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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,

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) 10-16-2018 503-17-103 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona

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16602-4377 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona

PA

16602-4377 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24418B0604 09-17-2018

X X X X Invitation For Bid 36C24418B0604 is hereby amended as follows

1. See attached continuation page (1 page).

2. The time for receipt of bids is hereby extended to October 25, 2018 no later than 2:00 PM EDST.

3. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain the same.

Donald J. Kalivoda Contracting Officer Amendment A00001 Continuation Page

1. The originally published Specification Section 27 51 23 Intercommunication and Program Systems, is hereby modified to include the following: Paragraph 2.3(a)(5) Equipment Items – Digital displays shall include: all new monitors shall be Energy Star compliant.

2. Request For Information (RFI) Questions and Answers:

Question 1: Is a cloud based solution acceptable? This eliminates the need for systems to sit on their network and no need for added server equipment.

Answer 1: Cloud-based systems are not acceptable. The VA would like to utilize a central virtual server to manage the campus system.

Question 2: Who will provide data and power?

Answer 2: The electrical contractor will provide these items.

Question 3: Install to be performed during business hours or after?

Answer 3: Both will apply. Based on the nature of the work and locations in which the work will occur, after normal business hours work will be required. Performance of work done after normal business hours will be coordinated with the COR and included/illustrated in the Contractor’s schedule and phasing plan. Refer to specification section 01 00 00 for further info.

Question 4: Can installation be phased out – if so, over what time span?

Answer 5: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area and building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area and building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to COR and Contractor.

Question 5: Do screens need to integrate with any emergency management systems to be used during times of high alert?

Answer 5: Yes, Contractor must demonstrate full functionality of system including but not limited to:

a) Content development.

b) Broadcast assignment.

c) Emergency Broadcast.

Question 6: Can you please confirm the quantity of screens that are to be installed?

Answer 6: Currently, 12. All other locations will reuse existing monitors.

Question 7: Is there a specification for the software needs?

Answer 7: Yes, SECTION 27 51 23 - INTERCOMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAM SYSTEMS Question 8: Drawing 01-E102; There is reference to a note K but no description is given under the Keyed Notes.

Answer 8: Please disregard note "K".

Question 9: Would it be possible to get a scale reference for each drawing so that we may calculate the low voltage runs?

Answer 9: Drawings provided are not to scale. Dimensions must be field verified.

Question 10: Drawing 01-E10B; A new category 6 UTP cable is shown on the north wall of Pharmacy Cache A000A and another begins at the southwest corner of CH Office VCS3. Where do these originate and terminate?

Answer 10: Please disregard note "K". This line is intended to indicate a smoke resistive wall.

Question 11: Drawing 02-E101; What is the location of the IT Closet for new data outlet in Conference Room 107?

Answer 11: This is Room B00 on basement level. Please see attached sketch.

Question 12: Drawing 03-E101; What is the location of the IT Closet for new data outlet in Office 104?

Answer 12: This is Room 005 on basement level. Please see attached sketch.

Question 13: Drawing 22-E101; What is the location of the IT Closet for new data outlet in Open Office Area?

Answer 13: The IT connection shall be made in the IT rack located in the adjacent office, identified as “Medical Admin Office 1” on Drawing 22-E101.

Question 14: Reference Keyed Note D; Are we to re-use the existing cable and jack?

Answer 14: Correct.

Question 15: Where there is no keyed note in the IT Rooms, should we terminate on the existing patch panel?

Answer 15: Correct.

3. Revised Wage Determination General Decision Number PA180101 09-21-2018 PA101 (attached) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation.

4. The time for receipt of proposals is hereby extended to October 25, 2018 no later than 2:00PM EDST.

5. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain the same.

End of Document See attached document: P07 Wage Determination General Decision Number PA180101 09-21-2018 PA101.

See attached document: Sketch Room B00 on basement level.

See attached document: Sketch Room 005 on basement level.