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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. 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)

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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) 528-22-127 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 2875 Union Road Suite 3500 Cheektowaga

NY

14227 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24223B0044 09-25-2023

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RFI Questions and Answers See Continuation Page

Nicholas Winne Contractor Officer RFI Questions and Answers

1. Specification 013526 paragraph 1.7.A touches upon the necessity for an SSHO. Can the SSHO act as the superintendent, or must they be distinct individuals?

Section 1.7 does not specify the need for a separate SSHO position so it can share collateral duties with the superintendent for this project.

1. Specification 013526 paragraph 1.8.B states that CPs should have finished the OSHA 30 within the last 5 years. Some VAs claim they cannot maintain this 5-year stipulation as OSHA cards don't expire. Conversely, other VAs assert that this 5-year rule is by the VA and hence will be upheld. For our current project, will this 5-year criterion be observed?

What occurs at other VA facilities has no impact on safety practices at WNY. The 5 year requirement comes from the TIL spec and it will be enforced in this project.

1. Specification 013526 paragraph 1.8.D indicates that all other workers ought to possess an OSHA 10. Is it mandatory for the OSHA 10 to be acquired within the last 5 years? The specification doesn't specify.

There is no time requirement for the OSHA 10 hour and can be outside the 5 years.

1. Specification 013526 paragraph 1.8.A asserts that the SSHO, among other qualifications, should have an OSHA 30. Is the OSHA 30 completion within a 5-year window obligatory? The specification doesn't clarify.

The SSHO position must have a OSHA 30 completed in the last 5 years because the SSHO is the prime contractor’s Competent Person.

1. Specification 013526 paragraph 1.4.B.4.i refers to plans to be incorporated in the APP. Which plans does the government intend to mandate for our undertaking? The specification seems broad and vague, given its application across various projects, leading to potential ambiguity. Kindly provide guidance.

All the plans listed in paragraph 1.4.B.4 must be addressed. If they are not applicable given the required work then those sections can be stated that they do not apply with a reason that they do not apply. If there is a specific question regarding the applicability of a certain safety program a meeting can be set up at a later date with the safety office to review the PCRA and discuss specific requirements of hazardous work.