70--DC Plant UPS/Rectifier/Inverter system

The purpose of this amendment is to reschedule the site visit, provide answers to questions and extend the due date for quotes. All interested parties planning to attend the site visit please provide a courtesy email to the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00pm ET on Wednesday October 16, 2019 Contracting Officer: Gerry Lewandowski Email: Glewando@usgs.gov Site Visit Information: There is a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10 am PT. Location: USGS 345 Middlefield Road, Building 1C Menlo Park, CA 94025 USGS Representative Contact Information: Primary: Rich Medina Work: 650-329-4074 Mobile:650-255-6049 Alternate: Kevin Porter Work: (650) 329-4036 Work Alt: (916) 278-9307 Mobile (916) 396-2919 All questions pertaining to the solicitation were to be submitted to the Contracting Officer by 4:00pm ET on October 3, 2019. No further questions are being accepted. Questions and Answers: 1. Question: Do

we have any pictures of the office? Answer: They are provided in the amendment 2. Question: Will the existing DC Plant and inverter be able to be powered off to install the new DC Plant? Answer: The existing DC Plant and Inverters/Rectifiers can be powered off to install the new DC Power plant solution. We are also under the understanding that the system can be upgraded in phases. 3. Question: Will the existing Battery Cables be long enough to re-use? If so what size of cable? Answer: The existing Battery bank can be reused to connect to the new system. We are under the impression that in its current state its 100% compatible and in good working condition. I will confirm that it is 2/0 GA Cable. 4. Question: Where is the COGB or Office Ground Bar Located for the new DC Plant Reference Ground? Answer: The COGB or Office Ground Bar is located in the electrical closet in Building 1C. 5. Question: Are after hours required for the cutover? Answer: Yes, after hours are required for the cutover to the new system 6. Question: Are there any schematics and or wiring diagrams for the current system that's being replaced? Answer: Provided in this amendment Quotations were previously due no later than 3:00pm ET on October 10, 2019. Quotes are now due no later than 3:00pm ET on October 24, 2019. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the synopsis or solicitation. All amendments must be signed and included when the quote is submitted. In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, size standard 500 employees. NOTE: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THEIR QUOTES DIRECTLY TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER VIA EMAIL. DO NOT SUBMIT VIA FEDCONNECT. PLEASE GO TO FEDCONNECT FOR A COPY OF THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION. Please contact the Contracting Officer, Gerry Lewandowski by email at glewando@usgs.gov with any questions.