36C24825R0023 0001 RFI responses.docx

36C24825R0023 Amendment 0001

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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ADMINISTERED BY

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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)

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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) 01-15-2024 672-20-602 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

36C24825R0023 12-23-2024

X X X Project Title: Replace Boiler #2 and Correct Deficiencies at Boiler Plant (Construction Services)

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to RFIs. The proposals due date of 01-29-2025 @ 3:30PM (AST) remain unchanged. The date for RFI has closed.

All Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

See continuation of page for RFI responses.

Ana G. Alvarado Contracting Officer

NCO815L3-0313

SF30, BLOCK 14, AMENDMENT CONTINUATION PAGE:

VETERANS AFFAIRS CARIBBEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

REPLACE BOILER #2 AND CORRECT DEFICIENCIES AT BOILER PLANT (PROJ: 672-20-602)

SOL #: 36C24825R0023 | REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSES

1. Does the contractor have to provide the fuel to the rented/temporary boiler?

Government Response: Fuel shall be provided by the facility (VA).

2. The rented boiler must be fire tube, or it can be with other specifications that meet the 350 HP? (i.e. water-tube) Government Response: The rented unit shall be fire tube per specifications. However, depending on market availability, alternatives shall be considered by the facility. Deviations from specifications shall be submitted to VA for approval.

3. The weekly preventive maintenance (SOW Item II.C.1.xii) applies to the rented boiler? Applies to the existing boiler? Applies to the new boiler?

Government Response: Stated Preventive Maintenance is for the rental unit.

4. A SCADA workstation must be provided by the offeror or will be connected to an existing boiler SCADA?

Government response: No new SCADA workstation shall be provided. Monitoring of utilities shall be done by local displays at the operator’s room.

5. The repairs after the new roof penetrations must be corrected by the offeror?

Government response: Roof repairs, if damaged, shall be performed by the offeror. Roofing materials shall be submitted to VA for approval during submittals evaluation.