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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.

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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:

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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.

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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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0001 06-05-2026

610-26-2-6902-0016

610A4-26-506

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219

36C250

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati OH 45219

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25026Q0495

06-05-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 06-24-2026 4:30PM EDT

610-3660162-6902-854200-3220 23NRNR002

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer submitted RFI questions which can be found on page 2-4 of this amendment.

This amendment is also extending the due date of offers from 06/19/2026 to 06/24/2026 at 4:30PM EST due to a Federal Holiday.

All other conditions of the solicitation reamain the same.

Shelton Beasley

Construct Concrete Pads for HVAC Maintenance RFI Questions and Answers

Q: Can you send a reference for what you want the fence and gate to look like?

A: Provide and install a powder-coated aluminum guardrail system around the HVAC maintenance pads at Buildings T-4, T-5, and T-6. The system shall be an OSHA-compliant Top Rail + Mid Rail configuration, matching Figure. The railings shall have a gate or removable section for maintenance access. Based on OSHA 1926.502(b) and Figure D-11, the railing must include:

Top Rail at 42 in ± 3 in Mid Rail at approximately 21 in, or Vertical members spaced ≤19 in A self-closing gate providing equivalent fall protection Components capable of withstanding 200 lbs. forces on Top Rail and 150 lbs. on Mid Rail/Intermediate members Smooth surfaces, no projections Posts mechanically anchored to concrete pad using manufacturer-approved anchors. Anchors must meet OSHA structural loading.

Q: Scope calls for rebar in concrete. Can you explain what layout the government is expecting?

Example, 12 x 12 on center or 16 x 16 on center?

A: The specification requires reinforcing steel (ASTM A615 Grade 60) for equipment pads but does not provide a required spacing pattern. REINFORCEMENT:

Install concrete reinforcement according to ACI 318 and ACI SP-66.

Support and securely tie reinforcing steel to prevent displacement during placing of concrete.

Drilling for Dowels in Existing Concrete: Use sharp bits, drill hole slightly oversize, fill with epoxy grout, inset the dowel, and remove excess epoxy.

Q: “Enlarged T-4, T-5, & T-6 View calls out "install rail with gate or removable section around pads..." - Please confirm if this is reference to fencing or something else. If fencing, please specify type.

A: Provide and install a powder-coated aluminum guardrail system around the HVAC maintenance pads at Buildings T-4, T-5, and T-6. The system shall be an OSHA-compliant Top Rail + Mid Rail configuration, matching Figure. The railings shall have a gate or removable section for maintenance access. Based on OSHA 1926.502(b) and Figure D-11, the railing must include:

Top Rail at 42 in ± 3 in Mid Rail at approximately 21 in, or Vertical members spaced ≤19 in A self-closing gate providing equivalent fall protection Components capable of withstanding 200 lbs. forces on Top Rail and 150 lbs. on Mid Rail/Intermediate members Smooth surfaces, no projections Posts mechanically anchored to concrete pad using manufacturer-approved anchors. Anchors must meet OSHA structural loading.

Q: Detail B calls out "form concrete pad around inlet. provide removable mesh grill for level working surface. Please specify what a "removable mesh grill" is.

A: A removable mesh grill is a piece of metal, expanded or mesh, that allows for drainage of water and provides a surface for a ladder to safely stand on. It needs to be removable with effort.

Q: Is demolition of any existing concrete or other items required to place the new pads?

A: No

Q: Does the VA want thickens on any of the pads?

A: Please provide clarity for this question.

Q: What is the size of the rebar?

A: The specification requires reinforcing steel (ASTM A615 Grade 60) for equipment pads but does not provide a required spacing pattern. REINFORCEMENT:

Install concrete reinforcement according to ACI 318 and ACI SP-66.

Support and securely tie reinforcing steel to prevent displacement during placing of concrete.

Drilling for Dowels in Existing Concrete: Use sharp bits, drill hole slightly oversize, fill with epoxy grout, inset the dowel, and remove excess epoxy.

Q: Building T4 needs a wall essentially 29" tall. Would the VA want that on an actual footing?

A: Yes, footing would be necessary in this case.

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