36C24223Q0585 0002.docx

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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 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.

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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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Contractor

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

36C24223Q0585 05-22-2023

X X X

a. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions submitted by interested offerors, provide photos of the site and equipment, and to provide corrections regarding pump and motor specifications.

b. The pump information listed (model and part number) on the original solicitation are incorrect. The pump is a Peerless brand Horizontal Split Case Centrifugal Fire Pump, Model 8AF25B, Serial No. 380876.

c. The motor information in the original solicitation is incorrect. The motor is a Toshiba brand 300 HP motor.

Additional specification are provided on page two.

d. See page two for the questions and answers.

e. See attached files for pictures.

f. The period for questions is still closed.

g. The POC for this action is Contract Specialist Chris Weider, Christopher.Weider@va.gov.

Andres Cepeda Contracting Officer

1. Is there a preferred make and model for the new pump?

No, the preferred model should have performance specifications equal to the already existing.

1. What is the rated flow and pressure of the existing pump?

The rated flow and pressure of the existing pump is 2500 gpm and 135 psi.

1. It is also recommended to replace the controller as part of a pump replacement. Should this material be included in the bid?

The only controller that requires replacement, and should be included in the bid, is the controller for the jockey pump. With regards to the fire pump controller, the replacement fire pump, motor, and supporting equipment should be compatible with the existing fire pump controller.

1. Is it the intent to replace the transfer switch as well?

No, not at all. But the replacement pump and motor along with the supporting equipment should be compatible with the existing transfer switch.

1. When will the COR specify the 10-inch lines that need to be replaced?

Please see the attached images for the sections to be replaced by 10” piping.

1. Is underground work included in this request?

No.

1. Motor:

Manufacturer: Toshiba Model No: B3004VLF4BMH Type: TKKH Frame: 447TZ SER. No: 91X06281

HP: 300

RPM: 1780

Volts: 460 Amps: 330

ENCL: DP

See attached document: 20230517_095403.

See attached document: 20230517_095502.

See attached document: 20230517_095522.

See attached document: 20230517_095537.

See attached document: 20230517_095746.

See attached document: 20230517_095759.

See attached document: 20230518_094920.

See attached document: 20230518_095019.

See attached document: 20230518_095038.

See attached document: 20230518_095042.

Fire pump replacement services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center.