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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

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15C. DATE SIGNED

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INISTRATIVE 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 d ate 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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 06-27-2019 553-19-1-3102-0005

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Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor

MI 48105

Y Department of Veterans Affair Ann Arbor Healthcare System Network Contracting Office 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019Q0904 06-26-2019

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SWITCHGEAR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

JOHN D DINGELL VA MEDICAL CENTER, 4646 JOHN R STREET, DETROIT, MI 48201

THOMAS AUTEN

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 36C25019Q0904 JUNE 27, 2019

QUESTION #1 Would it be possible for you to send me some pictures of the leaking transformer?

ANSWER #1 The transformer with the leak is in substation #12 Attached pictures However Sub #8 transformer is presently under negative pressure which is why there does not appear to be a leak. The leak is at the pressure gauge

QUESTION #2 Will electrical substation drawings be made available upon award of contract? (Important for switching and safety LOTO) ANSWER #2 No, there should be no need for them. The VA electricians will be responsible for switching and LOTO

QUESTION #3 Will existing coordination study be made available upon award of contract?

ANSWER #3 No

QUESTION #4 What are the types and quantities of the metering and relays that need to be inspected/tested in the Primary Switchgear?

ANSWER #4 The answer to this question is in the SOW; 5. Phase I

QUESTION #5 If Siemens relays, is the software that came with the relays available for testing?

ANSWER #5 NO; I do not have the software.

QUESTION #6 Is there any site-specific training required prior to going on site?

ANSWER #6 Privacy Training as to the solicitation.

QUESTION #7 Will the de-energization of equipment be done through coordination of the VA Facility Manager and the company doing the work? (Can we work out a schedule on an on-going basis?)

ANSWER #7 Times will be scheduled with the affected departments and De-energization will be conducted by the VA electricians.

QUESTION #8 What is the size of the Substation Number 8 Oil Transformer?

· How many gallons of oil are in the unit?

· What is the oil used in the transformer? (Mineral oil, silicone oil, FR3, etc.)

· Can you send a picture of the transformer?

ANSWER #8 I have attached a picture of the data plate See answer #10

QUESTION #9 Will the ATS’ be available to scan on both normal and emergency sides in a close time frame?

· Who is responsible for the transfer of power from normal to emergency, and then back to normal?

· Are there IR windows on the ATS’?

ANSWER #9 There are not IR windows, and all transferring will be conducted by the VA electrician.

QUESTION #10 repair of Substation 8 Transformer:

· How many gallons is the unit? How low is the unit?

· Mineral oil, silicone oil, or FR3?

ANSWER #10 I am not sure what type of oil is in the transformer, I have attached a picture.

Mineral oil; 253 gal; it is hard to tell, but it does not appear to be real low.

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