36C77621R0149 0006.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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(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.

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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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36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 00076 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C77621R0149 12-29-2021

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1:00 PM EST 1/25/2022

the purpose of this amendment is the following:

1. To extend the due date for proposals to 1/25/2022 at 1:00PM EST

2. To answer vendor technical questions

3. To remove clause FAR 52.223-99 OCT 2021 Deviation - COVID Safety Protocols Fed Contractors from the solicitation

4. To replace Attachment 13 issued with Amendment A0005 with an updated version as Attachment 17 to the solicitation.

Andrea Fink Contract Officer Amendment A0006 Technical Questions and Answers

1. Do the responses provided for the Additional Phase II Technical Questions replace the responses previously provided for the Phase II Technical Questions? For example, the response to question number 11 and question number 83 in the Phase II Technical Questions indicates to upgrade all CAT5 cabling and below to CAT6A but the response to question number 7 in the Additional Phase II Technical Questions indicates that all cables shall be upgraded to CAT6A per the SOW.

The intent is to upgrade all cables to CAT 6A per the SOW. The responses do not imply otherwise. Please provide CAT6A.

2. Response to question number 49 for the Phase II Technical Questions indicates to assume that any TRs that do not meet the 10 foot by 10 foot space requirement in the HEFP SEP (SOCAMES 6) Design Alert 4 document need to be expanded but to alert the COR if they cannot be expanded. What are acceptable reasons (e.g., insufficient space, impact to existing adjacent rooms, requires relocation of existing electrical or telecommunications equipment, etc.) for an existing TR not to require expansion?

If the minimal number of racks and equipment can still fit within the space as they do in existing TR’s that are not 10x10, then the VA would consider it acceptable to not require expansion.

3. Response to question number 3 of the Additional Phase II Technical Questions indicates to notify the COR upon discovery of any existing TR cannot be expanded to meet the 10 foot by 10 foot space requirement. What happens after the COR is notified?

The DB contractor should provide a recommendation for the COR to consider with the RFI. If a contract modification will be required to find an adequate TR or if the existing space can accommodate a TR that meets the minimum performance specifications, then the CO will be need to be notified. This should be addressed during the design phase so construction is not delayed.

4. Response to question number 77 for the Phase II Technical Questions indicates there are no spare existing underground and above ground conduits that can be used but response to question number 9 for the Phase II Technical Questions indicates to utilize the existing underground conduit between buildings. Please confirm that the project is not required to provide new underground conduits between buildings in accordance with response to question number 2 of the Additional Phase II Technical Questions.

Confirming that new underground conduits between buildings is not required. If underground pathways are preferred by the contractor, then that will need to be discussed during design to determine the most effective solution for the new conduit pathways.

5. Response to question number 1 of the Additional Phase II Technical Questions indicates that the Contractor is required to provide a 24-port switch for every TR. Please provide the required salient characteristics for the 24-port switches.

The design-build contractor can suggest any standard 24-port switch for VA to review/consider during the phase.

6. Response to question number 7 of the Additional Phase II Technical Questions indicates that all cables shall be upgraded to CAT6A. Please confirm that the intent is for all horizontal telecommunications cabling including existing telecommunications cabling rated CAT5e and above to be removed and replaced.

Confirming the intent is for all telecommunications cabling to be removed and replaced with CAT6A

Attachment 17

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

End of Document Last Updated on Wednesday, April 27, 2022