36C25726Q0659 0001.pdf

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This is a Standard Form 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. The amendment modifies solicitation 36C25726Q0659 (originally issued August 3, 2026) and extends the offer receipt deadline to August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. The amendment incorporates four key changes: (1) adds FAR Clause 52.223-2 regarding reporting of biobased products under service and construction contracts by reference; (2) provides vendor question and answer clarifications; (3) incorporates a revised Performance Work Statement; and (4) extends the solicitation close date as noted above.

The Questions and Answers section addresses 17 vendor inquiries across three facility areas: Buildings B116/B117, and ELP Canteen. Key clarifications include: floor waxing frequency and methodology per revised PWS section 5.2.4a; contractor responsibility for furnishing and replenishing restroom supplies including soap dispensers, paper towels, and toilet tissue; requirement to hang daily checklists in various locations; cleaning of TV and monitor backs; handling of documents during cleaning (dust or wipe in place without moving); use of regular water only for handicapped ramps to preserve historical integrity; light dusting of ceiling light fixtures without removing covers; and a critical requirement for continuous on-site janitorial coverage during facility operating hours (0700–1700) rather than scheduled visits. For the ELP Canteen, answers specify steam table cleaning, ceiling light fixture cleaning without cover removal, walk-in rack cleaning only (with VCS staff removing food items), EPA-approved food-grade sanitizers, light dusting of ceiling tiles, and coordination of 2–3 racks cleaned at a time. The amendment confirms this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor and clarifies that CEH certification documentation is not required at proposal submission but may be requested from the successful offeror prior to performance.

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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 __________ 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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0001 08-18-2026

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Texas Veterans HCS

1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building #171

Temple TX 76504

36C257

Department of Veterans Affairs

Central Texas Veterans HCS

1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Building 171

Temple TX 76504

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0659

08-03-2026

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-21-2026 10:00 AM CDT

The purpose of the modification is to:

1. Incorporate FAR Clause 52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS by Reference.

2. Provide responses to vendor questions.

3. Incorporate revised Performance Work Statement.

4. Extend the solicitation close date as shown in block 11 above.

See Continuation pages

Shannon Hodgson

Contracting Officer

Questions and Answers

Buildings B116 / B117

Question 1. How often are the floors waxed?

Answer 1. See revised PWS section 5.2.4a.

Question 2. Are the automatic machines (paper towels, soap) supplied by EMS or a

Contractor?

Answer 2. The PWS section 5.2.19g states “The Contractor shall furnish and replenish restroom supplies for example: soap dispensers, paper towels and toilet tissue. The Contractor shall ensure sufficient supplies are provided.”

Question 3. Will there be a requirement to hang the daily checklists on various locations?

Answer 3. Yes. See revised PWS section 5.2.21f.

Question 4. Is there a requirement to clean the back of TV’s, monitors, etc.

Answer 4. Yes. See revised PWS section 5.2.18e.

Question 5. Will the contract staff have to move any documents on desks, meeting rooms, etc.

or keep in place.

Answer 5. It is requested not to move any documents, just keep in place and dust or use wet cloth around them.

Question 6. Will the handicapped ramps be required to be power washed with a chemical, if so, will that compromise the historical preservation issues.

Answer 6. Just use regular water to clean ramps

Question 7. Will above ceiling light fixtures be required to cleaned inside or dusted on the outside?

Answer 7. Light dusting, but do not remove light covers, but try and dust inside. See revised

PWS section 5.1.1.

Question 8. The PWS requires restroom cleaning twice daily (afternoon and PM). Please clarify whether the Government requires continuous on-site janitorial coverage during the facility operating hours (0700–1700), or whether the contractor may perform two scheduled restroom service visits while completing the remaining daily cleaning tasks according to an approved work schedule.

Answer 8. The Government requires continuous on-site janitorial coverage during the facility operating hours (0700–1700). See revised PWS section 5.2

ELP Canteen

Question 9. Will steam tables be required to clean?

Answer 9. Yes. See revised PWS section 5.1.3

Question 10. Will ceiling light fixtures be cleaned inside

Answer 10. Yes, but do not remove covers

Question 11. Will racks need to be cleaned?

Answer 11. Yes, but walk in racks only, VCS staff will remove food items prior

Question 12. What type of chemicals is required or not approved?

Answer 12. EPA-approved, food-grade sanitizers. See revised PWS section 5.1.3.

Question 13. Do ventilation covers and sprinklers need to be cleaned?

Answer 13. No. EMS cleans ventilation and fire sprinklers.

Question 14. How many racks to be cleaned in storage area?

Answer 14. 2 or 3 at a time, will be coordinated.

Question 15. Ceiling tiles need cleaned?

Answer 15. Yes, a light dusting

Question 16. Does an incumbent for this contract exist? Also, what is the total value of the contract?

Answer 16. There is no incumbent. This is a new requirement.

Question 17. Is the CEH certification and supporting documentation required to be submitted with the proposal at the time of offer submission.

Answer 17. It is not a requirement to submit those documents at the time of offer; however, the Government may request them from the successful offeror prior to performance.

Following is added by reference:

52.223-2 - REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

Attachment:

D.1 – Revised PWS

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