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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.... 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) 1 2 0002 NA 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101 Department of Veterans Affairs NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE 316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101 To all Offerors/Bidders 36C26320R0064 08-03-2020 X This modification answers a question from a potential vendor regarding courier service requirements in the PWS of the solicitation. See page two for details. Additionally the solicitation is extended until Thursday, 6 August, 2020, 10 AM Central Standard Time to account for additional time for all potential vendors to read the answer and revise their proposals as necessary. Chara Collins Contracting Officer Page 2 of 2 This amendment is to answer a question regarding section 4.4.7.4 of the PWS, which requires daily courier services. A question was asked if VA courier services may be available during the period of performance. Though VA courier services MAY be available, it is a requirement of this procurement that the awardee be capable and willing to provide daily courier services in accordance with the Solicitation. The solicitation is also hereby extended to Thursday, 06 August, 2020, closing at 10 AM CST to account for additional time to complete the responses regarding this question.

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This solicitation is for Pathology Services in the Black Hills area. See attached Request for Proposals for additional information.

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Page 2 of 2 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. NO ACTUAL QUOTES OR PROPOSALS ARE BEING SOUGHT AT THIS TIME. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is solely for information and planning purposes and do... Page 2 of 2 THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. NO ACTUAL QUOTES OR PROPOSALS ARE BEING SOUGHT AT THIS TIME. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This is for market research purposes only. Do not include pricing information; it will not be evaluated. The Government will not pay for any information submitted under this notice. This notice is to assist the VA in the determination of sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a future requirement for Pathology Services (physician component only) at the Black Hills VA Health CARE System (VABHHCS) located in 113 Comanche Road; Fort Meade, SD 57741 or Hot Springs Campus; 500 N. 5th Street; Hot Springs, SD or Rapid City CBOC; 3625 5th Street; Rapid City, SD 57701. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621511 Medical Laboratories (Size Standard: $35 million). The Government contemplates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from the future solicitation. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and technical capability of potential sources for this requirement. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel to provide services necessary to perform onsite Pathology Services and provide offsite testing as needed to eligible beneficiaries of the VABHHCS. Standard hours will be 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional 24 hour on call emergency and consultation coverage. Work is anticipated to equal 2 Full Time Equivalent positions. The Contractor s physician(s) care shall cover the range of Pathology services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and the standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards as established by the American Board of Pathology (ABP). The VA seeks to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NAICS Code 621511. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and developing a potential procurement strategy. After review of responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond directly to any corresponding solicitation by submitting a proposal. Interested parties should download and complete the market research questionnaire. The response end date for the market research questionnaire is 8 AM CST, February 17, 2020. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone request or written requests for the PWS will be accepted. All questions regarding the PWS may be submitted by emailing Contract Specialist Matthew Dale at matthew.dale3@va.gov. Email the completed market research questionnaire to the same address. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and have their representations and certifications completed. The website for registration is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ .