R420--629-23-3-5004-0079, LTC Mock Survey (VA-23-00049337) AMENDMENT 1 Response to questions

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)

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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)

0001

00502

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

00502

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY

PINEVILLE LA 71360-4004

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25623Q0644

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Amendment #0001, to respond to questions received from solicitation.

AMENDMENT 1

QUESTIONS.

Question: instead of a nurse practitioner, is it acceptable to have a Registered Nurse fulfill this position?

Response: My answer ..would be yes, an RN is fine.

Question: There are specific tasks that are usually completed by a survey team medication/treatment and meal observations as well as interactions with residents and staff related to medical review findings. These tasks cannot be effectively completed off-site. What is the rationale for not including these clinically focused tasks in the solicitation?

Response: These tasks are a part of a survey. So, yes, it is reasonable that they would be included.

Question: Administrators do not always have a clinical background. If there is a need for policy reviews, these tasks could be completed by an Administrator off-site. However, if there are concerns regarding the overall management of the CLC then including an Administrator on the team makes sense. Why Administrator on Team?

Response: Overall management/administration of the CLC is by clinicians, i.e. the Medical Director is a physician and the Associate Nurse Executive is an RN. So, both clinicians.

Would you kindly confirm if this is an entirely new effort or is there an incumbent currently providing these services? If yes, would you please provide the incumbent contract details?

Response: Current order: Â 36C25618P5603

Vendor: Â Harmony Healthcare International, Inc.

POP: Â 6/26/2018-6/25/2023