Amendment - 36C24823Q2007 0001.docx

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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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

36C24823Q2007 10-30-2023

X x x

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to the questions submitted by potential vendors regarding the Intrusion Detection System, Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Repairs and Guard Response.

Technical

1. What type of IDS system do you have installed?

2. What is the manufacturer of the IDS system?

Napco

3. What services do you have in place for monitoring, preventive maintenance, repairs, and guard response?

The current services include monitoring the alarms, conducting monthly inspections of the alarms, and providing a record of system testing, maintenance and repair of the equipment installed, and a security guard who responds in the event the alarm it’s activated, after normal working hours and weekends to the areas stablished in the contract.

Administrative 1.Provide clarification regarding wage determination under Executive Order 14026.

For the purposes of calculating the wage rates for this procurement, potential vendors shall use the following information:

From December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, Executive Order 14026 established a minimum wage rate $16.20 per hour plus the fringe benefits of $4.98, then from January 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024 (base period), the rate will increase to $17.20 per hour plus $4.98 the fringe benefits.

2. Provide details of compliance with Puerto Rico Law 18.

This law number was mistakenly indicated, the correct one is Law 108 of 1965, to Regulate the Profession of Private Detectives and Security Guards in Puerto Rico.

In accordance with Article 3, it will be considered illegal to engage in the occupation of private detective or operate an "Agency" without prior obtaining a license to that effect, issued by the Superintendent in accordance with the terms of this law.

According with Article 2(C) “Agency” Includes "Private Detective Agency" and "Security Agency for Protection" of persons or movable or immovable property." Additionally, Article 2(D) defines "Security Agency for the Protection of Persons or Property, Movable or Immovable" It shall mean and include any person specially engaged in the provision of services of custody or protection of persons or movable or immovable property and employing one (1) or more persons for such purposes.

In summary, the potential vendor must submit a copy of the agency license to operate in the territory of Puerto Rico issued by the Puerto Rico Police Superintendent in accordance with the terms of this law. Security guards performing under this contract, must also possess a security guard license issued by the Puerto Rico Police Department.