Solicitation Amendment 36C26326Q0063 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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(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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0001 10-31-2025

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2501 W. 22ND STREET

SIOUX FALLS SD 57105

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2501 W. 22ND STREET

SIOUX FALLS SD 57105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26326Q0063

10-28-2025

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 11-05-2025 10:00am CST

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Solicitation 36C26326Q0063 for anesthesiologist physician on-call services to support the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is hereby amended to provide questions, answers, and clarification as detailed below.

Quoters are required to acknowledge this amendment by signing and returning one copy with their quote. The solicitation closing date and time has been changed to 11/05/2025 at 10:00am CT.

Angela Stewart Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2022-19642

Solicitation 36C26326Q0063 Amendment A00001

Questions, Answers, and Clarification

1. Is there an incumbent or is this a new solicitation?

Response: Procurement history can be researched at fpds.gov.

2. What is the average number of calls during the weeknight? During the weekends?

Response: Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule lists the quantity of hours anticipated.

3. What is the average amount of callbacks during the weeknight? During the weekends?

Response: Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule lists the quantity of hours anticipated.

4. Is there a call room/quarters on-site at the facility that the Anesthesiologist can utilize should they choose to remain in the facility (for example) between after-hours cases?

Response: No

5. Does the Government intend that this will be the only contract that covers the

Anesthesiologist on-call requirements? Or is there another contract that will also provide Anesthesiologist on-call services?

Response: There is another contract that allows for anesthesiologist on-call services. The current procurement is not intended to replace any existing contract.

6. Would the VA permit an individual who is currently providing services to the Government under another contract to perform services for this procurement?

Response: A contract staff member may provide services under different contracts, so long as ethics and conflict of interest requirements are met.

7. Is it acceptable to use a pool of anesthesiologists to cover all on-call needs for this contract?

Response: Key personnel must be identified and processed as noted in the solicitation.

8. Can the government confirm the average or historical number of callbacks per month during the previous contract period?

Response: Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule lists the quantity of hours anticipated.

9. How many anesthesiologists are in the department now?

Response: 3

10. Does the anesthesiologist have the Monday following the weekend on-call off?

Response: The Contractor will set the schedule for its staff. See the solicitation for the coverage needed.

11. Is there an estimate of patient volume?

Response: The hours for this contract are set regardless of patient volume.

12. Are there any anticipated fluctuations in call volume due to changes in surgical scheduling or facility operations?

Response: Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule lists the quantity of hours anticipated.

13. Is there a minimum call-back hour guarantee per shift or billing cycle?

Response: No

14. Are there any weekday daytime hours expected, or is this requirement limited strictly to nights, weekends, and holidays?

Response: See Sections B.3 Performance Work Statement and B.2 Price/Cost Schedule.

15. For quote submission, will the Government accept a single combined PDF, or should technical and price volumes be submitted separately?

Response: Please provide the pricing separately from the technical information.

16. Could you please confirm whether the key personnel are required to complete and sign the Contractor Rules of Behavior form?

Response: Yes, key personnel are required to complete and sign the Contractor Rules of Behavior form.

17. Can a CNRA perform the required services?

Response: No, see the qualification requirements in the solicitation.

18. The quote deadline has been extended to 10:00am Central Time on November 5, 2025.