36C25726Q0560 0002.pdf

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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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0002 06-10-2026

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0560

05-13-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is: 06-18-2026 11:00 AM CDT

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Government's responses to vendor questions received.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

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No. Proposed RFI / Clarification Question Source Reference GOVERNMENT

RESPONSE

1 Please confirm whether the site visit is mandatory or recommended only, and whether nonattendance affects offer eligibility.

The addendum lists a site visit on May 28, 2026, while the SOW states "Recommend site visit to ensure complete understanding of the requirement." Source: Addendum page 27; SOW page 7.

The site visit is recommended but not mandatory. It will not affect the contractor’s eligibility to submit a quote.

2 Please confirm whether the Government will provide all repair kits and replacement parts needed for backflow preventer repairs, and how repairs should be handled if a required kit or part is not in VA stock.

The SOW states that if a valve must be repaired, the incumbent will make repairs from kits the VA keeps in stock, but pricing line items include repairs as needed.

Source: SOW page 4; Price/Cost Schedule pages 10-11.

The VA will provide the repair kits and parts. The contractor must provide a TCEQ certified technician to make the needed repairs.

3 Please confirm whether offerors should include any allowance or unit pricing for repair labor, return visits, emergency repairs, or parts not stocked by VA, or whether all repairs are included in the flat annual line-item prices.

Pricing requires flat-rate pricing per line item, while the scope includes repairs as needed. Source: Instructions page 28;

Price/Cost Schedule pages 10-11; SOW pages 4-6.

Return visits should be included in the cost of the contract.

4 Please confirm whether TCEQ Form 20700 is required for all 27 assemblies or only the domestic water assemblies, and whether any separate fire-protection inspection/certification report is required for fire suppression assemblies.

The SOW requires TCEQ Form 20700 to the COR and City of Big Spring, while also requiring a State of Texas Licensed Fire Protection Company for 8 fire protection assemblies. Source: SOW page 5.

All assemblies require a TCEQ form 20700

5 Please confirm the expected timing, format, and recipient list for the required detailed work plan and briefing to the VA.

Task One requires a detailed work plan and briefing, but the solicitation does not define format, due date, or meeting requirements.

Source: SOW page 5.

A detailed work plan should be given to the COR within 30 of the contract being awarded.

6 Please confirm whether the contractor must submit VA cybersecurity/privacy training certificates and Rules of Behavior for onsite technicians who do not access VA desktop computers or VA information systems.

The SOW states the contractor will not have access to VA desktop computers, but also includes training requirements for employees/subcontractors requiring access to VA information and systems. Source:

SOW page 8.

The Contractor will be required to sign in Police Services and wear a visitors badge.

7 Please confirm whether onsite technicians will require PIV cards or other VA identification cards, and whether background investigation processing is required before the first annual service visit.

VAAR 852.204-72 identifies Backflow Preventer Technician and Fire Protection Backflow Technician as Tier 1/Low Risk positions and discusses identification cards.

Source: VAAR 852.204-72 pages 22-25.

Yes, the contractor will be required to wear a contractor visitor badge.

8 Please confirm the intended Service Contract Act labor classification(s) for backflow prevention assembly testers and fire protection backflow technicians if no exact listed classification applies.

The solicitation attaches SCA Wage Determination 2015-5269 Rev. 31. The attached wage determination includes many occupations but the exact backflow tester classification should be confirmed for pricing. Source: Section D page 27; P07 SCA WD 2015-5269 Rev. 31.

Confirmed.

9 Please confirm whether the contractor is required to coordinate separately with the City of Big Spring for report submission, and whether the City requires direct online submission, specific forms, fees, or deadlines.

Deliverable Three requires the contractor to provide the City of Big Spring with reports and TCEQ Form 20700 but does not specify submission method. Source: SOW page 5.

The TCEQ Form 20700 must be submitted to both the COR and to the City of Big Spring online at:

bsionline@backflow.com

10 Please confirm whether service interruptions, shutdowns, or after-hours access will be required for any of the listed assemblies, especially fire suppression and domestic water supply devices serving the hospital.

The SOW lists assemblies throughout the facility and states normal duty hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM unless requested and approved by the COR. Source: SOW pages 6-8.

In the case a major repair is needed, the COR will schedule a shutdown and coordinate the repairs.

11 Please confirm whether the Government expects one annual visit to test all 27 assemblies, or whether multiple visits may be required by location, system type, shutdown constraints, or repair needs.

The SOW requires annual testing/inspection/certification/repair but does not specify visit sequencing. Source:

SOW pages 4-8.

One annual visit will be required. This may take multiple days to accomplish.

12 Please confirm whether the word "incumbent" in the repair sentence is intended to mean "contractor" or the current incumbent contractor.

The SOW states, "If a valve must be repaired, the incumbent will make repairs from kits the VA keeps in stock." Source:

SOW page 4.

The Contractor.