36C26226Q0285 0001 Amendment RRT RFQ.docx

This is Amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C26226Q0285.

See enclosed SF30 Amendment with Answers to Questions Received in response to the Solicitation.

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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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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.

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THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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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) 02-10-2026 None 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

36C26226Q0285 01-22-2026

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 02-25-2026 10:00 PST X The purpose of this Amendment is for the following reasons:

1. Answer questions received in response to the solicitation 36C26226Q0285.

2. Revise the solicitation as specified in the subsequent pages.

3. Extend the due date for offer submission.

See subsequent page for details.

Haig Altunian Contracting Officer

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1. This amendment is issued for the following reasons:

a. Answer questions received in response to the solicitation. Questions and answers are attached.

b. Amend the RFQ as specified below.

2. RFQ 36C26226Q0285 is hereby amended to correct SF Form 1449 Box 10 to be set aside 100% for SDVOSB.

3. RFQ 36C26226Q0285 is hereby amended to correct SF Form 1449 Box 14 Method of Procurement to RFQ.

4. RFQ 36C26226Q0285 is hereby amended to remove Section D.3 Wage Determination.

5. RFQ 36C26226Q0285 is hereby amended to clarify work days in Section B.3 Statement of Work, Paragraph 2.

6. RFQ 36C26226Q0285 is hereby amended to remove Subparagraph h.vii Completed FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) under GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.

7. The offer due date is extended to Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00AM PDT.

8. See revised solicitation attached: 36C26226Q0285 Revised RFQ

Questions and Answers

The following are answers to questions received in response to RFQ 36C26226Q0285 for Registered Respiratory Therapist Staffing Services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS).

1. Can you please confirm whether this is a new requirement or a recompete of an existing or previous contract?

Answer: This is a recompete of a current contract.

2. Is there a current or recent incumbent contractor for these services?

Please provide the contractor name, contract number, period of performance, and total contract value?

Answer: The Government will only provide the current contract number and contractor name at this time. Contract Number: 36F79719D0122 36C26225F0473 Contractor Name: EGA ASSOCIATES LLC

3. If there is a current incumbent, are all positions currently filled?

Answer: The Government will only provide the current contract number and contractor name at this time.

4. Please confirm if this is a SDVOSB set aside?

Answer: This requirement is 100% set aside for SDVOSB. SF-1449 Box 10 has been revised.

5. Please confirm the estimated number of RRT personnel required.

Answer: The contractor shall provide up to two (2) full time experienced and qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) AND two (2) full time experienced and qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist ALSO WITH the qualifications of a Polysomnographer (RRT Polysomnographer).

6. Please confirm expected shift structure and coverage hours.

Answer: Contracted staff shall work 8-hour shifts from either 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8pm to 4:30am. and will not be required to work overtime or holidays and shall not be billed to, nor reimbursed by the Government.

7. Can the government clarify the Personnel/Staffing levels it is seeking?

In Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule of the solicitation, the quantity displays 1 and the unit is HR.

Answer: Section B.2 is to specify the hourly price for each period of performance. Please use attachment D.2 Price Worksheet to provide total estimated pricing which is for up to four (4) total full-time positions - 8320 hours.

8. Is the Government considering this requirement for inclusion in a future IDIQ or long-term medical staffing vehicle?

Answer: No. The Government is not considering this requirement for inclusion in a future IDIQ or long-term medical staffing vehicle.

9. Would successful performance under this contract potentially support future sole-source or streamlined acquisitions under FAR 19.14 for SDVOSB firms?

Answer: The contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that offers will be received from two or more SDVOSB for this requirement and a sole source will not be considered. Successful performance under a contract could demonstrate satisfactory experience and support a future sole source if applicable under FAR 19.14.

10. Is there a specific time frame (e.g., within the last 3 or 5 years) for when the reference contracts must have been performed to be considered relevant?

Answer: There is no specific time frame for when the reference contracts have been performed to be considered relevant. However, more recent demonstrated experience would be considered to be more significant due to the changing labor market conditions.

11. Will contracts for similar, but not identical, healthcare staffing services be considered relevant, or must they specifically be for RRT and/or RRT with Polysomnographer services?

Answer: Reference contracts do not need to be specifically for RRT and/or RRT with Polysomnographer services. However, similar or identically demonstrated experience would be considered to be better.

12. If an offeror is new to federal contracting or has no directly relevant contracts, will they receive a “neutral” rating, or will this negatively impact their evaluation?

Answer: An offeror will be rated according to their submitted experience. Demonstrated experience with federal contracting and contracts more related to this requirement will be rated higher than experience that is unrelated to this requirement.

13. If an offeror submits fewer than three reference contracts, will this impact their evaluation?

Answer: Submission of the maximum number of reference contracts can demonstrate more experience than fewer submitted reference contracts.

14. Can the Government clarify the applicable minimum wage rates for these labor categories, or confirm which specific classifications and rates from the Wage Determination should be used in preparing our pricing?

Answer: These services are not SCA covered positions. Attachment D.3 Wage Determination is removed from the solicitation.

15. Are offerors required to submit candidate resumes and certifications as part of their proposal?

Answer: Offerors are not required to submit candidate resumes and certification as part of their offer nor will they be evaluated.

16. Does this need to be priced under an existing Federal Supply Schedule?

Answer: Quotations do not need to be priced under an existing Federal Supply Schedule.

17. Regarding Evaluation criteria, how will the government rate a proposal that submits all fully qualified candidate profiles?

Answer: Evaluation will be based upon demonstrated experience provided on Attachment D.1 Reference Contract Worksheet only. Any submitted candidate profiles will not be considered.

18. Could you please clarify what is required under the product samples section?

Answer: Products samples are not required for this requirement.

19. We'd like to ask assistance on where to get this specific requirement on paragraph h. vii. Completed FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

Answer: Subparagraph h.vii has been removed from the solicitation. FAR 52.212-3 is not required to be submitted with offer submissions.

20. Are vendors responsible for providing any specialized equipment?

Answer: The contractor is not required to provide any specialized equipment.

21. Is the contractor responsible for paying for the random drug testing? If so are costs reimbursable to the contractor?

Answer: Section B.3 Statement of Work Paragraph 15 Drug Screening has been revised. Required drug testing will not be reimbursed by the Government.

22. Would the government be open to credentialing more than 4 RRTs that meet the minimum qualifications to ensure there is appropriate coverage?

Answer: Yes. The Government is open to credentialing more than 4 RRTs that meet the minimum qualifications to ensure there is appropriate coverage.