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THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO: 1. EXTEND THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE 3 WEEKS TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED COMPETITION. 2. ALLOW VENDORS TO ADJUST THEIR PROPOSALS. 3. MOVE THE SERVICE DATE TO 3 SEP 2020. ALL... THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO: 1. EXTEND THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE 3 WEEKS TO ALLOW FOR INCREASED COMPETITION. 2. ALLOW VENDORS TO ADJUST THEIR PROPOSALS. 3. MOVE THE SERVICE DATE TO 3 SEP 2020. ALL ELSE REMAINS THE SAME. ********************************************************* 1. SUBMIT A QUOTE TO PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A NEW LEASED BULLETIN BOARD (IQO) PT TO PT ETHERNET L3VPN 1GB ACCESS BETWEEN BLDG 3505 RM G28, 1ST FLR, 1035 NIDER BOULEVARD, SUITE 100, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23459-2731 CCI AND BLDG NH-95 RM A141, 7927 INGERSOL STREET, SUITE 300, NORFOLK, VA 23551-2398 CCI. A. WORK THIS REQUIREMENT SIMULTANEOUSLY AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIRCUIT ORDERED VIA DR05MAR205312 (SPNG74NN) FOR COORDINATION, PROCESSING, INSTALLATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FULL PHYSICAL DIVERSITY SOLUTION. B. DIVERSITY: REQUEST A FULL PHYSICAL DIVERSITY SOLUTION INTO BRANCH HEALTH CLINIC BOONE, INCLUDING MAN HOLES, CONDUIT, CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATIONS, AND FIBER BUILDS IF POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, A MINIMUM OF 50 METERS PHYSICAL SEPARATION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH MHS, DHA, AND DOD HEALTH AFFAIRS CUSTOMER'S FULL PHYSICAL DIVERSITY SOLUTION. C. ASSIGN TSP. D. CUSTOMER DESIRES AND WILL ACCEPT SERVICE SOONER IF POSSIBLE 2. EACH CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND COMPLYING WITH ALL TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THIS SOLICITATION, TO INCLUDE READING AND AGREEING WITH THE STANDARD PROVISIONS, ATTACHMENTS LISTING SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, PRICE QUOTE REQUIREMENTS, AND REQUESTED SERVICE DATE. FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO ANY PORTION OF THE INQUIRY SHALL RENDER THE QUOTE NON-COMPLIANT AND RESULT IN IT BEING EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND AWARD. HC101320QA658-0001 3. THE SERVICE DATE TO BE MET IS: 07 AUG 2020 (SIP). THE GOVERNMENT ASSUMES THAT CONTRACTORS HAVE CONSIDERED ALL ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT THE SERVICE DATE. THE GOVERNMENT MAY CANCEL, TERMINATE, OR REQUEST CONSIDERATION IAW STANDARD PROVISION 42 FOR FAILURE TO MEET CONTRACTUAL SERVICE DATE OR COMPLY WITH ANY CONTRACT TERMS OR CONDITIONS. 4. CONTRACTORS SHALL SUBMIT QUOTES IAW STANDARD PROVISION 04. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE SUFFICIENT DETAIL FOR EFFECTIVE EVALUATION AND SHOULD NOT SIMPLY REPHRASE OR RESTATE THE GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS. QUOTES MUST PROVIDE CONVINCING RATIONALE TO ADDRESS HOW THE CONTRACTOR INTENDS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION, NO TERMS OR CONDITIONS PLACED UPON THE GOVERNMENT, NOR ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS AND REQUEST CLARIFICATIONS OF THE REQUIREMENT(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING QUOTES. QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING OFFICER DURING THE SOLICITATION PHASE ONLY, AND RESPONSES FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WILL BE POSTED TO BETA.SAM. 5. THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE WORKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH INQUIRY HC101320QA659/TSR DR05MAR205312 AND MUST BE ENGINEERED AND PROVISIONED TOTALLY DIVERSE END TO END FROM THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS (SDP) FROM INQUIRY HC101320QA658/TSR DR05MAR205309; MEANING THE PHYSICAL PATHS ARE TOTALLY SEPARATE INCLUDING MAN HOLES, CONDUIT, CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATIONS, AND FIBER BUILDS. ADDITIONALLY AS A MINIMUM MUST HAVE 50 METERS PHYSICAL SEPARATION FROM INQUIRY HC101320QA659/TSR DR05MAR205312. 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE COLOR POWERPOINT DRAWINGS SHOWING THE ROUTES FROM THE COMMERCIAL DEMARKS TO THE SUPPORTING CENTRAL OFFICES AND/OR WIRING CENTERS, ENSURING THE PHYSICAL END TO END DIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS ARE BEING MET. DRAWINGS MUST INCLUDE SEPARATION DISTANCES, TOTAL FIBER MILES AND ROUND TRIP DELAY BASED ON ACTUAL DISTANCE IN MILES. REFER TO STANDARD PROVISION 39 FOR SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS. SAMPLE DRAWINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS. 7. PRE AWARD SITE SURVEYS ARE AUTHORIZED (AT CONTRACTOR EXPENSE) WITH LOCAL POCS AT EACH GOVERNMENT SITE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT, AT A MINIMUM, CONTRACTORS CONDUCT PHONE SURVEYS TO ADEQUATELY ASSESS THE MAGNITUDE OF THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN DETERMINING THEIR PRICE STRATEGY.