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36C25023Q0785 0001

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

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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

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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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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)

515-23-3-390-0922

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25023Q0785 09-15-2023

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One (1) The purpose of this modification is to provide answers to questions received from Contractors.

See Page 2-13 for details.

Kristina L. Peart Contracting Officer

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36C25023Q0785 0001

Question: In terms of Section 001AB – maintaining of continuous monitoring systems – Does this include the current online chlorine monitoring system as seen on the walk-thru?

Answer: No.

Question: We are required to maintain automated feed systems for the boiler and cooling water. Will replacement equipment when needed be purchased separately from this contract?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Are the current Boiler Chemistry Storage Tanks remaining property of the VA? Noticed a couple of them are old Nalco Port-a-Feed Tanks that the current vendor, DuBois not Nalco, is utilizing?

Answer: Yes, they will remain, they belong to the VA.

Question: When is the last time the RO's were serviced and do you know by whom? How old are the RO units and how old are the current membranes? (both for Pump House and Main Boiler Room).

Answer: March 2023. Prefilter was changed, but membranes were not changed.

Question: When was the boiler, deaerator, and condensate storage tank last inspected?

Answer: Yearly. They are inspected under a different contract.

Question: Were any significant issues noted during that inspection such as scaling or corrosion issues?

Answer: No.

Question: Will a copy of the reports on these inspections be provided to the vendor prior to the execution of an award in order to establish the systems are in good condition prior to starting the new contract?

Answer: Yes (attached). The DA Magnetic Particle Testing is in contracting or soon be entered for solicitation. Usually, we ask for the Chemical vendor to be present during inspections.

Question: Can we deliver salt for The Pump House to the Main Boiler Room for Storage between visits? Approximately how many bags of salt are currently being used on an annual basis for The Pump House?

Answer: Delivery will be to the Pump House. Not sure on usage. We estimate 20 40 lb. bags a month.

Question: Legionella Testing for the cooling tower was discussed at yesterday’s visit but it is not in the solicitation SOW. Do you wish to include?

Answer: Include as a separate line item which might be deducted: This is for the HVAC cooling tower at Building 22. Legionella testing will be performed quarterly following VHA Directive 1061 (attached to original RFQ issued).

Question: When was the cooling tower last cleaned? Is chemical disinfection required along with the mechanical cleaning of the tower?

Answer: It is cleaned once a year. Usually in September/October before we shut it down for winter. Yes, chemical disinfection with mechanical cleaning (Present as a separate line item).

Question: Is this a new contract with all of these services or an old contract with added services?

Answer: The contract being solicited is similar to previous years.

Question: If it was a previous contract, what was the award amount and for how long?

Answer: The previous contract was for a Base plus four one year options, The aggregate award amount was $413,144.48.

Question: We also noticed in the SOW that the chemical phosphate is being used which does not make sense with the boiler utilizing RO water. Can you confirm with the facility and include in our questions please?

Answer: This can be discussed further. Below is a report for Boiler #2 and products used. I do not think there is Phosphate being used. I would like the contractors to present their best chemical boiler treatment program.

Question: We also noticed in the SOW that the chemical phosphate is being used which does not make sense with the boiler utilizing RO water.

Answer: Don’t quote the phosphate.

Boiler Plant Water Analytics Program

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