36C24424Q0954 0001 - Fire Panel - Amendment.pdf

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0001 529-24-4-543-0928 None

36C244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilkes-Barre VAMC 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711

36C244

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To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24424Q0954

08-20-2024 X

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09/05/2024 at 16:00 EST.

See CONTINUATION Page

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions & Answers in response to the RFQ; Change in quantities of CLINs 0007, 0008, and 0010; Update to warranty requirements in Statement of Need, and to extend RFQ due date to 09/05/2024 at 16:00 EST.

NO OTHER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE, ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Holly Watson Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers

36C24424Q0954 – Fire Panel & Monitoring

It was found on an existing 2023 Fire Alarm inspection report located in the panel room that there are 7 horn /strobes and 2 strobes. Your solicitation calls for only 3 Horn/Strobes

This project will require the replacement of all devices in the space.

On site it we identified 2 NAC Boosters and 2 SMPs Your solicitation only calls for one of each

This project will require the replacement of all NAC Boosters and SMPs required to ensure operation of the system and patent line of communications with an answering service.

Is it expected that the install will use existing cabling as is, and not create any new cabling runs?

It is expected to use existing cable and writing to the fullest extent the vendor is able.

What is the expected communication path both Primary and secondary as requested and approved by the local AHJ?

Cellular or landline communications may be used for communication path IAW NFPA 72 (2022 Ed.).

on Page 11 of the solicitation, #3, last bullet point states Lifetime parts, batteries and labor warranty on new listed equipment.

Manufacturers and labor warranty is acceptable.

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

(1) DMP XR550DNF OR EQUAL commercial panel with dual back up batteries* PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0002 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

(1) DMP 263LTE-V cellular communicator with 381-12 antenna OR Equal PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0003 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

(1) DMP 736P Bosch interface OR Equal PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0004 4.00 EA __________________ __________________

(4) DMP 7060-W custom text LCD keypads OR Equal PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0005 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

(1) DMP 630F-R fire annunciator OR Equal PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0006 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

(2) DMP 714-16 expanders OR Equal PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0007 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

(2) Altronix SMP5-PMCTX power supply with dual battery back ups

OR EQUAL

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0008 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

(2) Altronix AL802ULADA fire NAC power supply with dual battery back up OR EQUAL PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0009 18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Replace Existing Smoke Detectors PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0010 9.00 EA __________________ __________________

Replace Existing horn/strobes ( 7 Horn / strobes and 2 strobes) PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0011 6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Replace Existing Pull Stations PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0012 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Virtual Keypad App and virtualkeypad.com PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0013 1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Labor

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

0014 1.00 YR __________________ __________________

One (1) Year Monitoring Fee Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 1265 - Fire Control Transmitting and Receiving Equipment, Except Airborne

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN):

GRAND TOTAL __________________

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

1.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0002 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

1.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0003 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based

1.00 _________________

Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

FOB: DESTINATION

0004 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

4.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0005 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

1.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0006 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

2.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0007 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

2.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0008 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management

2.00 _________________

Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

FOB: DESTINATION

0009 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

18.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0010 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

9.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0011 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

6.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0012 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

1.00 _________________

FOB: DESTINATION

0013 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare 1.00 _________________

Facilites Management

Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

FOB: DESTINATION

0014 SHIP TO: Butler VAMC Healthcare Facilites Management Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

USA

1.00

Statement of Need

Mercer Community Based Outpaitent Clinic Fire Alarm Control Panel Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Butler Healthcare Facilities Management Butler, PA 16001

1. Introduction/Background

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Facilities Management, has determined the need to purchase a replacement fire alarm control panel for their Mercer County Based Outpatient Clinic(CBOC).

The Mercer CBOC is in urgent need of replacing their fire alarm control panel. The current panel has been failing to communicate with their answering service. This line of communication is integral in ensuring that when an alarm is activated, someone is aware. This panel is obsolete and not able to be repaired. The building lease requires VA to maintain this system and replacement of the panel is imperative to ensure adequate fire protection of the building.

This requirement includes the purchase of a fire alarm control panel and peripheral devices, that provides for delivery, installation, configuration, and assembly. This system will be installed on site at 295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110, Hermitage, PA 16148.

2. Scope

Design and installation of a fire alarm control panel and all associated peripheral devices including delivery, installation, configuration, integration with existing system, and assembly.

The contactor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision for all stated work within this scope of work. All work is to be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Contractor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment, labor, supervision and management to:

Coordinate delivery

Load and unload Install items in designated locations

Assemble items as required

Secure as designated

Provide maintenance manuals for all products (if applicable)

Properly dispose of all associated packing/crating materials outside the VA premises

3. Technical Specifications

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Facilities Management, is seeking acquisition of the following Brand Name OR equivalent equipment:

(1) DMP XR550DNF commercial fire alarm control panel with dual back up batteries

(1) DMP 263LTE-V cellular communicator with 381-12 antenna

(1) DMP 736P Bosch interface

(4) DMP 7060-W custom text LCD keypads

(1) DMP 630F-R fire annunciator

(2) DMP 714-16 expanders

(2) Altronix SMP5-PMCTX power supply with dual battery back ups

(2) Altronix AL802ULADA fire NAC power supply with dual battery back up

Replace existing smoke detectors, horn/strobes and pull stations where required

18 Smoke Detectors, 7 horn/strobes, 2 strobes, 6 Pull Stations

Provide Virtual Keypad App and virtualkeypad.com

Manufacturer and labor warranty on new listed equipment

4. Monitoring

Contractor will provide alarm monitoring services for both burglary alarms and fire protection.

This must be provided under contract as for one (1) year. Monitoring will be provided by a patent line of communication from the on-site communications equipment and an off-site answering point which will process the alarm information and notify the appropriate Public

Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

5. Location of Equipment Installation

Department of Veterans Affairs CBOC

295 North Kerrwood Dr., Suite 110 Hermitage, PA 16148

6. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

*Will be provided at time of award.

The technical representative shall clarify technical points or supply relevant technical information, but no requirements in this scope of work may be altered as a sole result of such verbal clarification.

7. Delivery

All deliveries shall be coordinated thru the Fire Chief in advance.

Contractor is responsible for removing trash/packaging materials from the VA facility.

Contractor will ensure staff are onsite upon deliveries to offload deliveries.

Delivery and installation/configuration must be managed and completed in coordination with VA Standards.

No direct deliveries will be accepted by the VA; the contractor must arrange and be present for all deliveries. The VA will turn away any unscheduled deliveries at the contractor’s expense. A project manager or project designer and installation foreman must be onsite during installation.

The contractor is responsible for coordinating a delivery schedule as far in advance as possible, but not later than 2 weeks prior to delivery. Any damage done to the space must be repaired within 90 days at the contractor’s expense.

8. Assembly and final acceptance

Contractor shall be responsible for all safety and security guidelines within the area in which work is being performed, to include securing any contractor-owned tools or equipment, and any on-site storage being utilized.

Contractor shall uncrate all equipment and items to be received (based on the product chart) and perform all required assembly in-accordance-with the manufacturers’ instructions.

Contractor shall prevent its personnel from entering any area other than the designated work area.

Contractor shall inspect to ensure that all equipment and product(s) are free of defects and that the installation is complete and ready for use.

The Contractor shall do a final walkthrough with the POC before releasing crew for the day.

9. Jobsite cleanliness

If the Contractor is unable to complete the assembly and placement of all unloaded items before the end of the workday, the Contractor will be responsible for moving these items to a secure location until the next available workday.

The Contractor shall verify and inspect all items. Any and all deficiencies (damage/overage/shortage) shall be brought to the attention of the assigned POC in writing, preferably via email, immediately upon identification.

The Contractor shall store damaged items in the location designated by the POC. The Contractor shall maintain a complete file of all documents relating to each discrepancy and copies of all Discrepancy Reports shall be forwarded to the POC on a daily basis.

Contractor shall repair or coordinate with the POC for replacement of damaged, defective, or missing items.

Contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of all trash/debris associated with uncrating and assembling all items installed under this contract.

Recyclable cardboard products shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes, in respective containers. The contractor is responsible for providing trash containers at an offsite facility.

Personal trash (food wrappers, drink containers, etc.) shall be removed from the site on a daily basis by the Contractor.

10. Miscellaneous

The COR/POC is responsible for ensuring that all Contractors comply with physical security policies. A compliant ID badge must be worn by Contractors at all times while on VA premises. Contractor may not have access to the VA network or any VA sensitive information under this contract.

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