RFQ 36C26326Q0906 0003 Amendment.pdf

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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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ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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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 amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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0003 07-07-2026 636-26-3-8895-0020 N/A

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

1303 5TH STREET, SUITE 300

CORALVILLE IA 52241

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

1303 5TH STREET, SUITE 300

CORALVILLE IA 52241

36C26326Q0906

07-07-2026

N/A

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The purpose of this RFQ Amendment 0003 is to:

-Provide new answers to previous questions to clear up confusion. Attached below.

-Create a new CLIN 0002 to use if needed to procure corrective repairs. See revised

COST/PRICE SCHEDULE below.

-Attached, Copy of Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Test Record

All offers shall still be received no later than 12:00 PM CST, Friday July 31, 2026.

All offers shall include in the Subject Line the number: 36C26326Q0906

All offers shall be emailed to Joseph.Bennett@va.gov.

Joseph Bennett

Contract Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0088

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Revised Answers to Questions from Industry – RFQ Amendment 0003

1. Please confirm the required scope for liquid transformers. Is the scope limited to inspection, cleaning, and oil sample testing only, or is full electrical testing required per ANSI/NETA MTS and VHA Directive 1028?

Answer: All work will be according to the SOW, Directive 1028, OSHA, and NFPA.

Please note that Directive 1028 directly invokes specific NFPA and OSHA clauses. Directive 1028 mentions NETA but does not invoke NETA.

Additionally, NFPA invokes manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations which we expect to be followed. So, work will be according to the SOW, Directive 1028, OSHA, NFPA and manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations.

2. VHA Directive 1028 mentions primary injection testing for LV circuit breakers rated 225A and above. Does this requirement apply to this contract, or is secondary injection testing acceptable/required for the LV circuit breakers?

Answer: Secondary injection testing is expected, no Primary injection testing.

3. For generator load testing, please confirm whether DVA requires real load testing or load bank testing.

Answer: IMPORTANT: Generator load testing is NOT required. Generator load testing is stated in the SOW, but the requirement has changed and it is NO longer a part of the requirement.

4. If load bank testing is required, please provide the generator ratings, required load percentages, test duration, and confirm whether the Contractor is responsible for providing all load bank equipment, cables, and accessories.

Answer: N/A. See question 3.

5. Please confirm whether generators are required under this contract. If yes, please provide the quantity.

Answer: N/A. See question 3.

6. Please confirm the allowable working hours for this project, including whether after-hours, weekend, or holiday work is required or permitted.

Answer: Days, evenings and weekends. In the past the work was performed

Wednesday through Saturday, some work occurred during the day, most work occurred at night.

7. The project execution date is expected to be right after bid award. Please confirm the required period of performance for this contract, including the anticipated start date and completion duration.

Answer: Please see Instructions to Offerors, paragraph 2.

8. Please provide previous bid tabulation, previous award information, incumbent contractor name, and previous contract value, if available.

Answer: We have only one report available. It is a low voltage Circuit Breaker Test

Record. It is one page. It is all that we have and it will be included with this RFQ Amendment.

9. Are accessory devices such as CTs, PTs, meters, control switches, indicating lights, and similar equipment required to be tested under this solicitation? If yes, please provide the quantities, voltage levels, and required test procedures.

Answer: No.

10. Please confirm the quantity of Primary Switch.

Answer: 16.

11. Please confirm the quantity of protective relays and their types (electronic or electromechanical relay).

Answer: 16 electronic.

12. Please confirm whether all testing shall be performed in accordance with the latest ANSI/NETA MTS, NFPA 70B, and VHA Directive 1028 standard.

Answer: All work will be according to the SOW, Directive 1028, OSHA, and NFPA.

Please note that Directive 1028 directly invokes specific NFPA and OSHA clauses. Directive 1028 mentions NETA but does not invoke NETA.

Additionally, NFPA invokes manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations which we expect to be followed. Work will be according to the SOW, Directive 1028, OSHA, NFPA and manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations.

NOTE: In two places the SOW states that “bolted connections will be torqued to NETA specifications.” We expect this to be followed.

13. Please confirm whether DVA will provide existing reports, drawings, equipment lists, and one-line diagrams prior to proposal submission.

Answer: We have only one report available. It is a low voltage Circuit Breaker Test

Record. It is one page. It is all that we have and it will be included with this RFQ Amendment.

14. Please confirm whether shutdown coordination with the utility is the contractor's responsibility or if it is GOV's.

Answer: It is the Government’s responsibility, and the VA has the ability to shut down the power for the facility as needed.

15. Please confirm whether infrared (infra-red) scanning, torque checks, cleaning, lubrication, and visual/mechanical inspections are required for all listed equipment.

Answer: We expect the SOW and Directive 1028 to be followed. If it’s mentioned in the SOW and/or Directive 1028 then we expect it to be followed. For example, use of infra-red is called out at least three times in Directive 1028, so we expect that to be followed.

16. Grounding Defect Corrections: The SOW states to “correct defects” identified during grounding inspection. Can the Government clarify what the contractor's responsibility is and whether corrective repairs are included in the base scope or handled as additional work? If it is included in the base contract, can you provide a cap for that scope in this solicitation?

Answer: At times these are handled as additional work with the use of a Purchase

Card. However, the newly added CLIN 0002 can be used. See the attached revised Schedule for CLIN 0002. You do not need to build the cost of corrective repairs into your pricing.

17. Supplemental Grounding Electrode Installation: Can the Government confirm whether installation of supplemental grounding electrodes is part of the base scope or additional work if testing conditions cannot be met? If it is included in the base contract, can you provide a cap for that scope in this solicitation?

Answer: Same answer as #16.

18. For the small bolt-in molded-case circuit breakers installed in panelboards (typically 100A and smaller), does the VA require each breaker to be physically removed from the panelboard as part of the maintenance scope, or is testing and maintenance in the installed position acceptable where permitted by the manufacturer and NETA MTS.

Answer: It is expected that the SOW and Directive 1028 will be followed. If permitted by the manufacturer and if there is no contradiction with the applicable codes, for example, NFPA, OSHA, etc., then testing in the installed position is acceptable.

19. Please clarify the extent of the grounding system testing required.

a. Is the intent limited to testing the facility grounding electrode system(s) and major equipment grounding connections?

Answer: Yes.

b. Are existing grounding system drawings, ground grid layouts, and previous ground resistance test reports available?

Answer: Unfortunately, not.

20. For LV breakers, is secondary injection testing for all electronic LV trip units satisfactory?

Can we exclude primary injection testing?

Answer: Secondary injection testing is expected, no Primary injection testing.

21. The Attachment A. Table of Equipment To Be Inspected mentions Main Feeder Breakers

(MV Breakers). Do the relays associated with them also need to be tested?

Answer: Yes.

Revised Price/Cost Schedule.

B.5 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1.00 JB __________________ __________________

Triennial Testing of Electrical Breakers and Power Distribution System. Includes Travel, Labor, Technicians and all equipment necessary to perform the Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

0002 1.00 JB _____$0.00____ _______$0.00_________

Corrective Repairs: In the event corrective repairs are needed, the repairs my be provided by the Contractor but not without the prior written authorization of a VA Contract Officer. The Contractor shall describe the nature of repair in an inspection summary report along with a detailed line-itemized estimate.

The Contractor shall also provide at least one comparison quote and/or invoice and/or contract to the VA for same or similar repair/work performed elsewhere to be used by the VA as part of the determination of fair and reasonable pricing for repair. The VA is not obligated to use this CLIN. Use of this CLIN shall not exceed $10,000.00.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: TBD POP End: TBD

GRAND TOTAL __________________