RFI Technical Questions.pdf

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)

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7-13-2023

674-23-2-5065-1751

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25723Q1054

X

X X

Extended to July 20, 2023 at 4PM CST

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Post the answers to the Technical Questions received.

2. Extend the quote due date to July, 20, 2023 by 4PM CST.

RFI Technical Questions: 36C25723Q1054

1. Item 2.b. of the SOW states that OEM parts must be used. We were told from the supplier that the panel is obsolete, and parts are not available. Can the contractor use best available parts and materials?

Ans: Panel is not part of SOW. Terminate/ Test cabling is all that is needed at O2 pad and Alarm panel.

2. Item 2.c. of the SOW states that splices are not allowed. Given the length of the run needed to safely navigate through existing underground utilities, this may not be possible. Can splices be used within pull boxes.

Ans: Splices may not be used. All terminations must be performed using terminal blocks in clean/ dry locations per code and documented.

3. Item 3 of the SOW is vague; can the VA provide more specific information about what type of enclosure is needed?

Ans: Standard pull boxes.

4. Can the contractor install the line in a route deemed by the contractor to present the least opportunity to damage existing underground utilities?

Ans: Yes.

5. What is the required depth for new installation?

Ans: 24” for buried wire in conduit per NFPA codes.

6. Pull boxes should be installed for new installation routes. These can be used in the future to identify the line location and check for failures. These will also help the contractor install the wire safely. Will the VA add pull boxes to the SOW and provide an interval between pull boxes?

Ans: Pull boxes may be added as deemed necessary to complete the run.

7. Marker tape and/or tracer wire will help the VA locate the conduit in the future. Using tracer wire to locate underground utilities is another reason to have pull boxes. Will the VA add this requirement to the SOW?

Ans: Tracer wire may be added.

8. If the contractor uses the VA's utility maps to identify underground utilities, and uses reasonable means to locate those utilities (i.e. potholing and ground penetrating radar), and an underground utility that is not on the VA's utility map is damaged, will the contractor or VA be responsible for repairs?

Ans: It is the contractor’s responsible to repair any cables, wires, or water lines damaged when performing this contract. Contractor will/must do a dig test before digging to survey any underground utilities buried if digging.

9. The SOW states the contractor is to test the alarm to ensure the homerun is working.

Please confirm that repair to existing panels is not part of the SOW.

Ans: The panel is not part of the SOW but the newly installed wire is and needs to be tested.

10. Please confirm that calibration of the existing panels is not part of the SOW.

Ans: The panel is not part of the SOW.

11. Is 18 AWG acceptable to use instead of 22 AWG Wire.

Ans: Yes, 18 AWG wire acceptable to use, you can use larger conductors, but 22 AWG is the minimum size acceptable per VA requirements and codes.