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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

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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)

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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)

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0001 02-09-2026

36C244-26-AP-1006

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426Q0222

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 02-11-2026 10:00 AM EST

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The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to:

1. Provide answers to vendor's questions.

2. Extend the due date for quote submission to February 11, 2026 by 10:00 AM.

3. Updated Attachment B. Removing Trip Fee and Labor Rates See Attached.

Stephanie Luniewski Contracting Officer

See attached document: Updated Attachment B CLINs Line Items_VISN 4 East Pharmacy.

Q1 Does the quantity refer to individual particle count locations or is it to be quoted as particle counts per room or some other metric?

A1 The quantity refers to individual particle count locations. Locations can include either inside a PEC or a location in a room. This refers to the total particle count testing which is a requirement for CETA certification.

Q2 Is the quantity to be quoted relating to the number of locations, the number of samples, the number of rooms or something else?

A2 The quantity refers to individual airborne viable and non-viable microbial sampling locations.

Locations can include either inside a PEC or a location in a room. This is the airborne viable and non-viable microbial sampling which is a requirement for CETA certification.

Q3 Is the quantity to be quoted relating to the number of locations, the number of samples, or the number of rooms?

A3 The quantity refers to individual surface viable and non-viable microbial sampling locations.

Locations can include either inside a PEC or a location in a room. This refers to the surface viable and non-viable microbial sampling which is a requirement for CETA certification.

Q4 How many HEPA filtered rooms are associated with each facility?

A4 Generally, there are 2-3 rooms (ante, clean room, hazardous drug clean room), however some can be SCAs. The number of rooms/equipment needing certified are listed on Attachment A - Equipment.

Q5 Tasks outlined in these sections do not account for the number of hours required for unspecified repair or replacement projects. Should the unit of measure be based on an hourly rate rather than project.

A5 The number of hours required for unspecified repair or replacement projects can only be determined based on what is being repaired or replaced. See paragraph 8.b in the Statement of Work. For repairs, a quote will be required from the contractor to the Contracting Officer.

Q6 Are replacement HEPA filters provided or is the contractor expected to provide?

A6 As per paragraph 5.a.1. of the Statement of Work, “The replacement of HEPA filters and pre-filters will be included in the respective certification where necessary. Each VA Medical Center will provide the required replacement filter.”

Q7 What percentage of the work is a SDVOSB required to perform?

A7 Per VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION), “…the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database…”.

Q8 Filling out Excel file. What column would you like pricing filled in?

Q9 The Excel spreadsheet is for quoter’s use and not required to be returned as part of quote submission.

Unit Price.

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