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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) 08-20-2018

AMENDMENT ONE

none

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VETERANS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE NCO 17

2002 SCOTT BLVD

TEMPLE

TX

76504

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VETERANS HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE NCO 17

2002 SCOTT BLVD

Temple

TX

76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25718Q9674 08-20-2018

X X X

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND HAVE BEEN ANSWERED ACCORDINGLY:

PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 2 BELOW

JENNIFER SALERNO DICIUCCIO

CONTRACTING OFFICER NCO 17

NCO1715L2-0401

CONTINUATION PAGE

Questions Related to DVA Solicitation No. 36C25718Q9674

1. SOW 5a-iii: Professional counseling.

a. Is the cost of this to be included in the per diem? Yes – the price that is offered by the vendors on the Schedule of Services/Price Schedule is an all inclusive per diem rate – that will cover all aspects outlined in the statement of work including the professional counseling requirements.

b. Since SOW 16b does not list professional staff as minimum requirements, can these services be provided by other properly licensed/accredited agency staff?

Yes – the case manager must have a bachelors degree (section 16.b.2 it is fully outlined regarding the credentials required). These services can be provided by other properly licensed or accredited vendor staff. The VA expects that the case manager will be able to provide the services described on page 9 – such as weekly group, weekly house meeting, professional counseling and other interventions based on personal needs.

c. How will these services operate vis-à-vis DVA clinical services? These services operate independently and in addition to any DVA clinical services.

2. SOW C.8

a. Is a subcontracting plan required in this response? If the agency is a community non-profit not using any hired outside staff or subcontractors but operating fully within its own entity then no – if subcontracting staff – such as temp agency front desk people or counselors or janitorial staff– then yes.

b. Does this clause apply to non-profit agencies? Note that nonprofits do not qualify as small businesses. Yes a non-profit is considered to be “other than large business” and subject to a subcontracting plan or a list of subcontractors being used to operate the facility if the contractor is not running the facility with 100% in house staff.

c. If required where are the goals and requirements to be found? The goals are nationally publicized at www.va.gov.

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