36C26221R0120 0002.docx

Amendment 0002 to RFP 36C26221R0120 (New Mexico VA HCS)

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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

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(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.

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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.

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-24-2021

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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

36C26221R0120 08-11-2021

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Amend the solicitation by providing for an updated Price Worksheet, attached.

2. Add language to the Performance Work Statement to require contractor compliance with VHA Directive 1193, attached.

3. Answer additional questions received in response to the solicitation. See pages 2 through 3 for amendment and answers to additional questions received.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Sandra Fusco Amendment to the RFP:

Section B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) is hereby amended to add paragraph 27 to the PWS as follows:

Para 27. COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Certain Contractor personnel performing work under this contract meet the definition of “Health Care Personnel” as that term is defined in VHA Directive 1193, Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Program for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Health Care Personnel (HCP), dated August 13, 2021 (“VHA Directive 1193”). VHA Directive 1193 is attached as section D.5 of this contract, is incorporated by reference herein, and is made part of this contract. Contractor shall comply with the requirements of VHA Directive 1193 while performing work under this contract and Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor personnel performing work under this contract who meet the definition of Health Care Personnel (“HCP”), including Contractor’s subcontractor HCP, comply with the requirements applicable to HCP specified in VHA Directive 1193. HCP include Contractor personnel who, regardless of job title or duties performed, perform work at VHA facilities, as well as those whose duties put them in contact with VHA patients in their homes or outside VHA medical facilities. Contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is necessary for the management and control of infectious disease. Contractor’s failure to comply, or failure to ensure that Contractor HCP comply, with the requirements of this paragraph shall be a material default of the contract. VA reserves the right to direct Contractor to immediately remove Contractor HCP from performing work under this contract if VA determines, at its sole discretion, that said Contractor HCP are not in compliance with VHA Directive 1193. Contractor shall timely replace Contractor HCP so removed with HCP who meet the requirements of VHA Directive 1193, at Contractor’s sole expense with no adjustment to contract price, in accordance with a replacement schedule Contractor shall submit to, and request approval by, the Contracting Officer.

Additional Questions and Answers Question 1 – Ref Amendment A0001, Q16. It appears, based on the pricing schedule, the NMVAHCS does not yet own their portable oxygen concentrator systems. It also appears the VA will gradually phase out contractor rental portable oxygen concentrator systems with government-owned portable oxygen concentrator systems. Please provide the VA's intended timeline on receiving all the government-owned portable oxygen concentrator systems. Additionally, how many patients on the current contract are prescribed a portable oxygen concentrator system (whether government-owned or contractor rental)?

The answer provided for question A16, Amendment 0001: The expectation is to have VA owned portable concentrators drop shipped to the contractor at the beginning of the contract and have them placed in the homes during the transition period at the beginning of the contract. Approximately 50% of the patients currently have portable oxygen concentrators.

Question: If the expectation is to have VA owned portable concentrators drop shipped to the contractor at the beginning of the contract and have them placed in the homes during the transition period at the beginning of the contract then the estimated quantities for POC rentals (line item 0006) are estimated much higher than it should be. Consider revising the estimated quantity for line item 0006 to coincide with the VA's expectation.

Answer to Question 1. Estimated quantities have been changed. See updated D.3 Price Worksheet.

Question 2 – Ref Amendment A0001, Q17. Page 34 of 81 states: "The Contractor shall perform the services as specified herein twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week. Set-ups will normally be requested during normal business hours, however, after hours and weekend set-ups may be required." As it stands now, there is no line item for after hours and weekend set-ups. Can the Government add a line item for after hours and weekend set-ups?

The answer provided for question A17, Amendment 0001. No line item will be added.

Question: Since after hours and weekend set-ups may be required, there needs to be a line item for this service. Should no line item be added, then consider removing this requirement from the PWS.

Answer to Question 2. No line item will be added and the requirement will not be removed.

Question 3 – Ref Amendment A0001, Q18. Line item 0002 states: "Delivery, initial set-up, and education of Government owned portable oxygen concentrator system. Portable system for new set ups includes battery, handcart and/or pouch/backpack. Includes delivery, setup, and education. This is a one-time charge for new set-ups. HCPCS: A9901." And Line Item 0006 states: "Monthly Rental of portable oxygen concentrator system. Portable system includes flow meter, 2 rechargeable batteries, handcart, pouch/backpack and disposable supplies. HCPCS: E1392." Is it the intent of the NMVAHCS that the portable oxygen concentrator systems referenced in these 2 line items are used for portability? Or as the primary source of oxygen?

The answer provided for question A18, Amendment 0001. Both – primary and portability.

Question: May the Government please clarify the make/model of the Government Owned portable oxygen concentrators for primary use and portability?

Answer to Question 3. DeVilbiss iGo2 POC.

A correction to the previous answer, the POC’s will only be used for portability.

See attached document: Updated D.3 Pricing Worksheet NMVAHCS.

See attached document: D.5 VHA Directive 1193 COVID 2019 Vaccination Program.