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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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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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11-06-2025

549-26-1-5088-0002

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0053 10-22-2025

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 11-13-2025 16:00 CST

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide the answers to the technical questions received.

2. See revised SOW with highlighted changes.

3. The due date is extended to 11/13/2025, 4PM CST.

Technical Questions 36C25726Q0053 | NTX Replace Chilled Water Pump and VFD #4

1. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

Answer: Brand new contract.

2. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer: N/A.

3. Who is the Incumbent?

Answer: See #1.

4. Past contract award #?

Answer: See # 2.

5. Has the budget been approved for this contract?

Answer: Yes, at the moment this amendment was posted.

6. Is there a scheduled site visit day, date and time? Apologize if I overlooked it.

Answer: Yes, see Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Services.

7. Do you have the pricing template in Excel, pdf or another form to submit back in a clean format?

Answer: See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Services.

8. Is there any way we can get the model and serial number of the pump?

Answer: Aurora 413 BF / Serial# 97-13457-1

9. I noticed the solicitation says it is for replacing the chilled water pump and VFD #4, but in section B.2 Statement of Work, sub-section A., it states “The contractor is responsible for providing labor and supervision to replace the VA provided gear box for the Marley #5 cooling tower”. Which is correct?

Answer: Replacing Chilled Water and VFD #4

10. Are you able to email me a Planholders List or the Pre Bid sign in sheet for this project?

Answer: Site Visit Sheet attached.

11. We would like to kindly request the site visit sign in sheet for solicitation 36C25726Q0053 Replace Chilled Water Pump.

Answer: See # 10.

12. Does the wye strainer need to be changed out since the suction guide to be installed already has a strainer screen in it?

Answer: If suction guide has strainer included, eliminate wye strainer, pipe accordingly.

13. The scope does not call out replacement of piping from the isolation valves; will this be required? If so, can the COR verify the sizing of the valve flange so a blind flange can be placed.

Answer: 8” or 10”

14. Can the COR verify the material of the inlet and outlet piping, in the event fabrication may take place?

Answer: Steel Piping schedule 40

15. Can the COR verify that there is no Glycol present in the Chilled Water Loop for environmental purposes?

Answer: No Glycol present.

16. Can the COR verify inlet and outlet flange sizing at the pump assembly?

Answer: Refer to # 8, model & serial #

17. Pump #4 does not have a suction diffuser, verify that the SOW is correct in calling for a field installed?

Answer: Yes

18. Can the COR verify the motor specifications desired by Armstrong? If not, is there currently a pump curve assessment that can be referenced?

Answer: Pump/Motor package unit from Armstrong.

19. The ACH550 is a legacy drive, this will affect warranty through ABB, please specify a suitable replacement such as ACH580?

Answer: Yes, with 2 contactor eclipse bypass, ACH580 compatible with Siemens FLN.

STATEMENT OF WORK_rv 1

Replace Chilled Water Pump & VFD #4

A. The contractor is to provide supervision, labor & material to replace Chilled Water Pump #4 & VFD #4, at the VAMC Garland VA facility - located at 2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland, TX 75042.

1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall exercise extreme care to avoid damaging Government property such as buildings, equipment, trees, shrubs, or turf. Any damage to Government property by the Contractor shall be repaired by the Contractor to its original condition at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that all materials are new, free from defects, imperfections, and asbestos free (NO ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS SHALL BE USED ON THIS PROJECT).

2. SCHEDULE OF WORK: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Mr. Doug Person, Engineering, phone: 903 704-7693, prior to start of work. The Contractor shall schedule work through the COR. The Contractor shall coordinate work with COR NLT 3 days before starting work. Work shall be complete within 180 days of work start. Other contractors may be working in the same area performing other work. The contractor shall execute work in a manner so as not to impede other contract work.

3. HOURS OF WORK: The normal hours of work are 0700-1600 Monday through Friday. Work shall be performed during normal working hours. Work to be performed in other than normal hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4. WORKMANSHIP: All work under this contract shall conform to the standards of these specifications. The Contractor at no additional cost to the Government shall correct work not meeting these specifications. Work shall be accomplished by mechanics skilled in trade.

5. DAILY PROGRESS REPORTS: The Contractor shall provide a daily progress report of work accomplished the previous day to COR Doug Person.

6. WORKING CONDITIONS: The buildings and the surrounding site areas will be occupied, and Government operations will continue a normal, temporary, or restricted basis for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall take all precautions to ensure that his operations are conducted in a manner so as not to interfere with the normal operation of surrounding facilities. The Contractor shall execute work in a safe manner and shall not subject personnel to unsafe conditions. The Contractor shall provide safety barricades, devices, and equipment to protect personnel and property, and repair damage caused by construction operations. Take all precautions to protect the building and its occupants during the construction period.

7. BADGES: All Contractors are required to sign in at Building (Boiler Plant). Visitors’ badges will be obtained and always worn.

8. SITE VISIT: The Contractor shall visit the site to determine the full extent of the work. Failure to inspect the site will not constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. A site visit will be scheduled through the Construction Control Officer.

9. DISPOSAL: Disposal of materials removed under this contract at an approved disposal site in accordance with all local, , and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines are the Contractor’s sole responsibility. The contractor shall adhere to all OSHA requirements concerning removal, transporting, and disposal of the material.

10. CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall keep the area neat and tidy and free of debris at the end of each workday.

11. TEMPORARY FACILITIES: Temporary electrical power and water may be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor from existing lines and sources located at the building site. The characteristics and source locations may be verified by a visit to the site. The Contractor shall provide ample temporary storage shed space for materials requiring shelter from the weather, and security and safety protection. Storage facilities shall be in the areas of the facility designated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

12. SAFETY AND FIRE: All fire and safety rules and regulations are applicable; The International Plumbing Code (IPC), National Fire Protection Association NFPA. American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). The Contractor shall comply with Construction Safety Guidebook (VHA Center for Engineering & Occupational Safety & Health). Construction Safety Checklist. Contractor to follow all VA and OSHA requirements and facility policies. LO/TO procedures to be followed. A site-specific safety plan & OSHA 3071 Job Hazard Analysis/AHA Activity Hazard Analysis must be submitted by the contractor and approved before a preconstruction meeting can be scheduled. VHA-PCRA-2023-1.0 Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA).

13. PERMITS: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any licenses and permits and complying with any laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the execution of this work as required Federally.

14. WARRANTEE: The contractor shall warrantee work to be free of defects and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of acceptance.

15. STATEMENT OF WORK: The Contractor shall perform installation for all materials and components.

B. Work shall include, but is not limited to the following:

1. The contractor is to provide Supervision, Labor & Material to replace Chilled Water Pump # 4 & VFD #4.

2. Contractor to remove the existing Chilled Water Pump and replace it with Armstrong 4300 In-Line Pump.

a. The contractor shall provide and install:

b. ANSI 125 Flange

c. Cast Iron Casing with Bronze Impeller

d. Braided stainless steel flush line.

e. 416 SS pump shaft

f. Confined fiber gasket

g. Motor Enclosure: TEFC

h. 460/3/60

i. Suction Guide (field installed)

j. Glow Trex valve (field installed)

k. New wye strainer for pump

l. Insulation for newly installed work.

3. Contractor to remove the existing VFD and replace with ABB Model ACH550 variable frequency drives designed for 460V/3PH/60HZ power and complete as follows:

a. Microprocessor based Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) adjustable speed AC drive.

b. IGBT power switching technology

c. NEMA-1 rated enclosure – For indoor mounting and use only.

d. Full graphic multifunction control panel with LCD display in plain English.

e. Operating range from -10 to 40° C.

f. (2) programmable analog inputs / (2) programmable analog outputs

g. (6) programmable digital inputs / (3) programmable relay outputs

h. 5% input line impedance for harmonic mitigation

i. 2-contactor E-Clipse bypass with drive service switch and circuit breaker

j. Integral Hohnson Controls N2, Siemens FLN, Modbus & BACnet protocol

k. Parts and labor warranty with start-up by an ABB certified startup technician

l. Start-Up

4. Removal of debris and Clean-up of affected work and surrounding area.

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct any inspections or perform any tests deemed necessary at any time during the execution of the contract to determine conformance with the requirements of these specifications.

D. SITE VISIT: Site visits are highly recommended to provide an accurate quote. Equipment specifics and details for specialty trade equipment. Evaluate ability to meet solicitation and project requirements. Determine accurate resource and material allocations. Understanding site conditions and upcoming challenges and adapting a suitable plan. Comprehend in detail the scope of work to better create the proposal and overall project performance for successfully completed project.

E. NARA RM LANGUAGE CLAUSE:

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. VA North Texas Health Care System and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of VA North Texas Health Care System or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

5. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to VA North Texas Health Care System. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

6. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment are properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment are no longer required, it shall be returned to VA North Texas Health Care System control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

7. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VA North Texas Health Care System guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

8. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VA North Texas Health Care System policy.

9. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VA North Texas Health Care System information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

10. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

11. The VA North Texas Health Care System owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VA North Texas Health Care System shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

12. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training, Talent Management System (TMS) Item #10176, Privacy and Information Security, Rules of Behavior. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

1. GENERAL

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

2. ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

a. A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

b. All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information is subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security and Preparedness is responsible for these policies and procedures.

c. Contract personnel who require access to national security programs must have a valid security clearance. The National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry contract personnel safeguard the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, quotes, or research and development efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not have a Memorandum of Agreement with Defense Security Service (DSS). Verification of Security Clearance must be processed through the Special Security Officer located in the Planning and National Security Service within the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness.

d. Custom software development and outsourced operations must be located in the U.S.

to the maximum extent practical. If such services are proposed to be performed abroad and are not disallowed by other VA policy or mandates, the contractor/subcontractor must state where all non-U.S. services are provided and detail a security plan, deemed to be acceptable by VA, specifically to address mitigation of the resulting problems of communication, control, data protection, and so forth. Location within the U.S. may be an evaluation factor.

e. The contractor or subcontractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an employee working on a VA system or with access to VA information is reassigned or leaves the contractor or subcontractor’s employment. The Contracting Officer must also be notified immediately by the contractor or subcontractor prior to an unfriendly termination.

3. VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE

a. Information made available to the contractor or subcontractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor/subcontractor in performance or administration of the contract shall be used only for those purposes and shall not be used in any other way without the prior written agreement of the VA. This clause expressly limits the contractor/subcontractor's rights to use data as described in Rights in Data

- General, FAR 52.227-14(d) (1).

b. VA information should not be co-mingled, if possible, with any other data on the contractors/subcontractor’s information systems or media storage systems in order to ensure VA requirements related to data protection and media sanitization can be met. If co-mingling must be allowed to meet the requirements of the business need, the contractor must ensure that VA’s information is returned to the VA or destroyed in accordance with VA’s sanitization requirements. VA reserves the right to conduct onsite inspections of contractor and subcontractor IT resources to ensure data security controls, separation of data and job duties, and destruction/media sanitization procedures are in compliance with VA directive requirements.

c. Prior to termination or completion of this contract, contractor/subcontractor must not destroy information received from VA, or gathered/created by the contractor in the course of performing this contract without prior written approval by the VA. Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor/subcontractor must be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6300, Records and Information Management and its Handbook 6300.1 Records Management Procedures, applicable VA Records Control Schedules, and VA Handbook 6500.1, Electronic Media Sanitization. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met must be sent to the VA Contracting Officer within 30 days of termination of the contract.

d. The contractor/subcontractor must receive, gather, store, back up, maintain, use, disclose and dispose of VA information only in compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable Federal and VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies. If Federal or VA information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies become applicable to the VA information or information systems after execution of the contract, or if NIST issues or updates applicable FIPS or Special Publications (SP) after execution of this contract, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith to implement the information confidentiality and security laws, regulations and policies in this contract.

e. The contractor/subcontractor shall not make copies of VA information except as authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the agreement or to preserve electronic information stored on contractor/subcontractor electronic storage media for restoration in case any electronic equipment or data used by the contractor/subcontractor needs to be restored to an operating state. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies must be appropriately destroyed.

f. If VA determines that the contractor has violated any of the information confidentiality, privacy, and security provisions of the contract, it shall be sufficient grounds for VA to withhold payment to the contractor or third party or terminate the contract for default or terminate for under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12.

g. If a VHA contract is terminated for cause, the associated BAA must also be terminated and appropriate actions taken in accordance with VHA Handbook 1600.01, Business Associate Agreements. Absent an agreement to use or disclose protected health information, there is no business associate relationship.

h. The contractor/subcontractor must store, transport, or transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools that are, at a minimum, FIPS 140-2 validated.

i. The contractor/subcontractor’s firewall and Web services security controls, if applicable, shall meet or exceed VA’s minimum requirements. VA Configuration Guidelines are available upon request.

j. Except for uses and disclosures of VA information authorized by this contract for performance of the contract, the contractor/subcontractor may use and disclose VA information only in two other situations: (i) in response to a qualifying order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or (ii) with VA’s prior written approval. The contractor/subcontractor must refer all requests for, demands for production of, or inquiries about, VA information and information systems to the VA contracting officer for response.

k. Notwithstanding the provision above, the contractor/subcontractor shall not release VA records protected by Title 38 U.S.C. 5705, confidentiality of medical quality assurance records and/or Title 38 U.S.C. 7332, confidentiality of certain health records pertaining to drug addiction, sickle cell anemia, alcoholism or alcohol abuse, or infection with human immunodeficiency virus. If the contractor/subcontractor is in receipt of a court order or other requests for the above-mentioned information, that contractor/subcontractor shall immediately refer to such court orders or other requests to the VA contracting officer for response.

l. For service that involves storage, generating, transmitting, or exchanging of VA sensitive information but does not require C&A or an MOU-ISA for system interconnection, the contractor/subcontractor must complete a Contractor Security Control Assessment (CSCA) on on a yearly basis and provide it to COR.

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