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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

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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.

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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:

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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.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-24-2025 402-25-3-4836-0065 None Department of Veterans Affairs VA Boston Healthcare System Contracting Officer (90C) 940 Belmont Street Brockton MA 02301 Department of Veterans Affairs Togus VAMC 1 VA Center Augusta ME 04330-6796 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24125Q0494

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-08-2025 4:00pm EDT X The purpose of this Amendment is to update the following regarding the Wood Chipping Solicitation:

1.) Answer vendor questions.

2.) Extend Bid Submission date to August 8, 2025, by 4:00pm.

3.) Perform Site Visit on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 9:00am at the Togus VAMC at 1 VA Center, Augusta, Maine.

Please meet Sterling Mathews outside of the Safety Office Building, Quarter 3 on North Gate Rd. (Please see attached site visit map).

As a reminder, please submit bid No later than August 8, 2025, by 4:00pm.

Sterling Mathews Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-333915

TREE CHIPPING QUESTIONS

1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new could you please provide the current/previous contract number? This is a new contract.

1. It just came to our attention that an amendment might be released tomorrow the 24th as mentioned on the solicitation. So I was wondering if we should go ahead and resubmit now, or wait until the amendment comes out in case anything changes? The amendment will be posted on 7/24 with the response & changes noted to the Solicitation. Bids are now accepted anytime up to August 8, 2025 at 4:00pm.

1. Do you have a set aside budget on this Solicitation Number 36C24125Q0494. No.

1. Would it be possible to schedule a site visit or if access can be granted to the work location so that we may conduct an on-site assessment. Additionally, if there are any available site photos, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share them with us. Yes, a Site Visit is scheduled on Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00am. Site Visit will take place outside of Safety Office, Quarters 3 on North Gate RD. (see attached map of location). Additionally, vendors may look at the location on their own time anytime between the hours of 8:00am-4pm, as long as it does not interfere with business or impede traffic.

1. Exact deadline for bid submission as two different dates were mentioned. On SAM it says Jul 22, 2025 01:00 pm EDT whereas inside the solicitation it is mentioned "Questions will be answered by an amendment to the solicitation no later than July 24, 2025. This solicitation will close July 30, 2025. 1000 hrs. Eastern Standard time."

The questions were due on July 22nd. The Solicitation has been extended until August 8th. All bids are due no later than August 8th at 4:00pm.

1. Is the solicitation a new requirement set by the government or is this a contract currently being performed that the government is renewing. If this is a renewal, do you have the contract number associated with the old contract? This is a new contract.

1. Can we request for a site visit? A Site Visit is scheduled on Wednesday, July 30th at 9:00am. Site Visit will take place outside of Safety Office, Quarters 3 on North Gate RD. (see attached map of location).

1. What is a working area for this? Or estimated number of trees? Number of trees cannot be estimated. Please review the Performance of Work Statement and photos provided in the Solicitation.

1. On page 45 of the solicitation, it states that " All quotes shall be emailed to: Paula.Doerfler@va.gov. Any quote non-compliant with RFQ requirements will not be considered. No questions after July 22, 2025 at 1pm. Questions will be answered by an amendment to the solicitation no later than July 24, 2025. This solicitation will close July 30, 2025. 1000 hrs. Eastern Standard time." Sams' closing date is July-22. Can we clarify when is the actual submission due date?

Bids/Quote Submission Due Date: August 8th at 4:00pm

Site Visit Location:

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