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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 528A8-21-815 Department of Veterans Affairs Terry Fraser Contracting Specialist Network Contracting Office 2 20 Madison Ave. Ext.

Albany

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12203 Department of Veterans Affairs Terry Fraser Contracting Specialist Network Contracting Office 2 20 Madison Ave. Ext.

Albany

NY

12203 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24222B0007 11-04-2021

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The purpose of this amendment is to; Provide the answers to submitted RFI's. See continuing pages.

Bid due date remains unchanged.

Tony Clemente Contracting Officer Request For Information (RFI)

Stratton VA Medical Center Project Name: Correct Paralleling Switchgear Deficiencies Project #: 528A8-21-815 Solicitation#: 36C24222B0007 December 1, 2021

RFI #1

Q; This project requires the removal of the existing control platform from the Paralleling Switchgear. During the period of actual installation and testing of the new control platform, does the VA require the installation of a portable generator to support critical loads?

A: The SOW does not want independent portable generator(s) to be implemented. The SOW requires the Contractor to keep existing generators operational during the upgrade.

RFI #2

Q; What is the minimum required portable generator capacity to support critical loads during an emergency outage?

A: 2 MW

RFI #3

Q; Where will the VA require the portable generator to be placed in relation to the outdoor Paralleling Switchgear Housing?

A: N/A

RFI #4

Q; Will the VA be responsible for filling and maintaining the fuel level of the portable generator during service on-site?

A: N/A

RFI #5

Q; Does this project require the contractor to assess the loads of the emergency plant to correctly create a “Load Shed Scheme” or is the VA providing measured load data to the contractor for this portion of the new control sequence?

A: Please review the SOW. The VA provided a potential load shed scheme, however, it’s only a draft. The Contractor is responsible in reviewing the scheme in terms of compliance (with the VA’s Electrical Design Manual) and feasibility, to organize the loads with respect to the 3 emergency power branches.

RFI #6

Q; Does this project require “Third Party Testing” for confirmation of new control operations?

A: The Contractor is required to certify (their work and) the operation of the upgraded Paralleling Switchgear. Only qualified personnel who have experience with ISO switchgear can perform the work. Who are you proposing to perform the work?

RFI #7

Q; Is the Contractor allowed to perform outages during normal business hours? (Outage is defined as no Automated Emergency Plant Available)

A: Please review the SOW. The VA always requires the availability of emergency power.