Q201--Amendment 7- Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP)- File Size Update

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 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) (X) 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)

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ICSP 36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

36C10X Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10X23R0058 09-01-2023

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X 1 The purpose of the Amendment is to provide guidance related to large proposal files and submission requirements. See the CONTINUATION PAGE for details.

Allen L. Smith Contracting Officer

Page 2 of 2 The purpose of the Amendment is to provide guidance related to submission requirements for large proposal files. In accordance with the Phase II instructions, the Government requires that several of the forms be saved into single files that could become very large based on the number of forms combined into the resulting .pdf. Examples include: ph2_VIT-FMC_. pdf (VIT Full Mission Capability) ph2_VIT-LOC_.pdf (TEAM ROBUSTNESS Letters of Commitment) ph2_RTO-Resumes_.pdf (REPRESENTATIVE TO-Resumes). When combining forms into the files above, if the resulting file is very large (not conducive to the 40 MB email file size limit), Offeror may save the forms into smaller size files using the naming conventions above, but adding _1 of x , _2 of x , _3 of x , etc. to the title to reflect the number of resulting files. For example, a split VIT Full Mission Capability file submitted by Staffing4U, LLC might be split and named ph2_VIT-FMC_Staffing4U_1 of 2. pdf and ph2_VIT-FMC_Staffing4U_1 of 2. pdf . Also note (as per the RFP), Offerors are encouraged to submit volumes in multiple e-mails to not exceed this (40 MB) limitation. The subject lines on multiple emails containing parts of a single proposal should include 1 of x , 2 of x , etc. Please submit proposal files early to ensure all emails and all files arrive at the Government inbox prior to the deadline established in the RFP. Late Proposals will be rejected (including proposal files spread across multiple emails). Files rejected because of file size and not resubmitted before the deadline will be considered late. For the TEAM ROBUSTNESS letters of commitment, forms may be converted to allow for completion and signatures of partner firm POCs but resulting .pdf(s) shall reflect the same content. *******************************END OF AMENDMENT ********************************

Amendment 0004 provided the Phase II voluntary Anticipated Prime Offeror Contact Information. In the Amendment one POC email was listed incorrectly. The list has been updated to reflect accurate contact information. See Attached FINAL list [Phase_II_Contact_Information (Final)].

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The purpose of this modification is to answer questions from potential Offerors and provide the list of voluntary potential Phase II Offeror Points of Contacts (as provided for in Amendment 0003).

See Amendment Attachment (ICSP Questions and Answers Phase II.xls) for all Phase II Questions and Answers (Q&A).

As a result of this Amendment, the following solicitation items are updated and attached:

The Request for Proposal (RFP)

Attachment A- VHA ICSP Labor Categories_1 (Updated for Amendment 4).

Attachment G - Representative Task Order ICSP - Centralized Staffing_7 (Updated for Amendment 4).

Attachment H- Onboarding Task Order ICSP_8 (Updated for Amendment 4).

Attachment L Phase II Proposal Forms_12 (Updated for Amendment 4).

Attachment N- IDIQ Pricing Spreadsheet_14 (Updated for Amendment 4).

Attachment O- RTO Pricing Spreadsheet _15 (Updated for Amendment 4).

The voluntary anticipated Phase II Prime Offerors Point of Contact (POC) list is attached.

The list reflects those potential offerors that voluntarily submitted POC information in response to Amendment 0003.

The list of contacts provided is not all-inclusive of every potential Phase II Offeror.

Inclusion on this courtesy list does not represent perceived standing, viability results, or any other endorsement by the Government.

As recommended in Amendment 0003, any Potential Prime Contractor whose information is included in the list is encouraged to share the results of its Advisement Letter with interested partners who reach out for good faith dealings, and prospective partners are advised to inquire with the POC when making business decisions.

As a result of this Amendment, the due date and time for receipt of Phase II proposals is unchanged, and remains September 07, 2023, at 10:00AM ET.

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The Government has responded to questions submitted by potential offerors using information available at time of Amendment posting. Any changes to the Government s responses will be updated and shared via subsequent formal Amendments.

See Amendment 3 below.

See attached Amendment 0002.

CONTINUATION PAGE The purpose of this modification is to answer questions from potential Offerors. See Amendment Attachment A (ICSP Questions and Answers.xls) for all Phase I Questions and Answers (Q&A). As a result of this Amendment, the following solicitation items are updated/added and attached: The Request for Proposal (RFP) Attachment A- VHA ICSP Labor Categories_1. Attachment G - Representative Task Order ICSP - Centralized Staffing_7. Attachment K- Phase I Submission Forms_11. Attachment M- VIT Coverage (Robustness)_13. Attachment N- IDIQ Pricing Spreadsheet_14. Attachment O- RTO Pricing Spreadsheet _15. Form 2A (Alternate for Attachment L) is added for use in compiling 2A VIT PROPOSAL- FULL MISSION CAPABILITY. As a result of this Amendment, the due date and time for receipt of Phase I proposals is unchanged, and remains August 17, 2023 at 12:00PM ET. ******************************END OF AMENDMENT 1 (Q&A)****************************** The Government has responded to questions submitted by potential offerors using information available at time of Amendment posting. Any changes to the Government s responses will be updated and shared via subsequent formal Amendments.

CONTINUATION PAGE

The purpose of this modification is to answer questions from potential Offerors.

See Amendment Attachment A (ICSP Questions and Answers.xls) for all Phase I Questions and Answers (Q&A).

As a result of this Amendment, the following solicitation items are updated/added and attached:

The Request for Proposal (RFP)

Attachment A- VHA ICSP Labor Categories_1.

Attachment G - Representative Task Order ICSP - Centralized Staffing_7.

Attachment K- Phase I Submission Forms_11.

Attachment M- VIT Coverage (Robustness)_13.

Attachment N- IDIQ Pricing Spreadsheet_14.

Attachment O- RTO Pricing Spreadsheet _15.

Form 2A (Alternate for Attachment L) is added for use in compiling 2A VIT PROPOSAL- FULL MISSION CAPABILITY.

As a result of this Amendment, the due date and time for receipt of Phase I proposals is unchanged, and remains August 17, 2023 at 12:00PM ET.

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The Government has responded to questions submitted by potential offerors using information available at time of Amendment posting. Any changes to the Government s responses will be updated and shared via subsequent formal Amendments.

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Base Notice of Solicitation to be Posted for:

Veterans Health Administration

Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP)

Multiple Award IDIQ Contract

Request for Proposal to be Published with the following dates/times attached:

1. Phase I Questions- August 7, 2023 at 12:00PM ET.

2. Phase I Bid Intentions- August 11, 2023 at 12:00PM ET

3. Phase I Formal Response- August 17, 2023 at 12:00PM ET.