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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 07-14-2026

674-26-4-5066-0196

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

36C25726Q0668

06-17-2026

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The purpose of this modification is to provide answers to questions that have been asked and to provide pictures.

Melanie Williams Contracting Officer

1. Does the government require a temporary pump installed for this requirement?

No, a temporary pump was not requested. The other building vacuum pump cross connect will be utilized. The work needs to be done as quickly and efficiently as possible.

2. Where are the existing vacuum pumps physically located within the facility?

Mechanical Room 1D127 in Bldg. 163

3. Has delivery of the new Ohio Medical vacuum pumps and control panel already been scheduled? If so, what is the anticipated delivery date?

Contractor is to purchase and schedule delivery.

4. What is the approximate distance from the designated equipment delivery/drop-off location to the mechanical room where the replacement work will occur?

Delivery to the SPD Loading Dock - 100 ft to the Mechanical room via S7 Elevator.

5. Will the Contractor have direct and unobstructed access for moving the equipment, or are there any access restrictions, elevators, corridors, or loading dock limitations we should consider?

Yes, all demo is to be covered during moving through the bldg. No issues with routing via corridors. Elevator access will require VA personnel to escort with PIV badge.

loading dock should be cleared immediately, utilized for staging only.

6. Will a third-party inspection or certification of the installation be required, or will the Temple VA perform all inspections and acceptance testing?

Yes, Ohio Medical is the preferred vendor.

7. Can the Government provide photographs or a video of the existing vacuum pump room and equipment to assist offerors in preparing their quotations?

Please see attached photos

8. Is the Contractor responsible for the removal, transportation, and disposal of the existing vacuum pumps and associated components? If so, are there any VA-specific disposal procedures beyond those identified in the Statement of Work? The Statement of Work requires disposal in accordance with VA policy, EPA regulations, and applicable Texas environmental requirements.

Yes, All demo belongs to the contractor. Contractors are responsible for the recovery of equipment oil, disposing of off station. Do not dump anything into floor drains.

9. Are there any photographs, equipment drawings, floor plans, or layout drawings available showing the existing vacuum pumps and control panel locations to assist in evaluating accessibility and removal requirements?

Please see attached photos

10. Are maintenance manuals, service manuals, or additional documentation available for the existing Ohio Medical S20-N 20 HP vacuum pumps and the Ohio Medical Triplex Touch Screen Control Panel (32A)?

No, Ohio Medical has this information online. Ohiomedicalparts.com

11. Electrical: We are not electrical contractors, and the hospital expects a turnkey solution. We need an electrician to walk the facility with us to better scope electrical work and costs. Can you confirm whether we can schedule a revisit with an electrician?

No, a revisit can NOT be scheduled with an electrician.

12. Receiving / access: How will equipment be moved in and out? I did not see dedicated entry/exit routes for new or old equipment; the closest entries appear to be the main public entry. I was told this would be resolved before install, but to be competitive we need a confirmed, dedicated path and the hospital’s preferred method for moving equipment.

With a Pallet Jack, there are three different routes that could be taken. The shortest route is via the SPD Dock, Elevator S7 and down a short corridor.

13. Downtime: The client requests minimal downtime. Are there space and electrical capacity onsite to install a rental vacuum pump (and temporary power) so we can avoid shutdowns? If not, what alternatives do you recommend?

No temporary will be necessary, as this is a redundant vacuum system. The work should be done as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimize the load on the other/redundant vacuum system.

14. Follow-up meeting: Can we schedule an additional onsite meeting to review.

No, you cannot schedule an additional onsite meeting to review.