36C25619Q1186-0001001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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

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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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)

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0001 08-15-2019

502-20-1-5040-0002

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 N. Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703 Attn: James Hunt Ph: 870-302-2315

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 N. Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25619Q1186

08-01-2019

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X X

N/A

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THE SOLICITATION IDENTIFIED IN BLOCK 9A ABOVE IS HEREBY AMENDED. BY:

a. Incoporating the questions and answers identified on pages 2 through 4 of this amendment.

b. Any answers indicating "unknown" will not be addressed prior to the response due date.

c. The response due date will NOT be extended as the result of an "unknown" answer.

James Hunt Contracting Officer

NCO1615L2-4938

36C256-19-Q-1186-0001

RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION QUESTIONS

Question Answer 1 Is the signal to just be supplied to one point and fed into VA owned equipment?

Yes.

2 Are there existing raceways to the injection point or headend from outside?

No.

3 Who is responsible to maintain the physical cable and internet plant on campus?

The Contractor

4 What is the bandwidth of the passives on campus?

10mb (download) and 5mb (upload).

5 What is the bandwidth of the actives on campus?

10mb (download) and 5mb (upload).

6 What is the current channel line-up? Extended Basic Cable w/local channels as well.

7 What type of tuners do the televisions in use have? Are they all digital, or are some still analog?

Mostly analog.

8 Are converter boxes optional and/or required on any television sets?

Depends on individual TV tuner capability and type signal delivered.

9 What levels are required at the injection point for optimum performance?

“Unknown”

10 What is the optimum tilt at the injection point?

“Unknown”

11 What is the ampacity and voltages available in the headend area?

“Unknown”

12 Is the headend area climate controlled?

Yes.

13 How much air conditioning is available in the headend?

“Unknown”

14 What is the average humidity in the headend area?

15 Can you supply an overall picture of the headend area?

No. A site visit was previously scheduled to allow access to all required areas.

16 Can you provide pictures of the existing tie in points and equipment currently in use?

No. A site visit was previously scheduled to allow access to all required areas.

17 Is fiber to the interface point required?

I believe so.

18 Is the internet interface in the same area as the Cable TV injection point?

Yes.

19 What are the current upload and download speeds?

10mb (download) and 5mb (upload).

20 Who will be responsible to troubleshoot and mitigate noise issues in the internet plant?

The Contractor

21 Is the current cable plant two-way capable?

22 If it is two-way, is the return currently in use? Could the return path be terminated?

23 Are the cable and internet currently separate providers?

All current services are provided by one contractor.

24 Are the cable and internet currently on separate paths entering the headend?

25 Is redundancy required on either the video or the internet?

26 Is there a design print of the current Cable TV and internet plant on campus?

27 What manufacturer and model of actives and passives are currently in use?

28 How much space is currently available in the headend area?

This information should have been obtained at the site visit.

29 Is rack space available, or can new racks be installed?

Depends on the number/size of racks

30 Are there any specifications on new actives and passives to be installed in the case of upgrades or failures?

31 Is there a limit as to number of “multiple offerings” described in #9 of the Required Information Checklist?

There is no limit. However, each offering must be submitted as a separate and complete package to be considered responsive.

32 Will we have access to the roof of the headend building to mount antennae?

Yes.

33 Will we have access to a raceway from the roof to the headend for up to 2 cables, neither larger than .75 inches?

34 Does the roof, if accessible, have an unobstructed view of the south and southwestern sky?

35 If no roof access is available, is there a location close to the headend where antennae can be mounted and with an unobstructed view of the south and southwestern sky?

36 Will there be a raceway available from this location into the headend?