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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:

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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) 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26023Q0055 12-21-2022

X x 12/30/2022 9am PST

531-3630162-5410-854200-2543 23NRNR000

X The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions and extend solicitation.

Please see attached for questions and above for extension.

Tri-Annual Electrical Testing Questions Boise VAMC

1. Can a one-line drawing and equipment list be provided.

A: Provided

2. Can the test report from when this was last tested be provided.

A: Provided

3. Is this describing a once-only or 3 times a year contract?

A: Once only.

4. What is the period of performance for this project?

A: March, April, and May of 2023

5. Can you please provide a copy of the most recent Power study (short circuit, coordination and arc flash study) which should have a one line diagram within it?

A: Provided

6. Page 5 paragraph a states that all breakers and relays to be tested. Would it be possible to provide the number of breakers and relays in the switchgear?

A: A generalized count is provided with previous test summary

7. Would it be possible to provide a report of previous testing or an electrical one-line drawing?

A: Provided

8. The Scope of Work defines servicing to be done for breakers, relays, and automatic transfer switches. Does the govt. have backup parts for all the areas being serviced, in case of failure of existing parts during testing?

A: Yes.

9. The 15KV breakers and relay portion (Building 83) and the transformer oil samples will require an electrical outage to complete, how long is the available consecutive outage window to complete these items, 10 hours, 12 hours, etc.?

A: 10 Hours, multiple days, weekends and off shift 10.For the 15KV breakers and relay portion (Building 83), can we get a detailed one-line drawing or a detailed list showing quantity, type, model # for the breakers and relays?

A: A generalized list is provided with previous test summary

11. For IR scans, will VA personnel remove covers and open doors to provide access for scans?

A: Yes

12. How long will the outage window be? 4,6,8,12 hours etc. 6-month window this would be done in?

A: 10 hours, multiple days. Spring shoulder season. March-April-May

13. Single line or equipment count for the 15 kV swgr in building 83 that we would be testing A: Electric shop

14. What is our window to complete IR Scans A: Anytime during normal business hours

15. Verification if there are external sample valves on transformers or if we would need to take oil samples during the outage.

A: Samples must be taken during outage

16. Would you be able to provide us with an equipment list for this solicitation?

A: A generalized list is provided with previous test summary

17. Please post the site visit sign in sheet.

A: Provided

18. Please verify all 3 certifications (NETA, NICET, and NRTL) are required. Based on our research, the NRTL is for testing laboratories and in not applicable to this project. Please confirm.

A: NRTL certification is required.

19. Confirming that the only testing to transformers is infrared and oil sample and analysis.

A: And cleaning line and load side.

20. Can the Gov’t inform which scopes (efforts/tasks) will be performed during normal business hours and which efforts/tasks intend to be performed during evening hours or weekend hours?

A: Infrared testing can be done during normal business hours. All other work that requires shutting power off is during off business hours.

In reference to PWS “Provide all materials, equipment, and labor to complete the following inspection/testing work on the station electrical distribution system.” “Test, inspect, and calibrate all breakers and relays in the 15KV switchgear located in Building 83. Clean all relays before testing including, remove any metal filings from disks and magnets, clean/burnish contacts, and check contact wipe.”

10. How long does LOTO take for 15kv switchgear?

A: About an hour to lock out the gear.

11. Can Gov’t provide all relay settings and prior short circuit, coordination study?

A: Yes

12. Can the Gov’t provide the most recent Arc Flash Study report?

A: Yes In reference to PWS “Visually inspect and infrared test the15KV switchgear in Building 83, 41 pad-mount transformers, 10 vault mounted VFI switches, 3 sectionalizes, and the main building distribution panels in the following locations: G14-27, G05-46, G25-67, G02-77, 117-85, 133-88, 122-109, 201-109, 116-110, 115-114, 112-117, 102-120, GRNDS-121, GRNDS-122, 106-123, 200-123, and 127-124. Infrared test each breaker in the main distribution panels as described above.”

13. Can Gov’t provide electricians to escort, access, and open/close equipment covers?

A: Yes In reference to PWS “Test the GFI trip rating of each GFI breaker. Test and calibrate all relays in the main distribution panels.

13. Can Gov’t provide CAT#S of GFI breakers?

A: Yes

14. Can Gov’t Identify/define relays in main distribution panels?

A: Some are Eaton, some are Schneider, some are GE.

In reference to PWS “Obtain an oil sample from each of the 41 pad-mount transformers located throughout the campus grounds. Sample the oil for dissolved gases, moisture content, dielectric breakdown voltage, acid, color, visual, specific gravity, and interfacial tension. Use ASTM D1816 to test dielectric breakdown voltage. Check the pressure gage to assure the nitrogen blanket is still intact. Check the oil level in each transformer. Clean any cobwebs and debris from each of the transformers. Check transformers to assure they are level.”

15. If no exterior oil sample ports are present, how long will it take to de-energize and LOTO each transformer for sample to be safely taken?

A: About an hour per feeder radial/loop

16. Will oil sampling be done during normal hours, evenings, or weekends?

A: Weekends preferably. Can be scheduled after award.

In reference to PWS “Infrared test and vacuum out 14 automatic transfer switches, 1 in B.46, 1 in B.27, 1 in B.77, 3 in B.67, 1 in B.88, and 7 in B.85.”

17. How long does LOTO take for each ATS?

A: About an hour per building.

18. Will the IR survey time of operations be allowed during the daytime to ensure INFRA-RED surveys capture peak load?

A: Yes

19. Does the government have it’s own (control) substation feed?

A: Power enters the campus via Idaho power poll.

20. What is process for obtaining electrical service interruption approval?

A: It is scheduled through the COR.

21. Are there any breakers besides the GFI breakers to be tested?

A: No

22. If Yes to question 15, is it primary or secondary injection testing?

A: Per NETA, NICET, and NRTL standards.

23. If Yes to question 15, is there a minimum amperage selected for which breakers to test?

A: Per NETA, NICET, and NRTL standards.

24. Is it the Gov’ts intent to schedule the entire scope of work to be able be coordinated for one continuous maintenance mobilization or will there be periods of time between scope for work stoppages?

A: Since most of the work is scheduled for off hours, there will be several breaks between actions.

25. Our sub is requiring 208/240V, 30A, Single Phase test power onsite. Will the gov’t be able to provide this test?

A: 120v, 20amp is what we can provide.

21. Please issue the one-line and panel schedules for:

A: See prior test summary.

See attached document: T9E T9N T10E T10N TCC.

See attached document: sh5265 Final.

See attached document: Triannual Elec. Test Site Walk Sign In.

See attached document: Triannual Test Summary 2020.

See attached document: Facility Transformer Schedule.

See attached document: Boise VAMC One-Line.

See attached document: Boise VAMC Protective Device List.

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