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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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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

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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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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)

674-25-3-5066-0011

36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504

36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 Central Texas Veterans HCS 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171 Temple TX 76504 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25725Q0165

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide the answers to the the technical questions received.

Question and Answer 36C25725Q0165 CTX Chiller Water Treatment Services

1. There are tower systems at 6 buildings. Can the VA give us tonnage for each system and also volume?

Answer: Vendor required to get measurements, tonnage, totals etc. during site visit. One of the reasons for a site visit.

1. Can we get water volume for each loop that needs treated?

Answer: Vendor required to get measurements, tonnage, volume, etc. during site visit. One of the reasons for a site visit.

1. Are the loops currently in range on treatment?

Answer: Yes

1. In accordance with Sections I and K of B.2, Statement of Work, the contractor is to provide all supplies...materials...containment components, or any other necessary equipment to comply with the terms of the contract.

Question: The VA currently owns the chemical feed equipment (controllers & pumps) along with the double-wall tanks for chemical storage. If something fails and must be replaced, will the VA be purchasing the new equipment, so as to maintain ownership, or will the contractor be responsible for providing? Who will have ownership at the end of the contract?

Answer: VA owns the chemical feed equipment (controllers & pumps) along with the double-wall tanks for chemical storage. VA will retain the ownership.

1. Per Section L of B.2, Statement of Work, Line Item 1. States “maintain sufficient biocides for all cooling towers.

Question: Please confirm that a Dual Biocide program consisting of either oxidizing/non-oxidizing biocides or oxidizing biocide/bio dispersant is required?

Answer: oxidizing biocide/bio dispersant

1. Per Section M of B.2, Statement of Work, Line Item 3. States “As a minimum, conduct testing and inspection bi-weekly.

Question: Please confirm that service dates must be two weeks apart and not simply two visits per month.

Answer: Testing to be conducted every other week, totaling 26 visits a year.