36C26326Q0838 A0002.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. 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 CODE CODE

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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Unchanged

None

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26326Q0838

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 07-17-2026 12PM MDT

Unchanged

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Response to vendor questions. See page 2.

2. Extend response deadline to 7/17/2026 at 12PM MT.

3. Add attachments for One Line Drawings and Protective Relay Drawings.

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Joshua Imdacha

Contracting Officer

Vendor Q and A

Vendor Question 1 VA Response 1

We are requesting clarification regarding the grounding system and ground-fault protection system.

Would the Government be able to provide the one-line drawings for the electrical distribution system to assist offerors in preparing their pricing?

The Government attached the one-line drawing but these are only for reference and may not include everything.

Vendor Question 2 VA Response 2

Will the MV transformers only undergo cleaning, visual inspection and oil sampling, meaning no electrical tests such as Polarization Index, Excitation Current, Turns Ratio, Insulation, and Winding Resistance?

No. As written in the SOW, the requirement includes transformer testing, not only cleaning, visual inspection, and oil sampling.

The SOW specifies: “Oil sampling and testing for 17 medium voltage liquid-filled transformers shall also be included as part of this service.”

Vendor Question 3 VA Response 3

Do LV circuit breakers need to undergo electrical testing?

Yes, per Attachment "VHA Directive 1028" mentions testing and manually exercising the circuit breakers.

Vendor Question 4 VA Response 4

If LV circuit breakers require electrical testing, can they be tested using only secondary injection?

No. LV circuit breakers may include secondary injection as part of the testing process, but they cannot be tested only by secondary injection. Mechanical and functional operation testing is explicitly required by the directive.

Vendor Question 5 VA Response 5

Regarding testing of LV circuit breakers, Attachment "VHA Directive 1028" only mentions testing and manually exercising the circuit breakers. No electrical testing (injection testing) is required?

Yes. VHA Directive 1028 does not require electrical injection testing for LV molded-case circuit breakers.

Only manual and mechanical functional testing is required.

Vendor Question 6 VA Response 6

Do any relays need to be tested? How many? Yes. 3. See VA response 11 and attached file

2. PROTECTIVE RELAYS PICTURES.

Vendor Question 7 VA Response 7

If the relays need testing, please specify whether they are single-phase or three-phase.

Three-phase.

Vendor Question 8 VA Response 8

In section "The Contractor Shall", page 8 -item 13, it is requested to perform the Infrared/thermographic scanning of all the equipment BEFORE and AFTER. Is it really necessary to perform (2) IR scans? This implies a doubling of the price for the IR scan.

Yes, as per the SOW.

Vendor Question 9 VA Response 9

We are requesting clarification regarding the requirement for protective relay testing.

The Statement of Work includes protective relays as part of the equipment to be inspected and tested. However, we were unable to locate any protective relays in the Equipment List Breakdown.

Can the Government please clarify whether protective relay testing is required for this requirement? If so, please identify the applicable equipment or provide the relay inventory.

They are part of the main switch gears in buildings 35, 36, and 37.

There will be one in each of those buildings, a total of 3.

Attached to this amendment. See file 2.

PROTECTIVE RELAYS PICTURES

The Protective Relays

Manufacturer: Schweitzer

Model/Type: SEL-351A

Relay Designation (ANSI STD) 50P, 51P