36C25626Q1274 0002_1.docx

SUBJECT*

FIRE ALARM AND FIRE SUPPRESSION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Veronica Maskell veronica.maskell@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

(SLVHCS)

2400 Canal Street

New Orleans LA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

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)

(X)

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)

09-08-2026

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25626Q1274

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 09-14-2026 10AM CDT See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to provide revised CLINs, PWS and additional questions added to the previous questions.

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CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

The Contractor under this Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be responsible for labor, tools, and materials required to carry out all preventive maintenance for all Fire Alarm Suppression Devices for the campus. The Contractor shall conduct 40 hours per week on-site scheduled service. The contractor will provide comprehensive Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Scheduled Maintenance and Testing per manufacturer's specifications. See Performance Work Statement for details.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027

Call Back Services for General and Emergency Maintenance and Repair, per specifications Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-29-2026 POP End: 09-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J012 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Fire Control Equipment

Parts Rider- The contractor shall provide parts and materials as needed for repairs/emergency repairs. Markup on Part: Supplier quote to be provided with each invoice.

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: UN

As mentioned in PWS Section 4.1: Parts Rider – This contract shall include $50,000.00 parts rider per year to provide for emergency repairs of fire alarm and suppression systems deficiencies discovered during the execution of this contract.

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

12.00

2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119

USA

1.00

Questions:

1. The current fire alarm head-end, panel, and software manufacturer/model(s), including whether the system is Edwards/EST or uses FireWorks.

Response: Notifier NFS2-640, Software/Firmware Revision 27, and FireWorks is the system

2. Whether the contractor must be an OEM-authorized service company or submit a manufacturer/distributor authorization letter with its quote.

Response: Refer to the Performance Work Statement included with solicitation for detailed information. (1.7; 3.7.1; 8.1) “Contractor shall submit proof of NICET level III fire alarm certification for the technician completing the work as well as certification from the control unit manufacturer that the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer”

3. Required Louisiana State Fire Marshal licenses and technician NICET/OEM certifications.

Response: Refer to the Performance Work Statement included with solicitation for detailed information. (1.7; 3.7.1; 8.1) “For all work completed on the fire alarm system, the Contractor shall submit the technician’s NICET level III fire alarm certification as well as certification from the control unit manufacturer that the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer this includes but is not limited to the equipment manufacturer themselves or designated strategic partners”

4. Any mandatory local-office, onsite staffing, or emergency-response-time requirement.

Response: Refer to the Performance Work Statement included with solicitation for detailed information. (1.7; 3.7.1; 8.1) “The Contractor shall submit a list of the points of contact pertaining to maintenance, testing, service calls and monitoring. The Point of Contact (Program Manager or Agent) is required to be available twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days per week for emergencies and callbacks. Submission shall include the person’s name, phone number, email and address for correspondence”, “Normal and overtime emergency call-back service shall be provided twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. It shall consist of an on-site response within two (2) hours of notification of a system trouble: Program Manager or Agent is required to be available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week for emergencies and callbacks. It is required that the sub-contractor be escorted by the Program Manager or their Agent. Initial assessment of call-back deficiencies shall be completed within the first 48 hours of call.”

5. Whether a site visit will be offered or required.

Response: Site Visit is scheduled for 9/08/2026 at 10:00am.

Meeting location for the Site Visit is:

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA. 70119 ***All contractors attending the site visit will be required to park in the patient/visitor garage and confirmation is required. Please email both Contracting Officers at veronica.maskell@va.gov and tiffany.conner@va.gov the name of the company and person attending visit 24-hours in advance.*** Address to the patient/visitor parking garage is as follows:

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System 32 South Galvez Street New Orleans, LA 70119 ***This will bring you directly to the patient/visitor garage.

Contractors will need to park on the 5th floor and come down to the 1st floor lobby. Jean Perrault (COR) Jean.Perrault@va.gov will be waiting in the Lobby. After everyone arrives, all contractors will be escorted to the location of the required services. ***

6. Whether any bid, performance, or payment bond is required.

Response. N/A this is considered a Service

7. Section 3.13.2 of the performance work statement requires the Program Manager/Agent escort subcontractors. Assuming this requirement applies to every service call, will the Program Manager/Agent be provided with a PIV card and unimpeded access to all spaces? Or will the COR be required to provide an escort for every service call?

Response: The COR will be the escort or a representative of the COR.

8. Can you confirm that the Program Manager/Agent specified in this requirement is to be an employee of the Prime contract holder? Or can this be a member of the subcontractor team?

Response: Program Manager/Agent specified in this requirement is to be an employee of the Prime contract

9. If this requirement applies to the Prime contract holder, please confirm the 540 annual hours include the time on site for both the responding technician and the Program Manager/Agent?

Response: The 270 hours is for the responding technician

10. If the question above is confirmed, please confirm acknowledgment that this reduces the annual hours to 270 for responding to calls due to 2 personnel being required on site at all times.

Response: The 270 hours were reduced from 540 because due to the last contract we did not make 540 hours of responding technician calls and price cost.

11. Would the VA be willing to reduce the requirements to 4 hour on site response time and NICET II technician to obtain a fairer and more reasonable price? Or is a higher rate preferred for the shorter response time and higher NICET level requirement?

Response: They can be an NICET II or NICET III.

See attached document: Performance Work Statement FY26 2026_9_03.