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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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0001 07-29-2026

36C671

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0733

07-13-2026

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions that were received by the due date and time.

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Shawn R. Reinhart Contracting Officer

36C25726Q0733-0001 CONTINUATION PAGES

Questions and Answers

Question 1: Who is responsible for the building automation system (BAS)/controls work? Please identify the controls contractor.

Answer: Contractor

Question 2: Please provide the manufacturer and model number of the existing rooftop unit (RTU).

Answer: Carrier/ Model;50Tm-008-A-501--, Serial: 2608G30853

Question 3: Is the contractor required to submit a site-specific crane or lift plan prior to mobilization?

Answer: Yes, and COR will provide to VA Safety Team

Question 4: What areas of the facility does the existing RTU serve, and what is the occupancy or intended use of the building?

Answer: Conference room, and front offices

Question 5: Where are the designated laydown and staging area for equipment, materials?

Answer: This will be coordinated with COR upon award

Question 6: Existing HVAC Layout and Duct Routing: Please provide any available as-built drawings identifying the existing supply and return ductwork. If none exist, please confirm whether field verification and identification of all existing duct routing is part of the contractor's scope.

Answer: No as-built for HVAC system

Question 7: Required Final Air Distribution: Please confirm whether the contractor is required to redistribute the building HVAC system into two operating zones. If this is a contract requirement, please revise the solicitation to identify the required final HVAC distribution.

Answer: Yes to areas mentioned on site visit

Question 8: Contractor Design Responsibility: Please clarify whether the contractor is expected to provide HVAC design services, duct sizing, airflow calculations, balancing calculations, and engineering necessary to establish the final duct configuration, or whether the Government will provide the required design criteria.

Answer: No

Question 9: Duct Transitions vs. Branch Duct Modifications: Please clarify whether the requirement for new duct transitions is limited to connecting the new rooftop unit to the existing supply and return ductwork, or whether the contractor is expected to modify, reroute, add, remove, or rebalance branch ductwork throughout Building 9.

Answer: Contractor is expected to route, add, remove duct work. Rebalance is not required.

Question 10: Ceiling Grid and Roofing Restoration: Please clarify:

Which ceiling grid and tiles are to be replaced vs: reused:

Whether roofing restoration is required:

Provide applicable roofing specifications if required:

Answer: Ceiling grid must be reused. If damaged contractor must replace

Question 11: Future Office Build-Out: Please confirm whether any HVAC work associated with future office construction is included within this solicitation:

Answer: Yes, Room 103A

Question 12: Siemens Apogee Integration: Please identify the Government's Siemens representative and clarify responsibility for controller programming, BACnet integration, graphics, point mapping, database revisions, commissioning, and final system verification:

Answer: Not Required

Question 13: Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB): Please confirm whether TAB services are required and provide acceptance criteria, testing procedures, and report format:

Answer: Yes, Contractor to provide and install necessary dampers if needed to maintain proper air flow for each room and support up to 12 occupants in the conference room.

Question 14: Scope Confirmation: Please confirm that contractor responsibility is limited to the written solicitation unless additional requirements are specified:

Answer: Contractors are responsible for what is written in the solicitation and resultant contract.

Question 15: Statement of Work Section 3 – Replacement Equipment: Please provide manufacturer, model, serial number, nameplate information, voltage, phase, heating type, cooling capacity, efficiency rating, and refrigerant type for the existing 7-ton rooftop unit:

Answer: Carrier / Model;50Tm-008-A-501--, Serial: 2608G30853

Question 16: Statement of Work Section 3 – Replacement Equipment: Is a specific manufacturer/model required for the replacement rooftop unit, or will any technically compliant unit be acceptable?

Answer: No, but prefer not to have the AAON manufacture unit. This make/model has the drive installed inside the unit and can’t be remotely reset.

Question 17: Statement of Work Section 3 – Existing Conditions: Please provide available photographs, drawings, equipment schedules, roof plans, duct dimensions, curb dimensions, and electrical information:

Answer: Contractors conducted site visit, no designs available.

Question 18: Statement of Work Section 3 – Roof Curb: Please confirm whether the replacement unit must fit the existing roof curb or if a manufactured curb adapter may be used:

Answer: A manufacture curb adaptor may be used.

Question 19: Statement of Work Section 3 – Crane Operations: Please provide the approximate roof height, crane setup location, access limitations, and any restrictions applicable to crane and rigging operations:

Answer: Roof height approximately 20 feet

Question 20: Statement of Work Section 3 – Ductwork and Ceiling Grid: Please clarify the estimated extent of selective demolition and restoration including affected rooms/offices:

Answer: Reuse existing ceiling tiles

Question 21: Statement of Work Section 3 – Condensate Drain: Please confirm the distance from the rooftop unit to the nearest roof gutter and whether heat tracing, supports, or drainage modifications are required:

Answer: 10-30 feet

Question 22: Statement of Work Section 3 – Siemens Apogee Integration: Please provide existing system version, control drawings, BACnet point list, sequence of operations, and Siemens contact:

Answer: Not Required

Question 23: Confirm whether new curb/support system is required or whether treated 4x4 supports may be reused:

Answer: Curb

Question 24: Confirm replacement unit specifications including manufacturer, efficiency, refrigerant, economizer, filtration, outside air, heating, cooling, electrical, sound, wind rating, and controls:

Answer: See question 2 for answer

Question 25: Provide all mechanical, electrical, controls, structural drawings, and roof plans:

Answer: No as-builts just electrical see attached

Question 26: Confirm whether structural engineering, roof load verification, stamped drawings, or calculations are required:

Answer: Yes

Question 27: Identify existing Siemens APOGEE system and clarify programming responsibilities:

Answer: Not Required

Question 28: Clarify Siemens pricing requirements versus VA service agreements:

Answer: Not Required

Question 29: Confirm project classification (services, general construction, or specialty trade construction):

Answer: HVAC trade

Question 30: Clarify VAAR 852.219-76 certification selections:

Answer: VAAR 852.219-76 replaced by VAAR 852.219-75.

Question 31: Confirm whether bid, payment, or performance bonds are required:

Answer: This is not a construction project, therefore, bid, payment or performance bonds are not required

Question 32: Confirm whether permits and inspections are required and responsible party:

Answer: Yes and by contractor

Question 33: Confirm whether progress payments are permitted:

Answer: No, this is not a construction project

Question 34: Clarify definition of 'recent' past performance (3 years vs 5 years):

Answer: Recent is defined as work performed within the last 5 years. This is defined in Addendum FAR 52.212-1 on page 16.

Question 35: Confirm temporary heating or cooling requirements:

Answer: Cooling Between 60-70 degrees Heating between 75-90 degrees

Question 36: Confirm presence of asbestos, lead, mold, or hazardous materials:

Answer: None known.

Question 37: Provide roof access requirements, work hours, crane staging locations, lifting restrictions, traffic/pedestrian control measures:

Answer: Provided by contractor for VA approval

Question 38: Confirm required minimum manufacturer warranty and contractor labor warranty:

Answer: 5yr Manufacturer 1yr installation warranty

Question 39: Confirm whether contractor must replace disturbed ceiling grid, tiles, insulation, drywall, paint, and finishes:

Answer: Yes must be replaced if damaged

Question 40: Confirm availability of matching ceiling tiles or provide specifications:

Answer: Contractor to confirm availability

Question 41: Confirm whether entire ceiling area must be replaced if matching tiles are unavailable:

Answer: Yes

Question 42: Confirm whether one individual may serve as Superintendent, SSHO, and QCM simultaneously:

Answer: Must be different personnel

Question 43: Confirm whether performance period may be extended if lead times exceed stated duration:

Answer: FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services added.

Question 44: Confirm occupancy of Building 9 during construction and identify phasing, shutdown, noise, work hour restrictions:

Answer: This is not a construction project, but work must be coordinated through VA

Question 45: Confirm partitioning, dust containment, negative air machines, infection control measures:

Answer: Only when required

Question 46: Identify roofing manufacturer, warranty holder, and contractor requirements:

Answer: Carrier. No warranty holder. Contractor requirements are specified in the SOW, paragraph 6.

Question 47: Confirm whether third-party inspections, testing, certifications, or commissioning are required beyond VA inspections:

Answer: No, just VA inspection

Question 48: Confirm Texas sales and use tax exemption status and required documentation:

Answer: Offerors need to obtain a tax-exempt certificate from the Texas Comptroller’s Office

Question 49: Provide anticipated notice-to-proceed date and expected construction start date:

Answer: As this is not a construction projection work must be completed within 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). This is the date the contract countersigned by CO once contractor signs, and returned to contractor from CS.

Question 50: Confirm preferred Siemens DDC contractor or service provider and provide contact information:

Answer: Not Required

Question 51: Confirm VA access to Siemens APOGEE system including passwords, database files, graphics, point lists, backups, network info, and operator access:

Answer: Not Required

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