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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

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)

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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) 00004 12-26-2017 43C2 Department of Veteran's Affairs NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW Washington

DC

20001 43C2 Department of Veteran's Affairs NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW Washington

DC

20001 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78618R0069 12-12-2017

X x x x This Amendment is to clarify the proposal submission requirements and extend the RFI due date to January 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM ET. All changes are marked in red.

The complete proposal package is due by January 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM ET. See continuation pages.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED

Elizabeth Monohan Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

This Addendum contains revised language marked in red.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

1. Addendum to Paragraph (b) Submission of Proposals: In addition to those requirements as stated in paragraph (b), the following are added and shall apply to the submission requirements in response to this solicitation:

1. Proposal Structure and Content – Offerors shall submit proposal packages consisting of the following separate/distinct volumes for evaluation purposes and include the content identified herein:

1. Volume 1 – Administrative and Capability. This proposal volume shall include the following:

0. A cover letter with the Offerors Tax Identification Number, Dun and Bradstreet Number, Cage Code, and point of contact information;

0. Completed Standard Form (SF) 1449.

0. A copy of completed paragraph (b) of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.

0. As part of Volume 1, Offerors shall provide a summary page, introducing key individuals who will provide the service, focusing in particular on the requirements of section 6.0 of the SOO. The Technical approach performance statement shall demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement and ability to provide the services outlined in the Statement of Objectives.

0. DO NOT include any references to proposed pricing.

1. Volume 2 – Past Performance Information. This proposal volume shall:

1. Provide information on at least three recent contracts for services relevant to those required in the SOO. “Relevant” is defined as work similar in complexity and magnitude to the work described in the SOO. “Recent” is defined as contracts that have been completed within the past three years or are currently being performed. If the Offeror does not have relevant or recent service contracts, please make such a statement in the proposal.

1. Use the following forms to provide the necessary information for each “recent” and “relevant” contract submitted:

1. Attachment 1, Past Performance Part I must be completed and submitted by all Offerors for all three recent contracts; and

1. Attachment 2, Past Performance Part II is a questionnaire that must be forwarded by Offerors to a minimum of three references. References must complete and submit the questionnaire directly to the solicitation POC: Elizabeth Monohan at Elizabeth.Monohan@va.gov.

1. Volume 3 – Price. This proposal volume shall:

2. Be in an unlocked, unprotected Microsoft Excel format. Each item will state the description, quantity, unit, unit price, and estimated amount. A final total is required in the Excel Spreadsheet.

2. Reference the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) (Section B.2 Price Schedule) in the SF1449 Schedule of services as suggested CLIN structures. In lieu of this schedule, the contractor may submit fewer or more CLINs, whichever may be appropriate to their standard commercial practice.

1. Proposal Submission Requirements:

Hard copies of the proposal packages must be received at 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 by the submission due date of January 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM ET and addressed to Elizabeth Monohan, Contract Specialist, 425 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

A proposal package is one (1) original set of Volumes 1 – 3 and three (3) copies AND one (1) CD of the full proposal package. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submitted materials will become the property of the Government and will not be returned.

(a) Complete Proposal Package (Volumes 1 through 3): The closing date for complete proposal packages submissions is January 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST to the person and address identified under Proposal Submission Requirements, above.

(b) Requests for Information (RFI) – Questions in regards to this RFP shall be submitted in writing via email to elizabeth.monohan@va.gov with the subject line, “Questions, VLP” no later than January 4, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. ET. A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be provided via an amendment to the RFP posted to www. FedBizOpps.gov.

Summary of Important Due Dates:

Submission

Due Date/ Time January 4, 2018

2:00 PM EST

January 11, 2018

2:00 PM EST

(End of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1)

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