule beginning on page 6.

1. On page 64, b. Contents of Part I - Administrative, where can I locate the following?

This amendment corrects this location to read as “7. Submit completed / signed Certification in accordance with VAAR 852.219-75 located in Section C.9 on page 44.

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