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36C24822R0102 A00001

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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

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D 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 amendmen t, 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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Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 1 of A00001 672-22-604 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Rey F.

Clemente, Contracting Officer rey.clemente@va.gov

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24822R0102 07-05-2022

X X X

X Project Title: Replace Facility Main Feeder at San Juan VAMC, San Juan, PR 00921-3201 (Design and Build Services)

Project Number: 672-22-604

(1) Amendment is issued responding to Request for Information (R FI) receipt form an offeror. (2) Refer to continuation page 2 of 2 of this amendment. (3) Also, Amendment is issued to post the Site Visit Attendance.

(4) All others solicitation terms and conditions remain the same.

REY F. CLEMENTE

CONTRACTING OFFICER

NCO815L3-0174

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Request for Information and Government Responses for Solicitation Number: 36C24822R0102 FY22 NRM TIER 2 (PROJ 672-22-604) DB Replace Facility Main Feeders at VACHS, San Juan, PR 00921-3201:

1. Does the feeder’s replacement include the grounding conductor also?

Government Response:

Yes, the feeders consist of 3 live cables, including a ground conductor. The ground conductors need to be replaced also. The grounding conductor is essential part of the electrical system of the feeders, in accordance with “Specification 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables” paragraph 1.2. located in page 1 of 11 pages as shown in referenced subparagraph “A. Section 26 05 11 A and Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.” “Subparagraph B. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.” Also, this requirement is in provided Scope of Work (SOW), paragraph 2.f. located in page 10 of 90 pages: “All electrical equipment and components associated with the feeder’s replacement shall be furnished by D-B Team including new splices and miscellaneous electrical equipment if necessary.”

The project will include the following, in accordance with the SOW, Section 2, paragraph “a” located in page 10 of 90 pages: “Replacement of all normal power feeders form the main substation to all existing substations on the facility. New feeders shall be rated at 15 KV. Drawings are available for D/B Firm to verify route, length, and capacity of each feeder, but it is the responsibility of the D/B Firm to validate the information on them. Work shall be performed without interrupting normal operations of the facility.”

Also, with the SOW, Section 2, paragraph “d.” “Replacement of all standby power feeders from paralleling switch gear to all existing substations on the facility. New feeders shall be rated at 15 KV. Drawings are available for D/B Firm to verify route, length, and capacity of the feeder, but it is the responsibility of the D/B Firm to validate the information on them. Work shall be performed without interrupting normal operations of the facility and stand by power capability.”

See attached document: S04 - 6-29-22_Pre-Sol Site Visit Signing Sheet.

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