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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

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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)

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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) 08-07-2018 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

36C26218R0740 08-07-2018

X X X

AUG 20 2018 12 NOON (PACIFIC TIME)

X

THE FOLLOWING IS APPLICABLE TO THIS AMENDMENT

(1) SOLICITATION IS EXTENDED TO 8/20/2018 12 NOON (PACIFIC TIME)

(2) TO ANSWER VENDOR'S QUESTIONS (SEE PAGES 2 AND 3)

CONTINUATION PAGE

VENDOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. With the organization of the proposal to align by factor in the table of contents, is there a specific order for those elements within the factors?

When organizing the factors refer to solicitation provision; E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

2. Please confirm the delivery address for the four copies of the proposal is: Department of Veterans Affairs, 335 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego CA 92161 (on the solicitation cover page) OR VASDHS, HCHV Program, 7410 Mission Valley Road, San Diego CA 92108 (per SOW) OR Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90813 (per the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice) Delivery address for proposal is Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach CA 90813

3. Please confirm the RFP # is 664-18-4-3857-0020 The RFP number is 36C26218R0740

4. May the Technical Proposal and Pricing Proposal be mailed in the same envelope, provided the Pricing Proposal is in its own separate envelope, distinct from the 4 hard copies of the Technical Proposal and CD?

Yes, you can

5. E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) under section (a) why is price not included as a factor?

There are 6 factors in total. PRICE is part of the factors 1 of the 6 factors. It was omitted due to an error in the listing under (a).

6. Are physical tabs required for the Factors or is it sufficient to make each Factor a stand alone insert that can be easily removed? – “(2) Offerors shall include a table of contents and ensure that each factor is separated within the technical proposal by tab or section such that the proposal can easily be separated by factor. “ Use tabs to separate the sections (factors)

7. Are 4 copies and a CD of the Pricing Proposal required as well?

4 copies required, one Pricing Proposal is sufficient in a separate cover. CD is required.

8. Please confirm whether the Board President or CEO is required to sign the Standard Form 1449 Any authorized member in the organization can sign. This is usually a corporate officer.

9. What documents, besides the completed 1449, FAR 52.212-3, and resumes of program staff are required to include with the submittal?

Refer to the solicitation for required documents but vendors can submit additional information to support their position.

10. For the solicitation provisions below, please confirm if a nonprofit organization with approximately 150 employees that is not a veteran owned or minority owned small business, need to complete item #8, A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 This requirement is open to all vendors; page 1 Block 10. Refer to paragraph 1 of 52.212-3 for more information whether a vendor needs to complete it or SAM site covers that requirement.