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Solicitation 36C25918R0569 Questions and Answers

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

PAGE

OF PAGES

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) 09-14-2018 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25918R0569 09-11-2018

X X X 1(one) The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions submitted.

Question 1: Do you have a more defined job description for the two (2) FTE positions (Optometrist(s) and Optician? PWS (page 5) scope job description is broad.

Answer 1:

a. Determination of refractive status

b. Determination of binocular vision status

c. Ocular and adnexal health evaluation

d. External, anterior segment and fundus photography with interpretation

e. Epilation of lashes

f. Expression of adnexal glands

g. Examination, testing, dilation, and irrigation of the lacrimal apparatus

h. Removal of non-perforating foreign bodies from the corneal conjunctiva and adnexal

i. Insertion of temporary or permanent punctal plugs

j. Exposed suture removal from the eye or adnexal, after normal healing process

k. Corneal scraping for culturing

l. Uncomplicated repair of non-perforating conjunctival lacerations

m. Determination of visual orientation post TBI

n. The contractor shall perform refractions, screenings, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) evaluations.

o. The contractor shall provide eyeglass repairs, adjustments, and fittings.

p. SVAHCS will provide the necessary equipment needed to perform the routine contract services.

q. The contractor shall complete Compensation and Pension exams as needed.

r. Clinic days will be scheduled each week to keep waiting times less than 14 days. If wait times exceed the 14 days, additional clinic days will be added

s. Changes in clinic days will be determined and approved by the ACOS Medicine at least 45 days in advance

t. Patients with emergent needs that occur during contracted clinic hours shall be seen by the contractor.

u. The Contactor optometrist(s) may start their clinic no later than 0730 and stay past 1600 with prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

Question 2: Is there existing or previous optometry services for this requirement? If so, who is current or expired contractor? Contract Number? Amount Awarded? Expiration Date?

Answer 2: Yes. Expires October 31, 2018. Please reference the solicitation, the information has already been provided. See ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS Question 3: Is the anticipated award date of 1 November 2018 subject to availability of funds for FY19?

Answer 3: Yes.