36C25621Q0639 0003.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

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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 NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDE

R 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 rece ived 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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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) 00502

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

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BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

00502

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY

PINEVILLE LA 71360-4004

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25621Q0639 04-13-2021

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The purpose of this Amendment, 0003 is to post additional questi ons and answers received for combined synopsis/solicitation 36C25621Q0639.

The purpose of this Amendment, 0003, is to post additional questions and answers received for combined synopsis/solicitation 36C25621Q0639.

1. QUESTION: Please advise who the current Oxygen supplier is for the hospital.

ANSWER: The Bulk Oxygen contractor is RAS Enterprises, INC.

2. QUESTION: Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt, will the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

ANSWER: Yes

3. QUESTION: Will the Government provide VA badges/PIV cards for contractors working on-site for this project?

ANSWER: Contractors will have to submit to a background screening and processing by our PIV Office. There could be delays in this process. If so, the VA will provide escorts.

4. QUESTION: If contractors are provided a VA badge/PIV card, will they be allowed to move throughout the facility without a VA escort? If not, what areas of the facility specifically require VA escorts to enter?

ANSWER: See above. The contractor will be able to move about the areas concerning this project by themselves if they have a PIV badge.

5. QUESTION: Will the Government provide contractors with access to locked workspaces (such as mechanical rooms and plumbing closets) via badge/keycard access?

ANSWER: No. An escort will open restricted areas for the contractor.

6. QUESTION: Will the Government provide contractors with access to locked workspaces (such as electrical rooms and plumbing closets) via a master key?

ANSWER: No. Master keys are restricted items and not usually given to contractors.

7. QUESTION: Can the VA describe all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control (ICRA)?

ANSWER: See attached ICRA.

8. QUESTION: What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this project at this facility?

ANSWER: II/Type C

9. QUESTION: Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

ANSWER: Yes

10. QUESTION: Will the VA allow a single individual to act as the Quality Control Manager (QCM), Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO), and on-site Superintendent (Super) for the prime contractor on this project?

ANSWER: Yes

11. QUESTION: Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

ANSWER: Contractors are allowed to park in the patient parking garage, however, parking is not guaranteed on site. The contractor can request access but it is not guaranteed. Requests to park in other locations shall be submitted for approval.

12. QUESTION: Will the VA provide a location to store materials on-site prior to the start of work? Will this location be available for the full length of the project?

ANSWER: No

13. QUESTION: Does the new manifold have to be certified?

ANSWER: Yes

14. QUESTION: Does the VA have any objections or concerns about operating on the secondary gas supply system for a period of 2 weeks or more as required by the project?

ANSWER: No

15. QUESTION: Are x-rays required prior to wall penetrations in the CEP building?

ANSWER: Yes

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

See attached document: ICRA