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This document is a Standard Form 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas. The amendment number is 0002 with an effective date of April 16, 2026, and pertains to solicitation 36C25726Q0361 (dated March 23, 2026). The amendment's sole purpose is to provide questions and answers related to the solicitation.

The Q&A document addresses 17 inquiries concerning a medical gas system installation project at a VA facility involving Amico products (O-Diswal-E-Oxy, O-Diswal-E-Air, and O-Diswall-E-Vac). Key responses include: Amico equipment only is required with no approved alternates; the contractor must supply 100 feet of 18/6 twisted/stranded/shielded plenum-rated LV wire; as-built drawings are provided by the VA; the project duration is three months from Notice to Proceed with work performed during regular business hours except for tie-in work potentially requiring after-hours completion; all demolition, wall/ceiling finish work, infection control materials, and ICRA level determination are the responsibility of the VA's in-house construction team; no hazardous material abatement or fire watch is required from the contractor; fire suppression systems remain as-is; no required proprietary subcontractors are mandated; and the engagement is a design-bid-build format with no design-build services required from the successful offeror. Contracting Officer Melanie Williams signed the amendment on behalf of the government.

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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 _one (1)____ 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)

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0002 04-16-2026

671-26-2-5476-0104

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0361

03-23-2026

X

X X

X one (1)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide questions and answers.

Melanie Williams Contracting Officer

1. Could the VA provide model #, series type, and quantities of each Amico product?

O-Diswal -E-Oxy / O-Diswal-E-Air / O-Diswall-E-Vac

2. Can the VA provide as-builts showing the interstitial area and ER Fast Track rooms 1 thru 10.

Please see attached drawings.

3. SOW states LV Wire is 18/6 twisted / stranded / shielded plenum rated wire from ZVB to AAP. Is this implying that the government would like us to provide a spool of wire? If so how many LF?

Yes, 100 FT

4. Is a brand-name install or if an alternative brand such as Beacon Medeas is accepted?

Can alternate equal medical gas zone valve box, alarm panels, and outlets be use for this project such as Tri-Tech, Power Ex, Beacon Medaes, ect or only amico equipment be allowed for this project?

No Alternate

5. Please provide the required location for the new zone valve box and confirm that the proposed location complies with applicable NFPA 99 requirements.

Yes it does

6. Please confirm whether Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) materials and equipment (e.g. barriers, HEPA filtration units, negative air machines) will be Government-furnished, or if the contractor is required to provide all ICRA-related materials and equipment as part of this requirement.

All infection control will be done by in house construction team.

7. Will the Government provide wall/ceiling assembly details and finish specifications (e.g., paint color, finish level, and coatings) required to match existing conditions after drywall repair?

All wall and ceiling finish work will be done by in house construction team opening and closing wall.

8. Please confirm the required Period of Performance, including anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP) timeframe and project completion duration, and advise of any phasing or operational constraints impacting scheduling.

The project from start to finish should be 3 months from Notice to Proceed (NTP. All operations will be conducted as required not to interrupt patient care. If phases need to be in place, the contractor will work with the Contracting Office Representative (COR).

9. Are we to dispose/abate of any asbestos, lead, mold or other hazardous material as part of this project? If so, provide appropriate hazardous material site survey report.

No, If any will be addressed by in house team.

10. What will the ICRA level be for this project?

VA Will provide.

11. Are there any required/proprietary subcontractors the general contractor is to hire associated with this project? No.

12. Will all work associated with this project able to be performed during regular working hours?

Yes, only the tie in may have to be done after hours.

13. It is our understanding that the Solicitation is a negotiated Bid (RFP) design-bid-build project with the Government's AE being responsible for the design portion (providing a full and complete set of Specifications and Plans) and the successful offeror being responsible for bidding and building the project based on the Specifications and Plans provided by the Government's AE. Put another way, the successful offeror will not be required to perform any design-build services as part of the contract - correct?

Contracting Officer

14. Are we required to provide a 24 hour/day on-site fire watch during demolition?

No all demolition will be done by in house construction team.

15. Please confirm 1) Fire Suppression to be left in place as-is. 2) Parts of the fire suppression are to be replaced. If so, please specify what is to be replaced. 3) The entire fire suppression system is to be removed and replaced throughout the entire construction space.

No

16. What is the required overall project duration (start to final acceptance)?

From start to finish: 3 months

17. Does the scope include any demolition of existing ceilings, piping, or other infrastructure beyond the new installation? If so, please clarify quantities and disposal requirements.

No see #14

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