36C25026Q0027 0001.docx

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Attached to: H946--SPS Water Testing Indianapolis Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 36C25026Q0027
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10

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This document is an Amendment to a Solicitation/Modification of Contract for water and steam testing services at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. The contract requires a contractor to perform comprehensive water quality testing in compliance with AAMI ST108 standards, including utility water, critical water, bacteria, endotoxin, and steam testing. Specific requirements include monthly and quarterly testing frequencies, with 6 utility water tests, 16 critical water chemistry tests, 296 bacteria tests, 296 endotoxin tests, and 6 steam conductivity tests per year.

The contract is structured with a base year and four option years, each running from November 15 to November 14, with multiple line items for different testing services. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, calibrate the government-owned resistivity meter, provide 260 pH hardness dipsticks annually, and deliver detailed written reports within 5 business days of each analysis. The testing will be performed in the Sterile Processing department, Reverse Osmosis mechanical room, and GI Decontamination processing areas, with the contractor responsible for training VA personnel on testing protocols and AAMI ST108 requirements.

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36C25026Q0027 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

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) 583-26-1-669-0009 None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 490 Independence OH 44131 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6100 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 490 Independence OH 44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25026Q0027 10-03-2025

X X X See CONTINUATION Page 583-3660162-669-854100-2543 010055590 X One (1) The purpose of this amendment to answer Contractor questions, update price/cost schedule, and update the Statement of Work (SOW).

The hour and date specified for receipt of offers remains unchanged.

Kristina L. Peart Contracting Officer

Contractor Questions and Answers

1. The solicitation states: “Lab shall be within one hour driving distance of VAMC to allow for emergency sample drop-off if needed by facility personnel.“ Is there any leeway in this requirement?

a. The lab utilized by the contractor shall have the ability to respond/process samples same day.

2. Could the government clarify how many samples will be collected by VA personnel versus how many will be the responsibility of the contractor?

a. The Contractor is responsible for all sample collection as VA staff shall not collect samples.

3. The solicitation notes: “Contractor shall provide training to SPS and Engineering personnel on AAMI ST108 requirements and responsibilities within one (1) week of contract award.” Could the government clarify the nature of this training? Specifically should the training be delivered virtually or on-site, and should it cover sampling protocols, interpretation of results, or other areas?

a. Training shall occur on-site during sampling. Training shall cover ongoing suggestions of sampling protocol, training on reading results, and training on any changes to the AAMI ST 108 standard.

4. The solicitation states: “Contractor shall provide pH hardness color metric dipsticks to the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC.” Can you confirm if these are the only supplies the contractor is required to furnish, and, if so, how many are expected annually?

a. Contractor shall provide 260 dipsticks annually, and vendor would be responsible for all collection supplies.

5. The solicitation states: “Contractor shall calibrate the government-owned resistivity meter monthly during their testing visit and provide a calibration certification.” Could the government clarify what type of certification is required in this context?

a. Calibration sticker and documentation on what standard or method was used to calibrate.

6. Could the government clarify which tests must be performed on-site and which should be completed at the laboratory?

a. Conductivity, PH and Resistivity could be performed on site during testing however all other tests must be resulted in a lab.

7. How many samples for bacteria and endotoxin will be taken each month?

a. 23 Endotoxin and 23 bacteria samples shall be taken each month.

8. The SOW lists Steam Conductivity as a testing parameter. Are we to test the Steam Conductivity or was it meant to state “Steam Condensate”?

a. The contractor shall test Steam Condensate Conductivity

9. What is the make and model number of the resistivity meter?

a. Myron Ultrameter 2

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

6.00

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Utility Water Chemistry Test Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H946 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment

16.00

__________________

Critical Water Chemistry Test

POP Begin: 11-15-2025 POP End: 11-14-2026