36C25521Q0323 CSS Amend 1.docx

Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C25521Q0323 Amendment 0001 Amendment 0001 to 36C25521Q0323:

1) Due date is extended to 5/19/2021, 4:30 PM Central Time

2) Past Performance Questionnaire is included in the amendment.

A. RFQ 36C25521Q0323 is hereby extended to due date 05-19-2021, 4:30 PM, Central Time.

B. Past Performance Questionnaire, referenced in Factor 2 of the RFQ and other places, as an attachment was inadvertently left out of the original publication and is hereby incorporated as Attachment 8. Attachment 8 is provided as page 2 of this amendment.

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Original Combined Synopsis-Solicitation Description for reference.

Description: Nephrology Physician Services - Wichita, Kansas - Base One (1) Year plus Four (4) Optional Years. (1) 1/2-day (4 hours) Clinic per week and Periodic On-Call and Call-Back.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business, NAICS code is 621111, with a small business size standard of $12.0 million, and the PSC is Q509.

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 seeks to purchase Nephrology Physician Services to perform the services of nephrology – 1) on-site, 2) periodic on-call, with 3) periodic call-back during on-call periods for on-site work.

All quoters shall submit the following: See Instructions to Offerors/Quoters, Attachment 3 All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer listed below and in Attachment 4.

Award will be based upon evaluation stated in Attachment 4.

The following are the decision factors: As stated in Attachment 4.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than May 14 19, 4:30PM Central Time by e-mail (below).

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact: Contracting Officer:

Michael Cumins, Phone (913) 946-1122, michael.cumins@va.gov

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 is conducting a competitive acquisition for Board Certified Nephrologist Services to be provided at the Wichita VA Medical Center.

________________________ has identified you as a reference to validate the offeror's past performance. Please complete the following questionnaire to assist our evaluation of the contractor's past performance and return to Michael Cumins, NCO 15, e-mail to michael.cumins@va.gov.

How long has your company had a contract or agreement for services with______________________?

When was the contract or agreement? ____________________________________________________ What type of services did ______________________ provide? ___________________________________________________________________________________ Where provided? ___________________________________________________________________________________

What is/was the total value of the contract or agreement per year? ______________________________ How many Nephrologists did ______________________ provide? ______________________________

Would you enter into another contract or agreement with ______________________? (Yes or No) ____ If no, please provide an explanation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How long to onboard/credential/privilege the physician(s) and where there any difficulties in doing so? ___________________________________________________________________________________

Please explain any delays in providing documentation for credentialing, etc. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How long did those physicians typically stay in the onboarded position? __________________________ How would you rate the quality of the medical providers supplied?

Exceptional __ Very Good __ Satisfactory __ Marginal __ Unacceptable __ If less than "Satisfactory" please provide explanation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How would you rate the Business/Customer Relationship with the Contractor? (Concern for customer's interest, successfully managed services; reasonable/cooperative behavior) Exceptional __ Very Good __ Satisfactory __ Marginal __ Unacceptable __ If less than "Satisfactory" please provide explanation:

Please provide any other examples or comments concerning the contractor's performance that would be relevant in assessing the probability of successful contract performance:

Your Name/Position: ________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________