36C26222Q1745 0002.docx

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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

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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

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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: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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D 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 amendmen t, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 649-22-2-6076-0042 36C26222Q1745 N/A 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26222Q1745 09-22-2022

X X X

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to certain questions.

There will be no extensions granted for the amendment.

Reminder: offers due NLT Sept. 26 at 16:00PST

Submit all offers to Marco Ramos / Email: marco.ramos1@va.gov

Helena Roba Service Branch III / Chief

1) Is there an inventory list that is referenced in the 1.0 Introduction section of SOW?

This requires a site survey, there is not an all inclusive list at the moment.

2) Under the 3.0 Scope - Lockout-Tagout Procedures section of the SOW it states "Link each piece of equipment on the LOTO inventory with the associated LOTO procedure."

Does the "link" mean having the associated QR code on the inventory list or does this mean something else? This is for the QR or Bar Code.

3) Under the 3.0 Scope - Lockout-Tagout Procedures section of the SOW it states "All discrete isolation points on equipment, machines or in a system shall be assigned a unique number and identification (name, nomenclature or descriptive term)."

Would the specific energy source (electric, water, steam....) written on the isolation point tag satisfy the "identification" requirement? Yes, with a possibly a point number. Such as Electric – 001 or Steam – 001.

4) Under the 4.0 Specific Tasks - 4.2 CLIN 0002: Implementation - 4.2d section of the SOW it states "All procedures with include an associated QR code for reference. This QR code will be available at the Energy Control Point as well at the equipment requiring the procedure. The QR code will be a ‘cloud’ reference and additional reference should damage occur after LOTO is performed."

Generating the QR codes is not a problem however having the VA in sole control of the cloud where the manipulation of the QR codes takes place would be a problem if the contractor were not to be employed by the ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM for the years to come. Is there a plan in place for the future maintenance of the QR codes?

The facility hopes to have a software program installed on a stand-alone computer for this, however the cloud with a website address and login information would be sufficient. The cloud would also be accessed by a stand-alone computer.

5) Under the 4.0 Specific Tasks - 4.1 CLIN 0001: Survey & Procedures - 4.1a section of the SOW it states "LOTO Procedures will be in compliance with the VA written compliance program".

Would the LOTO procedures be in compliance with the VA written compliance program if the procedures were in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147? Yes B. I have some questions below pertaining to the SOW 36C26222Q1745:

1) The information below is taken out of section B2 - PRICE/COST SCHEDULE:

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

LOTO PROGRAM AND PROCEDURES

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0001

INSTRUCTOR CLASSROOM TRAINING (2 CLASSES OF 10)

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0003

ONLINE WEB BASE LOTO TRAINING

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0004

LOTO EQUIPMENT (KITS, LOCKS, TAGS, ETC)

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0005

For ITEM NUMBERS 0001, 0002, and 0003 are these the accurate numbers for the scope that we are using for this proposal? Yes

For ITEM NUMBER 0004 does this number represent the total amount estimated in CLIN 005 from the 36C26222Q1745+100 SOW? See following from SOW CLIN 005 4.5a Provide 10 sets of standardized lockout devices. Each set shall include one representative device for each of the different types of lockout devices required. Each set shall include the necessary types of group lockout devices.

4.5b Provide 40 lockout padlocks. Each padlock is to be predominantly red in color, compatible with the provided lockout devices, and be keyed differently. Two keys shall be provided with each padlock.

4.5c Provide 100 standardized lockout tags. Lockout tags must be resistant to environmental elements which could damage them or render them illegible. The tags should be predominantly red or white and state “Danger” and “Do Not Operate”. The tags should have a section for the authorized person to write their name such that it won’t smudge, fade or wipe off during its use.

Is there an ITEM NUMBER that you would like for the contractor to add to this section for the scope of CLIN 004 - 4.4b from the 36C26222Q1745+100 SOW?

This would be for $0.00 line item for additional equipment procedures. Hopefully this won’t be needed. This would require a modification to be submitted.

CLIN 004: Adding equipment and Maintenance