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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

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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.)

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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) 04-07-2025 593-25-2-523-0068 none

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26125Q0292 03-26-2025

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 04-21-2025 15:00 PDT X This amendment extends the date for questions to 4/14/2025 at 13:00 PST and extends the solicitation response due date to 4/21/2025 at 15:00 PST. Additionally, this amendment includes the Question and Answer (QA) response below.

All of terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Tim Smith Contracting Officer

1. Are there any restrictions on using lifts or scaffolding in certain areas? Are there anchor points available for suspended cleaning?

VA Response - Building 1 is the only building that has anchor points and scaffolding and building 6 it is recommended that a lift is used.

2. Are there specific safety or infection control measures required for interior window cleaning in medical areas?

VA Response – No, our internal EMS department will clean all internal windows in patient care areas.

3. Are there any specific coatings or materials on the windows that require special cleaning solutions or techniques?

VA Response – No.

4. Will all interior windows be fully accessible during normal working hours, or will some areas require off-hours work?

VA Response – A lot of the interior cleaning will have to be done after hours. This will be coordinated with the COR.

5. Are there any specific inspection or approval processes required after cleaning is completed? If so, what is the process?

VA Response – The COR will inspect each building as it is completed.

6. Can contractors use on-site water sources, and are there any environmental restrictions on wastewater disposal?

VA Response – Contractor can use on-site water sources. There are no restrictions on wastewater disposal.

7. Are there any time-of-day restrictions for completing the work, such as patient care areas requiring after-hours service?

VA Response - A lot of the interior cleaning will have to be done after hours. This will be coordinated with the COR.

8. Will there be on-site storage available for equipment and supplies, or will daily setup and removal be required?

VA Response – There is no on-site storage

9. If weather conditions prevent exterior work, will there be flexibility in the schedule to accommodate delays?

VA Response – The COR will check the weather for the time frame but if it should rain and it is heavy or a storm for safety reasons a pause or reschedule would have to take place.

10. Is there a detailed inventory of window sizes and types?

VA Response – Square footage calculations were performed by an engineering technician using the architectural drawings to include both side of all windows for each building listed. We do not have measurements for individual window size.

11. Do any windows have tinting, UV film, or coatings that require special handling?

VA Response - No

12. Will the VA provide access to water sources?

VA Response - Yes

13. Is there a preferred sequence in which buildings should be cleaned?

VA Response – No

14. Are there designated quiet hours when window cleaning should not occur to avoid disturbing patients?

VA Response – No, our internal EMS department will clean all internal windows in patient care areas.

15. Will a lift be required for cleaning any interior windows?

VA Response – Yes, please refer to the Performance Work Statement

16. Are contractors required to remove security bars for window cleaning, and if so, what specific protocols must be followed to ensure their security is not compromised upon reinstallation?

VA Response - No

17. What are the dimensions of the windows? What is the size of the largest window that will require cleaning?

VA Response – Square footage calculations were performed by an engineering technician using the architectural drawings to include both side of all windows for each building listed. We do not have measurements for individual window size.

18. Are there any frames or screens that need special consideration during the cleaning process?

VA Response – No

19. If one encounters a broken or cracked window, or any other hazardous condition, what steps need to be taken on how the window(s) is handled?

VA Response – Inform the COR before proceeding.

20. Are there any restricted cleaning solutions or cleaning equipment that should not be used besides what is listed in section 7.3.1?

VA Response - Before starting there will be a safety briefing and inspection of all equipment and material and all cleaning solutions.

21. Are there any specific window types that require specialized cleaning?

VA Response – No

22. Will the VA provide a schedule of occupied versus unoccupied periods for each facility to facilitate cleaning?

VA Response – Interior windows in offices and exam rooms will be cleaned unoccupied. The COR will let the contractor know in advance what rooms are unoccupied.

23. What are the VA’s expectations for post-cleaning inspection and quality assurance? Is there a checklist or standard that will be used to evaluate the work?

VA Response – Refer to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) posted to SAM.gov

24. Are there any known hazards or obstructions the contractor should be aware of?

VA Response - No

25. The solicitation mentions screens and safety bars should be removed (2.2.1), however removal of safety bars can compromise the security and integrity of the bars. What type of security bars are in place and how many are there?

VA Response – There are no safety bars or screens. This language will be removed from the resulting contract.

26. Typically, safety bars are bolted on very well and not designed for removal, if bolts are not able to be untightened and removed for proper cleaning, what protocol is in place?

VA Response – There are no safety bars or screens.

27. Can wastewater and cleaning solutions be disposed of through the regular sewer system or are there any special considerations that need to be taken?

VA Response – Yes.

28. Since the site visit isn’t until 4/9/25, will questions be accepted after the site visit?

VA Response – As found on page 66 of the solicitation, the site visit will be held on 4/10/2025 at 9:00 AM PST. The deadline for questions is extended to 4/14/2025 at 13:00 PST. The solicitation response due date is extended until 4/21/2025 at 15:00 PST.