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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

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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.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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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 d ate specified.

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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.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 520-19-2-542-0427 None Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi

MS 39531

Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25619Q0350 01-25-2019

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The purpose of this modification is to address questions received. Please see attached "Questions to RFQ 36C25619Q0350". No further questions will be accepted.

Danette Rene' Impey Contracting Officer Questions to RFQ 36C25619Q0350

1. Questions to the VA for publication:

a. FAR – Statement of Equivalent Rates. Is the VA’s intention that the statement of equivalent rates be the salary proposed for the contract response?

The clause at FAR 52.222-42, "Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires," has no contractual implications for the contractor that I am aware of. The government is not saying you must pay these salaries. The government is saying if we had someone who was doing this job, their title would be such and the rate of pay would be this.

The requirement to pay the minimum wages specified in the wage determination is in the Service Contract Act clause, "Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended," FAR 52.222-41, paragraph (c).

b. What are the position requirements for the contract proposal, e.g. education, etc.?

The requirement is for someone to facilitate a 3-day training activity on reaching the Secretary of VA’s goals (education).

2. How many training participants do you anticipate?

There will be approximately 60 to75 training participates.

3. Are there any other costs associated with this conference, e.g. food and drink or social events such as receptions?

Refreshments will be provided by the Veterans Canteen Service. There will not be any receptions.

4. Does the trainer require security clearance for this opportunity?

The trainer does not require security clearance.

5. How many people will be involved in the facilitation sessions?

There will be approximately 10 different speakers on day 1 and approximately 4 speakers on day 2.

For the breakout sessions there will be 5 groups with about 12 participants each.

Please be advised that the agenda has not been finalized so the speaker numbers may change but not by much.

Additional note: The facilitator selected must assist in pre-summit preparation to include document review, meetings and the development of leadership activities. Please refer to the Price/Cost Schedule Item 0001 in the RFQ.