Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

RFQ36C24821Q0594 Amendment for Q&A 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/PURCHAS... RFQ36C24821Q0594 Amendment for Q&A 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) 1 3 0001 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa FL 33637 To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24821Q0594 X x The purpose of this modification is to answer questions following the Chiller maintenance requirement site visit for RFQ 36C24821Q0594. . Questions and answers are listed in pages 2 Quoters are to e-mail complete quotes to Clarelle De Sylvain via email Clarelle.sylvain@va.gov no later than 5:00 PM eastern stand time April 5th, 2021 Clarelle De Sylvain Contracting Officer Page 4 of 4 Chiller Maintenance at the James A Haley Veterans Hospital site Visit March 25 and 26 Questions and answers . Please confirm Equipment List to be serviced as per solicitation 14, during walk stated that Bldg. 1 York- transferred to A/C Shop and Carrier Chiller 30RBA250 being replaced? That is correct. Confirm if Carrier replacement chiller to be added to contract post install? Yes. Will Contract be modified to include PM services? Yes. Bldg. 1 PACU York chillers are down (not in service):  confirm mechanical issues to be repaired There are several issues with these chillers. Some of which will be repaired before the new contract.  timeline for repair We are working to get repairs made ASAP. If not repaired at time contract award or execution; what are the expectations for PM services Any work remaining will be T & M. They will be quoted, and we will issue PO s for repairs outside the scope of the contract. Bldg.  39 Chiller operation: How many chillers are in services at a time? Six chillers. Please provide the as-builts for the chillers. The model numbers and the serial numbers are provided in the PWS and is sufficient for vendors to provide a quote for this requirement. The Blueprint will be available to the awardee if needed. Will contractors be required to take COVID tests prior to working onsite?  No, however they are required to be screened and receive an arm band prior to reporting to the CEP. It was stated during the site visit that one of the Air-Cooled Chillers is currently not working and the VA has plans to replace in the near future. Are we still to include pricing for maintenance for this chiller in our bid?  We just want to make sure all parties are including the price for this maintenance in their bid.  Yes. Please confirm that Eddie Current Testing is to be completed only on the Centrifugal Chillers (Pg.12 of solicitation, building 39 chillers.  That is correct. We have Eddy Current performed by even and odd numbered chillers, so this year 2021 all odd numbered chillers evap and condenser had an Eddy Current performed. Next year 2022 it will be all even numbered chillers will be done.  Invoicing: Confirm other upon completion  i.e. if serviced five (5) chillers in April and five (5) chillers in May, are we permitted to invoice at end of the servicing month? Invoicing will be submitted after the work is completed and accepted by the Government. i.e. CLIN 0001 Quarterly invoices will take place after all the work chillers for that CLIN have been completed and is accepted by the COR for that quarter . The same standard will apply for all CLINs associated with this requirement. Please provide the sign sheets for both walkthroughs. I did not get permission from any of the Vendors to share their information. Sharing of the sheet may be a privacy violation as it does contain the Vendor s DUNS number. Please submit a FOYA request thru the chain for the site visit sign in sheet. Do you have to be a Service Disable Veterans Own Small Business to be considered for this solicitation? Yes What is the name of the Chemical Treatment Company servicing Water Treatment at Facility? Not relevant to the chiller maintenance requirement. When was the last Chemical Treatment performed? Not relevant to the chiller maintenance requirement. Will chemical treatment be coordinated by COR prior to servicing chillers? Not relevant to the chiller maintenance requirement.