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Q&A Solicitation # 36C25924Q0332

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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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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.)

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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)

36C259-24-AP-2468

575-24-2-6043-0215

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

36C25924Q0394 04-17-2024

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LOA# 575-3640162-6043-850100-2580 010050192

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received (see continuation pages).

The submittal due date remains the same and all offers must be submitted to heather.clemons@va.gov and received no later than 5:00pm MST on 4/24/2024.

Questions and Answers below are referencing RFQ 36C25924Q0332:

Q. Is this a new or follow-on requirement? If a follow-on, who is the incumbent and what is the contract number?

A. This is a new emergency requirement to bring the facility back into compliance. This is a one-time requirement and has not previously been awarded; therefore, there is no incumbent.

Q. Why is the solicitation timeframe so short?

A. This is an emergency requirement to bring the VA facility back into compliance.

Q. Are any additional documents besides the RFQ required to be submitted?

A. No additional documents are required as long as the RFQ meets all requirements.

Q. Is a site visit mandatory?

A. No, a site visit is not mandatory. However, an optional site visit has been scheduled for those who wish to attend:

B. Please note, parking is extremely limited so carpooling or arriving via Uber / Lift is highly recommended and encouraged.

Q. Are there limitations to subcontracting?

A. Yes, please review section: C.5 FAR 52.219-14 Limitations On Subcontracting.

Q. Is this a replacement of an existing ONYX workstation? If so is the existing workstation in a working state where graphic data retrievable?

A. Yes, this is a replacement of an existing ONYX workstation. Yes, the existing workstation is in a working state where graphic data is retrievable.

Q. If graphic information isn’t available, will the existing layout of the fire alarm system be provided pre-bid?

A. The graphic information is retrievable and can be made available during the option site visit upon request.

Q. If existing system is down, can we retrieve the existing hard drive to rebuild?

A. Yes, if the existing system goes down, the hard drive can be retrieved for rebuild.

Q. Do you have an existing CLSS gateway on site, and who currently maintains it? Is it leased? or is it owned?

A. Yes, an existing CLSS gateway is on site. Grand Junction VA owns it and CSI Inc. currently maintains it.

Q. We noticed that it was initially set aside for SDVOSBs, then changed to SBs. We would appreciate clarification on whether this requirement can be reinstated as a set-aside for SDVOSBs, as originally planned?

A. This requirement was originally solicited under RFQ 36C25924Q0332 as a SDVOSB total set-aside. Offers were received, however all offers exceeded the allocated funding. No, this requirement will not be reinstated / resolicited as a set-aside for SDVOSBs.