36C25726Q0781 0001.pdf

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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 ________1__ 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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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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)

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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.

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 07-31-2026 None

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 36C25726Q0781

07-22-2026 X

X X

8/6/26 @ 10:00AM CDT

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions from vendors, revise the submission instructions in the solicitation, and extend the close date of the solicitation:

1. Please see the continuation page for all questions and answers.

2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Offer Submittal Instructions, Volume 1 – Technical Capability section is hereby changed to remove the copy of candidates Texas license as shown on the continuation page.

3. Solicitation close date/time is extended as shown in block 11 above.

Shannon Hodgson Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Offer Submittal Instructions, Volume 1 – Technical Capability section is hereby revised to the following:

Volume 1 -Technical Capability - *No Pricing/Past Performance information shall be contained in this volume. Vendor name may only appear on the first page of the technical volume;

vendor name must not appear on any other pages of the technical volume. Vendor name appearing anywhere other than the first page may be removed from consideration.

The Technical Volume is required to fully describe and demonstrate a clear understanding of all requirements contained in the Statement of Work (SOW) and include candidate(s) resume(s), copy of candidate(s) Texas DVM license, proof of good standing and documented experience in the oversight and care of zebrafish within a laboratory animal science and medicine environment. The Technical Volume shall be specific, complete, and provide sufficient detail to show conformance with the SOW. It must clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s capability and capacity to satisfactorily perform all tasks outlined in the SOW. Offeror formatting is acceptable.

Questions and Answers

Question 1. Is there any incumbent/recompete or is this a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

Answer 1. There is no previous contract for this requirement; this is a brand-new project.

Question 2. The SOW requires a Texas-licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in good standing with documented zebrafish laboratory animal science/medicine experience.

Must the proposed veterinarian already hold an active Texas DVM license at the time of quote submission, or would the Government accept a veterinarian who can obtain/activate Texas licensure before the start date?

Answer 2. The veterinarian is required to hold a valid Texas license by the contract start date; it is not necessary for the Texas license to be obtained prior to the quote submission.

Question 3. The SOW estimates approximately 55 hours per year of support and requires two site visits per year for semi-annual vivarium inspections. Should travel, lodging, per diem, and related site-visit costs be included in the separate site-visit CLINs, or should all costs be built into the monthly veterinary services CLIN?

Answer 3. Yes, the site-visit costs should be separated from the monthly veterinary services CLIN.

Question 4. Please confirm the preferred submission method and required documents for the quote. Should offerors submit Volume 1 Technical Capability and Volume 2 Price as separate PDF files, along with the signed SF 1449, completed price schedule, Texas DVM license documentation, resume/CV, and proof of good standing?

Answer 4. Yes, volumes should be submitted as separate files. The signed SF1449, SF30(s), section B.1, and 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (NOV 2025) located on page 32 can be submitted as a third file. The Technical Capability file/volume must include all items as stated in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, Volume 1 – Technical Capability.

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