36C24422Q0272 0003_1.docx

SUBJECT*

Generators/Electrical: Inspection and Testing of Electrical Distribution System

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 4 Services 1 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jud Kale judson.kale@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Altoona VAMC

2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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.)

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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)

None 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 1 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215

36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Services 1 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24422Q0272 01-10-2022

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2/14/2022 12PM Eastern See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment:

1. Extend the due date for this RFQ as listed in Box 11 above.

2. Provide answers to questions.

April Stanch Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

End of Document Q1: Previously Asked Question 17: Solicitation Requirement Page 9 Section IV B 3 outlines requirements to perform circuit breaker overload and short circuit testing on all switchgears, switchboards and distribution panels that is consistent with VHA Directive 1028. There is no minimum amperage threshold for such testing. It is clearly understood breakers rated at 225 amps and below are not to be tested in this manner but are to be exercised and contact opening/closing verified. The majority of VA’s around the country have established a program whereby all breakers rated at 250 amps and above in the switchgears, switchboards and distribution panels are to be overload and short circuit tested. Breakers 225 amps and below are tested as specified in this scope of work. To provide clarity, modify this section to state that all breakers rated at 250 amps and above in switchgears, switchboards and distribution panels are to be overload and short circuit test.

VAMC’s Response 17: VHA Directive 1028 does not differentiate breaker sizes for this requirement. Test and exercise circuit breakers located in switchgears, switchboard, and distribution panels to ensure operation under overload, and short circuit conditions.

Follow-Up Question: Based on our review of the previously asked question regarding the minimum size of the breaker to be tested electrically. We would request VAMC to reconsider their decision/response to test all single pole 20A breakers in the panel. If these smaller breakers are to be tested, the outages for each panel will be quite long and the cost of overall testing will be quite high. Based on our industry practice and our experience with similar testing, we suggest performing all electrical testing for all 100A, 3P, and larger breakers and verifying On/Off operation for the remaining smaller breakers

R1: VA’s response will not be reconsidered.

Q2: The title of the new RFP states ‘ Presolicitation Notice’. Is VAMC’s intent to receive complete proposal with all pricing and award the contract or this notice is only for market survey?

R2: This is a complete proposal adhering to the directions for submitting.

Q3: What was the reason not awarding any contract to previous solicitation?

R3: Quotes were not technically acceptable. Again please look at submittal instructions and provide correct documentation.

Q4: We would like to receive bid tabulation for all received bid from previous solicitation.

R4: Quotes were not technically acceptable

Q5: We noticed that the title of solicitation between the previous RFP and this has changed. does VAMC has any different intent for this RFP?

R5: This solicitation is the same as the previous one.

Q6: There are some section of this RFP has been highlighted with yellow. Please describe the intent of the yellow highlights.

R6: To make sure submittals are follow the instructions provided.

Q7: Section II Qualification of contractor sections, Para A thru C, seems to have formatting issues. All words are together without proper spacing. If possible, please reissue these paragraphs with proper formatting. Similar issue has been noticed in other sections of this RFP.

R7: For some reason I could not format this after it was sent to me. You may have to adjust on your end. Sorry.

Q8: We assume there shall not be any kind of temporary power arrangement for any system to be provided under this RFP by contractor.

R8: Correct.

Q9: Scope paragraph IV.B.12.a requires that the contractor shall make any required adjustments and/or re-calibrations to all equipment that has been maintained, inspected, and tested under this scope of work. It will be difficult to estimate the quantity of the equipment to be performed these additional services after the required 4-Hour Power Outage Test by RFP. We believe VAMC will perform these additional services under a separate contract.

R9: Contractor shall provide per paragraph IV.B.12.a.

The purpose of Amendment 0003 to 36C24422Q0272 is as follows:

· To extend the date.

· Answer questions The response date is extended. The new response due date is 2/14/2022 @ 12 PM Eastern Time.

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