36C25623Q0223 0004.docx

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.)

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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) N/A 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston

TX

77030 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston

TX

77030 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25623Q0223 01-12-2023

X X X

X Amendment is hereby issued to provide additional responses to questions to include changes to the PWS as stated on the following pages.

Reminder to offerors that all amendments issued must be acknowledged under Paragraph 5 of Page 6 or signed and returned with offer.

Electronic offers/proposals are due to Michaela Brown (michaela.brown@va.gov) by 08 February 2023 at 12:00 PM (Central Time). No further extension is granted.

Melanie Hawley Contract Specialist Questions and Answers Solicitation: 36C25623Q0223

1) Ref PWS Paragraph 3. Instruction on Submitting Offer for evaluation -There is no maximum to the number of CV’s or proposed candidates that can be submitted with offer.

Does this statement from mean that we can submit more candidates than the (5) total required for this Solicitation? If so, will we need to submit all supporting documentation for these individuals too?

Response #1: Yes, you can submit more candidates than the five (5) required for the solicitation. For submitted candidates, all required documents will need to be submitted with offer.

2) Ref PWS Paragraph(s) 2.1.2, 2.9.2 and 4.5.4.2 - The Solicitation states that the Optometrist must be American Board of Optometry (ABO) certified. There is another, certification from the ABCMO or American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. Would this certification be considered acceptable in lieu of the ABO certification? Essentially, are board certification for optometrist candidates also acceptable from the American Board Certified in Medical Optometry (ABCMO)?

Response #2: Yes, Optometrists’ may be certified from the American Board of Optometry (ABO) and American Board Certified in Medical Optometry (ABCMO), and in addition other Board Certifications that come from an accredited organization may be acceptable as well. However, Board Certification is not mandatory, just preferred.

3) We could not find any reference to page limitations (per Volume). Please advise if there is a page limitation.

Response #3: There is no page limitation, but offerors shall keep in mind that sending large documents through email does have limitations.

4) Ref PWS Paragraph 3.1.3 and Attachments - Volume 1B- Technical - Subfactor 1b – Corporate Management / Capability / Experience asks for Attachment D2- Contractor Certification Immigration to be completed and submitted.

Attachment D2 in SAM.gov is the Wage Determination. We cannot locate Attachment D2- Contractor Certification Immigration. Please advise where we can find this attachment.

Response #4:

CHANGE from:

Offeror shall fill out and submit the Attachment D2- Contractor Certification Immigration documents and Attachment D3 – Key Personnel.

CHANGE to: (Attachment D4 – Contractor Certification Immigration document and Attachment D3 – Key Personnel) Offeror shall fill out and submit the Attachment D4 – Contractor Certification Immigration documents and Attachment D5 – Key Personnel.

5) We noted a discrepancy between the proposal due date reflected in SAM (4 Feb 2023) and the due date referenced in your email, as well as the latest SF30 (8 Feb 2023). We assume the date in your email and the SF30 is correct but would like confirmation.

Response to #5: As per this amendment, offers are due, 8 February 2023 at 12:00 PM (Central Time).

Amendment to Solicitation