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This file is an Amendment to Solicitation/Modification of Contract (SF 30) serving as RFI Questions and VA Responses for a federal construction contract. The amendment was issued on April 17, 2026, by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, through the Bath VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office. The Contracting Officer is Devan Bertch, and the solicitation number is 36C24226B0048 for Project 528A6-19-604 to renovate the 6th floor of Building 76 at Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, New York. The project scope includes approximately 8,400 square feet of interior renovation for outpatient mental health clinics, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, removal of existing steam radiators, window AC units, and associated infrastructure, and installation of new HVAC systems with testing and commissioning.

The amendment provides clarifications to five Requests for Information (RFIs) from potential bidders regarding specific technical requirements. Key responses include: pro-press fittings are not acceptable for domestic piping, chilled water, heating hot water, or vent piping; grooved steel pipe coupling cannot be used for piping 2 inches and larger, with only welded or flanged joints specified; existing window glazing must match the Guardian Corsicana system per ANSI Z97.1-1984 specifications and can be glazed from the inside; and the general contractor must provide glazing at all removed window AC unit locations. The cutoff date for RFIs was April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with bids due April 30, 2026, at 12:30 PM EST and virtual bid opening scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Offerors must submit SF 1442, bid bonds, Buy American Certificates, EMR ratings, and proof of registration in sam.gov and applicable SBA databases.

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RFI Questions and VA Responses 528A6-19-604 Renovate B76 6th floor Solicitation #: 36C24226B0048

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

CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 04-17-2026 528A6-19-604 00242 Dept of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath

NY

14810 00242 Dept of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 Bath VA Medical Center 76 Veterans Avenue Bath

NY

14810 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24226B0048

X X X

This amendment serves to provide potential bidders with RFI questions and answers. (Attached)

Devan Bertch Contracting Officer RFI 1: Please advise if pro-press is acceptable for Domestic piping.

RFI 1 VA Response: Pro-press is not acceptable

RFI 2: Are Pro-Press fittings for K or L copper applicable for the Chilled water, Heating Hot water, and Vent Piping?

RFI 2 VA Response: Pro-press is not acceptable

RFI 3: Can grooved sch40 steel pipe be used for pipe 2-1/2" and larger?

RFI 3 VA Response: The steal piping grooved coupling can not be used. 23 21 13 hydronic piping specified only welded or flanged joints for steel piping 2 ½” and larger.

RFI 4: In regard to the windows being glazed, do you have the original manufacturer of the window system and can these be glazed from the inside.

RFI 4 VA Response: Va response: Existing window system manufacturer ( actual information from window: ) Guardian Corsicana, Texas Ansi Z97.1-1984 Safety tempered SGCC 1248 I/8U 3mm

The general contractor will need to provide glazing at all removed window ac units. Windows can be glazed inside. Insulated glass units need to match existing. Window photographs are attached below.

RFI 5: Can you send a picture of the existing glazed window setup on the 6th floor of B76?

RFI 5 VA Response: (Photos Attached) image1.png image2.png image3.png

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