36C78621R0006 0001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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FACILITY CODE CODE

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

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)

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36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78621R0006

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions 1-9.

1) Are there any size or space restrictions for the on-site shops ?

A) Safety is an issue when choosing size, as well as the volume of work which can be completed as per the contract. The shop should be a size which adequately handles the needs of the cemetery’s volume of orders. the shop must be portable and the contractor will have to verify the location of the work area upon award of the contract. Space is not unlimited and vendors are encouraged to exercise due diligence through investigating the site’s conditions to recognize the site’s particular constraints and opportunities.

Katherine Iacovelli Contract Officer

2. Per the solicitation, proof of insurance is to be submitted in the bid package by the contractor. How does NCA plan to enforce contractors are properly insured throughout the entire contract?

A. The Contractors are required to send prof of insurance at the start of every Option Year.

3. Per the solicitation, FAR 52.222-42, the Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract

Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) states that benefits, fringe wages, vacation accrual, and paid sick leave are to be paid to the employees at the contractors expense. How does NCA plan to enforce the contractors pay all employees working on these contracts the benefits they are entitled to?

A. When the CO is made aware of allegations of violations the CO alerts DOL and is responsive to that agency’s requests for documents and information.

4. Can the Memorial Wall Markers, both granite and marble, samples made for the Nationwide Niche solicitation (36C78620R0050) be used for this solicitation assuming the samples passed?

A. No.

5. Can the Niche Markers, both granite and marble, from the Nationwide Niche solicitation (36C78620R0050) be used for this solicitation assuming the samples passed?

A. No.

6. Can the Upright U1 and Marble Niche I1 samples from the Jacksonville National Cemetery solicitation (36C78620Q0326) be used for this solicitation assuming the samples passed?

For example, would it be sufficient if we made one of the following:

One U1

One W1 One H1

One I1

One J1 One L1

One A1

A. No; however, you may create one sample and use it for more than one location IF the sample requirements are exactly the same. For example, you could use a granite niche cover wherever granite niche covers were required unless the inscriptions in a location were from different drawings.

If the sample fails then you have failed for every location you planned to use it as your submission though.

7. Miramar and Fort Rosecrans are, approximately, 20 miles apart. Does each location require an on-site inscription facility or will completed work be transported on a weekly/bi-weekly basis?

A. Only one location is to be used for the on-site inscription facility.

8. Are two separate sandblast facilities required for Miramar and Fort Rosecrans?

Or will sandblasting only be done at the Miramar location for both cemeteries?

A It’s intended that inscriptions be done at Miramar for both cemeteries.

9. Sarasota National Cemetery is listed as an on-site opportunity in the solicitation;

however, the Niches were listed in the Southeast Nationwide Niche solicitation (36C78620R0050). Which solicitation will the Niches in Sarasota be awarded?

A Coverage was intentionally duplicated in several of the District solicitations. Where an onsite contract is established, it’s intended the requirement be satisfied by the onsite contractor versus under the district wide contract.

Maps are added on the next pages.

Miramar Site Map showing location for Inscription Contractor Workplace Set up

Site Map of Sacramento Cemetery showing location for Inscription Contractor Workplace Set up

Addendum

Site Map of Riverside Cemetery showing location for Inscription Contractor Workplace Set up