36C24522Q0843 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

FMS Radio & Equipment Upgrades

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VA Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Kami Hom Kami.Hom@va.gov 410-642-2411 x22404

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1 Medical Center Drive

Clarksburg WV

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

See questions asked and the answers below.

This RFQ has been extended. The new response date is Monday, August 22, 2022 at 9:00am.

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Responses are due in writing to Kami.Hom@va.gov.

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7.

ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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) None Department of Veterans Affairs

VA

Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg.

101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24522Q0843 08-16-2022

X X X Monday, August 22, at 9:00 am X

The purpose of this modification is to answer questions that were asked pertaining to this solicitation.

The questions and answers are on the next pace. The questions are in black and the answers are in red.

The response date is extended to Monday, August 22, at 9:00 am.

All responses are due in writing to Kami.Hom@va.gov by 9:00 am on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Kami Hom Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of See the questions asked and the answers below.

Questions for FMS Radio’s RFQ

1. Please confirm a 10 business day extension after receipt of answers to the questions below. No, it will be extended until Monday, August 22, 2022 at 9:00am EST.

2. Scope of Work references changing from federally approved VHF to UHF frequencies. Does the VA have their approved UHF R1 frequencies from VA Spectrum Management in DC? If so, can their specific TX and RX frequencies be provided? No

3. Scope of Work references programming existing VA Police APX7000 radios with new UHF R1 Frequency to all communications. The radios request later in the solicitation are referred to as DMR Tier 3 radios. The DMR Tier 3 radios internal technology and the APX7000 technology is not compatible, therefore no vendor can accomplish this requirement. Would the VA be willing to look at P25 technology to allow for interoperability? No

4. Scope of Work references a RF study upon completion. Can the VA be more specific about the results desired from said RF Study? Will the VA be issuing a MOD to improve RF coverage should it not meet the VA's standards? RF Study will be to determine coverage. No MOD will be issued, we just need the results.

5. Is AES encryption required? No

6. UHF DMR mobiles are only 40 Watts, not 45 Watts as required: UHF (450-520MHz), 45 WATTS, 512 CH, 128 ZONES.

7. UHF DMR mobiles are in range 450-512 MHz not 450-520 MHz as required. : UHF (450-520MHz), 45 WATTS, 512 CH, 128 ZONES.

8. UHF DMR portables are only 4 Watts, not 5 Watts as required : UHF (400-470MHHz), 5W, 64 CH, BASIC, DMR ANALOG.

9. UHF DMR portables are in range 403-512 MHz not 400-470 MHz as required: UHF (400-470MHHz), 5W, 64 CH, BASIC, DMR ANALOG.

We need clarifications on the following items in this Notice:

Page 5 Schedule of supplies/Services- Supply 75 portable radios. Correct, 75 total portable radios.

Page 9 A. specifications 3. Program 85 portable radios etc? 75 portable radios needed.

Page 9 A. Parts and Equipment, A. Specifications 3. (15) UHF portable radios- There is no 45 watt portable radio ( incorrect wattage)? Only 5 watt. 5 watt potable radios Page 9 A. Parts and Equipment: A Specifications 4 (70) UHF portable radios70? 70 UHF (400-470MHHz), 5W, 64 CH, BASIC, DMR/ANALOG Portable Radios needed.

Page 11 B.3 Price/Cost Schedule Item 16- (15) UHF 512 Ch Zone radio. 15 Digital Portable Radios needed.

Page 11 B. Price/Cost Schedule Item 17 (70) UHF 5 watt 64 ch Radio. Correcct, 70 DMR/Analog portable radios.

The total number of portable radios is 85 from Page 11 but Page 5 in Schedule of supplies “States supply 75 portable radios”. Total number is 85 portables, 70 analog and 15 digital.

Please provide the specific UHF radio channels the VA is assigned to utilize for this system. Do not have, Will be needed.

Page 9 IV Parts and Equipment. A Specifications 3. (15) UHF (450-520MHz portable radios 15 digital Page 9 IV Parts and Equipment A. Specifications 4 (70) UHF (400-470 MHz ) portable radios 70 analog