36C26325Q0381 0001.pdf

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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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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.

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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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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0001 03-17-2025

438-25-2-762-0006

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36C263

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105 John Becker john.becker3@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26325Q0381

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 04-03-2025 11:00 AM CDT

438-3650160-762-820200-2586-0100201V1 438-25-2-762-0006

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The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to respond to solicitation questions, revise the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and extend the due date and time.

For clarification purposes, the requirement is for Endoscopy/General Surgeon Service to support the Sioux Falls SD VA Hospital, 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57105.

The solicitation due date and time is changed to 4/3/2025, 11:00 AM Central Time.

See attachment for list of questions and responses.

John Becker Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0074

RESPONSE TO SOLICITATION QUESTIONS 36C26325Q0381

1. What VA facility is this for?

RESPONSE: This requirement is for the Sioux Falls VA Hospital located at 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57105.

2. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent? The main reason for asking is it will take 30-60 days to credential a new physician just wanted to ensure an adequate start date.

RESPONSE: There is an incumbent currently performing these services. Upon contract award, the contractor will have thirty (30) days to provide the names of contractor employees and complete onboarding and credentialing. Services will commence on 5/1/2025.

3. Are the contract providers covered under the federal claims and tort act like VS physicians and active-duty physicians or do they require a separate malpractice insurance?

RESPONSE: Per the solicitation document, contract employees shall have supplemental insurance requirements, and indemnification and medical liability insurance.

4. The inclusion of FAR clause 52.237-3 (Continuity of Services); referenced through FAR 52.252-2 (Clauses Incorporated by Reference) on page 49 of the solicitation references services and the contract requires professional employees, not service employees, under the Service Contract Labor Standards.

RESPONSE: FAR Clause 52.237-3 is hereby removed from the solicitation and contract document.

5. The working hour for this contract is listed as Tuesday and Friday, 7AM-3PM. Based upon the quantity of hours, shouldn’t the hours be adjusted to 7AM-12PM?

RESPONSE: The hours listed in the PWS have been changed to 7AM to 12PM, Tuesday and Friday.

6. The 1-hour terms for replacement listed under section 2.9.3 (page 22) seems overly restrictive. Can the 1-hour replacement time be modified?

RESPONSE: The 1-hour replacement time has been modified to 2-hours.