S06 Amend. A00002 to 36C24420B0002 7-23-20.docx

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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

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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)

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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)

07-23-2020

562-20-1-5705-0009

562-18-401

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24420B0002 07-23-2020

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This amendment is issued to provide responses to solicitation questions.

The bid due date remains unchanged.

All other information remains unchanged.

Questions and Responses Replace Dry Cooler System for IT for Proposal 36C2442B0002 Date of Responses – 7/22/20

Question #1 What is the protocol for working in an energized electric panel. Does the VA have a zero-energy policy and if so, can the VA provide the steps needed to perform a panel shut down?

Response: The VA does have a zero-energy policy. The operation and/or state change of any existing mechanical device (i.e. electrical circuit breaker, valve) can only be accomplished by authorized VA staff.

An “outage request” (format provided at contract award) must be submitted, by the contractor, a minimum of (7) calendar days prior to the anticipated outage. This form is than routed through the Medical Center leadership and the effected department supervisors. Outages that would affect a major facility milestone may lengthen the approval period, but those cases are rare.

Question #2 When working in an IT closet what steps need to be taken to gain access to the room? Does a VA employee have to monitor you the entire time you’re working in the room?

Response: Access to IT spaces needs to be arranged several days, ideally a week, before the work’s intended date, so that IT personnel can be scheduled for access to the work to be done. A VA employee must always be in the IT space to monitor contractors.

Question #3 Specification 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Para. 2.4 Fittings for steel pipe: Can groove fittings be used in lieu of the specified welded or flanged joints?

Response: Groove fittings for steel pipe are not permitted. Contractor to adhere to requirements listed in Specification 232113.

Question #4 Specification 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping Para. 2.3 Fittings For Copper Tubing: For piping 2” and less. Can copper propress or press fit fittings be used in lieu of the copper soldered fittings?

Response: Propress or press fit fittings are not permitted. Contractor to adhere to requirements listed in Specification 232113.

Question #5 Drawing M710 Plate Heat Exchanger - Isn’t the heat exchanger (HX-1) part of the Dry Cooler Package?

Response: The heat exchanger is to be included in the Dry Cooler Package.

Question #6 Is the Mechanical Contractor responsible for purchasing the Dry Coolers?

Response: Yes.

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