S02 36C25624Q0323 0001 Amendment to Answer Questions.pdf

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

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 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)

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Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 16

Central Arkansas Veterans HCS

2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 41, Room 200

North Little Rock AR 72114 1706

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 16

Central Arkansas Veterans HCS

2200 Fort Roots Drive, Bldg 41, Room 200

North Little Rock AR 72114 1706

To all Offerors/Bidders

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer all questions received before the deadline of 15 February 2024.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Billy Morris

Contracting Officer

1. In the Statement of Work section B Background, it states that the contractor will not be required to provide detoxification or other acute level treatment. However, in Section C

III, d it states that particular efforts will be made for Veterans identified to be highly acute. Can you please clarify?

Answer: We will NOT provide detox services in the Medical Respite. We will refer veterans needing a higher level of care to appropriate treatment such as detox.

2. In the Statement of Work section C Services to be provided it states that a Registered

Nurse and a Licensed Practical Nurse on-site 24/7 to provide all medical related care needs and interventions. Are both disciplines required at that level of intensity?

Conversely, the QASP under Task # 4 Clinical Staffing states that a Program Nurse shall also be assigned to the program at least 35 hours per week designated to the

Recuperative Care Program. Can you please clarify?

Answer: The contractor will provide medical staff (LPN) 24/7 and Nursing care of an RN at least 35 hours a week. Contractor will arrange On-call medical provider (MD/PA/NP) coverage for orders between 4 pm and 8 am Monday through Friday. All day on

Saturdays and Sundays. Contractor must also solidify back-up medical provider coverage on dates that HPACT lead provider is on vacation, federal holidays, or on unplanned sick leave.

3. In section V f. Recovery, it states that drug testing may be used to discharge a Veteran.

Is this a typo since it later goes on to state as a clinical intervention to modify behavior.

Answer: YES, drug testing may be used to discharge a veteran. Not a typo.

4. In section V g. Occupancy, it states that it is expected that the contractor maintain a 85% occupancy rate but preferred rate of 90%. Can you please elaborate as we rely on the

VA for referrals and have no control over that process?

Answer: Contractor will maintain 85% Occupancy rate. Similar to all occupancy rates for

HCHV programs.

5. We are in the process of acquiring and remodeling a facility that will be responsive to the

Recuperative Care Model as well as other uses. However, this process would not be complete by the start date of the contract given construction, supply chain and other issues beyond our control. As an interim solution, we propose to co-locate the Medical

Respite at our current GPD location that is fully compliant with VA requirements within the context of the Statement of Work. This presents two questions: 1. We will not be able to co-locate females at this interim location given a mandate by the GPD program office because there are no physical barriers separating males from females. 2. Would the contract allow a move to the new facility if acquired, complete and inspected prior to use, and should that new, potential location be included in the initial Response to the

Proposal?

Answer: 1. Yes; and 2. Yes.