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This is Amendment 0004 to solicitation 36C77025Q0066 for warehouse racking system inspection, training, and repairs at the VA's Chelmsford CMOP facility. The amendment provides answers to vendor questions submitted following site visits conducted on December 12 and 18, 2024 at 10 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA.

Key details from the Q&A include: the facility has 56 total bays (24 bays at 6' depth/8-9' height with wire decking and rolling shelves; remaining bays at 42-48" depth with 12' high uprights), the racking systems are 20 years old, maximum pallet weight is 2500 lbs, three personnel will require training, and the floor condition is good with no environmental factors. The amendment notes that the solicitation response deadline was extended in Amendment 0003 to January 7, 2025 by 12:00 PM CST. The purpose of the site visits was to assess rack damage levels and repair needs, which were not specified in advance.

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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 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

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is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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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:

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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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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 12-31-2024 36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048-5012 36C770 Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO

15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048-5012 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C77025Q0066 12-04-2024

X X X See CONTINUATION Page X This amendment is for the following solicitation changes:

(1) This amendment provides answers to all RFIs submitted by potential vendors who did/did not attend scheduled site-visits to Chelmsford CMOP.

(2) The Solicitation Offer Due Date was extended per Amendment 0003 until NLT January 7, by 12 p.m. CST.

Larry Zaritz Contracting Officer

A.3 VISIT:

A site visits had been scheduled on December 12 & 18, 2024 providing all vendors the opportunity visit the Chelmsford CMOP in support of RFQ 36C77025Q0066 to inspect the facility pallet racking systems. The location and time for the site visit was:

ADDRESS:

Chelmsford CMOP 10 Industrial Avenue Chelmsford, MA 01824-3640

DATE: December 12 & 18, 2024 @ 09:00 am EST.

B.2 SITE SURVEY (Amendment 0002) A site visit had been scheduled for December 12 & 18, 2024 providing all vendors the opportunity to visit the Chelmsford CMOP in support of RFQ 36C77025Q0066 to aid in development of cost estimates. The location and time for the site visit is:

ADDRESS:

Chelmsford CMOP 10 Industrial Avenue Chelmsford, MA 01824-3610

DATE: December 12 & 18, 2024 at 9:00 am EST

Point of Contact on site is:

Michael D. Graybeal Email Address: mike.graybeal@va.gov Phone #: 978-244-1311

NOTE: Any Company wishing to attend the site visit must contact both Michael Graybeal, mike.graybeal@va.gov and Wade Cunningham, wade.cunningham@va.gov NLT 3p.m. CST on December 10, 2024 (for 12 Dec Site Visit) & NLT 2 p.m. EST on December 16, 2024 (for 18 Dec Site Visit).

• Vendors are limited to two individuals. Provide full name of each person attending in advance to the POCs.
• All questions proposed during the site visit, will be posted along with answers under an amendment to the RFQ.

RFI ANSWERS:

1. Are there any CAD or Facility Diagrams of the Racking at the VA?

No.

2. Approximate number of uprights and height?

We have 56 total bays. 24 are 6’ depth and 8-9’ height. These 24 bays have wire decking at the top and rolling shelves throughout. The rest are either 42” or 48” depth with 12’H uprights. We have a variety of beam levels on these racks depending on the area. These all have wire decking at all levels.

3. How old are the racking systems?

20 years

4. Number of participants that will receive training?

Three personnel.

5. Average and Maximum Weights of the Pallets?

2500lbs or less

6. Could you provide more information about the warehouse layout, and size e.g. the sqft, floor plan, and pictures to give us more understanding of the site?

See photo attachments.

7. What type of racking systems are installed?

Unknown. We just know they are pallet racks

8. When was the last rack inspection conducted?

Unknown

9. What is the level of visible damage on each rack?

Unknown, Minor wear and tear that will need replaced. This was the intent of the Site Visit

10. How many racks need to be repaired?

This was the intent of the Site Visit

11. How many racks need placards?

This was the intent of the Site Visit

12. What is the floor condition in the warehouse and environmental factors?

Floor condition is good and no environmental factors.

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