36C25622Q0570 0002.docx

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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)

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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) 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs for SLVHCS Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi

MS

39531 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs

SLVHCS &

Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi

MS

39531 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25622Q0570 06-23-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

06/28/2022 10 am central X Amendment is to provide answers to questions. Also, please review attachments.

The due date for responses remainse 6/28/2022.

Offerors are reminded to acknowledge this amendment and return with offer by the due date/time in block 11.

Please ensure that you provide complete offers in response to the solicitation and follow the instructions provided.

For those that have no CPARS; offerors may use Attachments D4 and D5. Those with CPARS these are optional.

Past performance MUST be within FIVE (5) years to be considered.

Melanie Hawley Contract Specialist

VA-VHA-2020 AC34AE75

1. (In 3.4 Volume 3- Past Performance) Can the Government answer if we can provide references for the similar positions like Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant etc and other Healthcare positions. Would this suffice? Yes, as it would be similar to the language found under Technical Subfactor 1b- “The Offeror must demonstrate at least a minimum of five (5) of experience in providing and managing on-site staffing services. Demonstrating capabilities and experience in providing staff to other VA Medical Centers may be rated more favorably. Demonstrating experience of providing Laboratory staffing services may be rated more favorably.”

2. In addition (3.4 Volume 3- Past Performance) Can we pursue with Past Performance references where the CPARS report is unavailable ? Yes. Refer to Attachments D4 and D5

3. In (3.4 Volume 3- Past Performance), Can we provide Government or other commercial past performance references? Yes. Refer to Attachments D4 and D5

4. The "36C25622Q0570 PRE.docx" document indicates that this now set aside 100% for small businesses, but the SAM link does not indicate so. Can you confirm that this is a a100% SB set aside? Yes, this is a SMALL business set-aside.

5. Is federal or VA past performance required? Or, can offerors submit commercial past performance (so, no CPARS) and be evaluated favorably? Refer to Attachments D4 and D5. VA may be rated more favorably and be considered more relevant.

6. Can prime offerors use their subcontractors' federal or VA past performance? If so, do any need to come from the prime? Refer to Attachments D4 and D5. If you are using subcontractors’ then it should be identified as such.

Also, please note the revisions made to “Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions” and to “Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items”. This is to clarify that the CO is using FAR 13 simplified procedures and not FAR 15 negotiations.

See attached document: ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 instructions.

See attached document: ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVAL.

See attached document: ATT D4 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES.

See attached document: ATT D5 PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE.

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