36C24926Q0347 0001 Amendment.docx

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

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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

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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CHECK

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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)

08-14-2026

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24926Q0347 08-10-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-21-2026 10:00 CDT

This amendment is set forth as follows:

1. Contractor questions and the government's response to date are found on the attached pages.

2. The question submission period in the solicitation remains unchanged.

3. The quote deadline has been extended to 8/21/26 10:00 CDT.

4. VAAR 852.219-75, page 30 Services has been checked.

5. Site Visit 8/17 10am Details in attached pages

Daphne Stewart Contracting Officer

Site Visit An optional site visit will be held on 8/17 @ 10 am Vendors shall meet at BLDG 1 located at the Alvin C York Medical Center. The site-visit POC is Dedmon Sibert; Dedmond.Sibert@va.gov Attendance is optional. Vendors are responsible for examining readily observable site conditions. Information provided during the site visit does not change the solicitation unless confirmed by written amendment.

Questions and Answers Question 1: Does the scope require stump grinding or full stump removal, and is backfill required?

Answer: cut flush with existing grade only Question 2: What restoration is required for turf or landscaping disturbed by stump work or contractor equipment?

Answer: The contractor shall restore disturbed work areas and repair contractor-caused damage at no additional cost to the Government.

Question 3: Must debris be hauled offsite, and is onsite chipping permitted?

Answer: The contractor shall properly haul and dispose of all tree material, debris, and waste; remove all debris daily; and complete cleanup of affected work areas. All tree material and debris shall be removed from VA property daily.

Question 4: Will VA coordinate utility de-energization for nearby transformers, if needed?

Answer: The contractor shall identify and notify the COR of any work requiring electrical de-energization. VA will coordinate de-energization of VA-controlled electrical equipment, if required.

Question 5: What are the contractor’s utility responsibilities?

Answer: The contractor shall verify utility clearances prior to work, protect utilities from damage, and immediately report utility impacts or unsafe conditions to the COR.

Question 6: Is an area available for equipment and debris staging?

Answer: Yes will be coordinated with COR at time of work.

Question 7: What facility access, badging, parking, vehicle-entry, and escort requirements apply?

Answer: Contractor access, parking, vehicle entry, and any escort requirements will be coordinated with the COR before mobilization. Vendors attending the site visit shall follow instructions from the site-visit POC.

Question 8: What work hours are authorized, including any weekend or after-hours windows?

Answer: Work shall be performed on weekends, after normal duty hours, or other approved low-traffic periods, as coordinated with the COR before work begins.

Question 9: How many past-performance references are required, what is considered recent, and is there a page limit?

Answer: Submit up to three relevant past-performance references performed within the last five years. Limit the past-performance submission to two pages, excluding reference contact information.

Question 10: Which compliance-measurement period applies under VAAR 852.219-73(e)?

Answer: ☒ By the end of the base term of the contract or order, and then by the end of each subsequent option period.

Question 11: The wage determination does not list a tree climber or arborist classification.

Answer: Offerors shall comply with the applicable wage determination. If no listed classification is appropriate for work to be performed, the contractor shall follow applicable conformance procedures.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their quotation.

End of amendment