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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 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.

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 1 of 660-20-112 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

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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

36C25922R0084 09-01-2022

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October 11, 2022 1 PM MT See page 2.

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This amendment provides the following:

1. Site Visit notes and attendance

2. RFI #1 Questions and Answers

3. An extension changing the proposal due date to October 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM MT.

RFI #1

Electrical Distribution Phase I (660-20-102)

1. How does the VA want us to power up M1A, M1B, and M2A during the shutdown as some of the equipment in these sections of gear are not on generator back up? These panels are part of the switchboard to be replaced. Consider powering the emergency panel, EPD while equipment replacement occurs.

2. Can we extend the bid due date as Transformer quotes are now at 4 weeks out? The proposal due date has been extended to 1 PM MT October 11, 2022.

3. Do we have to Buy American, or can we use other to reduce lead time? Buy American is the preferred method of material purchase. If you are requesting an exception for specific items, then you will need to provide the following information – 1) item 2) where is it coming from, and 3) where is it made?

4. Will VA require witness testing on the transformers? Yes.

5. Will the VA require oil containment for transformers? Yes.

6. Is there a specification for the substation and padmount transformers? See master construction specifications on TIL (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp)

7. Bld. 27 appears to include 1-2500KVA substation transformer coupled to HV and LV gear and 1- 500KVA padmount with metering. Is there a specific meter the VA requires? Metering should match existing.

8. Sheet E-601 Bld. 14 indicates 2)- 1000/1150 FA transformers. The photos on sheet E502 indicate that the existing transformers are Padmount ANSI/IEEE“Tamper Resistant” type transformers. The dual KVA rating with FA would suggest fans as shown on E-601. Fans are not common but can be offered on Padmount type transformers, but you would lose your “Tamper Resistant” rating. Dose the VA want padmount transformers w/Fans or Substation type w/fans? Padmount.

9. With the loss of the “Tamper Resistant” rating will the VA be willing to install fencing instead of the bollards? Yes.

10. If the VA does not want the fence. Will they consider a 55/65’ c dual rating to achieve a top rating of 1150KVA or 65’c single rating at 1150KVA instead of fans to eliminate the need for a protective fence. Yes.

11. Will the VA want to us supply either an FM Approval or UL Combination Classification rated nameplate for each unit based on all units being close to walls and/or buildings. Yes.

12. What type of oil is required to be installed? Follow the project drawings and specifications.

13. Is there a spec for the load-break switch required between the ‘C’&’D’ circuits and the transformers? See master construction specifications on TIL.

14. Will Fused bayonet elbows be acceptable for the 12.47 connections? If allowed in the project specifications, yes. If disallowed in specifications, no.

15. Will the VA accept an internal disconnect/load break switch for primary and secondary voltages? If allowed in the project specifications, yes. If disallowed in specifications, no.

16. For the new connections to the 12.47 Vista gear (loop ‘C’ & ‘D’) does the Vista gear have the capacity to switch and fuse the feeds to the new transformers?

a. If so, should we utilize a Bayonet style fuse at the transformer? If allowed in the project specifications, yes. If disallowed in specifications, no.

b. If not, what type of device is being specified to switch to either loop and switch and fuse the primary side of the transformers? Follow the specifications.

17. What is expected to happen with the existing MV switch located at Bldg. 27 between the existing 500 and 2500 kva transformers? Per drawings switch is not part of the items set for replacement. Switch between existing 500 and 2500 kva transformers is to remain. Should VA request is replacement/removal, this will be a modification to the contract.

See attached document: Site Visit Attendance.

See attached document: Site Visit Meeting Doc.