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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

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) None 04-14-2026 None Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 Department of Veterans Affairs 36C252 Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25226R0008

X X X X REFERENCE SOLICITATION 36C25226R0008 AMENDMENT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE CONTINUATION PAGES.

EILEEN MEYER

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

1. Can the government clarify if how many volumes there should be? Should each factor be a separate volume/document? Question clarified: Should technical capabilities and experience be provided in a single PDF document?

A: Technical capabilities and experience can be submitted in a single PDF document; however, if the file is too big to be emailed, it is acceptable to submit separately. In the end, all requirements of the solicitation need to be submitted in order to be evaluated. Per clause 52.212-2: “Proposals which do not strictly comply with all solicitation instructions shall be rejected and will not be evaluated under the non-price and price evaluation factors.”

2. Can the government confirm that the evaluation is not lowest price technically acceptable?

A: That is correct - see clause 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items in the solicitation.

3. Is the requirement for six (6) stationary engineers/operators intended to represent the total number of personnel employed under the contract, or the minimum number required to maintain coverage?

A: The six (6) operators are intended to be employed under the contract.

4. Is the contractor required to provide additional personnel beyond the six (6) stationary engineers/operators to account for PTO, sick leave, training, and other absences to ensure continuous 24/7 coverage?

A: This would be the responsibility of the contractor to adequately staff for the six (6) personnel the government is requesting. The requirement is for 6 people for a full 2080 hours of services. At the consideration of COR and CO the missed hours of 1 person due to leave or illness could be shifted to another of the qualified persons on the contract or a backup/stand in operator who is also trained and qualified per the requirements of this contract.

5. Are stationary engineers/operators required to report to or perform duties in any locations other than the boiler plant (e.g., chiller plant, hospital buildings, or other campus facilities)?

A: The operators will be assigned to the entire campus. Chiller plant, boiler plant etc. On off duty hours our chiller plant operators assist with all aspects of the hospital in emergency situations. For example, if we experience a water leak, they would assist in closing valves.

6. If overtime is required to meet contract requirements, will the Government issue a contract modification or provide additional funding to cover the overtime costs?

A: Shall the need for overtime arise, the government will perform the necessary means to compensate the contractor provided the overtime is approved by CO/COR.

7. After submission and Government approval of a stationary engineer’s qualifications and resume, what is the expected timeline for PIV processing, required training, and the employee being cleared to begin work on-site?

A: PIV processing and employee clearance can take as long as the responsiveness of the applicant. Traditionally, we have seen this done within a 2-3 week period. All operators will be given 40 hours of training after the clearance is completed. After the 40-hour training the operator will be deemed “competent/incompetent” to provide services to the government. 40 hours is paid training for 10 operators. If the contractor fails to provide competent operators after the 10th, the government will no longer pay for training, but the contractor will still be responsible for providing additional persons until the 6 qualified operators are filled.