36C24824R0016 0004.pdf

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0004 673-23-104

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Tampa FL 33637

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Tampa FL 33637

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24824R0016

11-03-2023

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Project Title: DB Install Fall Protection Anchorage and Guardrails for bldgs. 1 and 2 Project #: 673-23-104

The Purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to RFI, add 52.232-18 "Availability of Funds" clause to the RFP.

Phase 2 proposals are due Feb 14, 2024 at 2:00PM EST.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

POC: David Hernandez, email: david.hernandez1@va.gov

Contracting Specialist David Hernandez

RFI ANSWERS.

Please review the responses below:

1. Will the VA clarify if a counterweight system can be used in lieu of a through mounted system? A counterweight system would eliminate the need for additional work in the areas below the SOW(welding/abatement/etc.)

RFI Answer: This counterweight system will not satisfy the requirement as the through mounted system and the VA will not accept the counterweight system.

2. Will a horizontal lifeline system be required in addition to a guard rail were indicated in the SOW? The horizontal lifeline system is designed separately from the swing stage tie backs. The last rounds of RFIs requested that we install (3) separate systems; a horizontal lifeline, swing stage tie backs and railings. There appears to be some redundancies and overlaps in this request.

RFI Answer: There is no horizontal lifeline system needed. The guard rails are for fall protection. There is no need to have another system performing this requirement.

Adding FAR 52.232-18 “Availability Of Funds”. (Apr 1984) Clause to the RFP.

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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