36C24820Q1428 0001_1.pdf

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

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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

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

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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)

(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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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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0001 08-25-2020

573-20-4-6064-0246

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Commerce Building 300 E. University Ave. Ste. 170 Gainesville FL 32601-3460

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Commerce Building 300 E. University Ave. Ste. 170 Gainesville FL 32601-3460

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24820Q1428

08-25-2020

X

X X

08-28-2020 4:30 PM ET

Solicitation (RFQ) 36C24820Q1428 is hereby amended to reflect the following:

1. Post answers for questions received. See Page two (2).

a. No further questions will be addressed.

2. Solicitation (RFQ) 36C24820Q1428 is hereby extended until August 28, 2020, due time 4:30 PM ET.

Scott Brickey

RFQ: 36C24820Q1428

Questions and Answers

1. Question: Are we staking tents?

Answer: Yes

2. Question: How long do you need them for?

Answer: Indefinitely

3. Question: This is for rental correct?

Answer: No, this is a purchase request.

4. Question: Do you need ac or just a duct?

Answer: Ducting needs to be in place to connect VA supplied HVAC units as designed.

5. Question: If ac needed how are you running ac need power?

Answer: A/C power will be generator or facility powered. Neither is part of this acquisition.

6. Question: The wind load in Gainesville is 120 MPH; to prevent possible injuries in wind storms shelter tents meet 120 MPH wind load?

Answer: No, the tents are not required to handle 120 MPH winds.

7. Question: Is there a different wind load requirement?

Answer: No

8. Question: Is the tent required to be engineered for the wind load?

9. Question: To meet the wind load, can guy ropes/cables be utilized to support the tent?

Answer: Not Applicable

10. Question: Should the tent frame, fabric and ducts be Berry Compliant as required by law with the federal procurement of tents (Berry Amendment is significantly different requirement for tents than “Made in USA” which is often non-compliant to federal procurement law)?

Answer: The Berry Amendment does not apply to this acquisition.

11. Question: Should the tent frame, fabric and ducts be Buy American Act Compliant as required by law with the federal procurement of tents (Buy American Act is significantly different requirement for tents than “Made in USA” which is often non-compliant to federal procurement law)?

Answer: FAR 53.225-1 Buy American – Supplies applies to this acquisition.

12. Question: Must the tent have the ability to interconnect end to end?

RFQ: 36C24820Q1428

13. Question: Should the cover and ends of the tent be radio frequency welded?

14. Do the shelters require a fabric floor that is easily cleaned and has vector proofing to keep out bugs and critters?