Filter Questions and Responses -36C25625Q1476-Amendment 0001- 091825.pdf

PDF 244 KB Posted

Attached to
4460--Amendment 1-Questions and Responses Name Brand or Equal MERV HVAC Filters
Solicitation number
36C25625Q1476
Issued by

About this file

This document is an Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) procurement of air filters, specifically Solicitation Number 36C25625Q1476. The amendment includes responses to five vendor questions covering filter specifications, including delivery schedule, filter construction, dimensions, MERV ratings, and approved manufacturers. Key details include:

The government clarified that filters will be wire-backed, have MERV 8 pleated construction, and Camfil Filters are the baseline "Name Brand or Equal" manufacturer. Specific filter dimensions discussed include 9-3/4X29-1/4X0.5, 10X28X0.5, and 10X32X0.5, with one specific item (Item 0020) corrected to MP4H15P-1620, a Columbus Industries 16x20x4 Merv 15 filter with a header. The amendment is dated 08-18-2025 and was issued by the VA Network Contracting Office 16 in Houston, Texas.

View the file

Other files

File Type Posted
36C25625Q1476 0001_1.docx DOCX document
36C25625Q1476_1.docx DOCX document
36C25625Q1476-Name Brand or Equal MERV HVAC Filters 090925.pdf PDF

On GovTribe

Work with this file

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Text version

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)

1 2

0001 08-18-2025

598-26-1-8723-0005

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25625Q1476

X

X X

X 1

RE: Amendment to provide responses to questions for Combine Solicitation (CS) 36C25625Q1476.

Anthony Marion

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2021-8BF5EFDA

Questions and Responses -36C25625Q1476

1. Question 1: Delivery schedule – Would you prefer all filters delivered in a single shipment, or staggered deliveries across the period of performance?

Government Response 1: Filter delivery will be delivered per the Solicitation/SOW delivery schedule.

2. Question 2: Filter construction – Should the filters be wire-backed or self-supporting?

Government Response 2: Wire backed.

3. Question 3: Can you please let me know the type of filter and MERV rating for the following items?

• 9-3/4X29-1/4X0.5

MPN: PR5-1030

• 10X28X0.5

MPN: PR5-1028

• 10X32X0.5

MPN: PR5-1032

Government Response 3: MERV 8 pleated

4. Question 4: Could you confirm the approved brand name(s) that the VA recognizes as the baseline for

“Name Brand or Equal” in this solicitation 36C25625Q1476

Government Response 4: MERV and government used Camfil Filters

5. Question 5: Item 0020 MPN 89855.041620PSH is not a match to the filter however vendors are showing this as the MPN MP415P-1620

Government Response 5: Correct part:MP4H15P-1620

Columbus Industries 16x20x4 Merv 15 **with a header**

See attached document: Filter Questions and Responses -36C25625Q1476.

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .