36C26126Q0232 0005 QA FAR Question.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODECODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

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0005 01-09-2026

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26126Q0232

12-05-2025

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X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 01-12-2026 10:00 AM PST

The purpose of this amendment is to provide an answer to a question that was received prior to the question cut off date that was not previously included in questions and answers. Please see continuation page.

Questions & Answers

1. Arc Flash Study falls under engineering services 541330 as you have selected in the solicitation. This should come through the AE Engineering / Construction Team traditionally. Additionally, based on the Brooks Act Engineering Services cannot be priced and must follow a qualifications-based selection criteria. So essentially you all need to follow standard AE procurement process in accordance with 36.601-4 of the FAR. We are a firm that do these arc flash studies nationwide and were a part of the CFM IDIQ for the arc flash studies. Please let me know if you will change the process based on the FAR clause below:

The definition of Engineering Services is listed in the FAR clause below:

36.601-4 FAR

(a) Contracting officers should consider the following services to be "architect-engineer services" subject to the procedures of this subpart:

(1) Professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, as defined by applicable State law, which the State law requires to be performed or approved by a registered architect or engineer.

(2) Professional services of an architectural or engineering nature associated with design or construction of real property.

(3) Other professional services of an architectural or engineering nature or services incidental thereto (including studies, investigations, surveying and mapping, tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of

A: The FAR reference specifies that a Contracting Officer should consider, so the concerns raised in regard to that FAR reference were considered. After a review of previously awarded requirements, the RFQ was consistent with previous request for quotes for Arc Flash Studies.

Also, the technical aspects of the quotes will be evaluated by the requiring agency and their technical experts for technical acceptability. The evaluation will evaluate quotes based on demonstrated competence and qualifications. Please also note that in 52.212-2 under Factor 1

– Technical, it includes the following:

- Offeror shall provide all electrical engineering certifications and electrical licenses to meet the electrical arc flash study requirements to work on electrical distribution per NFPA70E.

- Offeror shall provide documentation for 3 years of past arc flash studies performed.

- Offeror shall detail capability to meet the scope of work and requirements stated in the statement of work.