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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

133-24-1-5092-0003

36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C77624Q0037

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This amendment is being issued to provide responses to vendor questions received for the solicitation action stated in Section 9A and to extend the response due date to Monday, March 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET.

Note that the response due date has been extended and all quotes are now due, Monday, March 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Kymberly Morgan Contracting Officer

EBP Implementation Support S05 – Vendor Questions

Q1. Detailed specifications or requirements for the EBP/KMP Project Coordination and Evaluation task. Clarification on the expected format and content for the Training Outcome Report using JIF-supplied forms.

A1. Word and Excel

Q2. Guidelines and preferences for the preparation of Marketing Material and Instructions, including any specific information that should be highlighted.

A2. Word documents, email blasts, Teams notifications.

Q3. Additional details regarding the Overall Project Outcome Data Report and Outcome Analysis, particularly in terms of the required data points and analysis methodologies.

A3. We will pull data from a dashboard used for the training and create a report on the number of completed projects, projects that are still in progress, expected completion dates, and return on investment if available.

Q4. Specific instructions and preferences for Manuscript and Presentation preparation in APA or AMA format.

A4. A manuscript will be a written Word document and an outline will be provided depending on the author guidelines from a journal of our choosing. A presentation will be prepared using PowerPoint.

Q5. Furthermore, we would appreciate any additional information on the timeline, evaluation criteria, and any specific expectations related to the Other incidental services in support of the VHA/DHA JIF grant process.

A5. We hope to have completed reports by the end of December 2024.

Q5. Can the government provide any incumbent details?

A5. This is a new requirement.

Q6. Would the government please provide an extension?

A6. Responses are due by March 18, 2024, at 1:00pm ET.

Q7. When does the government anticipate awarding this requirement?

A7. The contract is anticipated to be awarded before the end of March 2024.

Q8. Does the government anticipate needing 508 compliance on all deliverables? If yes, would the government consider increasing the suggested FTE count referenced in Section 13.0 Task Statement?

A8. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 does not apply to this contract.

Q9. Will the contractor have access to Ovid Synthesis Platform to collect training data?

A9. Yes, as well as attending the training class.

Q10. Can the government please provide the expected number of pages for the Marketing materials? What is the preferred format for the materials (brochure, booklet, newsletter, etc.)?

A10. Estimated as a one-page flyer, email blasts, and Teams messages.

Q11. Does the government anticipate providing the content for the 13.3. deliverables?

A11. Yes.

Q12. Can the government please provide “JIF procedures”?

A12. Additional procedural information will be provided to the awarded contractor.

Q13. What is the expected format for the “follow up classes”?

A13. Teams/virtual classes.

Q14. Can the government please specify how the vendor will collect project outcome data?

A14. It will be made available on a dashboard on Ovid Synthesis. We may also use surveys/evaluations the VA would do and provide.

Q15. What is the expected format for the data reporting?

A15. Excel spreadsheet, word document.

Q16. Can the government provide the attachment referenced in Deliverable 13.5?

A16. The referenced JIF “attachment” will be provided to the awarded contractor.

Q17. Does the government anticipate providing the content for the 13.8 Deliverable?

A17. Yes.

Q18. Can the government provide examples of what should be included for Deliverable 13.8 to better allow vendors to price fairly?

A18. Scheduling meetings, assisting with travel, making follow-up phone calls.

Q19. Can the government please confirm if they are looking for junior level administrative assistance or more senior level strategic support when requesting “assistance” with the following deliverables?

A19. Outside of the Project Manager listed under Key Personnel in the PWS, the contractor shall determine the level of key personnel it will require to complete the tasks and deliverables.

Q20. The task areas referenced in Attachment D are different than the Task Areas listed in Section 13.0 Task Statement. Can the government please update?

A20. The only task missing from the PWS is Line Item 0002 and 1002, which is an optional line item for travel. Travel is listed under item 10 in the PWS. Additionally, per the “S02 – 36C77624Q0037 RFQ,” Section E.1, Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, (F)(4), Price Submission, Line-Items AA-AH (which follow the PWS Task 13.1 – 13.8) are not separately priced items, and only Line items, 0001, 0002, 1001, and 1002, shall be priced. Quantities are provided for Items AA – AH for level of effort purposes only.

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