36C25626Q0615_RFQ_A0001.pdf

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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/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

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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

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(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

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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

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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

36C25626Q0615

04-14-2026

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X X

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X one (1)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide official Government responses to vendor questions submitted in accordance with Section E.1(g) of the solicitation and to clarify certain technical and administrative requirements contained within RFQ 36C25626Q0615. This amendment makes no changes to the Performance

Work Statement, Price/Cost Schedule, evaluation criteria, period of performance, or submission deadlines. All clarifications issued herein are informational only and do not alter the scope of work, quantities, or specifications. Additionally, the Government confirms that this procurement is issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial services requirement covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards; therefore, performance and payment bonds under the Miller Act are not required. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in accordance with Section B.1(6).

See continuation page for QAs…

Shasta Britt

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2023-0082

mailto:shasta.britt@va.gov

CONTINUATION PAGE…

Amendment 0001 – Questions and Answers

RFQ No. 36C25626Q0615

Technical Walkthrough and PWS Clarifications

The following questions were received from an interested vendor. Government responses are provided below.

1. Is there an access request form required prior to the site visit?

Government Response: No. The COR will have a sign-in sheet available on-site.

2. Will non-entry inspection of manholes be permitted?

Government Response: Yes. Bring manhole hooks.

3. May contractors bring gas testing equipment and manhole hooks for inspection?

Government Response: Manhole hooks may be used. Gas testing equipment is not needed for non-entry inspections and should not be brought.

4. Does this VA location have established fiber design standards that contractors must follow? Can a copy be provided?

Government Response: UFC 135-11 applies. Direct burial cable installed in inner duct is acceptable.

5. Wall-mounted rack and shelf requirements:

a. Required usable rack height?

Government Response: 2U are available in the area.

b. Required usable rack width?

Government Response: Standard width is 19 inches.

c. Required rack depth?

Government Response: Field verify.

d. Is an enclosed rack required?

Government Response: Existing racks can be used.

e. If enclosed, is a locking feature required?

Government Response: Existing racks can be used; field verify.

f. Is a rear swing-open feature required?

Government Response: Existing racks can be used; field verify.

g. Is a transparent rack front required or is a solid front acceptable?

Government Response: Existing racks can be used; field verify.

6. 12-port patch panel / fiber panel connector style required?

Government Response: LC connectors.

7. Flexible inner duct liner requirements:

a. Required diameter?

Government Response: 1 inch ID.

b. Type desired (corrugated, smooth, etc.)?

Government Response: Corrugated to match existing.

c. Required fire rating?

Government Response: Plenum rated.

d. Is there an existing raceway?

Government Response: Yes. Mostly uni-strut and hung to suit existing cable runs.

8. PWS requires armored direct-burial cable. NEC 800.48 limits OSP cable to 50 ft beyond the point of entrance. Is the point of entrance less than 50 ft from all destinations?

Government Response: No. Armored direct-burial cable and innerduct may be used for the entire homerun without splice boxes.

9. Permit-Required Confined Space classification—please provide supporting data.

Government Response: Manholes range from 10–15 feet deep and shall be gas-free engineered and certified. Per OSHA 1910.146 and 1926.953, the space is large enough for a worker to enter, has restricted entry/exit, and is not designed for continuous occupancy. The VA has determined that a permit-required confined space entry program is required. Contractors must submit their program for review prior to entry.

10. Bonding and insurance requirements have not been defined in the RFQ. Is a payment and performance bond required under the Miller Act for this contract?

The RFQ uses the SCA instead of DBA, so we are unsure whether the Miller Act applies.

Government Response: No payment or performance bonds are required for this acquisition. This requirement is being procured as a commercial services requirement under FAR Part 12, and it is not a construction contract. As stated in the RFQ, this procurement consists of the purchase of materials and installation services covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards, and therefore the Miller Act does not apply.

Offerors are not required to submit payment or performance bonds.

11. Is this a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

Government Response: Brand New

(End of A0001)