36C25723Q1332 0002.pdf

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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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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.

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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.

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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:

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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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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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36C671

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

36C671

Department Of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302

San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25723Q1332

08-24-2023

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Extended to September 05, 2023 8:00 CST.

See CONTINUATION Page

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The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for solicitation 36C25723Q1332 in order to answer vendor questions and give all parties enough time to submit accurate and precise offers.

The initial due date was 08/30/2023 @8:00AM CST. The new due date for solicitation 36C25723Q1332 is 09/05/2023 @ 8:00AM.

a. See questions and responses - See Continuation Page

Complete Section 15A - C Below

Bobby Thornton

Contracting Officer

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Solicitation Number: 36C25723Q0527

Amendment: 0001

Questions in Black and Government response in Red.

1. About how many employees are we talking about that would be using the access to our proposed platform or do you request only one end account that would be supporting all of the VISN 17 personnel

Government response: This number of users is unlimited as it is undetermined all veterans in VISN 17 will have access.

2. How many live streaming classes per week will be required?

Government Response: Contractor must offer at least 50 live streaming, two-way classes per week or 10 per day minimum.

3. What is the eligible population for the services?

Government Response: Veteran clients/patients.

4. The solicitate indicates it is 100% SDVOSB, does that mean subcontracts also have to be SDVOSB?

Government Response: No.

5. Are all classes to be virtually available at any time without a “live” instructor, or does the government require instructors to lead/facilitate live classes?

Government Response: Both. There should be pre-recorded class available on demand 24/7 as well as live classes with a scheduled time.

6. What classes can be self-paced vs. instructor led? Can you list?

Government Response: Both. There should be a mix of on demand pre-recorded classes, and instructor led classes that have a scheduled time.

7. Requirements indicate that classes be delivered such that they are available from 7-8 feet distance. How does the government propose classes that have textual content for reading, be delivered?

Government Response: There will only be online or virtual content for reading. Any reading materials should be made available for access within the platform.

8. customers should be available from anywhere.

Government Response: There is no requirement for contractor place of performance.

9. Requirement is unclear about hours of operation. Can you provide clarification a) availability of contractor for support/etc. b) availability of self paced classes, c) frequency and availability of instructor led classes if applicable?

Government Response: see questions 13 and 14 for clarification.

10. Requesting the government for an extra week extension to submit proposals to adequately plan for support responses to Q&A

Government Response: This solicitation will be extended, the time it will be extended for will be made available in the amendment.

11. How many users are anticipated to access the wellness portal?

Government Response: Contractor must offer at least 50 live streaming, two-way classes per week or 10 per day minimum.

12. What is the specific breakdown of the number of OnDemand and live streaming classes the Government is asking/requiring for this solicitation?

Government Response:

All classes should be allowed as self-paced:

• Yoga

• Meditation

• Tai Chi

• Breathing Exercises

• Strength and Mobility Exercises

• Mindful Moments

Scheduled, instructor-led courses should also be offered for each modality listed above.

13. Also, what are the demographics ( i.e., eligible population, age, gender etc.) that will be the recipients of these classes?

Government Response: All genders and adult ages as this requirement is for all veterans/patients within VISN 17.