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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

01-17-2025

516-25-608 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24825R0020

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This Amendment provides the following:

The RFI responses are attached.

The due date for Phase 1 Proposals remains 02/05/2025 at 10:00 AM EST.

Stacy Figlinski Contracting Officer

FY25: NRM (PROJ: 516-25-608) DB Correct Building 100 Sprinkler Deficiencies Solicitation 36C24825R0020 RFIs, Phase 1

Question 1: Please confirm whether a NICET IV certification will be added as a requirement to the solicitation, to ensure the fire alarm system meets all required local, national, government, and industry standards, codes, and regulations.

NICET level III or IV is required.

Question 2: In order to ensure effective implementation and compliance with federal access control standards (FIPS-201 and FICAM), please confirm if a Registered CSEIP will be added as a key personnel requirement to the solicitation.

No, this project does not involve an electronic physical access system.

Question 3: Please confirm if an RCDD will be added as a requirement to ensure standards, compliance, and allow a detailed review by the ISO (Information Security Officer) prior to deployment and installation.

No.

Question 4: Please provide the required Shutdown and LOTO paperwork.

See attached “Work Plan Submission Form” and “LOTO – template.”

Question 5: Will the contractor be responsible for moving the furniture to gain access to the sprinkler heads in occupied areas?

Yes

Question 6: Please provide an approved vendor for the required "Quick Response (QR) Type of Heads" for this project.

The VA does not dictate vendors for materials.

Question 7: Please provide the current fire protection drawings in CAD format.

CAD files from the original fire sprinkler project are included, but are for REFERENCE ONLY.

Question 8: Please provide all supplied water locations for this project to provide hydraulic calculations.

See CAD files “B100 FP Sprinkler and Fire Zones” CAD files. These files are for REFERENCE ONLY.

Question 9: Please provide room numbers for the following identified locations within the VA SOW Paragraph I. General Requirements, B. Project Scope, 3. e)(2) Install additional sprinklers or replace them with QR type heads, provide proper spacing/coverage, and correct/avoid obstructions in the following rooms:

Question 10: Is an architectural revit model available?

Yes. See attached. It is FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND WILL LIKELY HAVE INCORRECT LAYOUTS WITHIN BUILDING 100. The user of this Revit model shall be responsible for any and all updates and its accuracy.

Question 11: Are CAD architectural backgrounds available?

Yes. However, there may be small discrepancies as to the accuracy of the drawings. All VA-provided drawings and information is for reference only.

Question 12: Is an architectural revit model required? Or is just the sprinkler design provided in Revit format sufficient?

Revit is not required.

Question 13: Do contractor shop drawings need to be provided in Revit?

No.

Question 14: What is the level of detail required in the areas that are not part of hydraulically remote areas?

Drawings shall show all sprinkler drops and sprinkler lines, as well as any risers and associated flow and tamper switches. The drawings shall show hydraulic calculations and remote areas. Also include hangers and pipe heights, etc.

Question 15: Will every pipe on every part of the system be required to be shown on engineering drawings or the shop drawings?

Every pipe shall be shown on both engineering drawings and shop drawings.

Question 16: Will maintenance/inspection reports be made available to winning contractor?

Yes, inspection reports can be made available.

Question 17: Does the scope include full inspection and addressing of deficiencies for the fire alarm system or only to address the issues as noted in the RFP document?

The scope requires the contractor to address the FIRE ALARM deficiencies identified in the RFP document. A full inspection of the FIRE ALARM system is not required. This RFI response applies to the FIRE ALARM system only.

Question 18: Are existing shop drawings available for our review?

Only drawings showing locations of sprinkler heads are available. There are no hydraulic calculations available. Any and all drawings provided by the VA to a contractor shall be considered as for reference only.

Question 19: Can we serve as the EOR and the CITP over the sprinkler contractor? Or is another 3rd party required to fulfil the CITP role?

A third-party CITP is required.

Question 20: Please confirm that there is a 2-week shutdown process. This is specified in the solicitation SOW: 8. In the need for shutdowns for site investigation, the D/B Team must provide the request 21 calendar days in advance for the VAMC approval.

Question 21. Answers to the below questions can be found in the Statement of Work under Hours of Work.

Please confirm that the project working days are only Tuesday through Thursday.

Please confirm that this project does not require nights and/or weekends.

Please confirm the working hours for this project can be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Question 22. Please provide the latest wage determination for this project's county. Attached.