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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

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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

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)

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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

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

36C10E23Q0151 07-25-2023

X X X

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide the VBA's Responses to the Request For Information (RFI) received.

See attached for the RFIs and responses

No further RFIs will be accepted

The proposal due date remains unchanged and are due NLT 12:00pm August 22, 2023

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

VBA Responses to Request For Information (RFI) Received 8-14-2023

1. Is cleaning of the building membrane roof included in the Statement of Work? Reply: Per SOW, “This is an all-Inclusive building and parking garage maintenance contract.” The roof is a part of the building and therefore inclusive.

1. Please verify the Government will have all of the containers and dumpster(s) cleared from the dumpster pad and loading dock area prior to cleaning? Reply: All plastic garbage receptacles will be removed prior to cleaning. Arrangements will have to be made with container contractors prior to cleaning of the pad.

1. Are concrete roads and driveways around the Regional Office Building (east side of building) included in the Statement of Work? Reply: Per Section V. Regional Office Building: number 2, “Pressure was concrete walkways around the office building, exposed building boarder, concrete aggregate.” Roads and driveways not identified.

1. Are stairwells of the Parking Garage included in the Statement of Work? Reply: Per Section V. Regional Office Parking Garage, numbers 2-6, “Pressure wash garage lower-level floor and ceiling to kill growth. Surface clean garage floors to remove build up grime.” The concrete stairwells are a part of each level and will require cleaning.

1. Will the adjacent parking area north of the Parking Garage be closed (or partially closed) during cleaning of the Garage? Reply: The VA will make the necessary arrangements to reduce the chances of damage to employee vehicles/ property.

1. Will the Garage be completely closed for parking during cleaning? Estimated cleaning time is 3 weeks. Reply: It is the intent of the VA to minimize inconvenience to its employees through the scheduling of temporary closures of only the areas affected at the time of cleaning.

1. Can cleaning of the Garage be conducted at separate time than the cleaning of the Regional Office Building? Reply: The order of cleaning operations is solely at the discretion of the contractor. The contractor will need to inform the COR of their intent so proper preparations and arrangements can be made.

1. Can cleaning be scheduled after normal hours or on weekends to prevent conflict with traffic and users? Reply: Any proposed deviation from the operational hours noted on the SOW will have to be approved by the Director of the RO.