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36C25022Q0908 0001

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

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 To all Offerors/Bidders

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See CONTINUATION Page X One (1) The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions and provide clarifications.

Please see pages 2 and 3 for questions and answers.

Kristina L. Peart Contracting Officer

1. We need a Breakdown of Television with Sizes & QTYs for each Marion and Fort Wayne location?

A. See attached TV count and locations.

1. Are we replacing the PDI Arm Mounted TVs at Marion? We don’t know what is at the Fort Wayne Location.

A. No, the PDI TVs will be purchased separately by the VA.

1. If you want New PDI TV’s, would you like Black or Cream color for the Arm and Power Supply?

A. See #2 above.

1. What is the Cable Plan Status at Fort Wayne? RF or IPTV? If IPTV, will the Hospital be providing the Network?

A. Fort Wayne is currently receiving service through Direct TV and the signal to the TVs are sent via comcast coax cable. Coax cable is the only line to the TVs

1. This RFQ is only for the Patient Interactive Education and Entertainment Solution containing Milner Fenwick Health Clips Library- Marion and a 80 package Movie Subscription? We should not be adding in any hardware Pricing for Direct TV Head ends correct? Please advise.

A. No hardware pricing is needed. Patient interactive education and entertainment should be for both campuses.

1. What does the Ft. Wayne site currently have for television subscription services?

A. Fort Wayne is currently receiving service through Direct TV and the signal to the TVs are sent via comcast coax cable. Coax cable is the only line to the TVs

1. If satellite, what is the existing hardware Ft Wayne is using to distribute channels?

A. A. Fort Wayne is currently receiving service through Direct TV and the signal to the TVs are sent via comcast coax cable. Coax cable is the only line to the TVs

1. On page 9 of 61, there are several bullet points requiring continuous monitoring and remote support. Question: Shall the offeror’s solution include an existing MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND INTERCONNECTION SECURITY AGREEMENT (MOU/ISA) with the Government?

A. Yes

1. There is no reference to VistA/CPRS integration requirements within any of the bullet points on pages 9 and 10. Question: Does the Government require and/or expect VistA/CPRS and future Cerner interconnectivity to the PIEES system as it has today?

A. Yes

1. Does the Government require and/or expect digital signage features with interconnectivity to the patient education library (MF-VA-FULL) as part of the offer’s solution?

A. Yes

1. Shall the entire solution (patient and ancillary locations) be managed with a single web-based interface as it is today?

A. Yes

1. On page 10 of the Solicitation it is stated, “All services for this contract shall meet manufacturer performance and technical specifications, Federal Regulations, and other specifications that may apply such as National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission (JC), and VA Regulations. Also, the Contractor shall provide the appropriate service documentation at no additional expense. Question: Is the offeror’s solution to be listed in the VA’s Technical Reference Model?

A. Yes

15. Will be paid in arrears?

A. The annual subscription would be paid in the first month and software subscription will be paid monthly.

See attached document: TV COUNT AND LOCATIONS.

Amendment to answer questions.

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