HT0014-24-R-0003 MOD 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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 (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this modification is to execute the follow ing:

Extend the Proposal due date to Friday, November 17, 2023.

Provide answ ers to the 1st set of questions received.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Nov-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X HT001424R0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Nov-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Nov-2023

CODE

DHA CONTRACTING OFFICE-(NCR-CD) HT0014

8111 GATEHOUSE ROAD

2ND FLOOR

FALLS CHURCH VA 22042

HT0014 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Nov-2023 09:00 AM to 17-Nov-2023 09:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS FOR HT0014‐24‐R‐0003

Q1: Who are authorized to bid on this opportunity? Is this applicable for vendors whose companies are registered in Germany only? Or this is also applicable to vendors outside Germany?

Any Small Business that is register in SAM.gov and it is locate in the US or Germany.

52CONS:

While we cannot provide any tax advice, please be aware that the successful offeror will be liable to pay taxes, social security and potentially health insurance to the German Government and withhold the employee’s contributions of the same. In order to do so, you are typically required to have a branch registered in Germany.

Q2: Is this is a follow‐on requirement or a new contract? If it is a follow‐on contract, could you please provide the incumbent contract number and the awarded price?

52CONS:

This is a follow‐on with an updated PWS. Incumbent contract number is FA5606‐22‐P‐0025, the current vendor is Decypher Technologies, Ltd. San Antonio, Texas US. Contract was awarded at the time for 1 base year and 4 option years for a total amount of USD 2,667,836.52

Q3: How many people are currently working under this contract?

Spangdahlem clinic will have 3 FTEs and GK will have 1.5 FTEs.

Q4: Please confirm if the contractor employees need to travel overseas (for seminar, training, courses) during the performance of this contract?

If so, how many days does it occur? Who will cover the travel cost(s)?

No travel, FTEs work in house.

Q5: In PWS page 44 of 80, paragraph 1.2.2. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE, it states:

1.2.2.1. AVAILABILITY. 52d Medical Group (MDG)/ Spangdahlem Air Base (AB):

The Contractor will be available for inpatient/outpatient visits between the hours of 0730 and 1630 Monday through Friday Base closures shall not affect the routine office hours of the hospitals.

Medical Translator working in the MTF will be available for normal business hours, 0730‐1630 Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. and German Federal holidays. Lunch periods are not payable periods but will be coordinated by TOPA Flight Commander or designee and scheduled with the contract service provider.

Q6‐Please confirm does “The Contractor” refers to Medical Translator work schedule or it refers to the Patient Liaison schedule?

Both, Patient Liaison and Medical Translator will be working the same hours.

1.2.2.2. AVAILABILITY. 852d Medical Squadron/Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base:

The Patient Liaisons shall be available for patient needs Monday – Thursday, from 0800‐1600 and Friday 0800 ‐ 1200, with the exception of German Federal holidays When the clinic is open, Patient Liaisons are expected to be present if they are not with a patient at an external medical facility, unless coordinated with the FRED.

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The Medical Translation services are to be performed in the MTF Mo – Fr 0800 ‐ 1200.

‐ Paragraph 1.1. SCOPE OF WORK‐ Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base states The Contractor shall provide both Patient Liaison and Medical Translation services required for eligible health care beneficiaries as scheduled by the Government for 852d Medical Squadron /Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base (AB), Germany, also referred to as the “Medical Treatment Facility” (MTF) herein. The Patient Liaison (1.5 FTE) shall provide support to, and serve as the link for communication between the patient, the MTF, and host nation facilities, and other services in the local German and/or Dutch health care system for emergencies, inpatient stays, and outpatient referral appointments.

With the above stated schedule of the Patient Liaison and Medical Translator (for Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base), does it mean that the contract requires:

Patient Liaison – 1 Full Time?

Medical Translator – .5 Part‐Time?

FTEs will be .75 for Medical Translator and .75 for Patient Liaison.

Q7: Will the government provide SOFA or Logistical support for this role?

The government WILL NOT provide either.

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