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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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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)

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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)

MSO-2023-COM-0028

36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs VHA RPO West - NCO 17 Health Care Resources Branch I 11495 Turner Road El Paso TX 79936-1372 Carlos Jaquez - 915-217-1249 carlos.jaquez@va.gov 36C25700756 See block #6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25723Q0573 07-25-2023

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers for RFP 36C25723Q0573.

a. See continuation page for questions and answers.

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

Marisela Galarza Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Q13. Is it acceptable to submit proof of BLS or ACLS after award?

A13. No, BLS or ACLS certificates are part of Factor 1: Technical Capabilities, Sub-factor 2: Physicians’ Qualifications – The following documentation must be submitted with the offeror’s quote as prescribed in the PWS paras. 2.1.1., 2.1.2., 2.1.8., and 2.1.9. Section 6.1.1. is updated.

6.1.1. The following are brief descriptions of required documents that must be submitted by Contractor: upon award; weekly; monthly; quarterly’; annually, etc. identified throughout the PWS and is provided here as a guide for Contractor convenience. If an item is within the PWS and not listed here, the Contractor remains responsible for the delivery of the item.

Q14. Is it acceptable to submit proof of DEA certificate after award?

A14. No, DEA certificate is part of Factor 1: Technical Capabilities, Sub-factor 2: Physicians’ Qualifications – The following documentation must be submitted with the offeror’s quote as prescribed in the PWS paras. 2.1.1., 2.1.2., 2.1.8., and 2.1.9.

Q15. Paragraph 2.1.2 states, “Contractor’s physician (s) shall be Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.” Is it acceptable for physicians to be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Gastroenterology?

A15. They should be Board Certified in Gastroenterology but do not necessarily have to be certified in Internal Medicine.

Q16. Is this a new requirement? If not, who is the incumbent contractor and the associated contract number?

A16. Yes, this is a new procurement.

Q17. How much time/ days will the provider spend inpatient and/or outpatient?

A17. 3-4 days per week.

Q18. Can the government extend the proposal submission date by two weeks?

A18. At this time the Government does not anticipate extending the due date.

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