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This is an Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (Standard Form 30) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 for solicitation 36C24426Q0842, Amendment 0001, effective August 10, 2026. The amendment provides clarification through questions and answers to all offerors/bidders regarding a two-door laboratory grade refrigerator procurement.

The key specifications clarified are: the refrigerator must have a capacity of 54–58 cubic feet with a minimum of 8 shelves (with 9 shelves preferred), based on the Thermo-Fisher Scientific TSX5005GA as the reference model or equal. The solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, contrary to earlier indications. All quotes must be submitted to theresa.murray@va.gov by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST. Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the submission deadline through completion and return of amendment copies, acknowledgment on offer copies, or separate written/electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. 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 CODECODE

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

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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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 08-10-2026 484024

36C244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

36C244

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426Q0842

08-10-2026 x

X X

X 1

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to provide all questions and answers to vendors.

See continuation page for questions and answers.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

THERESA MURRAY

CONTRACTING OFFICER

TWO DOOR LABORATORY GRADE REFRIGERATOR – SOLICITATION 36C24426Q0842

AMENDMENT 0001 – ADDRESSING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: What size of refrigerator is needed? The solicitation references the Thermo-Fisher Scientific TSX5005GA (or equal) as the basis for the requirement

The published manufacturer specifications for the Thermo-Fisher Scientific TSX5005GA indicate:

• Approximately 51 cubic feet (1,447 L) capacity

• 8 shelves The salient characteristics specify:

• Capacity of 54–58 cubic feet.

• Minimum of 9 shelves

Answer 1: The requirements for this two-door laboratory grade refrigerator are the salient characteristic as follows:

• Capacity of 54–58 cubic feet.

• Minimum of 8 shelves, however 9 shelves are preferred

Question 2: What is the correct set-aside? The SF1449 Box 10 indicates Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. The SF1449 Box 20 and Sam.gov notes a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Answer 2: This solicitation, 36C24426Q0842, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Question 3: What is the submission due date?

Answer 3: The solicitation closes Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST. All quotes must be sent to theresa.murray@va.gov

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