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This is Amendment 0001 (A1) to solicitation 36C25625Q0263, providing questions and answers regarding the procurement of StrongArm Crash M30-24' gate installations. The document clarifies that the work involves a direct swap of existing M30 units with new barrier arm operators at two tunnel locations, with installation to occur during weekend hours (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) when the tunnel will be closed.

Key details from the Q&A include: the warranty requirement has been modified from 3 years to 1 year for installation (with M30 equipment carrying a standard 5-year warranty); electromechanical pad-mounted slide and swing operators are not part of the scope; and electromechanical barrier arm operators with branded accessories are required. The amendment includes a photo showing the second gate location on the opposite side of the tunnel. The contracting authority is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 in Houston, TX, and contractors must return one signed copy of the amendment.

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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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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.

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36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

Galleria Financial Center

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

Shasta Britt, Contracting Officer shasta.britt@va.gov

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

Galleria Financial Center

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25625Q0263

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The purpose of this amendment 0001 (A1) is to provide all potential vendors with the questions and answers of the reference solicitation in Item 9A above, see next page.

All terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Shasta Britt, Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0082

mailto:shasta.britt@va.gov

CONTINUATION PAGE…

The purpose of this amendment 0001 (A1) is to provide all potential vendors with the questions and answers of the reference solicitation in Item 9A above.

1. Question: This appears to just be a direct swap of the existing M30 unit/s?

Answer: Yes, Direct Swap, balanced and fully operational.

2. Question: Are their pictures available for the second location? The pictures in RFQ appear to be just one of the 2 locations.

Answer: Yes. Attached. Second gate located direct on other side of tunnel.

3. Question: If we are not blocking the tunnel lane, is it still required to perform all work on the weekend?

Answer: Tunnel will be blocked for the installation. (Friday evening – Sunday afternoon) Tunnel will be closed during the weekend.

4. Question: Also, can you provide more detail on the following as there does not appear to be any slide, swing or barrier operators shown or requested.

Answer: The new gate is a barrier arm operator.

5. Question: WARRANTY: THREE (3) YEARS – installation warranty or equipment warranty? M30’s already carries a 5 yr. warranty and installation is covered for 1 yr.

Answer: 1 year installation, RFQ Section D.1 paragraph 4 is change from Three (3) years to One (1) year, to include the following:

a. Question: Electromechanical pad-mounted Slide and Swing operators. - is this part of the scope?

Answer: No.

b. Question: Electromechanical linear actuator Swing operators. - is this part of the scope?

Answer: No.

c. Question: Electromechanical barrier arm operators WITH branded accessories. -is this part of the scope?

Answer: Yes.

The second gate, which lies on the other side of the tunnel, is shown in the photo below.

(End of A0001)

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