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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. 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 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

BY

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 00001 02-02-2018 N/A 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach

CA

90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26218R0264 01-25-2018

X X X See CONTINUATION Page X Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - Auditing

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to the questions that were submitted for clarification purposes.

This is an open market acquisition.

Please see page two (2) for responses to questions.

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist - Auditing is an on-site requirement.

As a result of this amendment, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Sandra Fusco Contracting Officer

RFP – 36C26218R0264

1. How to apply? Is there a simple way to apply, such as on grants.gov or is someone supposed to manually fill out multiple PDFs?

Please refer to Section E.1.1 – Instructions to Offerors, starting on page 49 of the solicitation for directions on how to submit offer.

2. Is there an incumbent? If so, can you please provide a contract award # and the dollar amount awarded?

No, there is no incumbent. This is a new requirement.

3. If there is an incumbent, can we have access to the employee information?

There is no incumbent. This is a new requirement.

4. In section 4.6.10, you state contractor staff must have, “At least 2 years of coding experience in in-patient, out-patient, surgery coding”. Are contract staff to have 2 years of experience in each in-patient, out-patient and surgery coding?

Yes. Contract staff shall have a minimum of two (2) years of outpatient coding experience and three (3) years of inpatient coding experience. Please refer to Contract Staff Qualification in section 4.6.10 on page 20 of the solicitation.

5. E.1.1.6, Page 53, you state offerors must provide GSA contract number and BPA number. Do all offerors have to have a GSA contract number in order to bid on this solicitation?

No. Please see page two (2) for amendments to this solicitation and clarifications.

6. Is the Office of Acquisition and Material Management Information Letter (IL 049-06-4) March 9, 2006 (Joint Venture and Teaming Arrangements for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) still current on Teaming Arrangements?

Yes.

7. Will the Government accept past performance surveys from the teaming partner (subcontractor)?

No. Only the past performance from the Offeror will be evaluated.

8. Will the Government review past performance data on teaming partner/subcontractor in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System?

Only the Offeror will be evaluated on past performance.