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Solicitation 36C26324Q0634 Amendment 0001 - Questions, Answers, and Clarifications

GENERAL INFORMATION

Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office 2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

POINT OF CONTACT*

John Breyer Contract Specialist john.breyer@va.gov john.breyer@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Hot Springs, SD

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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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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 636-23-4-5060-1102 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) 2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23) 2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26324Q0634 04-27-2024

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568-3640162-9951-854200-3223 23NRNR000

568-24-3-9951-0030 Solicitation 36C26323Q0634 for Asbestos Abatement and Re-Insulation Services to support the Hot Springs VA Medical Center in Hot Springs, SD is hereby amended. The purpose of the Amendment is to provide questions, answers, and clarifications received by the Contracting Office regarding the Solicitation. Please review the provided information below. The closing date and time of the Solicitation remains unchanged at 05-24-2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Offerors must acknowl edge this Amendment with their Quote in accordance Block 11 above, prior to the closing date and time of the Solicitation.

Angie Mabley

VA-VHA-2020-277A3B9E

Page 1 of Page 1 of Note: The following information clarifies changes in work hours for Asbestos abatement and answers any Contractor questions received as a result of this Solicitation.

Clarification 1: See original Solicitation Attachment, D.1 SOW FINAL v3. Specifically see Paragraph 4. Other, 4.1 Working Days/hours.

Original Wording: Working Days/Hours. No work shall be done on Federal Holidays. All work shall be done during normal VA working hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Mountain Time, Monday through Friday) with the exception of the asbestos abatement in the lobby basement of Building 1. This work shall be done after normal working hours (after 4:30 PM MT), and/or on weekends, and will be coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All work must be done in a manner that minimizes disruption to staff and patients in areas adjacent to construction areas.

Changed to Read: Working Days/Hours. No work shall be done on Federal Holidays. All ASBESTOS ABATEMENT work shall be completed OUTSIDE of VA normal working hours (e.g., after 4:30 PM MT to before 8:00 AM MT or “overnight”). RE-INSULATION OF STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPING shall be completed DURING VA normal working hours (e.g., 8:00 AM MT to 4:30 PM MT or “days”). Either type of work can be completed on weekends if coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All work must be done in a manner that minimizes disruption to staff and patients in areas adjacent to construction areas.

Question 1: Using glove bags…will steam line be off?

Government’s Answer: Steam will be off.

Questions 2: Is existing piping copper or iron?

Government’s Answer: Iron

Questions 3: Because of existing pipes with Asbestos on them, Per Spec Insulation will not fit due to clearance.

Government’s Answer: (If question is understood) After the asbestos is removed insulation should fit.

Questions 4: Is there going to be close parking to the buildings to get the materials unloaded and loaded?

Government’s Answer: Yes, parking is close by each building.

Questions 5: Will we able to use Government trash dumpsters for the non-contaminated trash, boxes, etc.?

Government’s Answer: No, government dumpsters are not available for contractor use.