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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

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(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.

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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 r eference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00001 12-28-2017 N/A

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office NCO 17 2002 Scott Blvd Temple TX 76504

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office NCO 17 2002 Scott Blvd Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25718Q0222 12-12-2017

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Solicitation Amendment No. 00001 is hereby issued to provide response to RFIs/Questions received in response to this solicitation. RFIs/Questions and Answers are provided on pages 2 and 3.

THE OFFER DUE DATE IS EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018, AT 4:00 PM

SANDRA K. ARCHULETA

Contracting Officer Solicitation 36C25718Q0222 Page 2 of 3 Amendment No. 00001

Responses to RFIs/Questions Solicitation 36C25718Q0222 Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Services

1. Are there incumbent personnel performing these services for the South TX VA at this time?

A: Yes

0. If so, will the government provide the contact information for the current incumbent personnel to determine their intent to continue in their current positions?

A: This information shall be provided on request to the contract awardee.

0. If so, how many PTs and how many PTAs?

A: 4 PTs and 2 PTAs

1. Is there an incumbent contractor for this solicitation? If so, what is the contractor name, contract number, contract length, and value?

A: Yes. US Got People, VA257-17-F-1785, 6/1/2017 – 1/31/2018, $ 135,408.00

1. Per Para. B.3.3., Would the government consider adding CLINs for weekend, overtime, and holiday shifts to separately price those specific hourly rates?

A: Other than normal working hours is not applicable to this requirement.

1. In referenced FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67), the stated Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits of a Physical Therapist Assistant is listed at a GS-7 level, approximately $ 19.49. However, Attachment 1 ”WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-5253 REV 3” lists code 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant at $31.75. This is a significant difference in estimated level of pay. Can the government please provide clarification in its salary and personnel requirements for the Physical Therapy Assistant position?

A: The $19.49 listed in FAR 52.222-42 is based on a GS-7 step 1, which is entry level for Federal employees; this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency (VA). The $31.75 is based on the Service Contract Act wage rate if employed by the Contractor.

1. In referenced FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67), there is no stated Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits of a Physical Therapist. Can the government please provide clarification in its salary estimation equivalent for the Physical Therapy position?

A: The Physical Therapist position is classified as a professional series; therefore, it is not covered under the Service Contract Act.

Solicitation 36C25718Q0222 Page 3 of 3 Amendment No. 00001

6. Page 6 B.2 Schedule of Supplies/Services: The start date is listed as February 1, 2018. Will this be changing based on security turnaround time if new hires are needed?

A: The date will be adjusted as determined necessary.

7. Page 10 B.3.3.1 Duty Hours: What are the start and end work hours for Physical Therapy Services at the facilities being staffed?

A: As stated in paragraph B.3.3.1 “Typical duty hours fall between 7am and 5pm Monday through Friday.”

8. Page 15 B.4.2.2: What is the turnaround time from Background Investigation Information being submitted the Contracting Office and receiving the results?

A: For submission to the CO it must be within five (5) calendars days after receipt of background investigation forms; results may be received within 10 to 15 days after submission the investigation office.

9. Page 41 E.9 (a) 1: Should this state Physical Therapists/Assistants vs. Occupational Therapy?

A: The section you are referencing in regards to your question does not refer to either occupation as stated in your question.

10. Which locations/facilities will the 5 PTs and 3 PTAs be assigned to?

A: As stated in Section B.2 “Services shall be provided at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System located at 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229.”

11. Will there be a set schedule for the PT and PT Assistants? The RFQ states they will not usually work more than 40 hrs and that the schedule is to be determined by the Chief of Physical Medicine but are there specific time shifts that will need to be filled? For example, 7am - 4pm, 8pm -5pm with one day off during the week and one day of weekend coverage.

A: As stated in paragraph B.3.3.1 “Typical duty hours fall between 7am and 5pm Monday through Friday.”