36C26318R0316-00002000.docx

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

PAGE

OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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) 00002 None Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Attention: Daniel Vagts 316 Robert Street N.

St. Paul

MN

55101 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Attention: Daniel Vagts 316 Robert Street N.

St. Paul

MN

55101 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26318R0316

X X

Attention: Questions and Answers please see below:

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Daniel Vagts Contract Officer

NCO2315L2-4547

Questions and Answers 1 – SF1449 states 1.0 FTE required? Answer: Correct 2 – B.4 we are to propose 2.0 FTE? Answer: Posted Amendment 00001 (New Schedule of Services) 3 – On the Pricing sheet it states 2.0 FTE for 4160? Answer: Posted Amendment 00001 (New Schedule of Services) 4 – In 2.9.2 it states 1.0 FTE is required? Answer: Correct 5 – Is this an on-going or a follow-on contract? Answer: We currently only have a one-year contract in place performing these services.

6 – Who is the incumbent? Answer: Not able to provide info.

7 – Will they accept someone who will only do 2 weeks per month if we offer additional candidate for coverage the other 2 weeks in addition to a full-time candidate? (Total of 3 candidates to fill this need.) Answer: Yes 8 – Please clarify if you will consider a candidate that had a license disciplinary order with all terms and conditions being met the medical license is unrestricted? (I do see section 2.1.1 however, that implies the medical license was restricted. In this case, only an order was issued, but the medical license was not restricted.) Answer: The candidate would be unacceptable if he/she were listed on the OIG exclusion list.

9 – On page 91, under Section E.2 Proposal Submittal Instructions, it states; “INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Faxed proposals will NOT be accepted. Proposals will be accepted electronically, by mail, and/or hand carried delivery to,…” however below the address it indicates you are requesting a CD-ROM and hard copy as well. Please verify if e-mail copy of proposal is sufficient or if you also require the CD-ROM and printed as well? Answer: Send all proposals directly to Daniel Vagts at daniel.vagts@va.gov. No CD-ROM, NO hand delivery.

10 – Will you accept signed Rules of Behavior attachment from candidate(s) after selection or are they required in proposal packets for each candidate? Answer: Please have it signed when submitting proposal.

11 – Has a contractor performed similar work to this for the government in the past? Answer: Yes, we currently have a one-year contract in place.

12 – Is the incumbent contract number available? Answer: No 13 – How many FTEs will be required for this opportunity? Answer: 1.0 FTE, we recommend having additional candidates to make sure no gaps in performance.

14 – Is this a personal or non-personal service contract? Answer: Yes