36C24624B0005 Amendment 0004 RFI responses 9.27.24.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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)

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(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)

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0004 558-18-260

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

36C24624B0005

09-27-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

- Answer vendor questions before the solicitation is posted.

1. In the description, it mentions seeing the Pre-Sol for more information. I’ve reviewed all the information available in the attachments/links. Is there additional information available for this project?

o All available information is currently within the advertisement . The solicitation is to be reactivated.

2. Small Business Size Standard of $45 million, is this the company's annual revenue you are hoping to award the contract? I’ve reviewed several other projects and the amounts vary so I was not able to determine a pattern as to value of project or size of company?

o Per Table of size standards | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov), What is a small business size standard?

o A size standard, which is usually stated in number of employees or average annual receipts, represents the largest size that a business (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) may be to remain classified as a small business for SBA and federal contracting programs. The definition of “small” varies by industry.

3. I wanted to inquire about bonding requirements (bid, performance and payment)?

How much is our company experience considered in the making the final award for this contract?

o The VA follows the FAR regarding requirements for bonds, contractor qualifications and past performance.

4. Is there a current site visit date scheduled? If so, could you please provide the details?

o A site visit will be scheduled with the solicitation.

5. Could you provide insight into why the previous site visit dates have been rescheduled multiple times?

o The dates have been rescheduled due to adjustments in agency priorities.

6. Are there any formal or informal bids for this project?

o Bid information will be provided with the solicitation.

7. What is the anticipated timeline for awarding the contract after the bid due date, and do you have a proposed start date for the project?

o This information will be available in the updated solicitation.

8. Will any specific training, such as OSHA training, be required for this project?

o Please refer to the specifications. Section 01 00 00 General Requirements discusses training but other sections may have additional requirements. The documents will be available in the updated solicitation.