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Q&A 2

1. Is the government expecting 2 FTE on site?

The government has no expectations other than the requirement is met. How many individuals are necessary is a business decision of quoters.

1. Can any work be done remotely?

No

1. Are there any proprietary interfaces or tools currently owned by the incumbent contractor that will not be available to a new contractor? No More specifically - Does the current system contain any applications, interfaces, databases, hardware, tools or other architecture that is:

· Required for normal system operation No

· Developed by prior vendors, team members, or third parties No

· Proprietary in nature No

(4b) Where any or all of the following is not available:

· Source code Available

· Admin / root access Granted by government

· Ownership rights Owned by government

· Documentation of system architecture Yes, but requires updating

· Documentation of system functionality Yes, but requires updating

· Current / future licensing All is provided by VA

· Current / future support All current support will remain in place for the foreseeable future.

· Can you please provide additional information on any applicable system components identified in question 4 and what is available or not available from the list of items in (4b)? See above

1. If a company other than the incumbent is awarded the contract, is the current incumbent responsible to train up the incoming contractor on both NAC-CM programming nuances along with all of the other system interfaces that the NAC-CM feeds product and pricing data into? An overlap period will be provided so that an orderly transition can be accomplished.

1. 1. Is the Past Performance volume to be included in the Technical or Price Quote? Or is it to be submitted as a separate volume?

Past performance volume is to be included in the technical quote.

1. 2. What is the size of the database to be migrated?

2GB

1. 3. The total number of stored procedures, views and triggers in it?

Approximately 330

1. 4. Regarding the existing application, does it attach to the main frame or the SQL server?

SQL server. There is no mainframe involved.

1. 5. What is the applications platform (e.g. C+, .net)?

C# .net

1. 6. How many users connect through the applications?

Approximately 350

1. 7. Do we have to support the mainframe application in parallel to the SQL server applications?

There is no mainframe involved.

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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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)

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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)

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X The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to additional questions recieved.

Dreux Michael Johnson Contracting Officer