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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

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

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

BY

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 11-14-2018 None 36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson

AZ

85723 36C258 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson

AZ

85723 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25819Q0010 10-31-2018

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

Friday 16 November 2018 @4:00pm AZT

SEE CONTINUATION PAGE FOR DETAILS.

Thomas Robinson Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

1. Provide responses to submitted questions below.

This amendment DOES NOT change the quote due date for this solicitation.

Q&A #4 Virtual Pharmacy Services Q1: I must refer you to the following question:

“Q 10. How many Pharmacists are currently providing the need and at how many locations in Prescott?

A: One pharmacist, one location” The response here refers to the correct fact that one (1) pharmacist alone is needed to work at any given time, but with respect to manning the contract, two (2) pharmacists are needed based on the # of night shift hours. Based on safety and risk management in patient care, this is the only correct way to go.

A1: We need coverage equivalent to 10hrs per night Mon-Fri, 16 hrs Sat, Sun, holidays. How many Pharmacists is up to the contractor.

Q2: Salient Points to be noted:

1. The hours indicate that a pharmacist must be on duty 80 hours a week.

2. This is an overnight position.

3. The way this question is framed, allows for someone who is NOT knowledgeable of the best practice values in pharmacy, believe that only 1 pharmacist is necessary for the contract.

4. The PWS contract compliance requests that the pharmacist on duty login at least every 30 minutes. This clearly indicates that a pharmacist must be awake and able to work for 10 hours during the M-F week shifts, and for 15 hours on a Saturday and 15 hours on a Sunday and Federal holiday.

A2: We need coverage equivalent to 10hrs per night Mon-Fri, 15 hrs Sat, Sun, holidays. How many Pharmacists is up to the contractor.