36C24921R0069 0001.pdf

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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 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.

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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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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626-21-2-4219-0010

626-108-203

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C

Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24921R0069

03-22-2021

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This amendment is issued to post answers to submitted RFI's.

Teresa Rogofsky Contracting Officer

UPGRADE ELECTRICAL PARALLELING SYSTEM

36C24921R0069

PROJECT # 626-18-203

RFI’S

QUESTION 1:

Please advise if we can utilize Woodward Generator Controller rather than the listed Caterpillar Controller. The Woodward would allow for lower costs, more reliability/efficiency and would be more advantageous for aftermarket maintenance and services.

ANSWER:

The controller shall remain as Caterpillar as shown on the drawings.

QUESTION 2:

What is the existing PME version being used?

ANSWER:

The existing software is version 7.2.

QUESTION 3:

Does VA have an existing PME-EPSS (Gen Testing reports) system and what version?

ANSWER:

The VA has Existing Joint Commission Gen Testing Reports generated by the existing PME system. The report generation module software version is also 7.2.

QUESTION 4:

Are the existing PME clients web clients only or are there also engineering clients?

ANSWER:

The VA will require at least 1 Engineering Client in addition to the web clients and server.

Training is also required. Please see keynote 6 on sheet 29.

QUESTION 5:

Would VA provide the existing PME-EPSS Points list to facilitate PME upgrade?

ANSWER:

Yes, this point list will be available as will the existing system configuration.

QUESTION 6:

Are the computers (PME Servers) and client’s hardware required to be upgraded?

ANSWER:

The exiting PME server and client computers are antiquated and must be upgraded.

QUESTION 7:

Is a meter upgrade required for MSBA and MSBB metering panel? Existing look to be CM4 and new drawings show ION?

ANSWER:

The meters shown in Switchboard MSA and MSB on sheet 32 are ION 8000 meters and shall remain as is. The existing meters which look to be CM4 for MSBA and MSBB are not part of the EPSS scope and shall interface with the upgraded PME system.

QUESTION 8:

Factor 1 Qualification, Paragraph 1.1 Sub-Factor Licensure, says: The Prime Contractor must possess a current and valid state Electrical Contractor License. Please confirm if the prime contractors key teaming partner can possess a valid state Electrical Contractor License from Tennessee and any of the other 49 states.

ANSWER:

Prime shall have current Electrical and/or General Contractor License.

QUESTION 9:

Does the Prime Contractor have to possess a current and valid state Electrical Contractor License?

ANSWER:

Prime shall have current Electrical and/or General Contractor License.