36C25723Q1035 0002.docx

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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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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.

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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.

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

08-03-2023

36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 17 North Texas Healthcare System Regional Procurement Office West (RPO-W) 124 E. Hwy 67, Suite 100 Duncanville TX 75137

36C257

NCO 17

Department of Veterans Affairs North Texas Veterans Health Care Center 124 E. Hwy 67, Suite 100 Duncanville TX 75137 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25723Q1035 07-06-2023

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: Extended to 8/10/23 @ 4:00 PM CDT

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation close date and post questions and answers.

1. The solicitation close date is extended to the date and time listed above in section 11.

2. See continuation page for questions and answers.

Latasha Messer Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers

Questions 1-5 can be found on amendment 0001.

Q.6. Is the pricing we are to provide to be tax exempt?

A.6. Yes

Electrical Q7. Is power running overhead or underground?

A7. Underground

Q8. What voltage is available in the existing building that will be used to feed the trailers?

A8. The panel is a 480/277 V panel so the vendor will need to use a step-down transformer to power up the trailer.

Q9. If power is underground, will the trench be dug, or should we include that in our proposal?

A9. Reference the Statement of Work - The contractor shall provide a ‘turnkey project,” including the complete mobile range, required supporting concrete pad(s) including all necessary excavation and site restoration, and line voltage electric shore power extended from the nearest available electric service, etc. Provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools and equipment, supervision and services necessary for the install and setup of the Mobile Range.

Q10. Is there a disconnect on both trailers, for keeping power between trailers separate, or does only one trailer require power?

A10. This would depend on the solution the vendor supplies.

Q11. Is the panel that will supply power to the trailers located inside or outside of the existing building?

A11. Panel is inside of building. See B49 Reference.pdf for orientation.

Q12. What is the construction/material type of the existing building where power is being pulled from?

A12. Metal Frame building, Metal building, with some offices with Sheet rock walls.

Q13. If the panel is inside of the existing building, is it on an exterior wall closest to the proposed trailer location?

A13. See B49 Reference.pdf for orientation.

Q14. Can the panel feeding the trailer power be shut down for electrical tie-in?

A14. Yes

Q15. If the panel can be shut down, is there a limitation on shut down duration?

A15. Yes. Yes. Utility shuts must be approved by COR. Reference GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 01 00 00, Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of // COR // [Chief Engineer].

Q16. Can the panel be shut down during regular working hours for tie-in or will it have to be after hours/overnight?

A16. Panel may be shut down during regular working hours. Utility shuts must be approved by COR.

Reference GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, 01 00 00, Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of // COR // [Chief Engineer].

Q17. Concrete Pad

1. Thickness of pad?

2. Dimensions of new pad

3. Base course thickness

4. Subgrade compaction requirement

5. PSI of Concrete A17. Reference SOW for all questions above.

2.2.2. SITE WORK. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and services to provide a turnkey installation at the customer’s site.

2.2.2.1. FOUNDATION. Contractor shall provide a Professional Engineered sealed steel reinforced concrete foundation with any required footings (based on site soil survey) to support the Mobile Shooting Range as a long-term, semi-permanent installation to include, at a minimum, support of each trailer’s integral jackstand, each portable corner support jack of each trailer, and all wheels of each trailer. Contractor shall provide all necessary excavation, level, reinforced foundation(s) and site restoration.

Q18. Is weekend work permitted?

A18. Normal hours of operation for VA sites are 8:00AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work on Saturday, Sunday, holidays, or outside the project site’s normal working hours the contractor must submit a written request for approval to the VA-COR at least ten (10) working days prior to the proposed start of such work.

Q19. For the foundation - Would it be acceptable to provide concrete footings under each critical load point. In total you would have 10 footings. Front and read trailer jacks, trailer landing gears, and trailer wheel and axles locations.

A19. Reference SOW

2.2.2. SITE WORK. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and services to provide a turnkey installation at the customer’s site.

2.2.2.1. FOUNDATION. Contractor shall provide a Professional Engineered sealed steel reinforced concrete foundation with any required footings (based on site soil survey) to support the Mobile Shooting Range as a long-term, semi-permanent installation to include, at a minimum, support of each trailer’s integral jackstand, each portable corner support jack of each trailer, and all wheels of each trailer. Contractor shall provide all necessary excavation, level, reinforced foundation(s) and site restoration.

Q20. For the shore power - do you have an estimated LF from transformer to trailer location?

A20. No.

Reference SOW

2.2.2. SITE WORK. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and services to provide a turnkey installation at the customer’s site.

Reference: Solicitation E.8 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

See attached document: B49 reference.