36C26125Q0185 0002 Answers to Questions.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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

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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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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) 01-16-2025

36C261-24-AP-5838

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan Park

CA

95652

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan

CA

95652 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26125Q0185

X X X

The purpose of this amendment is to include the attached RFI response document for Solicitation#36C26125Q0185.

All quotes will be due by 1/17/2025 5PM PST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Questions asked by vendor:

1. Will 2.4MHz ISM band be considered over 900MHz?

2. Is there a floorplan that shows the areas to be monitored?

3. What's the coldest temperature necessary?

4. During installation, how will access to controlled areas (pharmacy, OR suites, etc) be managed?

5. Is unlimited online tech support and training just for the base year?

6. In regards to "Contractor shall provide Monthly reports to the assigned COR summarizing the appropriateness of the use of the system by facility personnel." is the criteria set for this, or will this be sending a report showing the temperature control for all monitored zones and its ability to control to set point?

7. For solid simulator probes in fridges / freezers, is glycol buffered sensors an acceptable alternative?

8. Can the VA provide a detailed list of temperature ranges needed and quantity?

9. Are the Open/Close Contact Transmitters tied to zones that are being monitored for temperature or stand-alone?

10. Can you confirm that the gateways using an LTE connection back to the portal is acceptable (versus a VA wired network connection)?

Answers from VA:

1. 2.4MHZ cannot be utilized

2. Access to floor plans will be provided once proposals received and an award is made. Awardee will receive access to VLOGIC floorplan database.

3. Ultra-low is expected to be -80C but would like to confirm if LN2 tanks are being monitored. LN2 takes are not being currently monitored.

4. Escorted into secure spaces by VA staff.

5. Support will be needed throughout the life of the system (base year and options).

6. It will be the sending of a report showing the temperature control for all monitored zones.

7. Yes

8. This was to be determined by each vendor as part of the scheduled walkthrough.

9. Stand alone

10. Gateway can be utilized as long as the system is FiPS compliant.