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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

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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 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

BY

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) 00004 05-04-2018

NONE

36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25018R0234 05-0 -2018

X X X X The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to questions.

2) Provide an updated Evaluation Factors and Submission Instructions attachment.

ALEX DANIEL

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. If we are unable to bill the VA for the contractor owned equipment refused to be returned by the patient/caregiver, may the contractor contact local authorities to provide assistance in recovering contractor’s asset?

A. Government Response:

VA is not involved and is not providing legal advice about their respective rights. The Government is editing Section 4.27 of the Performance Work Statement, Loss or Damaged Equipment.

Current language:

Section 4.27 of the PWS.

4.27 LOSS OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT:

The VA will not pay for the Contractor’s lost or damaged equipment provided under this contract except for contractor equipment that is stored at the VAMC and may be lost or damaged by VA employees within the scope of their official duties. Accordingly, this is considered to be the cost of doing business, and is the requirement of the Contractor to pay for this type of equipment.

New/Updated language:

4.27 LOSS OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT:

The VA will not pay for the Contractor’s lost or damaged equipment provided under this contract except for contractor equipment that is stored at the VAMC and may be lost or damaged by VA employees within the scope of their official duties.

1. Should the VA not approve to pay for the equipment not returned, may the contractor bill the patient directly?

A. Government Response:

VA is not involved and is not providing legal advice about their respective rights.

1. “In the Instructions to Offerors, under Factor 2 Quality Control Program, it states, Describe the mechanism to schedule and maintain qualified professional staff to cover the required clinic schedule.”

Can you explain where the required clinic schedule is addressed in the PWS?

A. Government Response: The language has been amended in the Evaluation Factors and Submission Instructions under Factor 2. The language is highlighted in yellow.

New factor will read as, “Describe the mechanism to schedule and maintain qualified professional staff to cover the required workload and service response times specified in this contract.”

See attached document: “UPDATE 5.4.18 - Evaluation Factors and Submission Instructions - VISN 10 Ohio Home O2 Services.”