12314218B0010_Amendment___0001_dated_July_31,_2018.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Washington DC 20024

DASO-OCP-POD-AMB-DC

Suite 10-149A 355 East 10th Street S.W.

Acquisition Management Branch-WDC USDA, DM/OCP/POD/AMB, POD Acq Mgmt

07/13/20180001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/13/2018

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

USDA South Building

Room 0410 Data Center Conversion

Solicitation # 12314218B0010

Following answers questions posted to date:

QUESTION # 01 I see that you posted the solicitation (in fbo) for 12314218B0011, the solicitation is showing (on the SF-1442 is) 12314218B0010. Can I get clarification? What is the correct solicitation number?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 01 The correct Solicitation # is 12314218B0010.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

TODD LENNOX

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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QUESTION # 02 Will the government please identify the USDA landlord¿s preferred Fire Alarm system tie-in contractor (please provide contact information)?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 02 Any qualified Fire Alarm contractor can do the tie-in.

QUESTION # 03 Will the government please identify the building¿s Fire Alarm system FACP manufacturer?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 03 The existing fire alarm system is EST-3

QUESTION # 04 Drawing E 6 01 (attached), Keyed Note 3 requires bidders to provide a bid alternate to perform the generator replacement work without the use of a temporary generator. Is this still the case or can we include this generator replacement work in our base bid?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 04 A temporary generator will not be required. The replacement of the existing generator with new unit shall be done over a long weekend.

QUESTION # 05 Will the government please clarify if the current fuel tank will be re-used for the new generator?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 05 The existing generator with its base fuel tank must be removed. The new generator shall have its own fuel tank.

QUESTION # 06 Schneider can offer at 225kva, 202.5kw UPS system at a much more competitive price point. Will that be acceptable for this project?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 06 Any make and model UPS that meets the design requirements and specifications will be acceptable.

QUESTION # 07 Does EPO switch need to be provided by UPS manufacturer? Or just make sure the UPS is capable of being connected to the EPO system.

If provided by 3rd party, need information on desired EPO.

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 07 The EPO shall interrupt power to the entire Data Center including input/output of the UPS.

QUESTION # 08 Is a remote annunciator summary panel required to be provided with the UPS?

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ANSWER TO QUESTION # 08 Yes.

QUESTION # 09 Can field testing be completed during normal business hours?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 09 Yes, as long as it will not impact the normal building operations or cause any outages, such as power, fire alarm or chilled water supply.

QUESTION # 10 Additional question Need floor layout

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 10 Refer to the design Drawings.

QUESTION # 11 Additional question Need busway lengths and spec

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 11 Refer to the Drawings and Specification Division 26, Section 262500.

QUESTION # 12 Additional question Need Rack specs

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 12 Racks are not provided under this contract.

QUESTION # 13 Additional question Need in rack PDU specs

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 13 Refer to answer to Question # 12.

QUESTION # 14 Additional question Need cooling equipment specs

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 14 Refer to Specification Division 23

QUESTION # 15 During the site visit, we observed what appears to be natural gas piping that was exposed in Column K.5-51. Is this line active, and what is to be done with it?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 15 That pipe is an abandoned steam pipe. Leave the pipe as is.

QUESTION # 16 In addition to the SF1442 and bid guarantee, what other documents will the

Government require to establish contractor qualifications?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 16 Bidders shall submit past performance information for similar scope & size projects to this one that is not available in

CPARS/PPIRS. Past performance information will be used for Determination of Responsibility only.

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QUESTION # 17 Will the attendance sheet from yesterday's site visit be posted to fbo.gov, and can it be issued before the RFI deadline?

ANSWER TO QUESTION # 17 Sign-in sheet is attached to this Amendment.

Due date for a response remains unchanged.

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