S02 - Amendment - Q and A - 36C24426Q0714 0001.pdf

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0001 07-02-2026

36C244

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

Commodities 1

See block 6.

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426Q0714

06-18-2026

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X X x 1

The purpose of this amendment is to provide all contractor questions and answers to all bidders.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

BENJAMIN VILLASENOR

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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Amendment 0001: Question and Answer for: RFQ 36C24426Q0714

Interior Directional Signage, Removal and Installation for the Corporal Michael J.

Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Philadelphia VAMC)

Question 1: Seeing that this bid is SDVOSB for 100 percent set aside, we dont meet that spec but are a small business, does this 100 percent set aside mean that the federal government would not award this contract to us even if we were lowest and most responsive in all other categories?

Answer 1: This solicitation is a 100% set‑aside for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small

Businesses (SDVOSBs). Because of that, only SDVOSB‑certified firms are eligible for award. A non‑SDVOSB small business cannot be awarded this contract, even if it submits the lowest‑priced and most responsive offer.

Question 2: Is the 43” kiosk display existing/Government-furnished, or contractor-provided

Answer 2: The Kiosks are not currently present but will be contractor-provided in the future on a new contract.

Question 3: The drawings note the kiosk by others, and the price schedule appears to include kiosk wallcovering only. Please confirm whether any display/monitor is required to be furnished by the contractor.

Answer 3: No display/monitor is required for this contract.

Question 4: If contractor-provided, please provide the required display specifications, including make/model if applicable.

Answer 4: Not applicable.

Question 5: Please confirm any mounting, power/data, touchscreen, software, or integration requirements associated with the display.

Answer 5: Not applicable.

Question 6: Do you have a preferred window for the installation date?

Answer 6: Installation is preferred as soon as possible from contract award date. Fabrication of signs and install will be phased 1 floor at a time. Expected timeline for complete project is 9 months.

Question 7: Are there existing plans available that show the locations of the current signage?

Answer 7: No. This would need to be done by the contractor.

Question 8: Please provide the required backer thickness for Sign Types A.2, A.6, B, B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, and M.

Answer 8: 0.31”

Question 9: Please clarify the required mounting method for wall-mounted signs. Is the

Government expecting concealed fasteners, Z-clips, VHB adhesive, standoffs, or another approved mounting system?

Answer 9: Standard Stud Mount

Question 10: For Sign Type A.6, please confirm whether the sign is intended to be free-standing, floor anchored, or otherwise mounted. If floor mounted, please provide the required mounting details.

Answer 10: A.6 is to be wall-mounted

Question 11: Please confirm whether the dimensional floor numbers (Component "C") shown on the Vivid sign family are intended to be first-surface or second-surface printed.

Answer 11: First-surface

Question 12: Please provide the required overall thickness of the suspended and wall-mounted overhead sign assemblies (Types C.22 and C.44).

Answer 12: Suspended = 1 3/8” deep / Wall-mounted = 3/8” deep

Question 13: Please provide the anticipated ceiling heights and the desired finished mounting elevation for suspended overhead signs where applicable.

Answer 13: Variable heights, from 8’ to 10’, Affixed to ceiling struts where possible – No Grid

Clips Allowable

Question 14: For wall-mounted overhead signs (Type C.44w), please provide the desired mounting height and any preferred mounting method.

Answer 14: Stud Flush, Variable Height above 7'

Question 15: For Sign Type WF.PHARM, please clarify whether the specified window film is intended to be optically clear, perforated, frosted, translucent, or opaque.

Answer 15: Translucent

Question 16: For Sign Type GRA.2, please confirm whether the graphic is intended to be a printed self-adhesive wall covering or individually cut vinyl lettering.

Answer 16: Wallcovering

Question 17: Please confirm the required finish for GRA.2 graphics (matte, satin, or gloss).

Answer 17: Matte

Question 18: Please confirm whether the Type F flag-mounted signs are required to be double-sided.

Answer 18: Yes, double-sided.

Question 19: Please provide the required overall thickness for Type F flag-mounted signs.

Answer 19: 0.5”

Question 20: Please clarify the reference to "Fusion Hardware," or provide the intended manufacturer or equivalent hardware specification if applicable.

Answer 20: Proprietary, Takeform

Question 21: Please clarify the meaning of "RND" referenced on the WG.C drawing.

Answer 21: RND = Rendering

Question 22: For the WG.C detail, please clarify the intended treatment of the kiosk negative space and identify the substrate or architectural finish below the kiosk.

Answer 22: Supportive Graphic Artwork. The brown vertical band is meant to represent existing architectural baseboard

Question 23: The pricing schedule includes one Floor Decal (Type FD); however, we could not locate a corresponding drawing, dimensions, artwork, material specification, or installation detail. Please provide the applicable drawing or specification.

Answer 23: Artwork is not yet designed– but intended to be used for wayfinding support.

Coverage is estimated as 7’ Square using Hi-tack self-adhesive

Question 24: For planning purposes, could the Government provide an approximate breakdown of the estimated 650 existing signs and associated items to be removed by sign type or floor, if available?

Answer 24: All existing signage will be removed and any additional signs, notices, posters, or display cases that is requested. This survey needs to be done by the contractor but the Interior

Designer will walk each floor with the contractor to mark removals.

Question 25: Is the project bonded?

Answer 25: No

Question 26: What is the magnitude of construction?

Answer 26: The removal of existing signs, posters, artwork, display cases and the installation of the new signage and film listed in the contract.

Question 27: Please provide a complete sign schedule identifying every sign type, quantity, installation location, and message associated with this project.

Answer 27: This is required by the Contractor as specified in the Statement of Work. The

SignAgent program is requested for management.

Question 28: The Statement of Need references removal of 'up to 650' existing signs. How many signs are anticipated for pricing purposes by each sign type?

Answer 28: Unknown. The majority are existing directional signs and overheads signs.

Question 29: The drawings are marked 'NOT PRODUCTION READY.' Are the attached drawings intended for bidding only, or will final production drawings be issued before fabrication?

Answer 29: The attached drawings are intended for bidding but are the required signage specifications. Final production drawings will be required by the contractor prior to fabrication to coordinate colors and message schedules.

Question 30: The drawings state that the sign copy is for sample purposes only. Please provide the complete approved sign message schedule or advise when it will be provided.

Answer 30: This will be provided to the contractor after award.

Question 31: Please provide the missing color key referenced throughout the drawings.

Answer 31: The example color key is referenced on Page 14 of the drawings. The final pantones have not been selected and will need to be confirmed with the contractor.

Question 32: Please provide quantities, dimensions, and locations for all wall graphics, wallpaper, floor maps, and other graphic elements.

Answer 32: The quantities per sign type are listed in the statement of work. Locations, final dimensions, and graphics will be confirmed during the contractors site visit.

Question 33: Please provide dimensions or square footage for each wall graphic and floor map requiring fabrication.

Answer 33: Dimensions of each graphic are listed on the drawings. Floor maps are outlined on page 2 of the drawings.

Question 34: Please clarify whether the contractor is responsible for developing the SignAgent database from the beginning or whether an existing SignAgent project will be provided.

Answer 34: The contractor is responsible for developing the SignAgent database from the beginning.

Question 35: Who will own the SignAgent database at project completion, and will the

Government provide existing SignAgent files and licenses?

Answer 35: The contractor will own the database. The government does not purchase the

SignAgent license so it will need to be provided by the contractor.

Question 36: Please clarify responsibility for revisions to the message schedule after

Government review and approval.

Answer 36: The VA will take responsibility after fabrication has occurred. With the amount of signage and constant changing of departments or spaces, we would expect the contractor is allowing for updates until fabrication occurs per floor level.

Question 37: Please identify the quantities of overhead signs by mounting type (ceiling mounted, cable suspended, wall mounted, flag mounted, freestanding, etc.).

Answer 37: This is listed in the statement of work and IGCE.

Question 38: Please clarify whether temporary wayfinding signs are required for every removed sign location and provide the required material, size, and performance requirements.

Answer 38: Temporary signage will only be required if the replacement signage is not immediately installed. The temporary signage should be laminated and similar in size to the permanent signage.

Question 39: Please clarify whether the contractor is responsible for patching, painting, repairing drywall, or repairing wall finishes after existing signs are removed.

Answer 39: No. This will be done by the VA.

Question 40: Please clarify whether existing display cases, artwork, and posters identified for removal are included in the contract price and provide estimated quantities.

Answer 40: Yes, these removals are included in the contract price. Quantities are unknown and will be identified in each floor walkthrough.

Question 41: Please identify any hazardous materials, asbestos concerns, or infection-control requirements associated with removal of existing signs.

Answer 41: NA

Question 42: Please clarify whether all required ASTM test reports must be submitted for interior signage products or only for products where those tests are applicable.

Answer 42: Only the applicable products, such as amplify wall covering

Question 43: Please confirm that equivalent manufacturers meeting the salient characteristics will be considered equal to the referenced brand-name products.

Answer 43: Yes, salient characteristics must be met and the requested sample signs must be received for review.

Question 44: Please confirm whether proprietary fonts identified in the drawings will be supplied by the Government or whether equivalent fonts are acceptable.

Answer 44: There are no proprietary fonts – all must be purchased online and owned by manufacturer

Question 45: Since no pre-bid site visit is scheduled, will the Government provide additional photographs, existing sign inventories, or existing floor plans to assist offerors in preparing accurate pricing?

Answer 45: I can provide existing floor plans and welcome any pre-bid site visits.

Question 46: Please confirm whether there are any work-hour restrictions beyond those stated in the solicitation or any areas requiring after-hours installation.

Answer 46: No restrictions. No areas require after-hours installation.

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