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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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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) 09-29-2026 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth KS 66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth

KS 66048

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25526Q0678 09-25-2026

X X X X one(1) Preventive maintenance, service, and repairs to the Uninterruptible Power Supply for ST. Louis VAMC

This amendment is to provide answers to questions from offerors.

This amendment does not extend quote submission deadlines. Quotes are due October 6, 2026 by 12:00 PM CST.

The question-and-answer period ended September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST.

Contract Specialist: Erika Kobulnicky, Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov.

Lisa Buchanan Contracting Officer Questions for UPS Main Solicitation 36C25526Q0678

1. Please confirm whether the required “authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer” must be issued directly to the prime offeror, or whether an OEM authorization letter held by an identified subcontractor that will perform the UPS maintenance and repair services is acceptable.

ANSWER: Yes, the solicitation explicitly requires that the offeror provide an authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the batteries. The language in Section E.1 (Instructions to Offerors) of 36C25526Q0678_1 states:

"Offeror shall provide an authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer."

This requirement is listed under the technical acceptability standards for the offeror’s submission. The letter must be included in the technical response, which is submitted by the prime offeror. It is intended for the entity submitting the offer (the prime).

2. Also, please confirm whether authorization is required for each OEM represented in the PWS.

Answer: Yes, authorization is required for each OEM represented in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The solicitation requires the offeror to provide an authorized distributor letter from the OEM, and the PWS lists multiple OEMs whose equipment is covered under the contract (Eaton, APC, FERRUPS, EMERSON).

Supporting Evidence:

· Section E.1 (Instructions to Offerors) in 36C25526Q0678_1 requires:

"Offeror shall provide an authorized distributor letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer."

· The PWS (Section 5.1 and equipment tables) lists several OEMs whose equipment will be serviced under the contract.

Interpretation:

· If the offeror intends to service equipment from multiple OEMs, they must provide an authorization letter from each OEM whose equipment is included in the PWS and will be serviced under the contract. This ensures the offeror is authorized to provide maintenance and repairs for all listed brands.

Key Point:

· An OEM letter is required for each OEM represented in the PWS whose equipment will be serviced.