36C26225R0062 0002_1.docx

SUBJECT*

Q&A Amendment ABH 64-Bed- 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jose Diaz jose.diaz6@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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

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

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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) 10-06-2025 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26225R0062

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 10-15-2025 16:00 PDT X The purpose of this amendment is to clarify answers to questions from Vendors regarding RFP 36C26225R0062- Emergency Residential Services to up to 64 Homeless Male Veterans.

This amendment also, extends the due date from 10/8/2025 to 10/15/2025.

Flora Ceponis Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of RFP- 36C26225R0062 Questions-2

1. When will applicants be notified if they've been awarded or not?

Upon completion of evaluations applicants will be notified.

2. In an effort to pay it forward and be strategic about budgeting, hosting interns has been a viable option in other contracts. Can language be added to allow for interns? Here's the language from the VASH Contract. Can a contract like this allow for something similar, but with less cases (i.e., 5 veterans instead of 10)?

5.22. The Contractor shall supplement their case management staff with Master’s-level Social Work interns registered with the Contractor upon completion of the appropriate documentation in accordance with the intern’s learning plan. The Contractor's clinical supervisors shall oversee all interns. All interns shall have their clinical supervisors as their additional signer on all progress notes authored by the intern. Interns shall follow the same onboarding procedures as other non-licensed personnel assigned to this contract. To ensure the provision of quality veteran care and appropriate clinical oversight, all interns shall be supervised by independently licensed clinicians. Interns shall be held to the same professional standards as lead case managers; however, their individual caseloads shall not exceed ten (10) veterans. The roles of interns and lead case managers are mutually exclusive. Interns shall not be counted toward or serve as replacements for lead case management staff.

Although we believe in the benefit of and welcome having interns, the THP (Transitional Housing Program) contracts cannot support having interns function as contract CM staff in the event of departure or long-term absence. We welcome Contractor’s having interns but it would be as a supplement not as a replacement. Additionally It must be understood, interns and CM are mutually exclusive and therefore an intern’s function is for learning/education not as a replacement for staffing needs. Lastly, their work would be required to be reviewed and evaluated by the contractor’s Clinical Supervisor, that have their independent licensure.

3. With the understanding that a rate increase is not guaranteed, what is the window of time if/when the contractor is able to request a rate increase each year following the base year?

Contractors are encouraged to review the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination rate updates and request increases accordingly.

4. To what extent is there space in the Administrative building or elsewhere on campus for two refrigerators (for medicine and beverages) and storage for linens and hygiene items?

In both administrative trailers, there are storage rooms that can be used by the Contractor at their discretion, there are also two (2) smaller “sheds” outside the compound that can be used at their discretion, not previously mentioned.

5. To what extent is the campus secure including fencing and dedicated entrances?

The ABH compound is fenced in with gated entry. The ABH compound is separated into two sections. One section consists of tent A & tent B, and two (2) hygiene trailers. The other section contains two (2) administrative trailers. Each section is separated by a gate.

There are two (2) gates to enter/exit section one of the ABH compound on the south and west side. However, the main gate in the front of the ABH compound located on the south side shall be used to gain entry by staff, veterans, and visitors for security and movement purposes. West side entrance shall be used for vendors.

The two (2) sheds are located just outside the ABH compound on the west side, which are not gated.