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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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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(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.)

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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

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

07-24-2020

554-21-131

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25920R0112 07-24-2020

X x x

Solicitation is due 8/4/2020 1:00AM MT

The Purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Extend the solicitation from 7/24/2020 1:00PM MT to 8/4/2020 10:00AM MT in order to give time to review the questions answered and attachments from amendment 3.

b. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Below are RFI questions for the subject solicitation:

1. Please provide copy of the system network nodes. The system nodes will clarify most of the quantities of JCPUs, JNCA & IFI below.

Quantities of JCPU2-3030D (CPU with built in display)? Answer 15

0. Quantities of JCPU2-3030 (CPU without built in display)?

0. Quantities of JNCA (Attached to CPU-2-3030 & Standalone)? Answer 15

0. Quantities of IFI (Intelligent Fire Integrator Computer Stations)? Answer 5

1. All make and model part numbers are listed inside of the panel doors.

1. Will the fire panel doors require replacement to match the Notifier System to avoid future part number confusions?

Answer. Yes

1. During the Site Walk it was discovered that all the buildings on the VA campus are tied together on one system in lieu of each building being on an independent fire alarm system. During the panel CPUs & annunciators changeout the fire alarm network will be down, fire department will not be dispatched during an event.

2. Will the VA security be providing building fire watch/panel monitoring during any required network shutdown?

Answer. Yes

1. The As-Built drawings for the fire alarm system should be available for possible field devices that may respond in trouble during conversion/migration.

3. Please provide a copy of the fire alarm As-Built Drawings.

Answer. see amendment 4

1. Will there be areas and wings that will require us to do the swap and test system afterhours?

Answer. Yes

1. Page 5; Section 1.1 – Equipment Replacement It is Tech Electronics understanding that there are only 13 FACPs. Will the VA provide a list of all locations for the IFC2-3030s to be upgraded? There are a total of 15 FACPs including new locations in Fisher House. Reference list of locations below.

Fisher House – 1

Fisher Hous It is Tech Electronics understanding that there are only 14 NCAs that need to be upgraded. Will the VA list all locations of NCAs to be upgraded? There are a total of 15 NCAs including new locations in Fisher House. Reference list of locations below.

Fisher House - 2

It is Tech Electronics understanding that there are only 14 NCAs that need to be upgraded. Will the VA list all locations of NCAs to be upgraded?

Answer. Yes

1. Page 6; Section 1.1 – Equipment Replacement

1.1.3 Update the 3 intelligent fire integrator (IFI) operator workstations

It is Tech Electronics understanding that there are 5, IFI workstations that need to be upgraded. Will the VA provide a list of all workstation locations to be upgraded?

Answer. Yes

1.1.4.1 – Project Management

1.1.4.1.1 – To include discussion with Aurora Fire on any specific issues or concerns they may have with this replacement.

It is Tech Electronics understanding that AFD will require 100% test and inspection of the system because this project is changing the system’s head end devices and software per NFPA 72 2007. Is the VA requiring that the successful bidder include a 100% test and inspection of the system as part of their proposal to ensure the VA is in accordance with local code? Additionally, will the VA require additional 3rd party inspection compliance paperwork as required by TJC (The Joint Commission) or CMS (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)?

Answer. Yes

1.1.4.1.3 – Contractor shall possess NICE 3 certification.

Is the VA’s intent to require NICET certification anywhere “NICE” certification ins listed within the solicitation?

Answer. Yes

1.1.4.2 – Technician The VA has a networked fire alarm system configuration. NOTIFIRE fire and life safety systems are supplied through a network of Engineered Systems Distributors (ESDs) that maintain strict standards of training on products, software and technical issues. Does the VA agree that the successful contractor will be required to provide that at least 1 technician performing this work is a NOTIFIER ONYX Works for NOTI-FIRE-NET + MNS certified technician and all technicians working on the systems hold a NOTIFIER Basic certification?

Answer. Yes

1. Section 5 – Additional Charges Will the VA provide for fire watch while the system head ends are being changed out or are, they expecting fire watch to be provided by the successful contractor?

Answer. Yes

1. Section 9 – Deliverables Is it the VAs expectation that each panel changed out must be 100% clear of any trouble signals by the conclusion of work each day? Is the expectation of the VA that all of the panels are changed out within one 8-16 hour continuous shift?

Answer. No the VA doesn’t require that the panel be 100% clear of trouble signals. VA recognizes troubles may require additional work. However, VA expectation is that all trouble signals related to open circuits and ground faults related to networking be resolved. VA will work with the contractor to develop a plan to switch out the panels, with a high probability of there needing to be one 8 to 16 hours shift since all the panels will need to be switched out in order to make the campus operational again.