36C26124R0063 0001.docx

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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

(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

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None 00261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas

NV

89086 00261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas

NV

89086 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26124R0063 08-12-2024

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1) The purpose of this amendment is to address vendor questions and add clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting checked and highlighted on page 51 of the solicitation.

2) The period of acceptance of questions has closed, no further questions will be addressed.

3) The due date and time for receipt of proposals has not been extended.

4) All other items remain unchanged.

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SOLICITATION NUMBER 36C26124R0063

AMENDMENT 0001

Question 1: Subfactor 1A of the technical proposal states:

0. Offerors are required to submit proof of recent experience and present expertise with the following treatment populations:

· Men and women

· Clients with serious mental illness

· Clients with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse

· Veterans, including military and veterans’ culture and the treatment of PTSD.

· Clients who recently have been homeless or incarcerated Could you please advise on what forms of proof the VA is looking for?

Answer 1: Websites, brochures or other information which provides documentation of services the agency has provided or is providing and a written description from agency on their process and approach in working with the above populations.

If this is a new agency, then the agency philosophy, interventions, and plan on how they would work with and implement treatment strategies with the above populations.

Question 2: Offerors are required to submit a description of the residential treatment elements.

0. Will you please elaborate on "residential treatment elements?" Are these all of the items listed under B.3. Services to be provided (residential room and board; dietetic services; etc.)? Or something more specific?

Answer 2: All residential treatment elements are outlined in all items in the complete performance work statement. Residential treatment elements are the elements that the agency uses to run the residential emergency facility in its day to day administrative and clinical tasks. B.3 is not the only area within the performance work statement that outlines what those expectations are. Each section within the performance work statement has specific criteria that would need to be met to meet contract requirements.

Question 3: Does the facility need to be licensed by CDSS? (California Department of Social Services) Answer 3: The facility does not need to be licensed by the CDSS.

Question 4: Does the facility need to be licensed by DHCS? (California Department of Health Care Services).

Answer 4: The facility does not need to be licensed by the DHCS.

Question 5: Is there a budget limit or percentage cap on the amount that can be subcontracted?

Answer 5: Clause 52.219-14 Limitations of Subcontracting has been added to the solicitation.

Question 6: Is there a minimum experience requirement for the contractor or subcontractors?

Answer 6: Although specific qualifications are not specifically outlined under this contract, the expectation of this contract is that the “Contractor shall assign personnel that by education, training, and when required certification or licensure, to be qualified to provide the Basic Services and Supplemental Services required by this PWS. The Contractor will employ sufficient personnel to carry out the policies, contract responsibilities, and the program for the facility”. If the contractor or subcontractor working under this contract is unable to perform those duties the contract states, “The VA reserves the right to refuse or revoke acceptance of key personnel if personal or professional conduct, or lack of required skills or experience, jeopardizes patient care or interferes with the regular and ordinary operation of the facility.”

Question 7: In the submission instructions, there is a 10-page limit noted within Factor 1 (Question i). Does that limit pertain to:

· Just question i under Factor 1

· All of the Factor 1 technical proposal (including subfactors 1A-1D) or

· The entire proposal, including Factors 1-4?

Answer 7: The 10-page limit pertains to Factor 1, section i only.

Question 8: Are there other formatting requirements (fonts, margins, spacing) associated with any of the proposal sections?

Answer 8: There are no formatting requirements.

Question 9: Provide up to two past performance references to include contract number, period of performance and dollar amount of contract, services provided, location, point of contact (POC) name, email, phone number, and purchasing agency (or purchasing organization).

0. Can this be a VA performance reference? Is there a preference for VA vs. non-VA references?

Answer 9: There is no preference on VA vs non-VA. Reference just have to be relevant to services identified in the PWS.

See attached document: S02 36C26124R0063 Santa Clara County HCHV COED.