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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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) 08-08-2019 None

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd., Bldg. 209 McClellan

CA

95652-2609

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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 08-06-2019

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to revise VAAR 852.273-73 Evaluation-Health-Care Resources (attached).

Changes are shown in red font.

Secondly, the Questions and Answers document was also revised and updated. See following pages for responses to 18 questions.

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

JOLEO B. DIANALA

Contracting Specialist

VAAR 852.273-73 EVALUATION - HEALTH-CARE RESOURCES (JAN 2003)

August 08, 2019

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following information or factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of the information provided in response to the non-priced factors while also providing a competitive price. Moreover, the Government is not assigning weight to the factors or listing them in any particular order.

1. Experience. The government will consider the experience indicated to see how recent and relevant it is to the current requirement. Experience that is considered recent (within the last 3 years) will be rated more favorably than those that are not recent. Experience that is considered highly relevant will be rated more favorably than less relevant experience. Experience providing staffing in the same geographic area as the current requirement will be considered more relevant than experience providing staffing in other geographic areas. Experience recruiting from the area local to the referenced project will be more favorable than providing travelling staff.

2. Recruiting/Hiring. The Government will rate more favorably quotes that demonstrate a thorough vetting process of prospective employees. Vendors who rely extensively on subcontractors for recruiting/hiring temporary medical staff will be rated less favorably than vendors who self-perform. Offerors that demonstrate various means to recruit employees, identify excellent methods for recruiting and retaining employees will be rated more favorably. Offerors utilizing more extensive background checks will also be rated more favorably.

3. Past Performance. The Government will consider the reference information submitted by the vendor. Experience in providing Certified Nursing Assistant will be rated more favorably than experience with other health care staffing. It may also reach out to each reference listed to receive feedback about performance. In addition to information received by the reference(s), the Government may also consider any other information available to it including Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS), Federal Awardee Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), System for Award Management (SAM), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), and any other sources of information. Vendors who have a superior performance records will be more favorably than those with less than superior performance.

4. Candidates. The qualifications and experience of the candidates will be evaluated. Candidates that have more than the minimum required experience and credentials will be rated more favorably in comparison with those with less experience. Candidates with prior VA experience will be rated more favorably than those without prior VA experience. Any other relevant information about the candidate reflected on the resume that is favorable will also be considered. Candidates who are local to the area of service will be rated more favorably than traveling candidates.

5. Price. The quote should contain the vendor’s best terms from a price standpoint. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all contract line items, including options, for a total price. The Government will also evaluate the price to assess the vendor’s ability to attract and retain staff for the geographic area.

This acquisition is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. To be considered for award, your company must be certified by Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) at the time the quote is submitted. The Government will validate certification at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov upon receipt of quotes. Any vendors not registered will not be evaluated as ineligible.

Quotes that fail to provide all the requested information may be excluded from evaluation and therefore ineligible for award.

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.

Question 11: Which Background Investigation Level will be required for this contract? (page 25) Answer 11: VA HR Department will conduct a Tier 1/NACI background investigations.

Question 12: Are subcontractors required to send out the Past Performance Questionnaires? If so, how will the Agency know which Prime the sub will be working with?

Answer 12: Please reference Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, page 59 - 61 of the solicitation if you intend on subcontracting.

Question 13: In reference to page 27 (Invoice and Payment); it states that “Payment for services rendered by the Contractor shall be made weekly upon receipt of a proper invoice”; whereas on page 4 it states that invoices are submitted monthly in arrears. Please clarify if contactor is to invoice weekly or monthly?

Answer 13: Monthly.

Question 14: Will contractors with past performance providing healthcare providers such as RNs and LPNs be considered?

Answer 14: The Government will consider the reference information submitted by the vendor, but experience in providing Certified Nursing Assistant will be rated more favorably than experience with other health care staffing.

Question 15: Can the contractor employee’s health examinations be considered valid if they were within the past 6 months of the contract start date?

Answer 15: Yes.

Question 16: Please provide more information about the duties of the contract liaison?

Answer 16: Please reference para. 1.8.13 of the PWS, page 9 of the solicitation for the definition and duties of a Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Question 17: In reference to the Post-award/Pre-performance Conference; can the contractor attend the conference telephonically? Or does the contractor need to attend in person?

Answer 17: Post-award conference will be held via telephonically.

Question 18: Page 1 of 82, 1.2-1.5, Place of performance is VA Palo Alto Health Care System, will the CNAs have to float between all three facilities or will they be assigned to just one??

Answer 18: They will be placed in one facility and float within the units in that facility.