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36C25626R0067 0001

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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.

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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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

05-29-2026

580-25-101 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

36C25626R0067 04-28-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 06-11-2026 11:00 CDT

(01) RE: Overhead Paging at MEDVAMC

FAR 52.222-90 is hereby added.

Clarifications start on page 3.

DOL Wage Rates were updated and the latest copy is attached. Contractor shall follow this latest version.

Site visit sign in sheet is attached.

Tabitha Contreras Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-2020-FB33BFA2

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

Clarifications for 580-25-101 Replace/Upgrade Overhead Paging:

1. Question: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Answer: No, per specifications, “The Prime Contractor shall provide a minimum of one “Full-Time” SSHO at each project site, for each shift (with no other duties) that holds as current, a professional safety certification with at least 3 years of dedicated construction safety related experience.”

1. Question: If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

Answer: Yes

1. Question: Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

Answer: Yes, the superintendent may also serve as the QA/QC manager, provided they can fulfill all Quality Control requirements identified in Section 01 45 00 – Quality Control and maintain continuous onsite oversight of both construction operations and QC activities throughout duration.

1. Question: If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

Answer: Please refer to question 3.

1. Question: Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

Answer: No, please refer to question 1 & 3.

1. Question: Please confirm the issued drawing set, dated 07.21.2025 is the latest and complete set.

Answer: 07.21.025 is the latest complete set.

1. Question: Please confirm bidders will be held to TIL guidelines at the time the drawings were issued.

Answer: Yes. Bidders shall comply with the VA Technical Information Library (TIL), codes, standards, and design criteria in effect at the time the construction documents were issued, unless otherwise directed by the VA through an official amendment, clarification, or change during the solicitation period.

1. Question: Past Performance: If we have a PPQ, requested for another opportunity, that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested?

Answer: PPQs are not required to be submitted with your proposal. Should you choose to submit one, the page(s) will count towards your page limit.

1. Question: Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as Edgeguard panels) acceptable?

Answer: Yes, temporary plastic wall panel systems such as Edgeguard panels may be utilized, provided they comply with VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements, maintain required containment integrity, and are approved by VA Safety and Infection Control prior to installation. Contractor shall coordinate all temporary barrier methods with COR and VA safety staff before use.

1. Question: Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area, especially the more sensitive areas such as Operating or Cath Lab?

Answer: The contractor shall be responsible for final cleaning and restoration of all affected work areas upon completion of construction work. In sensitive patient care areas, such as operating rooms, Cath labs, and similar procedure spaces, terminal cleaning will be coordinated by VA (EMS) Environmental Management Service.

1. Question: Please clarify which areas may have work ongoing during daytime hours, and which must be nights only?

Answer: Work hours and allowable access shall be coordinated with the COR, VA Safety, Infection Control, and affected clinical services prior to commencement of work in each area. Non-patient care and administrative areas may generally be worked during normal daytime areas. Work impacting patient care operations or lab research will most likely require after-hours or night work to minimize disruption to hospital operations. The contractor shall coordinate all phase work activities, shutdowns, noise-producing activities, and above-ceiling work with the COR in advance.

1. Question: Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings?

Answer: Order of precedence is specifications, construction drawings, then SOW.

1. Question: When they mention that the existing speakers in the main hospital are to install temporarily, where are the speakers going to be installed temporarily above the ceiling attached to the red iron or installed in an adjacent tile or location?

Answer: Contractor shall temporarily support existing speakers above the ceiling structure (secured to building structure/supports, not resting on ceiling tile) while work is being performed. New speakers shall be installed in the existing speaker locations wherever possible. Existing speakers shall remain operational until the new system has been fully installed, tested, and accepted. Do not permanently remove existing speakers or leave locations without speaker coverage prior to successful commissioning of the new system.

Speakers will not be "stored" above ceilings. The speakers will be temporarily supported to structure or ceiling where possible while new system is being installed. This is so the existing speakers remain functional during the construction. The existing system shall not be demolished or turned off until new system is installed, tested, and approved.

1. Question: Can you verify areas that need to use containment carts?

Answer: Use of containment carts shall be required in areas identified by the VA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) process and as directed by VA Safety and Infection Control personnel. At a minimum, containment carts shall be utilized for above-ceiling work, dust generating activities, and work occurring within or adjacent to occupied patient areas. Contractor shall coordinate all containment requirements with the COR and VA Safety prior to commencing work in each area.

1. Question: Please confirm paging system wiring may be run in the above ceiling space?

Answer: Above ceiling routing is acceptable where installed in accordance with the construction documents and applicable codes/standards. Contractor shall coordinate all above-ceiling work activities with the COR, VA Safety, and infection control requirements prior to commencing work.

1. Question: Please clarify whether existing raceways may be re-used?

Answer: Existing raceways shall be used when possible, in accordance with the construction documents.

1. Question: In areas where an existing paging system is installed, please confirm whether the new system must be installed prior to the demolition of the old system?

Answer: Refer to response to question 13.

1. Question: As the new system is brought online, please confirm the old system may be taken down in zones, rather than the entire existing system being demolished concurrently.

Answer: Yes, the existing system may be removed and transitioned into phases/zones. At no time shall the facility be left without required paging coverage or operational functionality. Contractor shall coordinate all phased cutovers, outages, and system transitions with the COR, VA, IT, clinical staff, and affected departments prior to implementation.

1. Question: Please confirm whether new fiber must be installed between buildings, or whether the fiber is assumed to be existing?

Answer: Refer to Telecommunications Narrative and sheet TN601 for Fiber requirements.

1. Question: Please clarify the acceptable temporary mounting method for existing speakers during replacement.

Answer: Refer to response to question 13.

1. Question: Please clarify the intended integration scope between existing Jeron/intercom systems and the new system.

Answer: Refer to keynotes on TN400 series sheets.

1. Question: Please clarify expectations for access creation/restoration where no accessible pathways exist.

Answer: Means and methods for routing cabling and creating pathways required for installation are the responsibility of the Contractor. Restore affected finishes/surfaces to match existing conditions. Refer to Division 27 specifications and Telecommunications Narrative for pathway/cabling requirements.

1. Question: Please provide the approved manufacturer(s) and model number(s) for the cable types specified for this project.

Answer: There is no specific manufacturer listed for cabling. Contractor to select cabling based off performance requirements, VA standards, and required listings.

1. Reference DWG- TN601, “AUDIO-VISUAL GENERAL NOTES”- (F), Question: If there is any part of the “EXISTING VA LAN, FIBER OPTIC TOPOLOGY AND PATHWAYS” discovered missing, who is responsible?

Answer: The contractor shall verify existing conditions in the field prior to installation. If portions of the existing VA LAN, fiber optic topology, or pathway infrastructure are found to be missing, damaged, or otherwise unusable, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR.

1. Question: Please verify the following must be included:

24. Integration with both nurse call code blue systems for enabling automatic overhead code blue zone paging?

24. IP speakers must automatically adjust volume without human intervention?

24. Must include automatic ambient background feature?

24. Must include preprogrammed alerts and messaging out of the box without the need for programming?

Answer: A. Yes. B. Only per contract docs & manufacturer. C. Only per contract docs & manufacturer. D. Refer to Telecommunications for preprogrammed alerts and messages.

1. Question: What security system integrations are required?

Answer: Refer to the Telecommunications Narrative, TN400 series sheets and, TN600 series sheets.

1. Question: Please clarify the acceptable temporary mounting method for existing speakers during replacement.

Answer: Duplicate question to #20

1. Question: Please clarify the intended integration scope between existing Jeron/intercom systems and the new Overhead paging system.

Answer: Duplicate question to #21

1. Question: Please clarify expectations for access creation/restoration where no accessible pathways exist.

Answer: Duplicate question to #22

1. Question: Please provide the approved manufacturer(s) and model number(s) for the cable types specified for this project.

Answer: Duplicate question to #23

1. Question: When will warranty start? At the completion of each building system, or at the end of the project?

Answer: The warranty period shall commence upon final acceptance for the overall project.

1. Question: Will the new IP based overhead paging system require special permissions or 3rd party vendors to access and connect to the existing VA network?

Answer: Yes, any connection to the existing VA network infrastructure shall require coordination and approval through VA OI&T.

1. Question: GI003 Phase 3- extent of patch and repaint? Extent of demolition? Are hard ceilings expected to be encountered and repaired? What is the extent of repaired?

Answer: Patch and repair will be needed for any damaged finishes per note 2 on the architectural sheets.

Reference Plan Legend on Architectural Set.

1. Question: Will negative air discharge be required to exhaust through an exterior window? How is negative air to be exhausted if the project space does not have an exterior window within the proximity?

Answer: coordinate path for exhaust duct work with VA safety.

1. Question: Is the cabling for the existing paging system in conduit?

Answer: Portions of the existing system are in conduit, while other areas utilize existing pathways and/or cable support systems. Contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to installation and coordinate any discrepancies to COR.

1. Question: Will conduit or cable tray be required throughout the hospital for the new cabling?

Answer: Existing pathways shall be utilized when possible in compliance with the construction documents. Refer to Telecommunications narrative and Div. 27 specifications for new pathways.

When existing pathway cannot be reused, contractor shall provide new pathway (conduit, cable tray).

See attached document: DOL Wage Determinations dated 5-18-26.

See attached document: Sign in Sheet 580-25-101.