36C24626Q1007 0002.pdf

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)

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0002 09-21-2026

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24626Q1007

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PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT WERE SUBMITTED.

AMY BALICAT

CONTRACTING OFFICER

CONTINUATION PAGE

Allocation of Equipment Responsibilities

1. Please clarify the allocation of equipment-furnishing responsibilities between the Government and contractor, including what the contractor must furnish and what the Government will make available for performance (including installation or replacement).

Contactor must provide all equipment (including installation or replacement) to maintain proper levels of chemicals in the cooling towers.

2. Please identify any equipment acquisition or replacement costs required in the evaluated price. Contractor will be responsible for all acquisition and replacement costs.

Application of the Identified Labor Clause

1. Please identify the labor-standards requirements, if any, applicable to the work described including any governing wage determination (including number and revision and the work to which it applies) offerors must use in preparing their services. In C.5 52.222-42 WG-9 with Employee Class 25210. It is also in Attachment A.

2. Please clarify whether FAR 52.222-41 is intended to apply to such work. Yes.

3. Please specify the activities’ required performance frequency, triggering events, and completion or acceptance criteria, including whether such activity may be ordered separately. Tests shall be done monthly and those reports sent to the COR over contract.

4. The existing Cooling Tower Controller is a Nalco Controller and is proprietary, meaning no other contractor can utilize it if they are awarded the contract, and the controller will need to be replaced if awarded to a contractor other than Nalco. Paragraph 2 of the Technical Requirements, under Chemical Feed Equipment Support, states that the contractor is to “replace tubing, fittings and injection quills when worn and provide recommendations for necessary upgrades.”

1. Question: While we are prepared to maintain and repair the existing equipment under the contract, will the VA purchase the new controller separate from the contract, as we would essentially be recommending it as an upgrade, or do we have to include it in our fixed annual pricing? The intent would be to install a “universal” controller that the VA would own, and any contractor could use, should contractors change again in the future. This also levels the playing field on future bids.

1. If a new controller is needed that would be a cost to the contractor for the installation and equipment.