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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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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

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

BY

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

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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)

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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.

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) 08-08-2018

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43C2 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW Washington

DC

20001 43C2 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 425 I Street, NW Washington

DC

20001 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78618B0374 07-19-2018

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

X The purpose of Amendment 00003 is to provide answer to some questions asked. The solicitation The solicitation is hereby extended to Wednesday, August 22, 2018. The time of the solicitation closing remains the same.

Harry Parker, PhD (DC) Contracting Service Solicitation 36C78618B0374 – Amendment 00003 for Louisiana National Cemetery

The following information is hereby incorporated within amendment 00003 for Louisiana National Cemetery.

Question: Spec Section 051200 requires AISC certification for steel. This requirement will drive the costs up for steel. There is one AISC certified fabricator in Baton Rouge and they do not want to bid the project.

Answer: Provide certification as required by specification.

Question: Spec Section 09 06 00 2.3.A – Calls for committal shelter framing to Poli5000 powder coat finish. Specification references Poligon Park. Poligon Park does not have a shelter that fits committal shelter design. Is all exposed steel framing for the committal shelter to receive powder coat finish?

Answer: All exposed steel framing on the Committal Shelter to receive two coats of MPI 8 (Exterior Alkyd, Flat (EO) applied over factory primed steel. Color to match Benjamin Moore color PM-24 “Tudor Brown”.

Question: Roof Deck – The plans are not clear on roof deck type at committal shelter. Does bottom side of deck need to be custom powder coat colored finish? Please clarify deck material, finish and installation requirements for committal shelter.

· Sheet 2000-1 calls for wood decking on underside of exposed committal shelter. Please provide connection details for wood decking.

· Please specify the finish and type of wood decking to be utilized on committal shelter ceiling.

Answer: As shown on Detail 4/2000-2 the roof decking system consists of 3/4” exterior plywood decking (requiring no finish) on 2x6 tongue and groove cedar boards (bottom side exposed surface). Finish on the cedar boards to be Polyurethane, Clear Gloss: MPI 31. Use concealed screw fasteners for attaching the 2 x 6 tongue and groove cedar boards to structural steel tubes. Fasteners to conform to requirements in Spec Section 06 10 00.2.3.C.2 Screws. Type of fastener used is part of the construction contractors means and methods responsibility.

Question: Spec Section 09 06 00 2.2.C – Calls for limestone to be provided by Vetter Stone. The limestone called out is a Standard Buff Indiana Limestone. Can bidders provide an equal product for natural stone caps.

Answer: An equal product for natural stone caps is allowable. Any equal product shall meet or exceed the product specifications as listed in specification 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer – 2.1-A.

Question: Is there any chance to extend question deadline one additional week? The full plan set was provided only yesterday.

Answer: The solicitation is hereby extended to Wednesday, August 22, 2018. The time of the solicitation closing remains the same.

Question: Where are the requirements for proposal preparation (format, volumes, hard copy/electronic, etc….) and for proposal delivery (email, hand delivered, etc…) in the solicitation?

Solicitation 36C78618B0374 – Amendment 00003 for Louisiana National Cemetery

Answer: This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid and there is no detailed instructions to provide proposals. All bidders must provide a signed Standard Form 1442, completed Continuation Sheet, bid guarantee and acknowledge all amendments. Bidders are also being asked to provide a detailed cost breakdown for all line items, not just a lump sum with the submission of their bids.

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