S06 36C25726R0018 - 0007 - Post Questions and Answers.pdf
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This is Standard Form 30 (Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA RPO West - NCO 17, Health Care Resources Branch in El Paso, Texas. Amendment 0007, effective September 2, 2026, formally closes the question period for solicitation 36C25726R0018 (dated June 29, 2026) and publishes government responses to contractor inquiries. The contracting officer is Carlos Jaquez (915-341-4575, carlos.jaquez@va.gov). All offerors/bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the deadline specified in the solicitation or as amended.
The amendment includes responses to questions 125-131 addressing key contractual requirements for a Sherman, Texas CBOC (Community-Based Outpatient Clinic) operation. Critical clarifications include: (1) the VA will not provide historical medication/vaccine administration data but does not track usage by contract CBOCs; (2) facility location must be in Sherman, Texas; (3) equipment responsibility division specifies VA provides Muse-compatible EKG, telehealth equipment, one AED, ThinPrep Pap test, primary data/voice circuits, WAN router, LAN switches, and PC workstations, while the contractor provides all other medical equipment, supplies, medications, vaccines, furniture, security systems, telephone systems, network cabling infrastructure, and courier services; and (4) mental health injectables are administered by VA mental health nurses, not contractor staff. A complete VANTHCS PACT Medication List containing over 100 medications and vaccines is provided as reference for contractor planning purposes. No additional questions will be accepted beyond the designated deadline.
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0007 09-02-2026
MSO-2026-COM-0003
36C257
Department of Veterans Affairs
VHA RPO West - NCO 17
Health Care Resources Branch
11495 Turner Road
El Paso TX 79936-1372
Carlos Jaquez - 915-341-4575 carlos.jaquez@va.gov
36C257
See block 6
To all Offerors/Bidders
36C25726R0018
06-29-2026
X
X X
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The purpose of this amendment is to publish the Government’s questions and answers and to formally notify all interested parties that the question period for this solicitation has closed.
a. See continuation page for questions and answers.
b. No additional questions will be accepted, and any inquiries submitted after the designated deadline will not be addressed.
c. All other terms and conditions remain in full for and effect.
Carlos Jaquez
Contracting Officer
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Q125. We understand that the VA may be unable to provide the incumbent’s purchasing data for vaccines and medications. However, because the VA tracks patient care, could the VA provide historical administration data by medication type for the past 24 months, similar to the information recently provided for mental health injectables?
A125. The VA understands the intent behind your request; however, the VA does not maintain historical administration data for medications and vaccines that are purchased, supplied, and administered by the incumbent contractor.
Q126. The VA has indicated that offerors should rely on their knowledge and expertise. However, the incumbent possesses specific knowledge of the patient population, market conditions, and historical utilization that other offerors do not have. Providing this data would help ensure that all offerors have access to the same relevant information and can compete on a more level playing field.
A126. See A125.
Q127. As we evaluate potential facilities, are there any additional facility acceptance, infrastructure, or site requirements we should consider beyond those identified in the RFP and amendments?
A127. There are no additional requirements other than those specified in the RFP, referenced VA publications, and the amendments.
Q128. Can the VA clarify the major equipment responsibilities between the Government and contractor, particularly medical equipment, IT/telehealth infrastructure, furniture, security systems, and other clinic-specific equipment?
A128. The VA will supply the Muse compatible EKG, telehealth equipment, one AED and the ThinPrep Pap test. All other medical equipment and supplies are the responsibility of the contractor, including medications and vaccines. The contractor is also responsible for the courier service to transport to the VA for processing.
The furniture, security system, telephone system, and all other office and clinical supplies needed for clinic operations are the responsibility of the contractor.
The VA will provide the primary data and voice circuit, primary data services (including internet) WAN router, LAN switches, and monitoring devices such as Ciena and Unlogic boxes. PC workstations, multifunction printer/scanner/copier devices that connect to the VA network, software, and networking equipment required to access the VA EHR. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining and providing upon request, Local Exchange Carrier Right of Entry documentation for installation of voice/data services. The contractor is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of the network cabling infrastructure within the facility including all cabling located inside the walls and plenum space of the structure, cabling racks, network equipment racks, patch panels, wall ports, and a secure communications closet space to house the networking equipment.
Q129. For the technical evaluation, are there particular facility/site characteristics the VA considers most important when comparing otherwise compliant proposed locations?
A129. The site must be located in Sherman, Texas.
Q130. In Amendment 0003 question 33, the VA's answer was, "The inventory of medications required to support quality patient care of the enrolled Veterans may vary depending on the unique needs of the population serve. However, a copy of the current VANTHCS PACT Medication list is attached for reference. The VA does not track monthly or annual usage of medications purchased and administered by the contract CBOCs." However, the PACT Medication list was not attached in this Amendment. Will the VA provide a copy of the VANTHCS PACT Medication list?
A130. Attached below is the PACT Medication List.
ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG TAB
ALBUTEROL 3/IPRATROP 0.5MG/3ML INHL 3ML
amLODIPine BESYLATE 10MG TAB
ARIPiprazole 1064MG/3.9ML SA INJ SUSP
ARIPiprazole 300MG/KIT SA INJ SUSP
ARIPiprazole 400MG/KIT INJ SUSP SA
ARIPiprazole 441MG/1.6ML SA INJ SUSP
ARIPiprazole 662MG/2.4ML SA INJ SUSP
ARIPiprazole 675MG/2.4ML SA INJ STARTER
ARIPiprazole 882MG/3.2ML SA INJ SUSP
ASPIRIN CHEWABLE 81MG TAB
ASPIRIN 325MG EC TAB
CEFTRIAXONE INJ 250MG VIAL
cefTRIAXone NA VIAL 1GM INJ cloNIDine HCL 0.1MG TAB cloNIDine HCL 0.2MG TAB
CYANOCOBALAMIN INJ 1000MCG/ML, 1ML
dexameTHASONE INJ 4MG/1ML 1ML INJ
DEXTROSE 15GM/37.5GM SQUEEZE TUBE
DEXTROSE SQUEEZE 24GM/32.2ML 32.2ML GEL
diphenhydrAMINE 50MG/1ML 1ML INJ
Diphenhydramine Cap 25mg
DIPHTH, PERTUSS (ACELL), TET 2-2.5 0.5
EPI (EQV-ADRENACLICK) 0.3MG/0.3MLINJC
fluPHENAZine DECANOATE 125MG/5ML 5ML INJ
GLUCAGON 1MG/VIL INJ EMERGENCY
GLUCOSE 4GM CHEW TAB
GLUCOSE ORAL GEL DEXTROSE 15GM/37.5GM SQUEEZE TUBE
HAEMOPHILUS B TETANUS TOX CONJ V
HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE 100MG/ML 1ML INJ
HALOPERIDOL DECANOATE 50MG/ML 1ML INJ
HEPATITIS A 1440ELU/1ML 1ML SYR
HEPATITIS A&B (720/20) VACCINE 1ML INJ
HEPATITIS B VACC (REC)(ENGERIX-B)
hydrALAZINE HCL 25MG TAB hydroCHLOROthiazide 25MG TAB
HYDROCORTISONE 1% UD CREAM
HydrOXYzine HCL 10MG TAB
IBUPROFEN 400MG TAB
INFLUENZA VACCINE, (PF) 0.5ML SYR
INFLUENZA VAC, HIGH-DOSE SYR 0.7M
INSULIN HUMAN 70/30 (NPH/REG) INJ
INSULIN NPH HUMAN 100 UNIT/ML
INSULIN REG HUMAN 100UNIT/ML INJ
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 0.02% 2.5ML INH SOL
KETOROLAC 30MG/1ML 1ML INJ VI
KETOROLAC 30MG/1ML 1ML INJ VI
LEVONORGESTREL (EQV-PLAN B) 1.5MG PKG 1
LIDOCAINE 1% INJ PF VIAL
LIDOCAINE HCL 2% TOP GEL
LISINOPRIL 20MG TAB
MEASLES/MUMPS/RUBELLA VIRUS VACC
MedroxyPROGESTERONE ACETATE 150MG/1ML 1ML INJ SUS
MENINGOCOCCAL B (BEXSERO) INJ SYR 0.5ML
MENINGOCOCCAL (MENVEO 1-VIAL) INJ,SOL
MethylPREDNISolone ACETATE SUSP 80MG/1ML 1ML INJ
MethylPREDNISolone SUCC 40MG/1ML 1ML VIAL
MethylPREDNISolone Succinate 125MG INJ metoPROlol TARTRATE 50MG TAB
NALOXONE HCL 4MG SPRAY/NASAL SPRAY
NALTREXONE HCL 380MG/1VI 1VI INJ,SUS
NEOMY, POLY, BACI OINT UNIT DOSE PK
NITROGLYCERIN 0.4MG SL TAB
NITROGLYCERIN 2% OINT 1GM UD
OLANZapine RAPID DISINTEGRATING 10MG TAB
ONDANSETRON HCL INJ 2MG/1ML 2ML INJ
PALIPERIDONE KIT (3 MONTH) 273MG SA INJ
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 117MG/KIT INJ
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 156MG IN
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 234MG/KIT INJ
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 39MG/KIT INJ
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 410MG IN
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 546MG/KIT INJ
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE ER 78MG/KIT INJ
PALIPERIDONE PALMITATE SA 819MG INJ
Papillomavirus 9-Valent Vacc 0.5ml Syr
PEN G BENZAT/PROCA SUS,600,000UNT/ML,2ML
PNEUMO 20-VALENT CONJUGATE VACCINE 0.5ML SYR
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SA 10MEQ TAB
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SA 20MEQ TAB
risperiDONE MICROSPHERE 25MG/2ML 2ML SYRINGE risperiDONE SA 12.5MG/2ML 2ML SYRINGE risperiDONE SA 37.5MG/2ML 2ML SYRINGE risperiDONE SA 50MG/2ML 2ML SYRINGE
RSV VACCINE LYPHL INJ SYR KIT
SOD POLYSTYRENE SULFON 15GM/60ML 60ML SUSP
SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INHL 3ML INH
SPACE-INHALER
TETANUS/DIPHTH TOXOID, ADULT 0.5ML SYRINGE
Triamcinolone 40mg/ml 1ml
TUBERCULIN (10 TESTS) 5TU/0.1ML 1ML INJ
TYPHIM VI VACCINE INJ SYR 0.5ML SYRINGE
WATER FOR INJECTION WO/PRES 10ML VI
ZOSTER VACCINE,RECOMBINANT INJ
Q131. Will the VA confirm who is responsible for administering Mental Health medication in the Sherman CBOC?
A131. Mental Health injectables are administered by the VA mental health nurse.
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