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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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SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 10-22-2019 N/A 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25020Q0039

X X X

X The solicitation is amended to include questions & answers part 2. The solicitation is also amended to include an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS). Amended PWS to include replacement of side panel on the Cooling Tower B (not over lay with sheet metal as original PWS).

Megan R. Wallace Contracting Officer

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

COOLING TOWERS REFURBISH

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Scope of Work:

The contractor to provide labor, materials and equipment to repair/refurbish two Marley Cooling Towers at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC, 420 North James Road, Columbus, OH 43219. Work is to include remove existing fill in two cells and dispose of in dumpster provided by the vendor. Mechanically grind cold water basin of two cells to the Society for Protective Coating (SSPC)-SP15 finish and coat with CIM urethane membrane, sealing towers water tight. Replace side panel on the Cooling Tower B. Install new OEM Fill Packs provided by the vendor for two cooling towers.

1.2 Performance Period: The contractor shall start the work required under this PWS within seven weeks or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail.

1.3 Hours of Operation:

The Contractor shall perform all work during hours 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. The Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes the following holidays:

Any other day specifically designated as a holiday by the President of the United States. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is recognized as the holiday; if the holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is recognized as the holiday.

1.4 Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center (VA ACC) 420 N. James Road, Columbus, OH 43219.

SECTION 2: DEFINITION & ACRONYMS

2.1 Definitions:

Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contracting Officer (CO). A person with the authority to enter into, administers, and/or terminates contracts and makes related findings. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority to contractually bind the Government. The Contracting Officer may designate a Government employee to act as his authorized technical representative.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The person has been designated as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority. This individual shall not be authorized to award, agree to, or sign any contract or modification thereto, or in any way to obligate the payment of money by the Government. The COR advises the Contracting Officer on matters relating to this contract, verifies completion of the work, certifies invoices related to completed work, and ensures compliance with all provisions of the contract.

2.2 Acronyms:

SECTION 3: COMPETENCY OF PERSONNEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT

The FST(s) shall be authorized by the Contractor to perform the repair and inspection services. All work shall be performed by “Fully Qualified” and competent FSTs. “Fully Qualified” is based: upon training and on experience in the field.

SECTION 4: INFORMATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

Questions & Answers Part 2 36C25020Q0039_1 10/22/2019

Q1. Are you insured through FM Global? (This is important to know because it will determine your eligibility for aftermarket fill instead of OEM.)

A1. We want OEM parts for the repairs.

Q2. Could a veteran-owned small business receive this job, or does it have to be a service-disabled veteran-owned company?

A2. At this time the requirement is set aside for SDVOSBs only.

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