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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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) none 00001 04-25-2019 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Procurement Office West 11495 Turner Road El Paso, Texas 79936

36C257 El Paso Contracting

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25719Q0499 04-09-2019

X x x x Reason for Amendment:

a. Provide questions and answers as attached.

b. All other term and conditions remain in full force and effect.

Marisela Galarza Contracting Officer Questions/ Answers:

Question# 1: What is the expected inpatient workload volume, daily rounding?

Answer: 2-3 hours, depending on the number of consultations.

Question# 2: What is the outpatient workload, daily clinic volume?

Answer: 10 per day, and as many as potentially 20 when we have supervision in that clinic.

Question# 3: What is the time slot breakdown for new patient vs. follow-up?

Answer: 60 days new and 30 follow-up

Question# 4: Can you confirm that the duties of the Cardiologist is all non-invasive or will they need to be prepared to do invasive procedure?

Answer: Non-invasive

Question# 5: I saw a couple of different announcements for the cardiologist position. I also saw a response date for the solicitation of Apr 9, although I was a bit confused by both announcements.

Answer: The solicitation closes on May 10, 2019 at 5PM, Eastern Standard.

Question# 6: In (A) Factor 1: Technical Capability, line f. states “submit proof of physician having admitting privileges at location of community hospital within the Amarillo, TX area.” - How can we ensure the cardiologist will have these privileges if they are coming from out of state? Will your leadership assist in getting these privileges put in place for the locum cardiologist?

Answer: This will be omitted from the Statement of Work and Evaluation Factors. Please disregard.

Question# 7: Specialized question regarding the acceptability of candidate(s) CVs.

Answer: Vendors are encouraged to submit CVs with required documentation per the subject solicitation for all candidates that are considered responsive (in compliance with requirements) to this solicitation.

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