36C25021Q0444 0002.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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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) 03-29-2021 None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center 420 North James Road Columbus

OH

43219-1834 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Chalmers P. Wylie Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus

OH

43219-1834 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25021Q0444 03-15-2021

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The purpose of Solicitation 36C25021Q0444, Amendment 0002 is to address questions received from interested parties.

There are no other changes.

Karen Williams Contracting Officer Solicitation 36C25021Q0444 – Amendment 0002 Questions (Q) and Answers (A) Q1. Referencing Past Performance: a) The quoter will provide a minimum of three (3) business references who have first-hand knowledge of performance relative to the same type of services during the last three (3) years.

Will the government accept one past performance from the prime and two from the subcontract to meet the minimum of 3 business references?

A1. Past performance evaluations will only be conducted on the prime, the past performance of a sub-contractor will not be considered.

Q2. Reference page 60, item (2):

b) Provide company documentation, such as training, about the importance of Customer Service in respect to the VA iCARE core values –Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

c) Provide Proficiency testing documentation indicating the company is knowledgeable about the Point of Care waived testing and proficiency testing through the College of American Pathologist (CAP).

d) Provide your companies competence training and assessment program for specimen collection and processing.

Respectfully, I request to delete these requirements. Item B is specific to the VA and is applicable to VA employees Items C and D are covered by providing Certified Phlebotomists. Their credentials will be verified that they have all the necessary training to do the job.

A2. Request denied. Item B is essential in keeping with the mission of the VA; item C, a general knowledge of proficiency testing is necessary; and item D, training and competency is essential.