36C24924Q0004 0001.docx

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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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

16B. UNITED 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

STANDARD FORM 30

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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) none 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

36C24924Q0004 09-06-2023

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See CONTINUATION Page This Amendment is set forth as follows:

1. The request for quote closing date is being changed from 09/08/2023 @10:00AM CST to 09/11/2023 @10:00AM CST.

2. The question submission period in the solicitation remains unchanged.

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

Jennifer Harper Contracting Officer Government Response to Fire and Sprinkler Maintenance 36C4924924Q0004

1. Should the comprehensive service agreement include inspections/repairs for the outgoing Notifier fire alarm system, incoming Siemens replacement fire alarm system, or both?

Government Response: Yes, the scope of the contract should cover the inspections/repairs of the existing Notifier Fire Alarm System until such time system is deactivated and replaced by activation of the new Siemens Fire Alarm System. The scope of the contract will cover the inspections/repairs of the new Siemens Fire Alarm System upon activation of said system. However, the new Siemens Fire Alarm System will be covered by a 12-month warranty for service for repairs upon activation. Therefore, for the first 12-month after the new Siemens Fire Alarm System is activated, the scope of this contract will be limited to inspections. Full inspections/repair service will resume at the end of the 12-month warranty period.

1. The solicitation is currently marked as a SDVOSB set-aside, however, it also states that this contract will result in a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Since BPAs are typically established under GSA schedule in accordance with FAR 8.405-3, are we to assume that the successful SDVOSB awardee must be a GSA contract holder as well?

Government Response: No, that is not a correct assumption. A BPA is also established IAW FAR Part 13.303 procedures. In accordance with the RFQ block 20 of the 1449 on pg 1 it states “Comparative evaluations of quotes will be performed IAW FAR 13.106-2(b) best value based on price and other factors”. FAR part 13 simplified acquisition procedures are inclusive of open market purchases that are not based off established contract such as the GSA contracts you referenced. Therefore, being a GSA contract holder is not a requirement for competition.

1. Could you please post the sign-in from the site visit(s).

Government Response: Please see attached (pg3)

1. Which building is building 34?

Government Response: There is no building #34. Delete reference to Building #34.

1. Would NFPA 2019 Be the new standard for the site for fire or would we be using the 2010 standard as previously used?

Government Response: No, contractor must use the most current edition of NFPA standard/code as required by the SOW.

1. Since the system was installed by others, would this statement actually apply “Operations and maintenance manuals, as-built installation drawings, and other system documentation shall be retained to assist in the proper care of the system and its components.”?

Government Response: System(s) is existing, therefore, contractor is not required to retain “Operations and Maintenance manuals, as-built drawings and other system documentation”. However, contractor will be allowed to review such documents as retained and/or available from the VA.

1. Who is the incumbent?

Government Response: JOHNSONDANFORTH, INC.

1. What was the amount of the present contract for?

Government Response: $1,705,540.00 image1.emf