36C24823Q2006 0002 Amendment - Questions.docx

Elevators Inspection and Certification Questions

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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1. CONTRACT ID 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

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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)

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) VA Caribbean HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24823Q2006 01-25-2024

X x x Tittle: Elevators Inspection and Certification The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to the questions submitted by potential vendors regarding the Elevators Inspection and Certification solicitation (No. 36C24823Q2006).

1. Will VA be providing a mechanic and weights to perform the test while our Inspector "witnesses" the test? (This is typically done by the VA's elevator maintenance contractor, Any QEI elevator inspector performing their own test is in violation of the Code of Ethics (National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities Code of Conduct- Under the “Duties of a QEI Elevator Inspector” section 2.2 of the ASME QEI-1-2018 Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors mentions that a QEI elevator inspector is to “WITNESS” only.)

Answer:

VA will provide a mechanic and weight to perform the elevator 5-yr load tests and inspector will witness the test according to standards. PWS statement referring to this topic shall be dismissed.

2. What is the year of installation or last major renovation for each elevator unit?

Answer: Refer to table No.1 below

3. How many floors does each elevator unit serve and what are their floor numbers or labels?

Answer: Refer to table No.1 below

4. How many doors does each elevator unit have and what are their types (single slide, center opening, etc.)?

Answer: Refer to table No.1 below

5. What is the rated capacity (in pounds or kilograms) and the maximum number of passengers for each elevator unit?

Answer: Refer to table below

6. What is the rated speed (in feet per minute or meters per second) for each elevator unit?

Answer: Refer to table below

7. What is the control model (simplex, duplex, group, etc.) and the manufacturer of the control system for each elevator unit?

Answer: Refer to table No.1

8. Who is the manufacturer of each elevator unit and what is the model’s name or number?

Answer: Refer to PWS table No.2 below

Table No. 1

(fpm)

CONTROL

Unit #10 Unit #9

Group

Unit # 11 Unit # 10

Group

Group

Group

Group

Table No.2

TC-3200

TC-3200

TC-3200

TC-3200

TC-3200

TC-3200

TC-3200

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

Unit #10 Unit #9

Unit # 11 Unit # 10

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

HMC-2000

M4000-AC-01

M4000-AC-01

400A

400A

400A

330A

M4000-AC-01

M4000-AC-01

M4000-AC-01

M4000-AC-01

M4000-AC-01

D-LIFT