S02 RFQ 36C26025Q0738 0001 Amendment QnA.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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

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0001 07-18-2025

648-25-4-1546-0068

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26025Q0738

07-10-2025

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648-3650160-1546-820100-2580 0100RHA14

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1. This RFQ has been amended in order to answer questions.

2. The next page of this amendment lists the answers to the question received regarding this solicitation. The questions are in black, while the answers are in red.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Question 1. Last Search Timeframes of Existing Systematic Reviews Could you please confirm the last literature search dates (MM/YY to MM/YY) for the most recent systematic reviews related to each of the following five topics?

● PTSD

● Cannabis use in pregnancy

● Epidemiology of cannabis use disorder

● Treatment of cannabis use disorder

● Cannabis and mood disorders

Answer: These are available on the website.

Question 2. Geographic Scope of Literature Should the systematic reviews focus on: U.S.-only studies, or

● Include international/global literature as well?

Answer: No geographic limits (non-US studies are applicable).

Question 3. Language Limitations Is it acceptable to include English-only literature, or are non-English studies required as part of the search scope?

Answer: Yes, English only is fine

Question 4. Search Databases Aside from PubMed and Embase, are there any additional databases the VA requires for conducting these reviews (e.g., PsycINFO, Web of Science)?

Answer: PsycINFO may be useful for the mental health topics. Conference abstracts can be reviewed to identify in progress studies.

Question 5. Search Strategy Will existing search strategies for each topic be provided by the VA, or is the contractor expected to develop and/or refine new search strategies from scratch?

Answer: No, these will not be provided.

Question 6. Availability of Previous Review Materials Will the previous systematic review reports, including appendices, data tables, and PRISMA diagrams, be shared with the awarded contractor as part of project initiation?

Answer: Only what is already on the website.

Question 7. Dissemination Format – Website Updates Is there a standardized format or template the VA uses for posting completed reviews to the STEM website, or should the contractor follow its own structure?

Answer: The format should be similar to what is on the website.

Question 8. Additional Dissemination Requirements Beyond preparing the final systematic review documents:

● Is the contractor responsible for creating content for conference presentations, journal articles, or seminars, or

● Only for preparing the evidence base and posting to the STEM website?

Answer: Additional help with conference presentations, articles etc will depend on the topic. But, yes, prior reviewers have helped develop journal manuscripts, presentations etc.