IIB08 Solicitation Amendment W9124D26QA2660004 SF 30.pdf

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

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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.

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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.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date

20 Jul 2026 22 Jul 2026

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Description of Amendment 0004.

1. Additional industry questions, with Government responses, have been added as an attachment dated 14 July 2026.

2. The following revisions have been made to the Performance Work Statement:

-1.2: Replaced the first and second sentences with "Building 3400 (4 floors, approx. 280,000 sq ft) contains legacy systems containing low-voltage cabling installed over multiple decades. These systems primarily include legacy CCTV, access control, public address/speaker, intercom, and fire alarm systems".

-1.3.1: Added "The Government shall retain final authorization for the physical removal of any cabling."

-1.4. Revised the scope to clarify the type of systems with cabling requiring removal and replaced "ladder-based access" with "non-destructive access methods."

-1.6.7.5.1: Full new paragraph has been added.

-1.6.11: Revised the first sentence to say "The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The Project Manager and the lead/supervising Certified Electrician."

-3.6: Full new paragraph has been added.

-5.2: Full new paragraph has been added, along with associated sub-paragraphs 5.2.1-5.2.5. This replaces the previous paragraphs and subparagraphs in their entirety.

W9124D26QA2660004

-5.4: Revised the first sentence to say "The contractor shall remove and dispose of all abandoned low-voltage cabling that has been properly identified tagged, and approved per the procedures in PWS paragraph 5.2."

-5.7: Added "The contractor shall note any pre-existing damage observed in each work area prior to starting work on a section and bring it to the attention of the Government. Failure to do so will result in such damage being considered the fault of the contractor with resultant obligations to repair."

The contractor shall note any pre-existing site damages prior to and bring them to the attention of the Government PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. Failure to do so will result in such damages being considered the fault of the contractor with resultant obligations to repair."

-5.7.1: Full new subparagraph has been added.

-5.8: Full new paragraph has been added.

-Technical Exhibit A, Cable Identification Row: Revised the Performance Standard to say " Contractor identifies and tags potentially abandoned low voltage cabling. Cabling is collected into a "Proposed Cable Removal Log" that is submitted for final Government verification and approval."

-Technical Exhibit A, Cable Identification Row: Revised the Performance Threshold to say "100% compliance; The Contractor remains 100% liable any damages or disruptions caused by its own negligence, failure to follow the approved log (e.g., removing a 'DENIED' or 'HOLD' cable), or damage to surrounding infrastructure."

-Technical Exhibit A, Cable Identification Row: Revised the Incentive/Disincentive to say: Non-conforming services shall be corrected by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Any disruption to active systems requires immediate correction. Failure to correct may be grounds for Termination for Cause."

-Technical Exhibit A, De-Energization Row: Revised the Incentive/Disincentive to say: "Non-conforming services shall be corrected by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Failure to correct, especially in the event of a safety violation, may result in a stop-work order issued by the Contracting Officer and/or Termination for Cause."

-Technical Exhibit A, Cable Removal Row: "Revised the Performance Threshold to say "100% compliance; all abandoned low-voltage cabling identified by the contractor and approved by the COR/stakeholders for removal shall be removed."

-Technical Exhibit A, Cable Removal Row: Revised the Incentive/Disincentive to say "The Government will not accept the work for payment until all approved cables are removed. If the contractor fails to complete the removal, the Government may require re-performance or seek an equitable price reduction for acceptance of non-conforming work."

-Technical Exhibit A, Cleanup and Safety Row: Revised the Incentive/Disincentive to say " The Government will not accept the work for payment until all work areas are verified to be safe and free of hazards. The contractor shall correct all deficiencies at no cost to the Government."

-Technical Exhibit A, Disposal Compliance Row: Revised the Incentive/Disincentive to say " Contractor must provide evidence of proper disposal upon request. The contractor bears all costs and liability associated with disposal. Failure to comply may result in non-acceptance of the work and/or Termination for Cause."

-Technical Exhibit B: Added a row for a "Proposed Cable Removal Log" deliverable and included the KO as one of the required individuals deliverables must be submitted to.

3. Closing date/time has been extended to 10:00 AM EDT on 22 July 2026.

4. Point of contact is Adam Buchert, adam.p.buchert.civ@army.mil.

Industry Questions with Responses

1. Is the low-voltage cable limited only to network/structured wiring? If not, what other low-voltage systems need to be reviewed or researched?

Response: No. The scope includes abandoned low-voltage cabling throughout Building 3400.

Systems may include telecommunications, data, security, access control, video surveillance, intercom, alarm, and other low-voltage systems. The contractor is responsible for identifying active versus inactive cabling.

2. How many floors of Building 3400 are included in this scope?

Response: Building 3400 consists of three primary occupied floors identified as the 100-level, 300-level, and 400-level floor plans.

3. How many head ends / IDF / MDF locations are there, and what floors are they located on?

Response: The Government does not have a verified count of MDF, IDF, or head-end locations.

Contractors should base proposals on the information provided in the solicitation, as well as information gathered from the site visit.

4. Will the contractor team have clear daily access to all work areas, or will escorts be required in certain areas? If escorts are required, approximately what percentage of the building will require escort access?

Response: Access will be coordinated through the COR. Escorts may be required in certain controlled areas. The percentage of escorted areas is unknown.

5. Since keys will not be issued to contractors, will there be a dedicated Government/facility person available to open doors as needed during work hours?

Response: Yes.

6. Who is producing the documentation for the project? Example the comprehensive QCP.

The prime contractor is responsible for producing and submitting all required Response:

documentation and deliverables.

7. What is the approximate number of cables that need to be demoed/removed?

Response: The Government does not possess a verified count of abandoned cables requiring removal. Identification of abandoned cabling is part of the contractor's effort under the contract. A site visit will be scheduled to allow vendors the opportunity to view the site prior to submitting a quote.

8. Can we receive Building 3400 drawings and ceiling access maps?

Building floor plans will be provided. Telecommunications drawings, ceiling access Response:

maps, riser diagrams, and as-built documentation are not available.

9. Can the Government provide estimated linear footage of abandoned low-voltage cabling?

Response: The Government has not conducted a cable inventory and cannot provide estimated linear footage of abandoned cabling.

10. Can representative photos of existing cable conditions be provided?

Response: Representative photographs are not currently available for release. A site visit has been scheduled to allow vendors the opportunity to view the site.

11. Is removal required throughout the entire 280,000 SF building or only specific areas?

Response: The scope includes abandoned low-voltage cabling throughout Building 3400, approximately 280,000 square feet.

12. Are contractors only responsible for cabling accessible by ladder/ceiling access, or does this include conduit, walls, or concealed pathways?

Response: Scope is limited to ladder-accessible abandoned low-voltage cabling. Removal of conduit is not required unless specifically identified and approved by the KO and COR. Wall demolition and concealed pathway demolition is not required.

13. How many are dual drops going to a single gang box?

Response: Unknown. The Government does not maintain an inventory of existing cable drops.

14. Are any in conduit and are we required to remove any conduit?

Response: Conduit may exist within the facility . Removal of conduit is not required unless specifically identified and approved by the KO and COR.

15. How high are the ceilings?

Response: Ceiling heights vary throughout the facility. Contractors should anticipate varying elevations typical of a commercial office building.

16. What process is required to follow to distinguish new vs. old wires? Are all the old wires Cat 5 vs Cat 6?

Response: Contractors shall use industry-standard cable tracing and identification methods to distinguish active from inactive cabling. The Government cannot confirm cable categories.

17. In certain cases, the old wires are wrapped or tied together with new wires within ceilings, who is responsible for any subsequent damage? It may be easier to remove all cables and run new ones.

Response: The contractor is responsible for exercising due care and following industry best practices to prevent damage to active systems. Any damage resulting from contractor operations remains the contractor's responsibility.

18. What type of ceiling system is in place (drop ceiling, drywall, exposed, etc.)?

Response: Ceiling systems vary throughout the facility and may include suspended acoustical tile ceilings, gypsum board ceilings, and other commercial building ceiling types.

19. Do you have any additional information about the site that would be helpful for us to prepare accurately?

Response: No additional technical documentation is available. Offerors should base pricing on the information provided in the solicitation and their professional judgment.

20. Approximately how many data locations and/or cables are assumed to be inactive?

Response: Unknown. The Government has not conducted a cable inventory identifying active vs inactive cabling.

21. What is the average distance/length of the cables from their corresponding IDF/MDF room to their end location?

Response: Unknown. The Government does not possess documentation sufficient to determine average cable lengths.

22. If the abandoned cable is terminated on a patch panel in an IDF/MDF room or to a wall jack; does the scope of work include removal of terminations back to source or just removal of the cable from ceilings?

Response: Where practical, abandoned cable should be removed back to the source or termination point without impacting active systems. Final disposition shall be coordinated with the

COR.

23. If a site visit is not allowed, is there a site map that can be used to determine: (a) Total number of cable locations? (b) Total number of cable closets?

Response: Building floor plans will be provided for general facility orientation only. Cable location maps, cable inventories, and telecom closet inventories are not available. A site visit will also be scheduled to allow vendors the opportunity to view the site prior to submitting a quote.

24. Are there any known hazardous materials in the building?

Response: The Government is not aware of hazardous materials directly associated with this requirement.

25. During the removal will business be conducted? Will there be other crews performing other functions?

Response: Yes. Work will be done during normal business hours. Building operations will continue during contract performance. The Government cannot guarantee whether other maintenance or construction activities may occur simultaneously.

26. It was stated that not all the cabling infrastructure will be pulled: (a) Will the cables requiring removal be marked? (b) What will be the determining factor to remove the cable.

Response: No. The Government will not pre-identify or mark cables for removal. The contractor is responsible for identifying active versus inactive cabling and coordinating removal recommendations with the COR.

27. Will access be granted to all areas requiring cable removal?

Response: Yes. Access will be coordinated through the COR and security requirements.

28. Are there any Union labor requirements?

Response: No specific union labor requirements are imposed by this solicitation. Contractors remain responsible for compliance with all applicable labor laws.

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

The attachments table has changed from:

Identifie r

Document Name

Document Description Reference Identifier

Date Line Item Page N umbers

Docum ent Type

Provide d Under Separat e Cover

0002 HQ USMEPCO

M_Floor Plan 6-2-2026

Specification 12 Jun 2026 Attach ment

No

0003 Performance Work Statement - Revised 12 June

Performance Work Statement 12 Jun 2026 Attach ment

No

0004 Attachment 03

- Site Visit Visual Exhibit and J6 Markup

Specification 26 Jun 2026 Attach ment

No

To:

Identifie r

Document Name

Document Description Reference Identifier

Date Line Item Page N umbers

Docum ent Type

Provide d Under Separat e Cover

0002 HQ USMEPCO

M_Floor Plan 6-2-2026

Specification 12 Jun 2026 Attach ment

No

0003 IB08

PWS_Revised 14 July 2026_Final Version

Performance Work Statement 14 Jul 2026 Attach ment

No

0004 Attachment 03

- Site Visit Visual Exhibit and J6 Markup

Specification 26 Jun 2026 Attach ment

No

0005 IB08_Question s from Industry with Response s_Final

Questions and Responses 14 Jul 2026 Attach ment

No

The following contract documents were added:

IB08 PWS_Revised 14 July 2026_Final Version IB08_Questions from Industry with Responses_Final

The following contract documents were deleted:

Performance Work Statement - Revised 12 June

The following contract documents Page Counts were changed:

DOCUMENT PAGE COUNTS

DOCUMENT NAME FROM TO

IB08 PWS_Revised 14 July 2026_Final Version none

IB08_Questions from Industry with Responses_Final none

Miscellaneous text in this section has been added to:

The attachments listed in this Section are incorporated by reference and made part of this contract with the same force and effect as if included in full text.

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN, BLDG 1109B RM 250

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5000

UNITED STATES

ADAM BUCHERT, EMAIL: ADAM.P.BUCHERT.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 520-945-9041

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