Solicitation Amendment 36C24925Q0097 0001 Tri-Annual Electrical Inspection Mt Home VAMC 1-30-2025.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

0001 01-30-2025

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204

Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C

Network Contracting Office 9

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (90C)

1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204

Murfreesboro TN 37129

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24925Q0097

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X X

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The Purpose of this amendment to make statement of work revisions, provide Q&As, and clarify the limitations on subcontracting.

The due date has not changed and is still 1/31/2025 @ 1PM CST.

Shawn Hendricks

Contracting Officer

Solicitation 36C24925Q0097 Tri-Annual Electrical Inspection James H. Quillen VAMC

Questions & Answers

Question 1: From the specifications, it appears that only transformers require IR scanning. Is this correct?

Answer: No IR scanning is required for this contract.

Question 2: On pages 8 and 9, some sections about circuit breaker testing refer to statements 2.5 and 2.6 but these statements are not found anywhere in the "STATEMENT OF WORK". Could you please indicate what statements 2.5 and 2.6 are?\

Answer: There is a statement 2.5 and 2.6 in the SOW. Go to section 2 Scope of Work and down to 2.5 and 2.6.

“2.5 Secondary injection and contact resistance testing will be the primary method of breaker testing. Primary injection testing may not be an option due to the criticality of the breakers being tested.

2.6 All breakers 250A and larger are required to be tested by one or both of the methods stated in 2.5.”

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Question 3: In the "Associated Equipment, Cables, Batteries, and Instrumentation" section, the specifications call for checking metering calibration, but no meters are listed in the electrical equipment list on page 9. Is the contractor required to test all meters on the one-line drawings?

Answer: The contractor is not required to calibrate any meters.

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Question 4: The specifications mention relays, but the list of electrical equipment shown on page 9 does not show any relays. Do the relays need to be electrically tested (short time, long time, etc.) or will they just be inspected?

Answer: The contractor is not required to test any relays.

Question 5: Regarding the VA limitations on Subcontracting, is this a service or specialty trade construction contract (E.2 VAAR 852.219-75, page 50 of 79)?

Answer: This requirement is a service. See the attached updated VAAR 852.219-75 VA

NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022) that shall be completed and signed and sent back with the contractor’s quote.

VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES

AND

CONSTRUCTION (NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not

VIP- listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219–73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP- listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219–73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219–74.

Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219–73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C.

8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The

Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: ___________

Printed Title of Signee: _____________

Signature: ____________

Date: ______________

Company Name and Address: _______________

(End of Clause)

* * Additionally, Section 8 of the statement of work is hereby revised to the following:

8. Contractor Qualifications and Requirements

4.1 Contractor shall have NETA or NICET certified technicians to perform and/or supervise the work on-site at all times during the duration of the project.

4.2 The contractor shall have technical training and applicable work experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of Electrical Power Distribution Systems and its components in healthcare, and commercial facilities.

4.3 Technical education, training or work experience can be a combination of the following:

4.3.1 Verifiable technical education or training, such as technical certifications or degrees, with a minimum of 5 years experience in testing and inspection of electrical power distribution systems.

4.3.2 Verifiable specialized work experience must include resumes with duration of work experience to include a minimum of 5 years of experience in testing and inspection of electrical power distribution systems, with a minimum of 3 references on projects of similar size and scope.

4.4 Contractor personnel conducting the testing and inspection shall have completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved

10-hour construction safety training and provide documentation of completed training.

4.5 Contractor supervisor(s) shall always be on site and shall have completed the

OSHA approved 30-hour construction training and provide documentation of completed training.

4.6 Contractor personnel that will be involved in energized electrical work shall have completed an approved NFPA 70E training and provide documentation of completed training.

4.7 All contractor personnel shall attend Mountain Home VA site specific safety training prior to any work beginning.