SolicitationAmendment1_1232SA26Q0986.pdf
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This is Amendment 1 to a Request for Information (RFI) solicitation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Acquisition and Property Division. The amendment is effective September 2, 2026, with solicitation number 1232SA26Q0986 and amendment number 0001. The solicitation is administered by ARS at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705.
The amendment addresses three Questions and Answers regarding HVAC system requirements: (1) the contractor must size multi-zone mini-split air conditioning systems to properly cool subject spaces and provide the necessary number of indoor heads to achieve a minimum cooling space temperature of 68°F in all spaces, with demonstration required when ambient temperature reaches 85°F or greater under Options 1 and 2; (2) the contractor shall size multizone and single-zone air conditioning units appropriately to properly cool subject spaces under Options 1, 2, and 3, also achieving the 68°F minimum cooling requirement; and (3) the contractor must completely remove the existing thermostat, control system, and associated wiring and replace them with new equipment compatible with the new furnace, with the new thermostat installed in the same location as the existing unit. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified solicitation deadline by completing a copy of the amendment, acknowledging receipt on offer copies, or submitting separate written or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers.
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1 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY 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.
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ARS-1232SA
BELTSVILLE MD 20705
RM 3-2102
5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D
09/02/20260001
13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning
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: (a) By completing
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
FACILITY CODE CODE
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)
7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY
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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
09/02/2026
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.
ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Amendment 1 RFIs are below:
1. How many indoor heads are required for the multi-zone mini-split systems under Options 1 and 2? Answer: It is the intent of the Statement of Work for the Contractor to size the multizone air conditioning unit to properly cool the subject spaces and to provide the necessary number of indoor heads to achieve this. The Contractor shall assume that the air conditioning system must achieve a minimum cooling space temperature of 68° F in all spaces. Contractor shall demonstrate to the Government this cooling is achieved on day(s) when the outside ambient temperature is 85° F or greater.
2. What is the required capacity/size of the mini-split systems for Options 1, 2, and 3?
Answer: It is the intent of the Statement of Work for the Contractor to size the multizone and single zone air conditioning units to properly cool the subject spaces. The Contractor
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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
ERIN M. RIFFEY
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .
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shall assume that the air conditioning system must achieve a minimum cooling space temperature of 68° F in all spaces. Contractor shall demonstrate to the Government this cooling is achieved on day(s) when the outside ambient temperature is 85° F or greater.
3. Is the existing thermostat/control system to be reused, or is a new thermostat/control required with the furnace? Answer: Contractor shall remove the existing thermostat, control system and associated wiring completely and replace with new. Contractor shall ensure the new thermostat, control system and wiring is compatible with the new furnace. New thermostat shall be in the same location as the existing thermostat.
NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
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