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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 652-23-3-3040-0352 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

36C24623Q0983 07-20-2023

X X X 11:59 PM EDT on July 24, 2023 See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of this amendment is to answer all questions that were submitting timely in accordance weith the RFQ Instructions to Offerors.

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Cole J. Culley Branch Chief, Supply 4

VA-VHA-RPOE-2023-0007

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Q: The Statement of Work (SOW) specifies Duradek flooring. – Typically, we utilize either DuraGrid from Strongwell or Safe-T-Span from Fibergrate for kennel flooring. I am wondering if you would allow an “equal to or better” submission? If not, we are happy to provide Dura Dek for these kennels.

A: Equal or better would be acceptable.

Q: Could you provide a little more detail about the configuration of the 10 kennels and 5 water manifolds? Would you have an existing layout that you would like us to reference?

A: The 10 kennels should come with the water manifolds. We would need 5 additional manifolds for the currently caging.

Q: Are all panels, even the dividers to be built from tubing? Would you like any composite, screen or SS tube panels?

A: Everything must be stainless steel.

Q: Would you consider a raised kennel, (see attached drawing). Could this eliminate the need for the tilt floor? We have designed these before, and the raised floors have proven to be easily accessible for cleaning underneath. - Alternatively, if the tilt is preferred, can you provide little more information about the tilted floor and your preferred mechanisms for tilting/latching?

A: The requested flooring is raised. The tilting removes the need for caretakers to pick up the floor grates. So tilting/latching is required.

Q: Throughout the SOW and Solicitation posting for 18 square foot kennels are mentioned. In the SOW opening paragraph it states 15 square feet. Can we quickly confirm the desired 18 square feet?

A: It must be 18.

Q: Do you have a preferred height for the kennel walls, and height for the resting area at the rear of the kennel?

A: We prefer the resting area be the same height. The kennel walls should be at least 6 feet but it can be higher.

Q: For multi species kennels, we offer a slide in bowl feeder, or roller rooters. Roller rooters are a J shaped feeder with a roller in it to stimulate swine rooting behavior as additional enrichment. (also in drawing) Swine can use the multi species bowls without a problem if that is preferred. Would you prefer one of these, Or both be included?

A: Both would be great.

Q: How many Banks? Or -1- bank? Or all standalone (which would create 2 sides between every pen.

A: Two banks.

Q: Only 5 Stainless steel automated watering system adjustable valves? Or are these extra?

A: This should be 15. 10 come with the cages and we need 5 extra for the current cages.

Q: Per ‘The Guide’ pigs over 50kg require at least 24 sq ft floor area.

A: When social housed, on 20 sq ft but this is factoring in 18 X 5 for the bank when all doors are open.

Q: Per ‘The Guide’ pigs over 50kg require at least 24 sq ft floor area.

A: 20 when social housed and again this is factoring in the social housing aspect.

Q: If pen is only 3’ dp slide door opening would be very narrow (approx. 15”).

A: The panel is in the horizontal middle panel and it’s approximately 3 feet.

Q: 1- side or both sides (see bank question).

A: The sliding panel between the adjoining cages.

Q: 5 or 10 H2O systems? Per above question.

A: These are the included 10.

Q: The rear section of the floor shall contain a detachable, solid, high-temperature polyethylene resting board. This sounds like floor panel, any temp requirement?

A: 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

KENNEL, 18 SQ FT, SWINE, FREE STANDING

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: ES018FS-0078

WATERING SYSTEM, DOG KENNEL, ADJUSTABLE VALVE

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1300-IS011-4014

INSTALL

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LATS-INSTALL-TI

PACKAGING

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: PACKAGING

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

Richmond, VA 23249

USA

10.00

(804) 397-9944 Stephen.Mosher@va.gov

1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

Richmond, VA 23249

15.00

1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

Richmond, VA 23249

1.00

1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

Richmond, VA 23249

10.00

Large Animal Kennel