U009--IN6005 Mental Health Series

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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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(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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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

36C10X23R0081

08-24-2023

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Mental Health

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government response to questions.

Jennifer Swift

Contract Officer

VA-OPA-2021-38991498

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Mental Health Questions

1Q. Mental health coaching sessions: the RFP states the wellness workshop's expected timeframe for each workshop is 60 minutes; what is the desired timeframe for each coaching session for the managers?

1A. 60 minutes

2Q. Employee resource portal- Is there an identified timeframe for when the portal should be completed and available for the employees?Â

2A. Within six months of the contract initiation date

3Q. Will the VA host the SharePoint site? If so, what version are you using?

3A. Yes, the VA will host SharePoint in Microsoft 365

4Q. Is the government expecting each employee to have a unique login for the employee resource portal?

4A. No

5Q. Is there an incumbent currently supporting this effort?

5A. No

6Q. In regard to the webinars, our team noticed content development was not listed as a deliverable. Is a script already in place for the 12 annual webinars (one per month) the government would like the contractor to deliver?

6A. No. The vendor is responsible for content development.

7Q. Does the government have an FTE level of effort expectation for this work?

7A. No

8Q. Are there preferred or previously used vendors for the digital learning portal?Â

8A. No

9Q. How long does the portal need to be maintained outside of the initial 1-3 year term?

9A. No further maintenance is required after the 1-3 year period

10Q. What employee data will we have access to prior to creation of content?Â

10A. Email addresses

11Q. Can we conduct a needs assessment survey for staff?

11A. Yes

12Q. Is there flexibility in the outline of subjects and dates of monthly sessions?

12A. No

13Q. Place of Performance For Solicitation Number* 36C10X23R0081?

13A. Online