This amendment clarifies that the number of authorized beds for VISN 10, including CLC and Domiciliary beds, does not reflect the current operational capacity. Many authorized beds are not staffed or in active use due to factors like staffing limitations and construction. The operational count, which is lower, is based on staffed, functional, and available beds. All quotes must be received via email by 1:30 PM EST on 4/8/2026.

This amendment addresses industry questions and extends the solicitation closing date. It clarifies that for this SaaS acquisition under NAICS 513210, the amount paid by the Government includes primary cost elements like licensing, hosting, and maintenance, with only incidental costs being excluded. The agency states it will not make advance determinations on compliance with subcontracting limitations, which will be evaluated based on each offer and verified during administration. The Government will answer a question regarding bed counts in VISN 10 after confirmation from a point of contact.

This amendment provides answers to industry questions, clarifying that a Trial License Agreement for 45-day system access must be sent directly to the Contracting Officer. The agreement must stipulate the access is provided at no cost to the Government for evaluation purposes. It must be sent to a specified email address prior to the solicitation deadline to enable immediate panel access.

This amendment clarifies that all training will be conducted virtually, with no on-site training required, and all associated costs must be included in the firm-fixed price. The services are to be performed for VISN 10, which covers facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. The contractor must provide a quality control plan, 24/7 helpdesk support, and the ability to deliver monthly usage reports. Up to four virtual training sessions may be requested per year by the VISN Point of Contact. The amendment also provides the total authorized bed counts for the VISN 10 facilities.

This solicitation is an RFQ for Online Drug Information Resource services for pharmacy staff at VHA VISN 10 VA Medical facilities. It is set aside exclusively for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The requirement falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a $47.0 million size standard. There is a question and answer period for this requirement.