S02 RFQ 36C26027Q0033 0001 Answers and site visit.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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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 __________ 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

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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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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 08-20-2026

648-27-1-157-0002

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Bldg.17, Suite B428

Vancouver WA 98661

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Bldg.17, Suite B428

Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26027Q0033

08-11-2026

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 10-06-2026 1PM MDT

648-3670160-157-820100-2220 010040243

X ONE

a. The purpose of this amendment is to answer a question and to extend the date for receipt of offers.

b. The next page of this amendment lists the answers to thequestion received regarding this solicitation. The questions are in black, while the answers are in red.

c. A site visit is available on 9/29/2026. Please call Paul Rust at 503-220-8262 X54816 by 1PM Mountain Time on 9/25/26 to set up an appointment.

d. This solicitation is extended and all responses are now due on 10/6/2026 by 1PM Mountain Time.

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Question 1: For the revised specification, can you please explain what is meant by the notation for the existing pit:

"The work must include any necessary pit construction needed to fit the new washer into the available space without adding additional delays"

Do you mean pit renovations (such as redoing flooring, drains, etc) or is that the responsibility of the facility? If the replacement washer will fit the existing pit, then nothing else would need to be done, correct?

Answer: As long as the washer meets the overall unit dimensions of 80” W x 104”H x 93” L, then nothing else would need to be done. If not, the pit will need to be modified by the contractor.

Question 2: Section B.3 lists delivery for CLINs 0001-0002 as June 30, 2026, which predates the solicitation, while the SOW states the washer is to be installed during FY27 and functional before June 2027. What is the correct required delivery and functional-completion date?

Answer: June 30,2027.

Question 3: Are the SOW dimensions mandatory for technical acceptability:

Interior compartment 40"W x 85"H x 85"L and overall unit 80"W x 104"H x 93"L? The manufacturer's current published standard dimensions for the LYNX 410LX differ, so please confirm whether a custom configuration that fits the existing 94"L x 85"W x 13"D pit is required.

Answer: OVERALL UNIT 80"W x 104"H x 93"L IS CORRECT. THE PIT WILL NEED TO BE

MODIFIED IF NECESSARY.

Question 4: Is a site visit available before quotations are due? If not, will the VA provide current photographs, utility information, connection-point locations, and complete as-built dimensions for the room, pit, barrier wall, access path, and existing washer?

Answer: Yes

Question 5: Please confirm the required scope for CLIN 0002, including responsibility for disconnecting, removing and disposing of the existing washer; plumbing, electrical, steam, drain and exhaust work; pit demolition or modification; structural engineering, permits and infection-control requirements; final wall/pit patching and sealing; startup, testing and training.

Answer: THIS NEEDS TO BE A TURN-KEY PROJECT WITH CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE

FOR EVERYTHING INVOLVED TO DELIVER A FINISHED PRODUCT.

Question 6: Should offerors include a firm allowance for unknown pit modifications, or will any unforeseen conditions be handled separately after site verification?

Answer: Yes, the offerors should include a firm allowance for unknown pit modifications.