36C25519Q0482-0001000.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) 10-25-2019 Extension N/A 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25519Q0482 10- -2019

X X X **HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: November 30, 2019, 4:00PM CENTRAL TIME X The purpose of this amendment is to extend the Request for quotes (RFQ) and respond to potential offerors questions.

1. Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25519Q0482 is extended. SF1449 Block 8 is hereby changed from 11-08-2019 to 11-30-2019.

2. See pages 2-3 for questions and answers.

Kayla Haas Contracting Officer Response to Questions Asked:

Question #1: Is this a new requirement or are there incumbent contractors? If so, could you please provide the incumbent name as well as the contract number? Can you provide a breakdown of how many health care workers in each labor category are managed by each incumbent? Do the current incumbent contractors utilize Traveling providers? Can you tell us how long the Clinicians have been on this contract?

Answer: This is a new requirement. There are no incumbents as this requirement differentiates from previous requirements as it includes Physical Therapists Assistants Question #2: Are the contractors required to drive from one location to another? If so, would this be on the same day? Are they paid travel time and mileage?

Answer: RESPONSE PENDING; an Amendment will be posted to follow up on this question thoroughly.

Question #3: There is specifically no promise of a full day or full-time hours. Is this correct?

Answer: Routinely contracted therapists are scheduled to work the identified shifts throughout the period of performance as identified on the task order. There may be the occasion when the contracted therapist is not needed to work his/her entire shift due to circumstances outside the Government’s control such as reduced patient workload, weather conditions, building maintenance related issues, etc.

Question #4: It appears that all scheduling is the responsibility of the contractor, yet it states no per diem is permitted. (I am assuming they are referring to no uncleared personnel used as last-minute subs) Answer: The Schedule of Services and Price, para 6, identifies Fair Opportunity procedures. Before placing an order, the requirements will be forwarded to each BPA holder using the document found at Section D, Attachment 3. This document shall identify the modality, work location, and shift needed. Each awarded task order represents one contracted therapist with a set schedule including the work location and shifts.

Travel expenses shall not be paid as per diems are not authorized in accordance with Schedule of Services and Price, para 4.

All therapists shall comply with the certification and experience requirements in order to work with VA patients and shall be identified as Key Personnel per PWS para 5.8.1. Additionally, PWS para 5.3.6 identifies that all contracted providers must be vetted prior to performance begins. Therefore, only contracted therapists identified as Key Personnel, who have been properly vetted by the Government, are eligible for substitution.

Question #5: There is a 6-page self-assessment required for each candidate as well. Our experience has been that these can be a challenge to collect this information. Will bids with missing or incomplete assessments at the time of award still be considered?

Answer: When a need for contracted therapists exists, Fair Opportunity is provided to the BPA holders. Candidates submitted for consideration shall be evaluated per Schedule of Services and Price, para 6. Evaluations shall be based on Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resumes, licenses &/or certificates, timeliness/availability of proposed candidate, self-assessment checklist, and price.

Question #6: Are there penalties if a shift isn’t filled?

Answer: In accordance with PWS para 6.2.1.10, the contractor’s employee shall not miss more than two (2) shifts per year or shall not be tardy more than three (3) shifts per quarter.

Question #7: It is our understanding that the contractor will have to reimburse the VA for their Low Risk background check. How much does this background check cost and approximately how long does it take to complete?

Answer: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not request reimbursement for background investigations from contractors. The Department of Veterans Affairs covers these costs internally.

Question #8: For the compensation plan requested on page 83, are you looking for a numeric breakdown of our compensation plan or a narrative response regarding our compensation strategy?

Answer: A narrative response regarding the compensation strategy would provide information on compensation plans and policies that are used to attracted and retain quality candidates for all 3 modalities.