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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 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

BY

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) none 06-29-2018 None 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs SAO West NCO 17 Medical Sharing Branch II 11495 Turner Road El Paso

TX

79930-4221 36C257 El Paso Contracting

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25718Q0378 06-18-2018

X x x x The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers in support of the subject solicitation.

a. See continuation sheet for questions and answers.

b. All terms and conditions are still in full force and effect.

Marisela Galarza Contracting Officer Continuation Sheet: RFQ 36C25718Q0378/ Amendment 0003

Question: In the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Psychiatrist (Locum Tenens) at Amarillo VA Health Care System, (Vendor’s Name) is defined as the “Contractor.” The parties agree that (Vendor’s Name) as the “Contractor” is not providing medical services and is not licensed to provide medical services. The parties agree that (Vendor’s Name), as the “Contractor” will be providing staffing services, only.

Answer: Yes, administrative, staff services only will be provided by the presenting vendor (firm). However, presenting firms are encouraged to provide information supporting a quality control approach as specified within the subject RFQ /under: VAAR 852.273-73 – Evaluation – Health Care Sources (Jan 2003). Additionally, the following clarification is provided:

1. Question: Is the language in Section 4.4.2.5.2 a typo, as it states that “Contractor” should be able to prescribe medications. Did it mean to state “contract physicians” instead of “Contractor”.

Answer: Yes, this refers to the physician.

1. Question: Is the language in Section 4.5.3.1.1 a typo, as it states that “Contractor” will participate in scheduled meetings and complete 2 peer review records per month. Did it mean to state “contract physicians” instead of “Contractor” Answer: Yes, this refers to the physician.

1. Question: Is there is a typo in Section 4.5.1.1, as it references the Contractor’s conduct, instead of the physicians’ conduct.

Answer: Yes, this refers to the physician.

1. Question: Is there is a typo in Section 4.5.1.1.1, as it references patient complaints about Contractors, instead of about physicians.

Answer: Patient complaints pertain to the physician.

1. Question: There are several places in the contract where the reference is to “Contractor” instead of “physicians” or “psychiatrists”. Our firm needs to confirm that wherever there are references to medical or health care services, the intention is for the physicians or psychiatrists to complete those items/obligations.

Answer: Yes, medical and health care services are inherent duties of the physician.

1. Note: Physician, Psychiatrist and Locum (or Locum Tenens) are used interchangeably.

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