36C24625B0013 0005.docx

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTORS RFIs

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 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 SIGNER

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)

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CHECK

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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) 06-03-2025 590-21-121 34C246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville

NC

28301

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24625B0013 04-18-2025

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 06-11-2025 2:00 PM EDT X The purpose of this amendment 0005 is to provide the following information:

1. Government response to additional Request For Information is attached.

2. Bids due date is extended to no later than Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

3. Bid opening date shall be on Thursday June 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT.

4. Request For Information (RFI) submission is hereby closed.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remains unchanged.

Respecting the government’s response to question #4 in Amendment 4, we request the following. In order to provide the shop drawings that are being requested, we will require a set of the as-built drawings of the existing system. These as-builts we will be needed during the bid proposal stage in order to quantify the level of effort the contractor is to include in our bids. Please provide the as-built drawings of the existing system.

The VA does not have As-built shop drawings to provide at this time, and no future time frame for it to be made available.

1. Respecting the government’s response to question #8 in Amendment 4, the government responded that the specifications for the existing vinyl wall guard product will be provided. However, this information is needed during the estimate phase in order to obtain a material quote from the manufacturer. Please provide the specifications for the existing product.

The VA will provide specifications for the existing vinyl wall guard product. (Refer to the Handrail submittals document attached)

2. Respecting the government’s response to question #22 in Amendment 4, what is the height of the corner guards to be provided?

Mount corner guard 4” A.F.F. 48” to top o corner guard A.F.F..

3. Drawing MG102 and MG202 requires the existing medical gas alarm panel to be removed, stored for reinstallation. The permanent location is shown on drawing MG202 and is located on the new wall partition to be installed. In order to avoid having to relocate it twice due to the phasing requirements, can the alarm panel be relocated to an existing wall versus be located on the new wall partition?

The alarm panel must remain functional throughout construction as the Dialysis area will remain operational throughout construction. The panel must be relocated twice, or a temporary panel must be provided within the Phase 1 dialysis area to meet this requirement.

4. Regarding Sheet T300, details 1, 2, and 3 and the notes leaves the contractor believing that the existing frames (telecom racks) and patch panels will be replaced with new components and will be positioned in a new location as described in detail 1. What is the government plan to maintain network user connectivity while the contractor disconnects every existing cable from its patch panel position, for migration to the new rack location?

Replace existing racks with new racks in TR. Field coordinate to float existing patch panels to maintain connectivity on any cables that are needed during this time.

5. Is it the governments intent to have the contractor re-route the existing network cabling through the new conduits being installed as described in detail #2?

Existing conduits can be maintained for existing cables that are to be kept in service. Sleeve/conduits standards should be met for firestop, etc.

6. What if some of the existing cabling isn’t long enough to reach the new rack locations?

Document and report cables that are not long enough to be rerouted. Installation of new cables will need to take place on a case-by-case basis.

See attached document: HANDRAIL SUBMITTALS REDACTED.