Amendment_0001.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

2. AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 ______ copies of amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

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

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

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 (Type or print)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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Amendment 0001

VA PITC Uninterruptable Power Supply Replacement Project

1. The following questions and responses are hereby incorporated into the solicitation.

a. Question: I am following up on the solicitation number GS-03P-15-AZ-C-5050 UPS systems for VA Technology center in Philadelphia. I checked the web site this Morning and did not see it ??

Answer: The solicitation was posted on the FedBizOpps website (FBO) on 10/7/14.

b. Question: Please advise when the specs and drawings will be available for the above project.

Answer: They were posted on FBO on 10/7/14 along with the solicitation package.

c. Question: I have a question about the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted to FBO under solicitation number GS03P15AZC5050. Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity? If not, is this a new requirement?

Answer: Solicitation GS-03P-15-AZ-C-5050 is not a follow-on requirement. It is a new requirement.

d. Question: How can I obtain the entire solicitation to bid?

Answer: Solicitation GS-03P-15-AZ-C-5050 is available on FedBizOpps.

e. Question: How can I obtain the list of bidders so I may provide information for the Mitsubishi UPS system? If I could get this information prior to the pre-proposal conference meeting, I could then get my equipment drawings out to the contractors so they will have it handy during the walkthrough.

Answer: Interested vendors can be viewed on FedBizOpps at any time. Also, after the pre-proposal and walkthrough meetings, meeting minutes will be posted as an Amendment to the Solicitation on FedBizOpps and the minutes will include a list of attendees.

f. Question: Will the project be bid SBA?

Answer: This solicitation is issued by General Services Administration, and it is set aside for small businesses.

g. Question: Internal redundancy of the UPS is a must have for the customer. Who specifically requested this, so I may be sure to confirm compliance with my offering.

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Answer: All communication regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to jeffery.linskens@gsa.gov.

h. Question: This seems to be a service-type project. Does this mean bonding is not required?

Answer: This is a construction contract. Bonding is required as specified in the solicitation.

i. Question: Have you determined whether this can be set aside for SDVOSB?

Answer: This procurement is set-aside for small business.

j. Question: I see that only contact information was provided for the Eaton Rep (Core Power) thus indicating some bias towards this manufacturer. Is the VA PITC truly accepting of other manufacturers?

Answer: No manufacturer preference exists. Reference Specification Section 016000, Paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2. Also, FAR Clause 52.211-6 is hereby incorporated by reference into this solicitation.

k. Question: It states that approved equal must be obtained by both the Engineer and VAPITC.

Please provide the contact information so I may obtain approval.

Answer There is no pre-approval of a brand. Approval is given at award or following award during the submittal process in accordance with Specification Section 016000 and FAR Clause 52.211-6.

l. Question: Who is selecting the UPS manufacture? Will it be GSA, the Engineer, the contractor, or the VA Administration?

Answer: Contractors who submit proposals for this construction project will select which manufacturer’s UPS to include in their proposal. Reference Specification Section 016000.

m. Question: Who is getting the old system after it is removed?

Answer: The old system is property of the United States Government and will be disposed of in accordance with applicable guidance. Information on how to purchase surplus federal property can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/102085.

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n. Question: I was wondering if the pre-proposal site visit, scheduled for 10/23, is a mandatory visit?

Answer: Attendance at the pre-proposal conference and site visit is not mandatory to submit a proposal. The clauses at FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

2. The proposal due date and time remain the same, 11/12/14 at 2:00 PM ET. Offerors are reminded that late proposals will not be accepted.

3. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment by number in the SF 1442 submitted with the proposal.

4. All else remains the same.

Descript: VA PITC Uninterruptable Power Supply Replacement Project, Philadelphia, PA

See attached

THE STRAWBRIDGE BLDG -3PQCP

20 NORTH 8TH ST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3191