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RFQ 36C25724Q0281 0002

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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

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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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CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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.)

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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 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs VHA RPO West – NCO 17 Health Care Resources 11495 Turner Rd El Paso TX 79936-1372 Carolyn Reneau carolyn.reneau@va.gov 36C257 See Block 6

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25724Q0281 04-01-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to post additional questions and answers to RFQ 36C25724Q0281

a. Additional Questions and A nswers can be found in the continuation page.

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

Carlos Jaquez Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOW-2024-0021

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Questions and Answers 36C25724Q0281 Transitional Housing Killeen Question 28: Facility Specifications: Could you provide more details on any specific facility requirements or preferences that the VA has for these housing solutions? For instance, are there particular security features, accessibility standards, or on-site services that should be prioritized?

Answer 28: Facility must meet all requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement.

Section 1 states:

The Contractor must have site control of the housing facility through ownership or a valid lease.

Contractor facility will be certified by the State of Texas, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health, Bureau of Licensure and Certification as a facility for transitional housing.

The Contractor facility shall confirm to the Life Safety Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) #101 standards, reference http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=101&cookie%5Ftest=1.

The Contractor shall meet all City, County and State requirements concerning licensing and health codes.

Contractor shall have a current occupancy permit of license as required by the authority that has jurisdiction to issue and shall adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

The facility shall be wheelchair accessible and meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines for buildings and facilities found at http://www.ada.gov/reg3a.html#Anchor-Appendix-52467.

Section 29. INSPECTION OF FACILITY AND PROGRAM:

a) Initial Inspections - Prior to the award of a contract, Contractor facility must pass a VA NFPA inspection certifying that facility meets the requirements of the applicable residential occupancy chapters of the current version of NFPA 101, National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code. Contract shall not be awarded if facility does not pass initial inspection.

Question 29: Service Scope: Regarding the range of services to be included, does the VA anticipate the need for specific therapeutic or rehabilitative programs? Furthermore, how does the VA measure success in terms of veteran transition to independent living?

Answer 29: Per the Performance work statement:

Contractor shall have a Case Manager dedicated to Veteran residents on-site at least 40 hours per week. The Contract Case Manager shall be a social worker licensed by the state Texas and shall be responsible for the in-take assessment of Veteran residents once referred by the CTVHCS HCHV staff.

The Contractor shall provide the following supportive services:

(4) Medication Management: Contractor shall secure and monitor Veterans’ medications.

Contractor shall participate in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), the information system designated by the Continuum of Care to comply with HUD data collection, management, and reporting standards, and used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families and persons at-risk of homelessness.

Question 30: Veteran Demographics: Could you specify the expected demographics of the veterans and their dependents? Understanding their backgrounds, including age ranges, family sizes, and particular care needs, would help us tailor our facilities and services more effectively.

Answer 30: Any VHA eligible Veterans experiencing homelessness are eligible to apply for HCHV services. Veteran residents shall receive a clinical assessment by the VA before being referred to the Contractor. Admission will be coordinated with the admitting provider.

Question 31: Reporting and Compliance: What are the specific reporting requirements, and how frequently would the VA require updates on the veterans' progress and facility operations?

Answer 31: See Section F (Records and Reports) of the Performance Work Statement which states all the necessary reporting requirements and frequency.

Question 32: Extension Criteria: Under what circumstances does the VA generally approve the 90-day extension for housing placements? Are there particular milestones or improvement metrics that need to be demonstrated?

Answer 32: Any extension request would be coordinated between the VA Liaison and the contracting facility on a case-by-case basis.

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