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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 06-11-2026 516-26-3-5105-0966 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd Bay Pines

FL

33744 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines

FL

33744 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24826Q0724 06-09-2026

X X X See CONTINUATION Page 516-3660162-5105-854100-2580 010050192 x A. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions receive. See page 2-6.

B. Provide a site visit on 06/15/2026 at 11:00am EST. Site Information on page 2.

C. Extend questions due date from 06/12/2026 at 2:00pm EST to 06/16/2026 at 2:00pm EST.

William Penhallegon Contracting Officer

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Site visit information:

POC: William Penhallegon C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System 10000 Bay Pines Blvd Bldg. 100 Main Lobby Bay Pines, FL 33744 Site visits will start no later than 11:00am EST.

Question 1 — Existing Equipment Information

1. Please provide the manufacturer, model number, serial number, and nameplate information for the existing condenser water pump, motor, and skid assembly.

1. Please provide any available photographs of the existing installation.

Government Response:

Two (2) condenser water pump skids are being replaced (Pump A and Pump B). Both are Weinman horizontal split-case pumps, each driven by a 15 HP motor on a common base with a concrete housekeeping pad.

Pump skid with Baldor-Reliance Super-E motor (newest unit — represents the preferred specification): Cat. No. EM2513T, Spec 39K057Y375, 15 HP, 1765 RPM, 230/460 V, 36/18 A, 3-phase, 60 Hz, Frame 254T, NEMA Premium efficiency 93%, SF 1.15, ODP enclosure, inverter-ready (VPWM), Ser. No. Z1801290426.

Pump skid with MagneTek Century E-Plus motor: Cat. No. E455, Part 6-362662-01, 15 HP, 1750 RPM, 230/460 V, 37.6/18.8 A, 3-phase, 60 Hz, Frame 254T, efficiency 90.2%, SF 1.15, ODP enclosure.

Photographs of the existing installations and motor nameplates are attached to this amendment.

Question 2 — Pump Design Requirements

1. Can the Government provide existing pump curves, design drawings, or engineering data confirming the required operating point (100 GPM at 155 ft of head, 15 HP)?

1. Is replacement-in-kind acceptable if the contractor verifies equivalent performance characteristics?

Government Response:

Existing pump curves and design drawings are not available. The stated operating point of nominally 100 GPM at 155 feet of head with a 15 HP motor governs.

Replacement-in-kind is acceptable provided the contractor verifies equivalent performance characteristics. The newer pump skid (Baldor-Reliance Super-E equipped unit) represents the preferred specification for both replacement skids, including NEMA Premium efficiency and inverter-ready motor construction.

Question 3 — Preferred Manufacturers

1. Does the Government have a preferred manufacturer or approved manufacturer list?

1. Will the Government accept equivalent manufacturers meeting or exceeding the stated performance requirements?

1. Please identify the existing manufacturer and model currently installed.

Government Response:

Replacement pump skids must be of American manufacture.

Equivalent manufacturers will be accepted provided the equipment meets or exceeds the stated performance requirements and the specifications of the newer existing unit identified in the response to Question 1.

The existing pumps are Weinman horizontal split-case pumps. Motor nameplate data is provided in the response to Question 1.

Question 4 — Electrical Requirements

1. Please confirm the existing motor voltage, phase, frequency, and available electrical service.

1. Are modifications to the motor starter, disconnect, VFD, controls, or overcurrent protection anticipated?

1. Please provide any available electrical one-line diagrams.

Government Response:

Electrical power requirements are shown on the motor nameplate photographs provided with this amendment: 230/460 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 15 HP. Motors are operated at 460 V.

Existing motor starters are Square D combination starters with hand-off-auto control (Pump A and Pump B, as shown in the attached photographs).

Electrical one-line diagrams are not available.

Question 5 — Existing Piping Configuration

1. Please provide available mechanical drawings showing suction and discharge piping arrangements.

1. Are any piping modifications beyond direct replacement anticipated?

Government Response:

Mechanical drawings are not available. Photographs of the existing piping arrangements are provided with this amendment, and the piping configuration may be verified at the site visit.

The work is a direct replacement; however, associated piping shall be coated/sealed following replacement to ensure longevity of the installation.

Question 6 — Existing Drawings and Records

1. Can the Government provide mechanical, electrical, structural, and as-built drawings?

1. Are previous project records, commissioning reports, maintenance records, or engineering studies available?

1. Can the Government provide dimensions of the existing skid, piping connections, and equipment footprint?

Government Response:

Existing drawings and records are not available for distribution. Offerors may field-verify existing dimensions, piping connections, and equipment footprints during the site visit.

Question 7 — Site Visit

1. Will a site visit be offered to prospective offerors? If so, please provide the date, time, location, and point of contact.

Government Response:

Yes. A site visit will be offered to all prospective offerors. The date, time, location, and point of contact will be provided by amendment to the solicitation.

Question 8 — Equipment Access and Rigging

1. Please provide information regarding access limitations, loading restrictions, overhead clearances, and rigging requirements.

1. Is the existing skid located at grade level or does removal require special lifting equipment?

1. Are there any doorway, ceiling, structural, or operational constraints?

Government Response:

Both existing pump skids are located at grade level on concrete housekeeping pads within the plant.

A roll-up door on the side of the plant is available for moving equipment in and out of the building. Access conditions may be verified during the site visit.

Question 9 — Outage Requirements

1. Please identify any restrictions on outage duration.

1. Is a specific outage window required by Plant Operations to maintain service to the hospital kitchen refrigeration system?

1. Will phased shutdowns or temporary cooling measures be required?

Government Response:

Work shall be performed on one pump at a time so that condenser water service is not interrupted. Pump A shall be replaced first, as it is currently out of service.

Outage coordination shall be scheduled with Plant Operations. Temporary cooling measures are not anticipated provided the one-pump-at-a-time sequence is maintained.

Question 10 — Water Treatment and System Refill

1. Will the Government provide condenser water treatment following system refill, or is the contractor responsible for restoring water chemistry?

1. Is the existing condenser water system currently treated, and can recent water quality reports be provided?

Government Response:

The Government maintains a contracted chemical water treatment service on site. The existing condenser water system is currently treated. Water treatment following system refill will be performed by the Government's existing water treatment contractor; no water treatment services are required of the contractor under this contract.

Question 11 — Commissioning Requirements

1. Please clarify whether a third-party commissioning agent is required or if contractor-performed startup and commissioning documentation will satisfy contract requirements.

Government Response:

A third-party commissioning agent is not required. Contractor-performed startup and commissioning shall be conducted with the general contractor and must be reviewed and approved by the Plant Operations Supervisor / Point of Contract (POC).

Question 12 — Warranty Requirements

1. Please confirm the minimum warranty period expected for equipment and installation.

Government Response:

A minimum one (1) year warranty is required for equipment and installation.

Question 13 — Government Estimate and Budget

1. Is the Government able to provide the IGCE or an anticipated project budget range?

1. If the IGCE cannot be released, can the Government confirm whether the anticipated value is below or above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold?

Government Response:

IGCE will not be provided.

Question 14 — Hazardous Materials and Environmental Conditions

1. Has the Government conducted any hazardous material surveys in the work area?

1. Are asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, or other regulated materials known to be present?

1. If hazardous materials are encountered, will abatement be performed by others or included in the contractor's scope?

1. If surveys are available, can copies be provided?

Government Response:

A hazardous materials survey of the work area has been completed. No asbestos-containing materials or other regulated hazardous materials are present within the project limits. No hazardous material abatement is anticipated or included in the contractor's scope.

Copies of the survey are not available for distribution at this time.

Question 15 — Building Automation System (BAS) and Controls Integration

1. Is the existing pump monitored or controlled through the facility BAS?

1. Will the contractor be required to modify, replace, reprogram, or integrate controls for the new pump skid?

1. Will alarm points, trending points, graphics, sequences, or BAS programming changes be required?

1. Please identify the existing controls manufacturer and platform.

1. Will the Government provide controls support, or is the contractor expected to provide all programming, integration, testing, and commissioning?

Government Response:

The facility Building Automation System is Johnson Controls Metasys. Both existing pump skids are monitored and controlled through Metasys, and existing controls are in place for both units.

The replacement pump skids must be fully compatible with Metasys and must maintain the existing lead/lag operating capability.

Johnson Controls (the Government's BAS provider) will check and verify proper controls operation. The contractor is responsible for correct installation of the replacement pump skids and all associated controls connections such that the existing Metasys monitoring, control, and lead/lag functionality is preserved.

Question 16 — Bonding Requirements

1. Please confirm that bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds are not required for this procurement and will not be required after award.

Government Response:

Bond, Performance Bonds and payment bonds are not required.

Question 17 - We are seeking clarification on required number of replacement condenser water pump skids for Notice ID: 36C24826Q0724. The Performance Requirements spell out one but then has the numeral 2 in parentheses next to it. I have ripped a portion of the Performance Requirements from page 5 and highlighted the specific text. Can you please provide clarification on the actual number of units required.

Government Response:

The goal is to replace 2 of the same pump skids in the chiller plant. They are the same and would each require the same set up etc.

See attached document: IMG_0442.

See attached document: IMG_0440.

See attached document: IMG_0438.

See attached document: IMG_0441.

See attached document: IMG_0439.

See attached document: IMG_0437.

Purpose of this amendment is to provide a site visit on 06/15/2026 at 11:00am EST, provide answers to questions received and extend questions due date from 06/12/2026 at 2:00pm EST to 06/16/2026 at 2:00pm EST. RFQ close date remains 05/19/2026 at 2:00pm EST.