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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

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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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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 amendmen t, 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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

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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

36C24923Q0504 08-04-2023

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See CONTINUATION Page This amendment is set forth as follows:

1. The purpose of this RFQ amendment is to extend the quote deadline to August 14th, 2023 at 1:00 pm CST.

2. Contractor Questions and the Government's Response to date are found on the attached pages.

3. The questions submission period in the solicitation remains unchanged.

Jennifer Harper Contracting Officer

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Vendor Questions/Government Answers

1. Is there a current drawing showing location of dampers?

Government Response: We have SOC drawings from 2017 Bowling Campus and buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 25, 27, 28, 29 at Sousley campus. Bldgs. 201, 202 and 206 are new buildings and as of 8/4/2023 we are trying to locate those drawings.

2. Is there a list of dampers that could not be inspected due to access issues?

Government Response: We have a list from 2017 inspections that shows one damper at Sousley campus that could not be inspected. Keep in mind construction projects have taken place over the past 6 years and could change this number.

3. Can you provide the last Damper inspection report?

Government Response: Yes we can provide when contract is awarded.

4. Are there any minimum qualifications for the Fire Protection Engineer?

Government Response: Must have certification as a Professional Engineer and specializes in fire safety, protection, prevention, and suppression technologies.

5. Is the Fire Protection Engineer required to be onsite for the inspection?

Government Response: Fire protection engineer is not required to be onsite for inspections.

6. How many dampers are known to need repairs at this time?

Government Response: Zero are known at this time.

7.How many buildings containing dampers for inspection does each campus comprise of?

Government Response:

1. Troy Bowling Campus- 2 buildings

2. Franklin R Sousley Campus- 13 buildings 8.How many of the total dampers will need building alterations (wall or ceiling, etc.) in order for us to access and inspect?

Government Response: We have a list from 2017 inspections that shows one damper at Sousley campus that could not be inspected. Keep in mind construction projects have taken place over the past 6 years and could change this number.

9. Will complete damper location drawings be provided for each floor from each building, prior to start of project?

Government Response: We have SOC drawings from 2017 Bowling Campus and buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 16, 17, 25, 27, 28, 29 at Sousley campus. Bldgs. 201, 202 and 206 are new buildings and as of 8/4/2023 we are trying to locate those drawings.

10.Will the prior damper inspection and testing reports be provided?

Government Response: Yes we can provide when contract is awarded.

11.How many dampers were labeled as “inaccessible” per each facility?

Government Response: We have a list from 2017 inspections that shows one damper at Sousley campus that could not be inspected. Keep in mind construction projects have taken place over the past 6 years and could change this number.

12.What repairs (if any) are included in the project’s scope of work?

Pertaining to fire and smoke dampers this contract is for inspect and test only. Conduct technical, visual inspections and test (mechanically operate) all fire and smoke dampers and associated equipment.

13. Is the FPE required for damper testing and inspection? It seems like this maybe a copy/paste error from a previous solicitation. An FPE is not required to test dampers. Please clarify.

Government Response: Fire protection engineer is not required to be onsite for inspections but must be obtained for documentation, accuracy of inspection, testing and all reports.

The purpose of this RFQ amendment is to extend the quote deadline to August 14th, 2023 at 1:00 pm CST and to post contractor questions with the Government’s response.