SF30 36C25726Q0762 0001.docx

36C25726Q0762 0001

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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

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.

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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

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

07-29-2026

674-26-4-5066-024

36C257 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25726Q0762 07-10-2026

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 08-05-2026 16:00 CDT

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide the answers to the technical questions.

2. Extend the offeror due date to 8/5/2026, 4PM CST.

3. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Technical Questions - 36C25726Q0762

1. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

Answer: Brand new.

2. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Answer: N/A.

3. Will all site-access details be coordinated directly with Gregory Williams?

Answer: Gregory Williams or Alfred Stall.

4. Do questions submitted after the site visit need to be submitted through a formal RFI process?

Answer: See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors in solicitation.

5. Will detailed plans be provided showing the installation buildup or assembly for each area?

Answer: Yes.

6. How many total rooms are included in the buildings identified in the solicitation?

Answer: Approximately 71 rooms plus common areas. Floor plans will be made available.

7. Are all rooms the same in terms of dimensions, layout, and installation requirements?

Answer: Yes.

8. Will the building plans identify the proposed installation height for each component?

Answer: Yes.

9. How many stainless-steel corners are required, and where will they be installed?

Answer: The existing corners will remain in place.

10. How many linear feet of 6-inch rigid vinyl strips are required, and where will they be installed?

Answer: Approx 2000 LF.

11. What is the process if unforeseen conditions cause the project to exceed the proposed performance timeline?

Answer: Any unforeseen conditions will be assessed to confirm if any further action will be required.

12. Will secure, dry storage be available onsite for materials and tools?

Answer: A small area will be provided after award.

13. The solicitation requires all waste to be removed from VA property daily. Does this mean contractors will not be permitted to place a dumpster onsite?

Answer: Yes. Government will not provide dumpsters for contractors.

14. Are any additional certifications, licenses, or qualifications required for personnel performing the work beyond those identified in the solicitation?

Answer: No.

15. The quantity table shows a grand total of 8,960 LF (2,688 LF handrail, 3,584 LF wall protection, 2,688 LF wall guard), but the line immediately below the table states a total estimated footage of 6,272 LF. Which figure should offerors use as the basis for pricing?

Answer: 8,960 is the correct estimate. The figures provided by the government are estimates only. A site visit was conducted to allow the contractors to verify site conditions and all measurements needed to make competitive proposals on this requirement.

16. The Statement of Work identifies all three products as "brand name or equal," but both product specifications attached to the solicitation state that substitutions are not permitted and require all wall guards and wall protection to come from a single source. Please confirm whether "or equal" products will be accepted. If they will, please state the required submittal content and the deadline for submitting an "or equal" determination request.

Answer: The SOW states handrails, wall protection, and wall guards shall be brand name or equal to the specified Inpro products.

17. Descriptive Literature is incorporated by reference, but no instruction is given on what literature is required, in what quantity, or in what format. Please confirm what descriptive literature must be submitted with the offer and whether it counts toward any submission limit.

Answer: Descriptive Literature provision has been added in full text.

18. Color-matched caulk is included as Attachment D, but caulk is not listed in the scope of work, the technical requirements, or the quantity table. Please confirm whether color-matched joint sealant is required, at what locations, and whether the quantity should be estimated by the offeror.

Answer: This requirement will require the use of some caulk. The color shall match as closely as possible.

19. No drawings, floor plans, or room schedules were provided. Please confirm whether plans showing corridor layouts, wall guard and handrail runs, mounting heights, and corner and end conditions will be issued, or whether offerors are to rely entirely on the quantities in the Statement of Work and observations from the site visit.

Answer: See attached floor plans.

20. The solicitation does not include a bid guarantee, performance bond, or payment bond requirement. Please confirm that no bonding is required for this acquisition.

Answer: Service requirement – a bond is not required.

21. Work hours are restricted to Monday through Friday, 0900 to 1700. Please confirm whether after-hours or weekend work will be permitted if needed to meet the 120-day period of performance, and whether such work requires advanced approval.

Answer: Work outside of the stated hours will require approval. The work hours will not change regardless of the day of the week. This minimizes patients’ quiet hours interruptions.

22. Please identify the ICRA class or classes anticipated for this work, the permit application lead time, and whether ICRA permits are issued per building, per floor, or per work area.

Answer: ICRA class level 4.

23. Please confirm whether the VA will provide a laydown area, secure material storage, dumpster location or contractor-provided dumpster, parking, and elevator access for the second-floor work in each building.

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for securing/storage of materials and tools. A small laydown area will be identified after award.

24. Please confirm the badging and background investigation process and lead time for contractor personnel, including whether escorts are required in resident areas.

Answer: Contractors will follow facility security procedures. This will be specified after award.

25. The closeout documentation requirement calls for model number, serial number, and VA barcode (EE) number of the component of the system. These fields do not apply to handrail and wall protection installation. Please confirm what closeout documentation is actually required, such as product data, warranty documents, and as-built quantities.

Answer:

• Date of service

• Name of vendor service technician/engineer

• Type of service performed

• Model

• Description of the service completed

• List of any parts replaced

• Contract obligation number (642 Cxxxxx)

26. The Statement of Work requires invoices to be submitted monthly in arrears, while the contract administration data indicates invoices are submitted after services are completed. Please confirm whether progress invoicing is permitted.

Answer: Invoice will be submitted after the service is completed.

27. Floor plans for each area where work will be performed Answer: See attached floor plans.

28. Details showing the locations and installation requirements for the 6-inch rigid vinyl strips.

Answer: See attached floor plans.

29. Details for the stainless-steel corner installations.

Answer: The existing corners will remain in place.

30. Confirmation of the rooms and areas included in the scope.

Answer: See attached floor plans.