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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 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

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

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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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 08-07-2019 640-19-1-040-0001 None

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan

CA

95652-2609

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs VA Northern California HealthCare System 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209 McClellan

CA

95652-1012 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26119Q0925 08-07-2019

X X X

05:00 PM, 08/19/2019

X

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Questions and Answers document. It is attached to this amendment.

IMPORTANT: Contractor must sign and acknowledge this amendment and return with quote.

CONTINUATION PAGE

NURSING ASSISTANTS

FOR VA PALO ALTO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VAPAHCS)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

36C26119Q0925 / PR# 640-19-1-040-0001

Question 1: The 1449 says closeout date is 8/19/2019 at 5PM, but the FBO webpage indicates 08/14/2019?

Answer 1: The solicitation closeout due date is Monday, August 19, 2019.

Question 2: Is there an incumbent contractor for the subject solicitation or is this a new requirement? If the former, could you please provide the contractor name and contractor number?

Answer 2: This is a new requirement and there is no current contract in place.

Question 3: This solicitation describes nursing assistants providing the service, yet the description of services describes the services a (CNA) certified nursing assistant provides. Can we the contractor provide caregivers who have their current active (CNA) certified nursing assistant licensure?

Answer 3: We will accept both NA’s and CNA.

Question 4: Can the (CNA) certified nursing assistants have their Licensure from another state beside California?

Answer 4: Yes.

Question 5: Page 19 of 82 5.3.7.1 Staffing Meetings/Rounds. Is there a predetermined schedule of these meeting that can be provided to the contractor? Example one a week, twice monthly?

Answer 5: Monthly.

Question 6: Page 61 of 82 Candidates If awarded the contract, we the contractor would normally start providing candidates after we are awarded the contract. Will that be acceptable with this solicitation?

Answer 6: You must identify at least five (5) potential candidates meeting the qualifications in the PWS with your response to the solicitation.

Question 7: Page 18 of 82 5.3.6.2 "Serves as member of the nursing staff and carries out routine nursing care and other assigned patients on any word of tour assigned." Will the VA have registered nurses who are acting as the immediate supervisors for the certified nursing assistants we the contractor are providing?

Answer 7: There will be an Assistant Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Manager available on duty.

Question 8: This solicitation specifically states there is no overtime to be paid and that the VA recognizes Federal Holidays meaning there is no scheduled work. My question is are the Nursing Assistants or (CNA) to be paid while off on the Federal Holidays?

Answer 8: Nursing Assistants or (CNA) will only be paid for the hours they work. There is a CLIN for Federal Holidays in the price schedule should they be scheduled to work on those days. See Attachment 3, Price Worksheet for estimated quantity.

Question 9: When submitting our bid, do we the contractor have to complete the Price Workbook along with the Price Schedule Form?

Answer 9: Please fill the price schedule and the price worksheet.

Question 10: Are there any amendments associated with this solicitation and if so please provide?

Answer 10: Please check FBO daily for the latest amendments.