Q999--621 R4 - RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4 and Amendments 1-5
ID: RFP797FSS000115R4Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (36F797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

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MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)
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    Description

    The Veterans Affairs Department has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services under Federal Supply Schedule FSC Group Q999, Federal Supply Schedule 621 I. The contracts awarded will be multiple award, fixed-price, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) provisions. This standing solicitation, RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4, replaces the previous solicitation RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R3. The solicitation is open and continuous, with no closing date for receipt of offers. Contract performance will begin on the effective date of award and expire five years from the date of award, unless canceled, terminated, or extended. For more information, contact the FSS Helpdesk at 708-786-7737 or HelpDesk.ammhinFSS@va.gov.

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    Lydia L McKaySenior Contract Specialist
    (708) 786-5837
    lydia.mckay@va.gov
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    This document is a solicitation for professional and allied healthcare staffing services. The document provides instructions and guidelines for potential offerors, including qualifications, competition assessment, best value determination, and minimum sales criteria. It also includes information on the review and award process, training requirements, and the mandatory electronic invoice submission program.
    This document is the Vendor Response Document for a solicitation. It includes various sections such as signatory authority, agent authorization, proposed pricing and commercial sales practices, contractor qualifications, and subcontracting plan template. The document also provides information on order limitations, scope of the solicitation, and utilization of subcontractors. The maximum order for each special item number (SIN) is $1,000,000.
    The document includes various tables with empty cells for data related to pricing, billing, labor categories, education/training, and tracking customer information. The purpose of the document is to provide comprehensive information for government sales and contracts.
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation or contract, specifically referring to a change in clauses related to minimum wages for contractor workers and paid sick leave for contractor workers under certain executive orders. The amendment incorporates revised versions of these clauses into the contract, with the revised versions becoming effective on January 30, 2022. The document also includes definitions and requirements related to the minimum wage and paid sick leave.
    This document appears to be an amendment of a solicitation or modification of a BPA (Blanket Purchase Agreement) with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It includes information such as contract details, amendment numbers, contracting parties, and changes made to the original solicitation. Additionally, there is a correction made to Form SF1449, which reflects a change in the solicitation number.
    This amendment modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs solicitation to incorporate changes to the Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting clause. The revisions shorten the time period for remitting the fee from 60 days to 30 days after the close of each quarter. Contractors are required to report sales within 30 days of the end of the reporting quarter and remit the fee accordingly.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a solicitation refresh for Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services under Federal Supply Schedule 621I. The solicitation is open and continuous, allowing new offers to be submitted at any time, and the contract performance will last for five years from the date of award. For more information, refer to the attached documents or contact the FSS Helpdesk.
    Amendment 0003 corrects the solicitation number on the SF1449 form in Vendor Response Document 02 for the VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Schedule 621 I Solicitation RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4 for Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services, which covers a wide range of healthcare labor categories for temporary placement at government locations. The amendment was made to ensure accuracy in the solicitation process.
    This document is an amendment to a previous solicitation for Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing Services. The amendment corrects a form in the vendor response document and provides a description of the services requested.
    Amendment 0004 has been added to the previously published solicitation RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4.
    This document is an amendment of a solicitation and modification of a BPA. It includes information such as the effective date, contractor details, description of the amendment, and requirements for proposed pricing. The amendment also mentions the economic price adjustment and reimbursement requests for travel and per diem expenses.
    This document is an amendment to the RFP-797-FSS-00-0115-R4 solicitation for Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services. The amendment includes revisions to clause 552.238-80 Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting.
    This document is an amendment of a solicitation/contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment incorporates clause 52.223-99, which ensures adequate COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors, into the solicitation. Contractors are required to comply with all guidance regarding COVID-19 safety protocols published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force.
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