36C25621Q1046 0001.docx

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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

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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:

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Contractor

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Department of Veterans Affairs for

SLVHCS

Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25621Q1046 07-15-2021

X X X 8-12-2021 (2 PM) Central X Amendment herein is to provide some changes to the solicitation and to provide answers to questions as follows in the next few pages. Offerors shall either sign and return this amendment with offer or acknowledge on pages 4-5.

Melanie Hawley Contract Specialist

VA-VHA-2020-AC34AE75

1. CHANGE #1 FROM:

2.1 Offerors are asked to completely review the solicitation and attached documents in their entirety before submitting any questions. In order to allow for proper time to research each question and to provide an answer for all potential offerors to view, it is requested that all questions reference the page number, section, and paragraph number that the question is in regards or reference to. It is also requested that all questions be in writing and in Word or Excel format and be submitted within 7 calendar days of solicitation (RFP) but no later than 10 calendar days of issuance. All questions and quotes/offers are to be emailed to the Contracting Officer (CO), Melanie Hawley at Melanie.Hawley@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. Offerors shall insert “Solicitation number 36C25621Q1046” in the subject line of email when submitting questions. Responses to questions will be consolidated and posted on the Contract Opportunities website as soon as possible via solicitation amendment. NOTE: This Solicitation is being released in response to RFI 36C25621Q1056.

CHANGE #1 TO:

2.1 Offerors are asked to completely review the solicitation and attached documents in their entirety before submitting any questions. In order to allow for proper time to research each question and to provide an answer for all potential offerors to view, it is requested that all questions reference the page number, section, and paragraph number that the question is in regards or reference to. It is also requested that all questions be in writing and in Word or Excel format and be submitted by 2 pm Central 28 July 2021. All questions and quotes/offers are to be emailed to the Contracting Officer (CO), Melanie Hawley at Melanie.Hawley@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. Offerors shall insert “Solicitation number 36C25621Q1046” in the subject line of email when submitting questions. Responses to questions will be consolidated and posted on the Contract Opportunities website as soon as possible via solicitation amendment. NOTE: This Solicitation is being released in response to RFI 36C25621Q1056. Questions will only be accepted from those SDVOSBs that are verified in www.vetbiz.va.gov and current in System of Award Management (www.SAM.gov).

2. CHANGE #2 FROM:

2.4 The sole point of contact for this acquisition is the Contracting Officer. Proposals will only be accepted by email and no mailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals are due no later than August 19, 2021 at 2:00PM Central Standard Time (CST). Proposal maximum file size per email is 9MB or less; therefore, multiple emails will be accepted with an offer/quote and further instructions are provided below. One confirmation email will be sent by the Contracting Officer to confirm receipt of complete offer/quote. It is the offeror’s sole responsibility to follow up if no confirmation email was received from the Contracting Officer before the closing date and time of the Solicitation.

CHANGE #2 TO:

2.4 The sole point of contact for this acquisition is the Contracting Officer. Proposals will only be accepted by email and no mailed proposals will be accepted. Proposals are due no later than August 12, 2021 at 2:00PM Central Standard Time (CST). Proposal maximum file size per email is 9MB or less; therefore, multiple emails will be accepted with an offer/quote and further instructions are provided below. One confirmation email will be sent by the Contracting Officer to confirm receipt of complete offer/quote. It is the offeror’s sole responsibility to follow up if no confirmation email was received from the Contracting Officer before the closing date and time of the Solicitation.

3. CHANGE #3 FROM:

3.1 Email/Volume 1 - Technical Subfactor 1a- Personnel Qualifications/Staffing (provide what is requested in Addendum to 52.212-2 Paragraph 2.1.1 for staffing according to [Paragraph 2.1.1.1 Optometrist(s)] and [Paragraph 2.1.1.2 Ophthalmology Health Technician/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)].

CHANGE #3 TO:

ADD the following language: At a minimum, the offeror shall submit CV/Resumes, certifications and licenses for all personnel offered and furthermore, include DEA Number, for Optometrist to be considered responsive for this subfactor.

4. CHANGE #4 FROM:

2.3 FACTOR 3 – Past Performance: Offerors shall submit the information outlined below as evidence of relevant past performance. Each offeror will be evaluated on his/her performance under existing and prior contracts for similar Optometrists and COA staffing services. Performance information will be used for both responsibility determinations and as an evaluation factor against which offeror’s relative rankings will be compared to assure best value to the Government. The Government will focus on information that demonstrates quality of performance relative to the size and complexity of the procurement under consideration.

The Offeror shall provide three (3) Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) reports from previous or ongoing contracts, for the same or similar services called for in this solicitation, provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs or other Federal agencies, performed within the past five (5) years.

CHANGE #4 TO:

ADD the following language:

It is preferred that offeror provides actual CPARS reports with offer/quote to include any explanations of any marginal ratings that CO may obtain from CPARS. The explanations will not count toward the three (3) requested as stated previously in solicitation. Furthermore, reports that are directly related to providing Optometrists and COAs will be considered as “SAME”, will be rated higher, and considered more relevant than those that are “similar”, meaning that they are related to providing staffing or not directly related to these positions sought.

If Offeror has no access to Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) (https://www.cpars.gov ), or has problems obtaining reports, then the Offeror shall at a minimum, provide contract/task order numbers, name of Contracting Officer and/or COR, and email address of CO/COR and provide brief explanation that offeror was unable to obtain actual reports.

5. Question #1 Is there a current incumbent?

Response- No, there is no incumbent

6. Question #2 If this is not a new contract, what is the current price/award amount for this contract? Response- Not applicable.

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