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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

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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

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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.)

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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) 02-19-2019 610-15-102 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis

IN

46240 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis

IN

46240 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019B0003

X X X

March 15, 2019 @ 2:00PM The purpose of this amendment is to 1) Address RFI's, 2)extend the close date of the solicitation, and 3) Attach the Pre-Bid Site Visit Roster.

1) RFI responses are attached. If you do not see your RFI in this Amendment, resubmit to the CO to insure your RFI is addressed prior to closing date. All RFI 's must be submitted on the form attached in the solicitation.

2) The closing date for this solicitation has been changed to March 15, 2019 @ 2:00PM. Bid opening will take place on this day at the original location as stated in solicitation.

3) See attached for Pre-Bid Site Visit Roster.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Solicitation 36C25019B0003, Replace and Upgrade Fire Alarm System Amendment A0003 – RFI Request

RFI 001

1. Is an airtight plastic fire-resistant barrier acceptable in the class III areas for infection control?

RESPONSE: Yes, as described in specification section 01 35 26 1.12.

RFI 002

2. Can flexible conduit be used in place of rigid on the existing finished walls with a junction box at the top of the wall?

RESPONSE: Flexible conduit is permissible only in areas described within specification 260533.B.4

RFI 003

3. Drawing 5.FA101 shows the conduit from manhole #17 for the fiber optic cable to be existing. Drawing TS100, Note #4 states a new 2-way concrete encased duct bank. Please verify which is correct RESPONSE: Install new concrete cell-duct system and conduit as indicated on drawing TS100, the existing conduit system is completely full, refer to drawing ES904 (Top right picture) for additional information.

RFI 004

4. Spec Section - 28 05 00

1.18 SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

A. Where variations from the contract requirements are requested in accordance with the GENERAL CONDITIONS and Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, the connecting work and related components shall include, but not be limited to additions or changes to branch circuits, circuit protective devices, conduits, wire, feeders, controls, panels and installation methods.

Please indicate if the substitution will require a full set of engineered drawings at time of bid submission. At the contractor bid meeting it was discussed that all representative buildings of this project would require a complete bid submission that included a full set of engineered drawings, product submittal, riser diagrams, layout- including coverage, and calculations. If this requirement is upheld, please advise where this is shown in the specification. We have provided a drawing schedule in accordance with the request in Microsoft office, which showcases the duration of time needed to meet the requirement, for consideration.

RESPONSE: All requests and approval for substitutions (“or approved equal”) will be take place after award.

Contractor requests for approved equal will include the following information as a minimum:

1. Identity of the material or devices specified for which there is a proposed substitution.

2. Description of the segment of the specification where the material or devices are referenced.

3. Identity of the proposed substitute by manufacturer, brand name, catalog or model number and the manufacturer’s product name.

4. A technical statement of all operational characteristic expressing equivalence to items to be substituted and comparison, feature-by-feature, between specification requirements and the material or devices called for in the specification.

See attached document: 61015101_sign in roster.