36C25224Q0416 0002_1.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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)

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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) None 5/21/2024 695-24-2-6093-0052 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25224Q0416 05-13-2024

X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2024 AT

10:00AM LOCAL

X REFERENCE SOLICITATION 36C25224Q0416 FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TESTING AT THE MILWAUKEE VA MEDICAL CENTER AND AMEND TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING: Provide clarifying language.

SOLICITATION CLOSE IS EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2024 AT10:00 AM LOCAL.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.

CC: COR; FILE

SUSAN PASHOLK

CONTRACTING OFFICER

2.H.3 of the Statement of Work states the following:

“The contractor shall repair any damage caused by the execution of this contract at no cost to the Government. Any damage shall be reported to the COR immediately for appropriate action. Any damage caused by the contractor will be repaired and/or replaced to the satisfaction of the VA.”

Shall be changed to:

Damage caused by Contractor negligence during execution of this contract shall be reported to the COR immediately for appropriate action. Damage determined to be due to Contractor negligence only and not age or equipment failure shall be paid for by the Contractor.

Deficiencies that are deemed critical or potentially catastrophic shall be reported immediately to the COR and/or Chief of Facilities Management.

Deficiencies that do not require immediate action will be listed on the Contractors report. All deficiencies observed, will be identified; to include the equipment ID and the location of each deficiency and a clear photo. The Contractor, will propose, the recommended corrective action that is needed, for each deficiency on the report.

Section 9.0.B of the Statement of Work states the following:

“Contractor shall be licensed to operate in the State of Wisconsin and have personnel that are certified by the National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technicians (or an equivalent certification) and have completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. There shall be at least one OSHA certified person present at the job sites at all times.”

Shall be changed to read:

Each Contractor testing team shall include at least one licensed electrician that is certified by the National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technicians (or an equivalent certification) and has completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. There shall be at least one OSHA certified person present at the job sites at all times.

Instructions to Offerors Technical Evaluation Factors shall be changed to the following:

Te(2) Technical Capability: (Will be used for evaluation under the Technical Capability factor in 52.212-2)

a. Offerors shall submit copies of licenses of Offerors permanent staff electrical technicians who will perform service under this contract and proof that these technicians have required 3 years of experience per Section 9.A.

b. Offerors shall submit copy of license authorizing Offeror to provide this service in the State of Wisconsin.

c. Offeror shall submit copies of certification that prove technicians performing work under this contract are certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technicians (or an equivalent certification) and have completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training per Section 9.B.

d. Offeror shall submit explanation of how requirement to have at least one OSHA certified present at the job site at all times will be met per Section 9.B.

e. Offeror shall submit proof/certification that demonstrates technicians performing work under this contract have safety training – either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S – Electrical, and the NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace per Section 9.C.

f. Offeror shall submit proof/certification that demonstrates each of the Offeror’s contractor’s on-site crew leaders holds a current certification, Level III or higher, in electrical testing per Section 9.C. This certification shall be in accordance with ANSI/NETA ETT-2000, Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Personnel.

g. Offeror shall proof/certification that demonstrates field service personnel of the manufacturer of the equipment being evaluated are certified by the manufacturer to perform these electrical tests and inspections.

h. Offerors shall submit a sample of the final report format that the Offeror proposes to use.