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2 copies of the 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 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.

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

11/11/2015

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

I. The Purpose of this Amendment is to revise the Due Date for Bid Submission and post Questions and Answers in response to the Solicitation. The following changes are hereby made:

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Krista Y. Jensen

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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II. The SF 1442 Block 13 ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS Section a. is revised as follows:

“13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and 1 Copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 (hour) local time February 3, 2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.”

III. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit A Specifications, Section 01 30 00.00 Para. 1.7.1.1a & Para. 1.9.4) Paragraph 1.7.1.1a of the Administrative Requirements indicates that the CQC Manager may perform other duties not related to quality control.

Paragraph 1.9.4 indicates that the QC Representative shall not be the Project Manager nor the Project Superintendent. Does the Government intend for the QC Manager to be a stand-alone position, or can the QC Manager also perform other duties?

Answer: In accordance with the Specification, the QC Manager shall not perform other duties.

2. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit A Specifications, Section 01 35 26.00 41 Para. 1.19.7.1) The beginning of this paragraph states “The Government will be providing a Licensed Asbestos Project Monitor (LAPM) for the abatement work. Further into this paragraph, it is stated “ The contractor shall provide a Virginia Licensed Asbestos Project Monitor….”. Is it the intent for the Government and the Contractor to both provide a Project Monitor during any asbestos abatement work?

Answer: In accordance with the Specification, the Government will provide a Licensed Asbestos Project Monitor (LAPM) and the Contractor shall provide a Virginia Licensed Asbestos Project Monitor.

3. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO. 1293477 NOTES) The Notes section, top right, states “Refer to Division 5 for specification information”. Division 5 does not include provisions for the overhead service grid unistrut materials. Please provide suitable specification or advise what specification should be followed for this material.

Answer: Specification information will be provided for slotted channel framing.

4. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO. 1293478) Under the “Contractor Furnished Equipment Only” table, EQ-01 Snorkel states to refer to Specification 11 53 60. This section is not included with the bid documents. This Snorkel is identified in Section 12 36 10. Please advise if this is the correct specification reference for the Snorkel.

Answer: The snorkel (EQ-01) is specified in Exhibit A Specifications Section 12 36 10.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

5. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO. 1293477) Detail #2 Sink Cabinet Front Elevation identifies an epoxy resin sink basis of design by Durcon with dimensions of 30” x 18” x 18”, sink type – “drop in”. This style is not available. The size is available in an “under-mount” style. The under-mount style meets Exhibit A Specifications Section 12 36 10 paragraph 2.2.3. Sink schedule on Esheet 1293471 indicates “under-mount”. Please confirm if we are to provide “drop-in” model or “under-mount” style. If “drop-in” is what is to be provided, please provide updated specifications and dimensions for the sink. Detail #3 on the same sheet also identifies a “drop-in” type sink and should match the type required.

Answer: The Contractor shall Provide an “under-mount” sink 30” x 18” x 18” as specified in Exhibit A Specifications Section 12 36 10 and as indicated on Exhibit B Drawing 1293471.

Detail #3 is still applicable for ADA tier sink shall be drop-in sink.

6. Question : (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO.

1293477) Detail #4 identifies a wall mounted fixture basis of design model #L5100- F+225WSA. This wall-mounted compressed air faucet does not come with a quick connect fitting and does not look similar to the graphics shown on this detail. The listed part number has an outlet on the bottom of the fixture and not straight out as shown on the detail. Shall Contractors include only the female end or both the male/female quick connects? Exhibit A Specifications Section 12 30 90 Paragraph 2.2.2 states “quick connect ends to be removable”. Please update the specification to include what should be supplied.

Answer: Faucet model number shall be “L4880F-225WSA” to reflect a straight out end. The specified fixture shall be provided with a quick connect fitting with ¼” NPT plug in addition to the removable serrated. The quick connects shall include both male/female connects.

7. Question : (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO.

1293477) Detail #2 Overhead Services and Cable Tray graphics show “valves or quick connect for compressed air”. Is this a choice for the installer? If not, which should be provided? Specification Section 123090 2.2.2 does not list a fixture schedule to be followed. Please advise if Watersaver model #L4880F-225WSA-B0188PCL is the correct fitting for this project at all applications for compressed air. The ball valve version of this is L4203-158WSA. Please designate where and if a ball valve is required.

Answer: The Contractor shall provide Watersaver model “L4880F-225WSA”. The specified fixture shall be provided with a quick connect fitting with ¼” NPT plug in addition to the removable 3eserrated. The quick connects shall include both male/female connects.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

8. Question : (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO.

1293477) The Casework Notes lists 150# drawer slide full extension requirements. The project is designed with only sink cabinets shown, which do not have drawers.

Additionally, Exhibit A Specifications Section 12 36 10 indicates requirement for shelving and pegboards. These are not shown on the project drawings. Please advise if additional drawings containing these items will be issued or if these items are required.

Answer: These items are not required.

9. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit A Specifications, Section 12 30 90 Para.

2.2.5) The referenced paragraph states “all electrical outlets to be provided under Division 26 – Electrical”. Please confirm this includes all bus bars, grounding bars, cable trays, data devices, wiring and grounding of the solvent cabinets.

Answer: All of the items listed in Question 9 are provided in Exhibit A Specifications Division 26- Electrical.

10. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit A Specifications, Section 12 36 10 Para.

2.2.2) This paragraph states epoxy resin shall be “non-glaring” matte finish. This limits the product to only one (1) supplier. Will epoxy resin that meets all the other specified requirements for the project be acceptable?

Answer: Alternate Epoxy resins may be acceptable per the approval of the NASA LaRC Center Operations Directorate Technical Point of Contact.

11. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit A Specifications, Section 12 36 10 Para.

2.2.6.2) This paragraph states “base molding shall be 4” high”. This is typically not a casework trim item. Please advise if this is a casework item to be installed as part of the casework.

Answer: The base molding should be part of the flooring work to meet all of the other base molding in the room.

12. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO.

1293472) Details R and F state “see mechanical drawings and specifications for venting requirements”. Mechanical drawings do not indicate the provision of duct or duct connection to be provided or installed or is venting shown on the plumbing plans to these storage cabinets. Please advise.

Answer: Vented cabinets are required per the detail listed on the drawing. There are no ducting requirements listed, but the vented cabinet requirements are there for potential future needs.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

13. Question: (Reference NNL16560334E Exhibit B Drawings, Sheet/ Drawing NO.

1293477) Detail #2 shows “exhaust drops W/ or WO snorkel. Does this mean that he Contractor shall provide a duct stub connection for a future snorkel location? The mechanical drawings do not identify a connection point to the snorkels or “future” locations if this is the intent. Please advise if the Contractor shall provide snorkels where currently shown only, or to include a future duct stub also.

Answer: The Contractor shall install the snorkels at the locations indicated (EQ-001) on the lab plans. There will be no future snorkel locations.