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This is Amendment No. 0002 to a combined solicitation/RFQ for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) replacement services at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C24126Q0551, with a response deadline of June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a NAICS code of 238220 (electrical contractors) and Product Service Code 6110. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) located in Augusta, Maine, with the point of contact being Contract Specialist Yolanda Rankin. Wage Determination 2015-4047 applies to this contract.
The amendment provides clarifications through eleven questions and answers addressing contractor inquiries regarding project scope and execution. Key clarifications include: this is classified as a professional services contract rather than construction, so a site superintendent is not required; work may be performed during normal business hours without required off-hour or weekend scheduling; applicable personnel must meet OSHA requirements and possess relevant qualifications for equipment startup and verification; contractors are responsible for physical VFD connections but the VA will handle BMS programming, setup, and integration, with the contractor coordinating schedules and activities; ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) requirements vary by location and must be coordinated with the government prior to work commencement in each area; and contractors are responsible for determining and incorporating applicable tax obligations into proposals. The VA will not provide tax advice or determinations on behalf of contractors.
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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation
| SUBJECT* |
| 689-26-3-4807-0126: Replace Variable Frequency Drive Units (VA-26-00053945) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 04330 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24126Q0551 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-23-2026 10:00AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SDVOSBC |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6110 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 238220 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) Contracting Officer (90C) 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Yolanda Rankin Yolanda.Rankin@va.gov
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| VA Connecticut Healthcare System |
West Haven VA Medical Center
950 Campbell Avenue
West Haven CT
| POSTAL CODE |
| 06516 |
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Amendment No.: 0002 Solicitation No.: 36C24126Q0551 Date: June 16, 2026
Purpose of Amendment The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted regarding the solicitation. As a result of these questions and responses, the response due date will be extended to June 23, 2026 at 10am.
1. Question: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?
Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.
2. Question: If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?
Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.
3. Question: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?
Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.
4. Question: If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?
Answer: Personnel performing startup of equipment should be those with the qualifications necessary to the specific equipment. Please submit appropriate installation report(s) as required along with equipment warranties.
5. Question: Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?
Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.
6. Question: Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?
Answer: This is not construction, this is a professional services contract. Construction management is not required. A site superintendent is not required for professional services contracts. Applicable persons performing certified labor shall meet OSHA requirements for the applicable work area and work being performed where qualified personnel perform equipment start up and verification.
7. Question: Advise what is the ICRA Level required for the areas of the VFDs.
Answer: This question has been addressed previously. The contractor is responsible for determining any applicable tax obligations, incorporating into proposals as necessary. The VA cannot provide tax advice or make tax determinations on behalf of the contractor.
8. Question: Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements?
Answer: The VFD's are in multiple mechanical spaces throughout the facility. There's no single ICRA level that applies to all locations. The Contractor shall coordinate with the government prior to commencing work in each area as the ICRA requirements will be determined based on the specific location, adjacent patient care activities, and scope of work.
9. Question: Confirm project work hours. Can work be completed during normal work hours?
Answer: The acceptability of temporary containment systems. Cannot be determined generically for this project. Requirements will vary based on specific work location activities and ICRA requirements.
10. Question: Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends?
Answer: Normal business hours no off time schedule is required.
11. Question: Description of Services line 4 states to coordinate with FMS for BMS controls connections to VFDs. Advise if BMS controls connections, programming setup, and integration to BMS are by the VA. Is the contractor to only coordinate schedule and activities?
Answer: Connection is to be made by contractor. Programming setup, and integration to BMS are by the VA. The contractor to only coordinate schedule and activities with VA.
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