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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF

PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 NUMBERE

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:

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 08/25/2021 Department of Veterans Affairs for SL Veterans Health Care System 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

36C25621Q1735 08-25-2021

X X X NO CHANGE 31 Aug 2 pm Central X Amendment is provided to make a change to PWS and provide a response to question received. Provided on following page.

No extension is provided.

Reminder to follow instructions provided and offer/quotes to be provi ded via email only to Melanie.Hawley@va.gov.

This amendment shall also be provided with offer/quote.

Melanie Hawley Contract Specialist

VA-VHA-2020-AC34AE75

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REMOVE from PWS:

2.1.7.6 COVID-19 vaccine: Per VHA Directive 1193 Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Program for Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel, Contractor shall ensure all clinic staff: a) receive a complete COVID-19 immunization series or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons; b) submit the Health Care Personnel COVID-19 Vaccination Form, VA Form 10-263 (Appendix B of VHA Directive 1193 and available at: https://www.va.gov/find-forms) to VA Occupational Health and the COR; and, c) wear a face mask as described in Appendix A of VHA Directive 1193 before they are fully vaccinated as defined in paragraph 3 of VHA Directive 1193 and when they have been granted an exemption to COVID-19 vaccination as defined in Appendix A of VHA Directive 1193. (See VHA Directive 1193 for more information). VHA Directive 1193, CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR TITLE 38 HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL

CHANGE to and ADD to PWS:

2.1.7.6 COVID-19 vaccine: Not mandated at this time; however, it is highly encouraged. Contractor shall provide with offer if candidate has been vaccinated.

Question 1- If this requirement is being performed by a contractor currently or have been performed in the past, could you please provide the associated incumbent contract or task order number?

If not, could you please tell me whether these are new requirements?

RESPONSE 1: There is no incumbent, as this is new requirement.

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