36C24418B0072-00008000.docx

RENOVATE BUILDING 2 WEST

PROJECT 542-16-114, SOLICITATION 36C24418B0072

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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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11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

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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 r eference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00008 02-07-2018 542-16-114 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24418B0072 12-04-2017

X X X Renovate Building 2 West, Project No. 542-16-114

Solicitation No. 36C24418B0072 is hereby amended as follows:

Include Clause VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008) Sole Source Justification for Best Access Solutions Cormax Keying System is hereby rescinded.

Elizabeth Morin Contracting Officer

1. Include VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal

GC.15 VAAR 852.211-73 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (JAN 2008)

(Note: as used in this clause, the term "brand name" includes identification of products by make and model.)

(a) If items called for by this invitation for bids have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Bids offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bids and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the invitation.

(b) Unless the bidder clearly indicates in the bid that the bidder is offering an "equal" product, the bid shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the invitation for bids.

(c)(1) If the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the invitation for bids, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the bid. The evaluation of bids and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the bidder or identified in his/her bid as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. CAUTION TO BIDDERS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the bid and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the bidder must furnish as a part of his/her bid all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to:

(i) Determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement of the Invitation for Bids, and

(ii) Establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity.

(2) If the bidder proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Invitation for Bids, he/she shall:

(i) Include in his/her bid a clear description of such proposed modifications, and

(ii) Clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications.

(3) Modifications proposed after bid opening to make a product conform to a brand name product referenced in the Invitation for Bids will not be considered.

The clause entitled "Brand name or equal" applies only to the following line items:

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS

In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008), bidders proposing to furnish an “equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product (See also VAAR 852.211-73 (c)(1) and (c)(2).

Bidding On:

Manufacturers Name: ____________________________________________________________________________.

Brand: ____________________________________________________________________________.

No.: ______________________________________________________________________________.

Specification Section and Page Number: _________________________________________________.

THE FOLLOWING BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION. CONTRACTORS SHALL FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AS DETAILED IN VAAR CLAUSE 852.211-73.

0. Lockset:

Best Access Solutions Cormax keying system Construction Drawings and Specification: Specification 08 71 00, Door Hardware

· 7 pin removable core system to work with VA patented keying system.

· Grade 1 lockset heavy duty lever knob.

· Rose locking pin and rose assembly design torque resistance to prevent the locking pin from twisting

· Design of slotted key release cam and locking lug create maximum attack resistance. Even when damaged, the lock still allows key access and lever is fully functional from inside hub-mounted torsion spring and cam retracts prevent lever sag and snap back. Bolt mounting studs increase torque resistance.

· Heavy rose liner attack resistant

· Zinc hubs with shoulder locking lug sleeve one piece construction hardened steel alloy.

Justification: Basis of Design. Best Access Solutions Cormax keying system is the standard at Coatesville VA Medical Center. This facility has a great-grand master key system utilizing Best Access Solutions Cormax only. All lock sets must match the facility system to maintain security. This is a patent-protected system which provides the level of security required by the installation security and facilities departments. Patent-protection greatly limits the unauthorized duplication of keys which would contribute to a loss of security at the Coatesville VA.

Best Access Solutions products such as locksets, exit devices, door closers, and hinges are available through many sources and will be bid at competitive pricing for construction projects. Patented cores, keys are shipped only to the authorized individuals at the Coatesville VA Medical Center and would not be handled by any third party such as General Contractor.

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