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36C26123Q0003 Psychiatrist VAPAHCS RFQ Amend #1 Question & Answer

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

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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

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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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)

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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) None

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3230 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209 McClellan CA 95652-1012 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26123Q0003 09-07-2022

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a. The purpose of RFQ Amendment #1 is to post Question and Answers and correct line items containing "inpatient" wording to "outpatient".

b. All Other Items Remain Unchanged.

When submitting RFQ response ensure ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS contains Amendment No 0001, Date: 09/07/22

Larry Facio Contracting Officer

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Psychiatrists

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2022 POP End: 10-31-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q519 - Medical - Psychiatry

0001A

____ Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Psychiatrists for outpatient mental health units at VAPAHCS locations listed in Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 11-01-2022 POP End: 10-31-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

(Line-Item are for LOCAL RESIDING providers. Vendor must insert the number of FTE in fill-in along with annotating the quantity of hours stipulating the number of FTE; 2,080 for 1.0 FTE, 4,160 for 2.0 Local FTE).

0001B

____ Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Onsite Psychiatrists for outpatient mental health units at VAPAHCS locations listed in Performance Work Statement.

POP Begin: 11-01-2022 POP End: 10-31-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services

(Line-Item are for NON-LOCAL providers. Vendor must declare if non-local hourly pricing is inclusive to lodging and meals. Vendor must insert the number of FTE in fill-in along with annotating the quantity of hours stipulating the number of FTE; 2,080 for 1.0 FTE, 4,160 for 2.0 FTE. )

__________ (Days) Lodging and Meals (7 days a week).

(Pricing Shall Not Exceed GSA Daily Lodging and Meal Rates).

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2022 POP End: 10-31-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561320 - Temporary Help Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q519 - Medical - Psychiatry

1.0 FTE Lodging and Meals = 365 days. 2.0 FTE Lodging and Meals = 730 days.

(CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT INVOICE LODGING AND MEALS FOR PROVIDERS RESIDING WITHIN 50 MILES OF VAPAHCS)

· Will the Psychiatrist be assigned to one location and then do telehealth visits as required at the other locations or will they be required to be physically present?

Request is for 2 full time psychiatrists with the intent of being assigned to one location. Provider would need to be physically on site. Telehealth services will be part of duties for VAPAHCS clinics as needed.

· If they are required to be physically present, how much advance notice is given and how long is the typical duration? (will they be there for the day, week, or several weeks? ).

Requirement is for 2.0 FTE where the contractor is responsible to fill-in for any timeframe where provider is on leave, elongated sick leave, etc.

· What is the average volume of patients seen per day?

Approximately 10 patients per day.

· How many other Psychiatrists are currently on staff?

Currently 18.75.

· What other support staff is available?

Station will provide staff to schedule patients, but providers are required to do their own clinical documentation in the medical record, training will be provided, psychiatrists will be assigned to clinics with multidisciplinary teams, and we have a MH Admin team to assist with any other administrative items, i.e., computer/technical issues.