J044--Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing and Tank Inspection Services

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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

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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

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is not,

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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:

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Contractor

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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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11-19-2020

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Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26320Q0787

11-09-2020

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Solicitation 36C26320Q0787 for Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing and Tank Inspection Services to support the Sioux

Falls VA Health Care system is hereby amended to provide questions, answers, and clarification as detailed below.

Offerors are required to acknowledge this amendment by signing and returning one copy with their quote. The solicitation

closing date and time has been changed to 11/20/2020 at 10:00am Central Time.

Doug Reed

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2020-56D92567

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Solicitation 36C26320Q0787 Amendment A00001

Questions, Answers, and Clarification

Are the exhaust stack economizers included for any inspection?

Answer: Yes, the exhaust stack economizers are to be included for inspection.

In Table 1 and Table 2 on pages 12 and 13 of the Solicitation, the Testing Frequency and Month are listed. The boilers Frequency is listed as Annual, but the Testing Month lists 2 months, August/February. Can you clarify if these are to be Annually or Bi-Annually?

Answer: The inspection frequency for the boilers is annually. The safety device testing is two times per year along with the tuning.

Offerors must provide information with a quote indicating the offeror meets the technical factors in addition to the price factor. The technical factors are:

Technical Factor 1: The offeror must have a Qualified Professional Inspector as defined within Attachment B of the Statement of Work. A copy of the applicable certifications must be provided along with the offeror s quote.

Technical Factor 2: The offeror must have a qualified Non-Destructive-Testing Technician per Attachment A of the Statement of Work. A copy of the applicable qualifications must be provided along with the offeror s quote.

Technical Factor 3: The offeror must have a qualified Technician to perform inspection, tuning, testing, calibrating, and adjustments of burners and boiler and boiler plant controls per Attachment A of the Statement of Work. A copy of the applicable qualifications must be provided along with the offeror s quote.