Amendment 0008_36C77623B0026_QAs and Revised Specs_28JUL2023.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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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.

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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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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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0008 521-20-901

36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C77623B0026

07-28-2023

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ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION (EHRM) INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC) BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

a. Prospective Bidder's questions and the Government's response to those questions are shown on the next page.

b. Prospective Bidders are reminded to review Section 2.8 Bid Submission in the solicitation for all of the submittal documentation in addition to the Bid Price that are required to be submitted by Bid Due Date and Time. Failure to submit all required documents/data and being compliant with UEI registration, NAICS Code assignment and SDVOSB status in SAM, as well as, being certified in SBA as a verified SDVOSB firm, may render your bid as non-responsive pursuant to FAR 14.301 Responsiveness of Bids.

EHRM Birmingham Infrastructure Upgrades Amendment 0008

c. The following are a prospective Bidder’s questions and the Government’s response to those questions:

Q66: References - DDC Controls – Specification 23 09 23 3.1 (B)(2) Indicates to “Install digital communication cables in conduit and in accordance with Specification Section 27 15 00, Communications Horizontal Cabling.”

Specification 27 15 00 has not been included for this project.

Specification 27 05 33 3.1 (D)(1) Specifies “Rigid steel, IMC, or rigid aluminum. Different type conduits mixed indiscriminately in same system is not permitted” in Furred or Suspended Ceilings and Walls.

Specification 27 05 33 3.1 (E)(1)(a) Specifies “Provide rigid steel, IMC or rigid aluminum” when conduits are exposed.

Question - Rigid conduit is excessive for this system installation. Is EMT conduit an acceptable raceway for DDC Control Cabling?

A66: Specification Section 27 10 00 Control and Signal Wiring (10-page attachment) is incorporated herein as part of this amendment. Install digital communication cables in accordance with Specification Section 27 10 00. EMT conduit is an acceptable raceway for DDC Control Cabling.

Q67: DIV 01 Specifications make multiple references to BIM. Please confirm that BIM Modeling is a requirement for this solicitation.

A67: See the revised Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures (8-page attachment) incorporated herein as part of this amendment.

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