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This document is Amendment 0006 to Solicitation 36C26027R0002 for an Emergency Department expansion project issued by the VA's NCO 20 Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, Washington.

The amendment extends the proposal due date to November 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time and establishes a second formal opportunity for offerors to submit questions/Requests for Information until November 13, 2026, close of business (MT), directed to Melissa Howard and Sandra Snediker. Key modifications to the original RFP include: (1) extending the project recency requirement from five (5) years to six (6) years from RFP issuance date; (2) permitting offerors to submit one (1) project where they acted as a subcontractor, with specification of work completed and level of effort; (3) increasing the narrative page limit from twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) pages inclusive; and (4) revising the Statement of Work to clarify that the current ED space will be demolished and rebuilt in two subsequent phases (Phase 2 and Phase 3) to create one continuous ED, with restrictions on disruptive demolition adjacent to occupied areas to be scheduled outside normal business hours at no additional cost. The total contract period of performance is established as four hundred forty-three (443) calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed, comprised of a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) for up to sixty (60) calendar days covering preconstruction activities and a Construction NTP for remaining project work anticipated for issuance in Spring 2027. The amendment incorporates revised technical drawings, specifications, and project-specific Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and Level IV Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Plans as mandatory execution constraints, along with updated VA clauses addressing personnel vetting, credentialing, anti-semitism compliance, bond premium adjustment, electronic payment submission, contractor performance, and subcontract coordination.

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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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

1 4

0006 11-10-2026

531-25-102

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Bldg.17, Suite B428

Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors

36C26027R0002

09-22-2026

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 11/25/2026 10:00 MT

The purpose of this Amendment is to incorporate changes, adjustments, corrections, edits, additions, and/or deletions to the solicitation documents, to establish a second formal opportunity to submit questions, and to extend the proposal due date, as follows:

See Continuation Pages

Sandra Snediker

Contracting Officer

Continuation pages - 36C26027R0002 0006, 531-25-102 Expand Emergency

Room

A. Second Opportunity to Submit Questions

Offerors are invited to submit questions/Requests for Information (RFI) regarding the revisions herein or any part of the solicitation. Questions are due in writing via email to Melissa Howard at melissa.howard2@va.gov and Sandra Snediker at Sandra.snediker@va.gov no later than 11/13/2026, close of business (MT).

B. Extension of Proposal Due Date

The due date for Receipt of Proposals/Offers is hereby extended to 11/25/2026 and the time remains 10:00 am (MT).

C. Requests for Information (RFI)/Questions and Responses

Official VA/Government responses to pre-award RFIs received from industry are provided herewith in the attached RFI Log.

D. RFP

Changes/Adjustments/Corrections/Edits/Additions/Deletions are hereby incorporated into the RFP, as follows:

Reference Section 6 - Proposal Preparation and Submission

Par. 6.9.1 - In lieu of the past five (5) years, is corrected to state:

“Recent - The project shall be completed within the past six (6) years of the date of issuance of the RFP.”

Par. 6.10.3 – In lieu of, Projects submitted shall be completed within the past five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP. Projects submitted must have been completed with the offeror as the prime contractor for the project, Is replaced in its entirety to state:

“Projects submitted shall be completed within the past six (6) years of the date of issuance of this RFP. Projects submitted must have been completed with the offeror as the prime contractor for the project. However, offerors are permitted to submit one (1) project where the offeror acted as a subcontractor on the project, along with the specific type of work completed and the level of effort/percentage of that specific work performed.”

Par. 6.10.4 – In lieu of twenty (20) pages, is corrected to state:

“The narrative shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, all inclusive of table of contents, cover page, project narratives, etc. The Government will not evaluate submissions past twenty-five (25) pages and any projects exceeding the maximum of three (3).”

E. Drawings and Specifications

Replacement of Drawings and Specifications: Offerors are formally notified that the technical drawings and specifications are hereby revised and reissued herewith, as attachments. These updated sets represent the current updated project requirements and completely replace and void the initial drawings and specifications provided with the original solicitation in their entirety.

Proposals and construction pricing must be based strictly on these revised updated documents.

F. Statement of Work (SOW) mailto:melissa.howard2@va.gov mailto:Sandra.snediker@va.gov

The Statement of Work is hereby revised:

Changes/Adjustments/Corrections/Edits/Additions/Deletions are hereby incorporated into the Statement of Work, as specified herein. For ease of review and clarity, all revisions are explicitly indicated by highlighted text within the SOW itself. The revised SOW, containing the highlighted revisions, is attached hereto and made a part of Amendment.

Reference Section 3 – Background

Last Sentence – in lieu of current ED space will then be demolished and rebuilt as Phase 2, is corrected to state:

“The current ED space will then be demolished and rebuilt in two subsequent phases

(Phase 2 and Phase 3) so that the entire area becomes one larger, continuous ED.”

Reference Section 5 - Specific Tasks

The following paragraph is added: “Restrictions on loud or disruptive demolition adjacent to occupied areas should be expected. Any work exceeding acceptable noise and vibration thresholds must be scheduled outside normal business hours and coordinated with the COR post-award at no additional cost to the VA/government.”

Par. “PHASING” – is corrected by removing the words “(anticipated to be 2)”, to state:

“Construction shall be completed in phases in order to maintain 24/7 operation for this active Emergency Department and provide continuity of patient care.”

Par. 13, Period of Performance – is replaced in its entirety with the following:

“The total contract period of performance shall be four hundred forty-three (443) calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP), as described below. Refer to specifications for additional information on the contract schedule.

A written Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) will be issued by the Contracting Officer after completion of the project preconstruction meeting. The LNTP shall remain in effect for a maximum duration of sixty (60) calendar days from its date of issuance. This 60-day maximum LNTP duration runs concurrently with, and is not in addition to, the total contract Period of Performance. Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) includes:

- Contractor submittal of required contract submittals;

- All material ordering submittals; and

- Common administration functions NOTE: No physical work on-site is authorized under the LNTP.

A Construction Notice To Proceed (NTP) is anticipated for issuance Spring 2027. Issuance of the Construction NTP is predicated upon the successful completion of all activities and deliverables under the LNTP. The Construction NTP Period of Performance shall be the number of calendar days remaining between the date of issuance of the LNTP and the total contract end date established by the initial LNTP. The Construction NTP authorizes the contractor to mobilize and commence physical work on-site, and includes:

- All remaining project work not covered under the LNTP, including mobilization.”

G. Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and Level IV Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Plans

The project-specific PCRA and Level IV ICRA Plans are formally attached and hereby incorporated and made a part of this solicitation, as mandatory execution constraints.

H. Solicitation Clauses Updates

The clauses listed below are hereby updated. These updates are categorized into those incorporated by reference and those incorporated in full text. The full text of the designated clauses is provided herewith as an attachment to this Amendment (0006).

Clauses incorporated by reference:

• 852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

• 852.222-71 COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

• 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

• 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (OCT

2026)(DEVIATION)

• 852.236-72 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR

(OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

• 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

Clauses incorporated in full text (Attachment 8):

• 852.204-72 PERSONNEL VETTING AND CREDENTIALING (OCT 2026) (DEVIATION)

• 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE

OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION) -

(Replaces Attachment 7 of the original RFP)

Provisions incorporated by reference:

• 852.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

I. ATTACHMENTS

Atch. 1_36C26027R0002 0006_RFI Log_531-25-102 Expand ER

Atch. 2_36C26027R0002 0006_SOW-rv1_531-25-102-Expand ED

Atch. 3_36C26027R0002 0006_Specifications Vol. 1-rv1_531-25-102-Expand ED

Atch. 4_36C26027R0002 0006_Specifications Vol. 2-rv1_531-25-102-Expand ED

Atch. 5_36C26027R0002 0006_Drawings-rv1_531-25-102-Expand ED

Atch. 6_36C26027R0002 0006_PCRA_531-25-102 Expand ER

Atch. 7_36C26027R0002 0006_ICRA_531-25-102 Expand ER

Atch. 8_36C26027R0002 0006_Clause Updates_531-25-102-Expand ED

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