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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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

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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)

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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)

VA

10-28-2026 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G Street NW Washington DC 20006 To all Offerors/Bidders

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AMENDMENT 0001 CONFIRMS THE RFQ CLOSE DATE TO 11/2/2026, 1700 PACIFIC.

THE AMENDMENT ALSO ANSWERS VENDOR QUESTIONS

RFQ QUESTIONS:

THERE WILL BE NO NON MANUFACTURE WAIVER.

• Host machine: Does the veteran currently own or plan to purchase a skid steer or compact track loader? If so, could you provide the make, model, and year? We need this information to ensure the attachments and machine-specific connections are compatible.

2020 JCB 270 Skid Steer Loader

• Hydraulic connections: The SOW specifies ¾-inch hydraulic quick-connect couplers for the mulching head and ½-inch couplers for the rotary cutter, with both requiring a ⅜-inch case drain. Will the veteran's machine support both configurations, or should our quotation include any necessary adapters or additional fittings?

It will support both

• Laser grader: Does the VA require a specific blade width (7', 7.5', or 8'), or are all three acceptable? The SOW provides specifications for each size, and we want to quote the correct configuration.

No, it does not require a specific width.

•2D laser system: Does the veteran already have a compatible rotary laser transmitter and tripod? The transmitter provides the elevation reference needed for automatic laser-guided grading, while the tripod provides a stable mounting platform. If the veteran does not have these components or an equivalent setup, they would need to be included for the system to perform its intended laser-guided functions. As written, the SOW does not explicitly request these items, so could you clarify whether they should be included?

NO, the veteran does not have a Laser, or Tripod.

Mulching head: Page 8 specifies 36 double-carbide-tipped teeth, while the specifications table on page 9 lists 30 cutting tools with the smooth rotor. Could you clarify which configuration is required so we can ensure our quotation meets the VA's specifications?

Page 9, refers to the Rotary Cutter.

Performance period: What is the required timeframe for delivery, installation, testing, and training following contract award? Some of the requested equipment has lead times of up to six weeks, and the SOW does not specify a completion deadline. We want to ensure our proposed delivery schedule aligns with the VA's expectations.

FLEXIBLE WITH DELIVERY.

If available, could you also provide the hydraulic flow, electrical connection, and coupler specifications to ensure all proposed attachments are fully compatible?

ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE LOCATED ON THE RFQ, IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK (PAGES 8-16).

The equal we plan to offer matches the 72-inch cutting width, 24 to 45 gpm high flow, 3/4-inch couplers and adjustable push bar, carries 36 carbide tools, and is rated to 4,600 psi. Its overall width is 96 inches against 85 in the table, and it weighs about 2,360 lb against 3,155. Are overall width and weight salient characteristics, or will an equal that meets the cutting and hydraulic specifications be accepted?

AN EQUAL THAT MEETS ALL SALIENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.