SF 30 Amendment 1.pdf

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:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 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 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Amendment 1

This amendment is issued to incorporate the Government's responses to the attached Requests for Information (RFIs), and to extend the proposal submission deadline. The new proposal due date is August 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Capital Construction Division (PQA) 1 World Trade Center New York, NY 10007

Capital Construction Division (PQA) 1 World Trade Center New York, NY 10007

47PB5126R0029

08/11/2026

07/14/2026

INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(1)

(2)

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

IRS HQ Fire Alarm Modernization Project Questions and Answers | Offers Due August 27, 2026 at 04:00 PM EDT

RFI # Question Answer 1 Will a secure location be available for storage of jobsite materials and contractor owned tools?

Storage space for materials and seat placement during the project can be arranged by IRS after award.

2 Will an onsite filed office location be available for the Electrical Foreman and Project Manager to complete administrative work and planning?

Main IRS BMO will accommodate the foreman and the Project Manager.

3 Is August 20th the final deadline for submission of a bid or is there any chance of an extension?

This procurement will be extended, with the final submission deadline of August 27, 2026 at 4pm ET.

4 Can as-built drawings of the existing fire alarm system please be provided?

Yes. The Government only has PDFs, to be provided in Amendment 001.

5 Can test reports for the existing fire alarm please system please be provided?

Yes. The Government only has PDFs, to be provided in Amendment 001.

6 Can points list of all existing fire alarm devices please be provided?

Yes. The Government only has PDFs, to be provided in Amendment 001.

7 Can a copy of the current fire alarm program be provided? Yes. The Government only has PDFs, to be provided in Amendment 001.

8 Who is the current contractor that provides testing and service of the sprinkler systems?

Kinetix Fire and Life Safety Experts is the current contractor providing testing and services.

9 Who is the preferred elevator contractor who serves the IRS Headquarters?

Quality Elevator Co. is the current elevator vendor for the building.

10 Will ground penetrating radar (GPR) be sufficient prior to drilling any new penetrations or will X-Ray be necessary?

GPR

11 Who is the current contractor that provides testing and service of the existing fire alarm systems?

Kinetix Fire and Life Safety Experts is the current contractor providing testing and services.

12 Does the GSA/IRS have a specific fire alarm system manufacturer in mind?

The government has no preferred vendor. Any vendor or solution capable of meeting the requirement may be considered, subject to the terms of the solicitation.

13 Does GSA/IRS have a preferred vendor that must be used to source the new fire alarm system?

The government has no preferred vendor. Any vendor or solution capable of meeting the requirement may be considered, subject to the terms of the solicitation.

14 What are the allowed working hours for this fire alarm replacement project?

Refer to Section 2.2.2.2 of the SOW - All contractor working hours should be performed outside of government work hours.

15 Will the GSA/IRS provide the necessary service companies (Mechanical, Elevator and Sprinkler) and incur the cost to support the fire alarm upgrade in terms of pre-testing, tie-ins, and final acceptance testing for the scope of this project?

Refer to Section 4.0 o f the SOW, the "Contractor’s Superintendent shall coordinate with the GSA CMa and COR/PM on all project activities." Refer to section 4.8, for SPECIAL INSPECTIONS - where as the D/B Contractor shall provide the coordination and services for the special inspections.

16 Can any CAD files, navigational, or architectural backgrounds be provided for design purposes?

The government does not have CAD drawings for this historic building - only PDFs, which will be provided in Amendment 001.

17 Can any onsite or garage parking be provided for key electrical contractor employees?

Parking is very limited. IRS can provide parking for one service vehicle.

18 Who will be responsible for job site trash removal? Refer to Section 2.2.6 of the SOW. The D/B contractor is responsible for removing trash daily.

19 Do the existing liquid chemical suppression systems in cooking areas require replacement or just integration with the new fire alarm system?

This is a design build project. The GC's AE / Fire Protection Engineer will determine requirements. Replacement is required.

20 Will security escorts be required while electrical and fire alarm system work is being completed in the building?

Yes. Refer to Section 5.1.4 of the SOW.

21 Per the Statement of Work, under 2.1.1 Base Bid, Second Paragraph refers to PBS Interim Core Building Standard. It’s our understanding that GSA is no longer utilizing PBS and is strictly using ICC/IBC/NFPA. Please advise which code/standard is applicable for this project.

Per Section 2.3.1 of the SOW, GSA PBS Core Standards is required for all design and construction work.

22 Per the Statement of Work, under 2.9.2 Fire Protection Systems. Since this a fire alarm modernization project, what sprinkler modifications will be required other than connecting to the existing sprinkler electric devices such as fire pump monitoring points, waterflow/pressure switches, valve tamper supervisory switches, and low air/high air pressure switches to the new fire alarm system via addressable interface modules?

This is a design build project. The GC's AE / Fire Protection Engineer will determine.

23 Will architectural floor plans be available in Auto CAD format?

The government does not have CAD drawings for this historic building - only PDFs, which will be provided in Amendment 001.

24 Will existing architectural/mechanical/electrical/sprinkler/fire alarm/etc. drawings be available in electronic format?

Yes. The Government only has PDFs, to be provided in Amendment 001.

25 Per the Statement of Work; it appears that the A/E will need to perform their site survey of existing conditions after normal hours as well? Please confirm if the A/E can perform their site survey during normal government hours or if they need to do it after government hours as well.

The AE will have to performt hier srivey work after hours as well.

26 Can the awarded contractors Superintendent also serve as QC Manager, and Safety Manager for this project if not all three can he/she serve as Superintendent and QC Manager?

No. The project Safety Manager and the Superintendent must be two different indiviuals.

27 During the Site Visit we found that in Concealed Areas the existing Fire Alarm Wiring was installed using MC Cable and Exposed Areas was EMT Conduit. Can the awarded contractor install MC Cable in Concealed areas and EMT Conduit in exposed areas which is consistent with the existing system installation?

This is a design build project. The GC's AE design will dictate means and methods.

28 Does the building have any Chemical Agent or Pre-Action Systems?

Yes in the IT server room.

29 Can you provide a copy of the latest Test & Inspection Report for this building and/or Points List of the existing System?

Yes. The Government only has PDFs, to be provided in Amendment 001.

30 Please provide:

Pre-proposal conference presentation slides or briefing materials Meeting minutes or attendee briefing notes Questions and answers generated during the conference or site visit Site visit photographs, recordings, or visual materials Any additional information issued as a result of the conference or site visit

Any pre-proposal documents are posted with this amendment to sam.gov.

31 Can you please clarify if we are able to use the past experience and past performance of a major subcontractor in order to meet the Technical Proposal requirements?

No. A major subcontractor’s past experience may not be used to meet the Technical Factor #1 or Technical Factor #2 minimum requirements for the Offeror’s self-performed experience. Major subcontractor information may be submitted as supplemental information and may be considered where permitted under the solicitation but it does not replace the Offeror’s required three similar self-performed projects.