36C26124Q0182 0001.docx

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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

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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.)

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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)

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612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan Park CA 95652

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan CA 95652 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26124Q0182 02-21-2024

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a. The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer vendor questions.

2. Extend the solicitation due date from March 14, 2024 12:00PM PST to March 21, 2024 12:00PM PST.

3. Remove VAAR 852.219-75

4. Update Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

IMPORTANT: Vendors must acknowledge and return a signed copy of all amendments with their quote submission.

Emily Trinh Contracting Officer

Solicitation Questions and Answers Solicitation 36C26124Q0182 Police Psychological Assessment Services

1. Our company provides similar services and has moved to online (telehealth) several years ago. Is this acceptable? Can services be provided remotely?

a. Yes, online police psychological assessments are acceptable but not preferred. VA Police San Francisco only started the online police assessments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. The Solicitation indicates on the Standard Form 1449, Block 10 that the acquisition is set aside for SMALL BUSINESS, but also requests in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 that a VAAR 852.219-75 VA Certificate of Compliance for Service that contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not SDVOSBs or certified VOSBs. For small businesses that are not SDOVB or VOSB, can you please let me know if compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 VA is required for this contract and if only SDVOSB/VOSB will be considered?

a. VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) is hereby removed from the solicitation. See below for updated Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. The solicitation is set-aside to small businesses.

UPDATED Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Emily.Trinh@va.gov no later than the solicitation due date and time specified on page 1.

Questions: Please submit any questions or inquiries regarding this solicitation to Emily.Trinh@va.gov no later than March 1, 2024 12:00PM PST with the subject line “36C26124Q0182 – Question” Quotes shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of the stated claims. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirement, but shall address how the Vendor intends to meet these requirements. The quote must be submitted in two parts. In order to evaluate each quote, please respond to all items in the same order as presented below.

Part 1 – Price

1. Signed SF 1449

2. Signed amendments (if any)

3. Completed price schedule for all contract line items under B.2 Price/Cost Schedule

4. Completed and signed VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting -Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (Deviation) Part 2 – Technical

1. Technical Capability and Psychologist Qualifications: Describe the company’s ability and technical expertise to meeting the Government’s requirement as described in the performance work statement. At a minimum, vendors shall include (1) the psychologist/psychiatrist’s name, license number, and qualifications, (2) the psychologist/psychiatrist’s recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant experience with providing psychological assessments to police enforcement personnel and (3) state whether or not the Psychologist/Psychiatrist is listed on the Peace Officer Psychological Evaluators List on https://post.ca.gov/psychological-evaluators-list.

2. Past Performance: Submit two (2) current or recently completed (within the past 3 years) contracts that are similar in scope and dollar value to the Government’s requirement. Include contract name, dates of performance, point of contact’s name, email address, and phone number, and a brief description of what services were being provided.

3. SDVOSB/VOSB Status: This factor will be used to assess the vendor’s status as a service disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small business (VOSB) concern, or the vendor’s proposed use of eligible SDVOSB/VOSB concerns as subcontractors.