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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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

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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.)

(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) 583-21-3-650-0067 583-20-208 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

36C25021Q0801 07-19-2021

X X X 07/23/2021 at 10:00 AM EST This amendment is being issued to to provide answers to question that were received. They are located on page #2.

Quotes are due, as outlined in box # 11.

Luke A. Turner

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Questions and Answers (in Green) below:

· Please provide AF single lines for Bldgs 5, T6, and 19. They are not included in the provided Apogee AF drawing set available for download

– We do not have one-line diagrams for the WTS campus outbuildings, but here is the panel information:

Bldg T6:

1. Panel A.

1. Panel B.

Bldg 19:

1. Panel 19DP.

1. Panel 19EDP.

1. Panel 19GDP.

1. Panel 19EM.

1. Panel 19PPH.

1. Panel 19CE1 (office area).

Bldg 5:

1. Panel Bldg 5-5LN1.

· Can a schedule of breakers to be tested by equipment assembly (ie panelboard designation, distribution board designation, switchgear lineup designation etc) be provided for each building. Schedule to include breaker frame size, voltage, and model type including electronic trip units if applicable. This is requested for estimating of labor for testing of all breakers. The pdf document for the breaker schedules could not be found at https://sam.gov/opp/49b764c82b1642b7a4a950d41eedc97d/view as of 7-1-2021

- The Arc Flash document contains all of the required information. (CO has confirmed that the documents are available for download at this location - SAM.gov).

· Please provide a description or list of the electrical tests required for “all” breakers. The Statement of Work (SOW) references NETA and NFPA70B as applicable standards and SOW para 2.a calls for all breakers to be tested. Which of the electrical tests called out in NETA MTS para 7.6.1.1.B are required for all breakers. Similarly NFPA-70B para 11.10 specifies testing of LV circuit breakers. Which sub paragraphs of para 11.10 apply to all breakers

– We will require the following for all WTS panel work:

1. Clean the panel (inside and outside).

1. Exercise all breakers within the panel.

1. Check wiring for tightness (i.e. good connection).

1. For all breakers 600A and above, remove each breaker, bench test the breaker, and then reinstall the breaker.

· What is the VA policy regarding removing/reinstalling bolted panels on live gear in order to IR scan? Can fixed covers be removed/reinstalled on live gear where the incident energy exceeds 8 cal/cm2?

– Each panel has been labelled with an Arc Flash label that provides the panel’s power requirements and the proper PPE to be worn when working within that panel. Follow the Arc Flash rating on each panel. Plan to infrared all energized panels that are connected per riser.

· Does the 600A bench testing threshold apply to the breaker frame size or the breaker trip rating?

– It applies to the breaker frame size.

· Are transfer switches part of the work scope?

– Yes. Infrared lugs. Ensure that there are no damaged lugs.

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