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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

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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

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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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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) 03-13-2019 777-19-2-6702-0015

NONE

00776 Department of Veteran Affairs

PCAC-ST. LOUIS

11152 South Towne Square Saint Louis

MO

63123 00776 Department of Veterans Affairs

PCAC-ST. LOUIS

11152 South Towne Square St. Louis

MO

63123 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C77619Q0072 03-05-2019

X X X

See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of the modification is to post the Questions and Answers for this requirement.

All other terms and condition remain unchanged.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Rural Health Simulation HES Coordinator

Questions and answers

1. Is this a new requirement? If not, Is there an incumbent for this work?

No this is not a new requirement, yes there is an incumbent in this role.

1. If there is an incumbent, is that contractor eligible to bid on this work?

The incumbent is an employee of the current vendor. The current vendor is eligible to bid on this work.

1. Is the NAICS code 561210, the only applicable NAICS for this work? Would you consider contractors who have performed this and similar work in the VA under 541611, 611430, etc?

Other NAICS will be considered as long as the Size Standard does not change.

1. Although the solicitation notice states that this work will be located in Orlando, is there flexibility for the RuHSES to work remotely (part time) as well?

No, the RuHSES must work full time hours at the National Simulation Center in Orlando. No remote work is authorized.

1. Is there a cut-off date for questions?

There will be no more questions.

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

TRACE CODE: 19.SIM.MA.RH.HES.CONTRACT.A

ONE RURAL HEALTH SIMULATION HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST (RuHSES) TO PERFORM ALL LABOR, SUPERVISION, AND OTHER RESURCES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT PLANNING, EXECUTION, EVALUATION, AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FOR THE OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW FOR RUAL HEALTH SUPPORTED SIMULATION TRAINING FACILITIES.

Travel IAW the Federal Travel Regulation.

“Travel and per diem is a cost reimbursable item and shall be reimbursed in accordance with VA/Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Each contractor invoice must include copies of ALL receipts that support the travel costs claimed in the invoice. The contractor is only entitled to actual cost spent while on travel that falls within the perimeters as set forth within the FTR, to include food. Travel must be priced separately in the price schedule. Local travel within a 50-mile radius from the contractor’s facility is considered the cost of doing business and will not be reimbursed. This includes travel, subsistence, and associated labor charges for travel time. Travel performed for personal convenience and daily travel to and from work at the contractor’s facility will not be reimbursed. Travel, subsistence, and associated labor charges for travel time for travel beyond a 50-mile radius of the contractor’s facility are authorized on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved by the COR.”

The contractor shall invoices for payment no later than 30 days after training event to include copies of ALL receipts that support travel costs (air fare, baggage, lodging, taxi, etc) claimed in the invoice.

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SIMLEARN NATIONAL CENTER

6490 HAZELTINE NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 120

ORLANDO, FL 32822

USA

12.00

(407) 631-9536 Peggy.Civiletti@va.gov

SIMLEARN NATIONAL CENTER

6490 HAZELTINE NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 120

ORLANDO, FL 32822

USA

6.00

(407) 631-9536 Peggy.Civiletti@va.gov