36C25221Q0532 0001.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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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(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) 04-20-2021 None 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25221Q0532 04-06-2021

X X X

3:00 PM, 4/27/2021

X

ONE

The purpose of this amendment hereby makes the following changes to the soliciation 36C25221Q0532:

1. The hour and date for receipt of offers is changed to April 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. local Milwaukee, WI time.

2. Solicitation attachment A Contractor Certification Immigration and Nationality Act is attached to this amendment.

3. See below for answers to questions received by the cut off time of April 16, 2021 noon local time.

See Continuation Page

Susan Shirey Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

See attached document: S02 Contractor Certification Immigration and Nationality Act.

1. Does a MS Military trained operator who has been practicing as a certified Surgical Technologist qualify?

Work documented as Surgical Technologist experience qualifies whether civilian or military. Please refer to the Qualifications of Personnel section.

1. What's the hospital call fee per hour on weekend/weekdays per hour?

Contractor to provide its quoted rates in the Price Schedule.

1. When on call how much time do staffers have to arrive on scene of hospital?

Provider must arrive within 45 minutes of receiving the initial call from VA.

1. Who was the last award awarded to and what was the amount?

This is not a follow-on requirement. It is a new requirement.

1. How is overtime conducted is it time in ½ of hourly pay rate?

For positions subject to overtime, the Contractor has to determine the rates in accordance with federal law.

1. Does overtime take place after each eight-hour shift or after working a 40-hour work week?

40 hours per week

1. Is holiday pay paid at time and a half of hourly rate?

Contractor must comply with Federal laws.

1. Where do we get our contractor/ offeror code and facility code from for SF 1449 #17? Code(s) are completed by the Government

1. Do VA pay and coordinate for background investigation and fingerprinting? If so when will we get that information?

Currently the VA pays. However, please refer to section CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS in the solicitation.

1. What kind or level of background investigation is needed and is there a recommended type of investigation?

Please refer to section CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS in the solicitation. The providers undergo a SAC and/or NACI investigation, which is performed by the Government.

1. Is there a set aside in place for DBE, WMBE, SBE, WOSB? If not, can one be put in place for this RFQ?

Previous solicitations were posted as set asides, but no acceptable quotes were received. Therefore, this solicitation was expanded to include all socioeconomic categories.

1. How many surgeons/doctors are on call during a call back shift during the week and weekends?

This is not relevant to the number of surgical technologists.

1. If CST is in a case (ON CALL) what happens if a second Surgeon/doctor pages/call the on-call Surgical tech? Is there a 2nd backup technologist for this or do the 2nd doctor case just wait until the on-call CST is available?

Please refer to the statement of work and the work schedule in the solicitation.

1. Is there any assistance for eQip system when submitting forms page 22 of 88 up solicitation?

Upon receiving instructions to register in eQIP, the VA Credentialer will provide assistance upon request.

1. If I have more questions before question cutoff date can I ask them?

Please send as soon as possible prior to the cutoff date.

1. How and where do we obtain confirmation of no history of malpractice, termination, suspension or privilege from? Is that part of background investigation?

This information is up to the Contractor to obtain.

1. Page 65 of 89 on solicitation# 36C25221Q0532 ask to sign contractor certification immigration and nationality act from section D – contract documents, exhibits, or attachments. On page 60 it says see attachment d-1 attachment A and there is nothing attached. Where do I need to sign and where do I get this form?

This document is now attached to the amendment.

1. Our staffing agency uses a back office to pay our employees and they also provide all insurance for our company such as general liability, workmens’ comp, and employers’ along with, automobile and umbrella liability. My question is do I still need my own insurance since my company name isn’t on their insurance?

If your question is understood correctly, we need a copy of your company Certificate of Liability Insurance with your company’s name. Your company is responsible for providing any required insurance for its employees. Please refer to section B.4 Special Contract requirements, Contract Clause C.11 and C.14.