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36C24625R0027 – Replace Fire Pump AE Amendment 0001 – Responses to Questions

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-07-2025 565-25-152 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

36C24625R0027 03-11-2025

X X X X one (1) The purpose of this amendment is to provide Government responses to all received questions from potential offerors.

1. See the following pages for all Government responses.

2. The due date and time for receipt of SF 330s remains unchanged.

36C24625R0027 – Replace Fire Pump AE Amendment 0001 – Responses to Questions

1. The solicitation states that "The AE firm shall hire a third-party Commissioning Agent (CxA) to be involved from project kickoff through Final Design and throughout construction. AE to coordinate for the CxA to develop the commissioning plan and be involved throughout the design and construction."

Would it be acceptable to instead utilize in-house, BCxP-certified staff for this role, provided that they are not involved in the design of the project?

Response: Yes, that is acceptable.

2. Can we include an ongoing project in Section F? If so, how far along does it need to be?

Response: See the Specific Instructions for Section F included on the SF 330 form. Adhere to Selection Criteria at minimum.

3. Our team has direct experience with commissioning of sprinkler systems. Would it be acceptable for us to perform this aspect of the scope with our own staff?

Response: Yes, provided that the commissioner is not part of the design of the project.

4. Is this project intended to be awarded to specific company that the Agency has in mind, or is it open to any qualified firms that submit proposals?

Response: This project is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the Selection Criteria included on the Presolicitation Notice.

5. Does the firm submitting a proposal need to be local to the Fayetteville area, or can firms from outside this region also apply?

Response: This is covered under the Selection Criteria included in the Presolicitation Notice.

6. Is there a requirement for the firm to have prior experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or can new firms without this history be considered?

Response: All submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the Selection Criteria included in the Presolicitation Notice.

7. Does this project require the Engineers on the Team to be licensed in North Carolina?

Response: No, not specific to North Carolina. Professional Engineering license as required.

8. The solicitation requires the submission of three reference evaluations. Can we request a copy of these evaluations after the project is awarded? We believe this is important because some references may provide information that is opinion based or potentially misleading, which could unfairly affect the Agency's evaluation of our submission. Accurate representation in these evaluations is crucial to ensuring that all firms, particularly underrepresented minority own firms, are given a fair opportunity in this selection process. If any incorrect information is presented, we need to address it appropriately which the submitter, which may include seeking legal recourse if necessary.

Response: Source Selection regulations can be found in FAR 15.3. The content of debriefings is covered under FAR 15.505 and FAR 15.506. Note that 15.506(d)(2) through (d)(5) do not apply to architect-engineer contracts.