36C24622Q1031 0002.docx

Amendment 0002 / RFQ 36C24622Q1031

AMENDMENT 0002 / RFQ 36C24622Q1031

FIRE SUPPRESSION INSPECTION AND TESTING

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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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 t he 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. 11/201

6) 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 SI

GNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24622Q1031 10-07-2022

X X X

Purpose of this Amendment is to provide answer to questions asked as follows:

See Page 2 for Questions and Answers

Q.1 Can you confirm that all fire protection systems ITM are being performed IAW the most current NFPA/Joint Commission/VHA Guidelines?

A.1 We are to test all fire protection, sprinkler, and alarm systems to the latest VA-Joint Commission agreement which requires us to test to the latest published NFPA standards at the time of the test event. This will mean that standards can change based on NFPA publications between test events.

Q.2 When fire alarm equipment fails during inspection or routine operation will the repair/replacement of that item be quoted/approved and billed against the NTE Line Item for Repairs?

A.2 YES – that is the intention of the repair line to provide an efficient way to perform repairs from inspection or emergent equipment failures. The Community Based Outpatient Clinics are not owned by the VA so inspection failures for the CBOCs will be provide to the VA Lessor for correction.

Q.3 When fire sprinkler/kitchen hood/fire ext equipment fails during inspection or routine operation will the repair/replacement of that item be quoted/approved and billed against the NTE Line Item for Repairs?

A.3 Yes – see above

Q.4 Can the audio/visuals and door holder be tested during normal working hours? If not, what bldgs.

can have audio/visual/door holders tested during normal hours?

A.4 Some audio-visual inspections and door holder inspections can be performed during normal work hours. The buildings that cannot be tested during normal working hours are: Building 110, 110A, 110B, 110C, 137 complex, 114, 146, Building 148, and CBOCs (Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Albemarle).

Q.5 Can annual fire alarm elevator recall and shunt trips be tested during normal hours? Will VA coordinate for VA Elevator Contractor to be onsite for Elevator Recall Shunt Trip Testing?

A.5 Elevator and shunt trips in the buildings listed above cannot be tested during normal work hours.

Buildings with elevators outside of that list can be tested during normal work hours. The VA will coordinate with the VA Elevator Contractor to be onsite during the testing event as long as appropriate notice is given prior to the testing event (1 business week).

Q.6 The most recent NFPA 25 14.3.2.3 and 14.2.1.1 permit/approve the use of alternative nondestructive (ultrasonic) methods for internal pipe inspection. Can the Ultrasonic be used for performing 5yr internal pipe inspection?

A.6 Yes, as long as that permission remains if the standard is updated between now and performance of the 5-year inspection.