6350--deleting reference to SF-1449

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

VA

1

2

0006

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21Q0140

08-25-2021

X

X

X

1

The attached questions and answers are hereby incorporated into the above referenced Request for Quote.

Gregory Stevens

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Q1. The original solicitation states: The contractor will provide all new card readers, door devices, cameras servers and software. And the contractor will be required to run all new cabling and demo the existing cabling. We would like to ensure that the intent of the solicitation is that the existing cameras are to remain, with new cameras being installed at the following locations:

Cameras:

o 3rd floor front stairwell

o 2nd floor front stairwell

o 1st floor front stairwell

o VRE hallway

o IDF room 125

A1. Existing cameras will be replaced with new cameras in all locations. A new camera and conduit will be installed at the locations listed above.

Q2. Amendment 05, Q1 and A1 states that no new doors are being added. However, page 12 of the original solicitation states that Door readers will be added at Exterior patio door, Exterior west double door, Interior new VRE door and Interior door room 147. If there is not any door hardware being added at these doors, will the contractor just be required to install door readers? Please confirm.

A2. There are four existing doors that need to be added to the PACS that currently do not have a door reader. See existing equipment:

1. Exterior patio door hardware exists door reader needed conduit unknown

2. Exterior west double door hardware exists door reader needed conduit unknown

3. Interior new VRE door hardware and conduit exists door reader needed

4. Interior door room 147 hardware, conduit and door reader needed.

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

VA

1

2

0005

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21Q0140

08-24-2021

X

X

X

1

The attached questions and answers are hereby incorporated into the above referenced Request for Quote.

Gregory Stevens

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Q1. Will it be the responsibility of the contractor to provide new Electric Lock hardware for the doors being added to the new PACS system? If so, can the government provide photos of the inside, outside, and door jamb of each location?

A1. There are no new doors being added. It is requested that 2 sets of double doors be changed to hand-wave automatic open function with door reader. Photos can be requested by emailing the Contracting Officer at gregory.stevens@va.gov and asking for the A0005 photos.

Q2. We would like to verify that new cabling will be required for all existing PACS reader locations?

A2. YES

Q3. If new cabling will be required for all existing PACS reader locations, will the existing cabling need to be removed?

A3. YES

Q4. If new cabling will be required for all existing PACS reader locations, is there existing conduit that can be utilized for the cabling?

A4. YES

Q5. Is the cabling installed to the new PACS reader locations required to be installed in conduit?

A5. YES

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

VA

1

2

0004

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21Q0140

08-23-2021

X

X

X

1

The attached questions and answers are hereby incorporated into the above referenced Request for Quote.

Gregory Stevens

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Q1. Can the VA confirm that there is existing network connectivity from the VBA building to Jesse Brown VA Medical Center? If not, should the new PACS and Security Camera System just have the capability to be networked to the hospital for monitoring by the VA Police when connectivity is established in the future?

A1. Yes, the new PACS and Security Camera System will just have the capability to be networked to the hospital for monitoring by the VA Police when connectivity is established at a future date.

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

VA

1

2

0003

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21Q0140

08-20-2021

X

X

X

1

The attached questions and answers are hereby incorporated into the above referenced Request for Quote.

Gregory Stevens

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Q1. The training discussed on page 64, A001, could you tell me how much time to factor for each employee? 1 day -2 days?

A1. Training should last about 1.5 hours.

Q2. Post award, will the successful contractor be given cad- back grounds for shop drawings?

A2. Yes

Q3. Please confirm, are we to relocate the existing Axis cameras shown in the photo s handwritten schedule of first floor?

A3. The successful contractor will decide upon their design of the security camera system if any existing cameras need to be moved. Based on prior inspections, it was suggested some cameras could be moved to improve overall camera coverage.

Q4. Where new conduit is required, will surface mounted wire mold be accepted?

A4. No. Conduit must be run.

Q5. Please confirm that the new cameras will be manufactured by Avigilon, not Axis?

A5. Quoters should propose a camera system that will meet all of the specifications as described in the original Request for Quote and all subsequent amendments. The government emphasizes the PACS and camera system must be integrated to work on one platform.

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

VA

1

2

0002

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

00101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration

Acquisition Division

1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington DC 20006

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E21Q0140

08-19-2021

X

X

X

1

The previous amendment stated this Request for Quote (RFQ) is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business

Set-Aside. This is incorrect. This action is not a set-aside due to the requirements of the non-manufacturer rule.

This action is being competed on a full and open basis.

The questions and answers below are hereby incorporated into the above referenced RFQ.

Gregory Stevens

Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Q1. The Q&A posted on SAM still indicates Avigilon is the desired PACS manufacturer. My understanding was that the Government was okay with any manufacturer so long as the manufacturer/product was listed on the APL. Can you please clarify if Avigilon is still basis of design/desired manufacturer?

A1. The government requires the PACS and security cameras to be fully integrated, therefore, all associated equipment will be controlled by one system. For example, as someone swipes-in the camera records the motions before and after the swipe-in. The integrations is via one platform versus two or three different systems operating separately. Motion intrusion and detection shall tie into the one system. Therefore, the basis of design manufacturer is Avigilon.

Q2. 45 Readers are indicated on the drawings, but the Salient Characteristics doc indicates 64 readers. Please clarify how many readers (replacement and new) are required for this project.

A2. There are 25 door readers and 9 number pad door readers to be replaced. There are 4 new door readers to be installed.

1. Exterior patio door

2. Exterior westside double door

3. Interior new VRE door

4. Interior door room 147

See attached SF-30

COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION NOTICE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The government anticipates a single (all or none), firm fixed price award. A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier s quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the supplier accepts the offer.

36C10E20Q0004 the Combined Synopsis Solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.

The combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued under full and open competition. The applicable NAICS Code for this solicitation is 334290 Alarm Systems and Equipment Manufacturing and the Small Business Size limitation is 750 employees.

The contractor will provide, install and connect a fully integrated Physical Access Control System and security camera system to the Chicago Regional Office of the Veterans Benefits Administration.

CLIN 0001

1.00 EA __________________

The contractor will provide, install and connect a fully integrated Physical Access Control System and security camera system to the Chicago Regional Office of the Veterans Benefits Administration.

Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 09-15-2021

POP End: 1-14-2022

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334290 Alarm Systems and Equipment Manufacturing

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6350 - Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal,

and Security Detection Systems

Total Price _________________________

Description of Requirement

SEE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:

STATEMENT OF WORK

DRAWINGS/SITE PLANS (you must email gregory.stevens@va.gov to request copies)

VA HANDBOOK 6500.6, APPENDIX C

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

PACS SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS SELF-COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE

Period of Performance: Base period from 09-15-2021 to 01-14-2022

FOB Destination Point: 2212 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL. 60612

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following provisions and clauses are added as addenda:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and

http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016)

52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEPT 2006)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2021)

Questions: Questions about this RFQ shall be submitted via electronic mail to the Contract Specialist Gregory Stevens at gregory.stevens@va.gov There is no deadline for the submission of questions however interested quoters are highly encouraged to submit questions as soon as possible. The Government will attempt to answer all questions received prior to the due date and time for the submission of quotes. Responses to questions will be provided as amendment to the RFQ that will be made available to all potential quoters via posting at the Contract Opportunities Section of SAM.gov, under RFQ number 36C10E21Q0140.

SAM Registration: Quoters must be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM), and have an active registration at the time quotes are submitted. No contract will be entered into with an unregistered contractor. Internet access allows you to register by completing an electronic on-line registration application at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) may also be filled out at this website.

Quote Preparation Instructions:

Specific Instructions:

Quotes shall be submitted electronically to gregory.stevens@va.gov. The email subject line must contain the following: Quote in Response to 36C10E21Q0140 . Responses are due no later than August 27, 2021 @ 3:00 PM. (EDT). The maximum size of each email cannot exceed 5 MB. Note that emails that containing compressed files such as Zip files will be rejected by the government server. Only written quotes will be accepted and must be received and identified by solicitation #36C10E21Q0140. Quoters bear the burden of ensuring that quotes are emailed on time. The quotes must include company name, address, DUNS Number, tax identification number (TIN), and point of contact with phone number, and e-mail address.

All quotes shall be legible and prepared in the format referenced below.

Part I - Executed Request for Quote and Price: The quoter is required to quote a fully burdened fixed price for the CLIN structure as shown in the above section v. Insert the quoted unit and extended prices in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001. All prices shall be represented in two decimal positions only. Example: $0.27, not $0.27458. Quoters shall acknowledge all amendments issued.

Part II - Technical Capability Factor: To demonstrate Technical Capability your quote must include the information listed in the attachment INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE.

Part III - Past Performance Factor: Your firm s past performance shall be evaluated as stated in the attachment INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Any quote submitted to the Contracting Officer after the due date and time shall be considered nonresponsive to and rejected.

It is the quoter s responsibility to ensure that their quote is submitted in its entirety. Partial quotes shall be considered non-responsive and shall be rejected.

The quoter shall clearly separate each Evaluation Factor submitted within their quote.

Quoters shall address each evaluation factor in detail (see attachment titled INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE). The quoter shall include all supporting details necessary for the Government to determine the quoter s technical qualifications and ability to perform and provide the required services and supplies, as well as the adequacy and advantages of the quote.

The quoter shall not submit the company s general marketing literature or brochures. Such materials are not considered responsive to the specific evaluation criteria and shall not be evaluated.

The quoter s technical and experience section shall not exceed ten (10) total pages in length.

The quotes shall be evaluated strictly in accordance with their written content. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions based upon the initial evaluation of quotes.

Quotes which merely restate the requirement or state that the requirement shall be met, without providing supporting rationale, are not sufficient to meet minimum requirements.

Failure to provide any of the above information or providing inadequate or unclear information will result in the

quote being rated unsatisfactory and ineligible for award.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)

Quotes will be evaluated as follows:

BASIS FOR AWARD: This requirement will be competed and awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 do not apply. Following receipt of quotes, the government will perform an evaluation using a comparative analysis of the quotes, in an impartial manner. The government intends to compare what has been quoted to one another to select the quote(s) that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors outlined in this request for quote will determine suitability. Technical capability and past performance when combined are more important than price.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive, responsible quoter in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 and whose quote conforms to the solicitation, and provides the best value to the Government, price and other non-price factors considered. Since award may be made to the quoter with other than the lowest price, price is not necessarily the determining factor.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

EVALUATION FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY - The technical capability rating reflects the degree to which the proposed approach has demonstrated the ability to provide, design and install a Physical Access Control System and Integrated Security Camera System as required by the Statement of Work. The technical evaluation rating will be determined by evaluating the information quoters must provide as listed in the INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE.

EVALUATION FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE- see the attachment INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTE for a description of the past performance references quoters must provide.

EVALUATION FACTOR 3: PRICE- The Quoter is required to quote a fully burdened fixed price for the CLIN structure as shown in Section v. Insert the quoted unit and extended price in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001. All unit prices shall be represented in two decimal positions only. Example: $0.27, not $0.27458.

The Government shall evaluate price to determine whether or not it is considered fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The offeror must have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website access through http://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ____________.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following FAR and VAAR provisions and clauses are added as addenda:

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION) (E.O. 13126)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

52.212-5, Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The following provisions and clauses are selected as appropriate to this solicitation:

Paragraph b applicable clauses:

(1) 52.203 6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(4) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016)

(8) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,

Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015)

(16) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(22) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013)

(27) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

(29) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

(30) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

(31) 52.222 35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(32) 52.222 36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(33) 52.222 37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(34) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

(35) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(37) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (JUN 2016)

(44) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUNE 2020)

(47)Â 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(51) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

(55) 52.229 12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

(58) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System for Award Management (Oct

2018)

(60) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(61) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUGÂ 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

Paragraph c applicable clauses:

(1) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)

(2) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination.

Employee Class: 23410 - Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Mechanic; Monetary Wage Fringe Benefits: WG-10.

(4) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014)

(7) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020)

(8) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)

Wage Determination 2015-5017 (Rev.16), dated 12/21/2020, is hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this solicitation. This wage determination is for services performed at the Chicago, IL. location. The applicable wage determination can be found at SAM.gov

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Quotes are due no later than August 27, 2021 by 3:00 PM EDT

For additional information, please contact the Contracting Officer, Gregory Stevens at (313) 354-2194 or by e-mail at gregory.stevens@va.gov