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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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(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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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.

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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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0004 01-27-2026

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ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

00502

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY

PINEVILLE LA 71360-4004

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C25626Q0276

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to vendors' question:

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ARLENE A. BLADE

Contracting Officer

01/27/2026

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to vendors’ questions. The following responses are provided:

1. Question 1: Place of Performance (pages 2 & 3):

Please confirm that there are two separate locations where services are required:

Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center: 2200 West Fort Roots Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114.

John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital: 4300 W 7th St. Little Rock. AR 72205.

Answer 1: Services are required at the two separate locations listed above.

2. Question 2: Internal Boiler Inspection Requirement:

The PWS document does not specify whether annual internal boiler inspections are required. Please confirm if this contract includes internal inspections performed by a National Board (NB) / ASME-certified boiler inspector, or if the scope is limited strictly to safety device testing

If internal inspections are required, please confirm whether:

VA will open, drain, clean, and prepare the boilers Any state of Arkansas jurisdictional inspection coordination is required under this contract Answer 2: Safety device testing only.

3. Question 3: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):

The PWS document does not specify any non-destructive testing (NDT) requirements for boilers, deaerators, or condensate tanks. Please confirm whether any NDT services are included or excluded from this contract.

Answer 3: Safety device testing only.

4. Question 4: VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual – Edition Conflict: The PWS references two (2) editions: Page 12 and Section 1.e/f reference the Fifth Edition. Section 1.b.v references the Seventh Edition. Please confirm the official edition of the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual that the contractor is required to follow.

Answer 4: The official edition of the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual that the contractor is required to follow is the most current, 7th Edition.

5. Question 5: OEM Authorization:

Please confirm whether OEM authorization letters are required for:

Each boiler manufacturer (Superior and Johnston) Burner management systems and safety controls (if different OEMs apply) Also, please confirm whether subcontractors performing testing must also hold OEM authorization, or if authorization held by the prime contractor is sufficient.

Answer 5: OEM authorization letters are not required but will be accepted. However, contractor shall provide proof of certification attesting that all gauging and measurement equipment used has been currently calibrated either according to the manufacturer’s specifications or a standard traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. Combustion Analysis and Safety Device Testing personnel shall be qualified for boiler plant burner, control and instrumentation testing.

Qualifications include completing at least a one-year trade school and five years of successful experience in this field. The experience shall be largely with institutional and industrial boiler plants similar in design to the VAMC plants.

6. Question 6: Repairs and Out-of-Scope Work:

The PWS document indicates that adjustment and calibration of safety devices. Please clarify:

Are minor adjustments and calibrations included in the base scope? :

Are repairs, parts replacement, or corrective maintenance excluded and must be quoted separately?

Should the contractor provide written repair recommendations only, or Is the contractor expected to submit repair quotes under this contract?

6. Answer 6:

a. Minor adjustments and calibrations: Yes if adjustments can be made to bring device into compliance. If necessary, make adjustments to the fuel flow and combustion air controllers, control valves and dampers to obtain the required performance.

Repairs, parts replacement, or corrective maintenance are excluded. Contractor shall immediately inform COR of any recommended repairs, modifications, or safety related problems.

Contractor can quote separately if desired.

Yes, contractor shall provide written repair recommendations only.

7. Question 7: Emergency Call-Out Services The PWS document does not reference emergencies, after-hours, or unscheduled call-out services related to boiler, burner, or safety device failures discovered during or outside the scheduled semi-annual testing. Please confirm whether emergency response or on-call services are:

Included within the scope of this contract, or Excluded and to be handled under a separate contract or task order.

If emergency services are included, please clarify:

Required response time (e.g., 2-hour, 4-hour, same-day) Whether after-hours, weekend, or holiday work may be required How these services are to be authorized and charged. There is not a CLIN number added to the cost schedule.

Answer 7: Emergency responses or on-call services are not included in this contract.

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