R408--IN6009 508 Compliance

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY 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

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

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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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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

36C10X23R0064

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This amendment provides responses to additional questions and the necessary updates to the solicitation

Jennifer Swift

VA-OPA-2021-38991498

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Questions and Responses to Solicitation #36C10X23R0064

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Question

Section of TOPR

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Can the government please clarify where the information contained under Task Order on page 56 should be provided and associated page limitations? For example, does the government want:

Option 1: Volume I Technical Capability to have a section for the IDIQ and a section for the sample task order; OR

Option 2: Volume I Technical Capability to only include information on the IDIQ and for there to be a separate volume for information on the task order?

Please clarify the volume numbers and page limitations for either option.

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

Solicitation updated to address Volumes.

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In the table on page 56 there are 2 different file names for Volume I: [Offeror Name] Tech.doc/pdf and [Offeror Name] Resume.doc/pdf . Can the government please clarify if resumes should be included in Volume I or provided as a separate volume (and, if so, what that volume number and name is)?

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

No resumes required.

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Can the government please confirm that if a CPAR is available, Offerors can indicate that in Attachment A , but do not need to provide the CPAR?

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

If a CPARS report is available, this needs to be included on Attachment A along with completing Attachment A. If a CPARS is available, Attachment B does not need to be completed.

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4

Can the government please clarify where the information contained under Task Order on page 58 should be provided and page limitations? For example, does the government want:

Option 1: Volume III Price to have a section for the IDIQ and a section for the sample task order; OR

Option 2: Volume III Price to only include information on the IDIQ and for there to be a separate volume for information on the task order?

Please clarify the volume numbers for either option.

Please confirm that Attachment C should be used to price the IDIQ and the Task Order.

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

Solicitation updated to address Volumes.

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Can the government please clarify if there are Key Personnel positions (and what they are) or if any resumes provided will be representative?

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

Key Personnel requirements not specified. Resumes are not required.

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Can the government confirm that D.5 Attachment E Sample Task Order is the correct attachment for this procurement? It appears this Task Order is for Financial and Operational Fitness Assessment reviews for GPD & SSVF programs.

Attachment E

This was corrected with Amendment 0001

N/A

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Can the government provide insight into 1.2.F Provide ongoing maintenance includes?

B.2 Performance Work Statement

Ensure accessibility compliance is maintained on the websites, etc.

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Can the government provide an estimate/guidance on the timeframe for auditing work in 1.2.C provide ICT support via a comprehensive suite of accessibility auditing solutions That is, would the audit include only documents and products developed in the last calendar year, or further back?

B.2 Performance Work Statement; 1.2.C Objectives and Scope

The work/documents will vary and complexity, amount, etc. will dictate the timeframe.

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To assist with the ability to accurately price deliverables 1.3.C 1.3.F, can the government provide estimates/guidance on the volume, length, and type of documents, files, spreadsheets, websites, portals, and platforms? Also, any program languages associated with these platforms?

B.2 Performance Work Statement, Deliverables Table

The documents, files, spreadsheets will vary. Websites should be categorized as falling into a Moderate Size and Complexity (like most websites).

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Can the government confirm if the italics language should be for 508 compliance support services ? The offeror shall complete Attachment A: Past Performance References in its entirety, listing a maximum total of three contracts/orders for work performed in the past three years or currently being performed, for accounting support services.

Section E. b. Volume II- Past Performance

This should be contracts related to this requirement. The reference to accounting support services is an error.

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Can the government confirm that references to Attachment C in b.Volume II Past Performance should be Attachment B?

Section E. b. Volume II- Past Performance

Yes, Past Performance reverence should be Attachment B.

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Can the government confirm that reference to Attachment B: 6 pages (2 pages per reference as shown on the form) should be a reference to Attachment A?

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

That is correct and updated in the solicitation

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Can the government confirm that reference to Attachment C (PPQs): None, maximum of three to be submitted by references if CPARS not available should be a reference to Attachment B?

E.1 Instructions to Offerors

That is correct and updated in the solicitation

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Does the VA have access to users with disabilities for testing purposes?

General

No.

N/A

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What software licenses does VA have to support accessibility? i.e. AMP, AXE

General

There is no one license

N/A

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Can the government provide insight into the standards used when evaluating a product's accessibility support?

General

Not at this time

N/A

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Can the government provide insight into the types of automated and manual accessibility testing procedures currently performed?

General

N/A

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Can the government confirm if products are required to conform to WCAG 2.1, Level A and AA specifications?

General

Yes. The vendor needs to be fully capable and have whatever needed to perform.

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Can the government provide insight into current internal processes used to evaluate and remediate accessibility issues?

General

N/A

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Can the government provide insight into the anticipated revision process and the number of iteration cycles expected?

General

Not at this time.

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