ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS_COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.docx

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

· Paragraph (c), Period of Acceptance of Offers, is revised as follows: Period of acceptance is 120 days

· Paragraph (e) Debriefing, is revised as follows: Explanations for unsuccessful quoters. When using the simplified procedures at 12.201-1, upon request, provide a brief explanation of the award decision that explains why the unsuccessful quoter was not selected. If an award notice was not required to be posted to the GPE, also provide the information that would be included in an award notice (see 5.301(c)).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov no later than the solicitation due date/time.

Quotes shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of the stated claims. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirement but shall address how the Vendor intends to meet these requirements. In order to evaluate each quote, it is necessary that each offeror respond to all items in the same order as presented herein.

Vendors must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) and have a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) number.

Questions: Please submit any questions or inquiries regarding this solicitation to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov no later than May 1, 2026, 12:00PM PST with the subject line 36C26126Q0560 - Question. Questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation, which is posted on SAM.gov.

Site Visit (OPTIONAL): Scheduled for Thursday, April 23 between 10:00AM and 5:00PM PST.

If interested in attending the site visit, the company must email Travis Horn at Travis.Horn@va.gov and Cc Lacy Morgan at Lacy.Morgan@va.gov with the following information:

1. Company Name

2. Attendee Name

3. Attendee Position/Title

4. Attendee Email Address

Each company may register up to two representatives for the company. Please ensure you email your request to attend the site visit by Wednesday, April 22nd 12:00PM PST.

The site visit will be located at:

Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) 2615 E Clinton Ave Fresno, CA 93703-2286

Parking Lot A can accommodate only 1 vehicle per company. If more vehicles will be needing parking, then the vendor will have to locate an available spot within the perimeter (same side only as facility, Parking on opposite side of street from facility are susceptible to being ticketed) or in the lot across Clinton Ave. Please limit the site visit to 2 people per vendor as the hoods are in active kitchens and we will need to limit the traffic flow as much as possible.

Late quotes will not be accepted. The designated Government point of contact must receive the quote by the date/time specified. For example, if the quote is due at 1:00PM PST, and the Government point of contact receives the quote at 1:01PM PST, the quote will be deemed late and will not be opened or considered for award unless an exception applies (which is very rare). Vendors are advised that large attachments to emails may delay transmission and should plan accordingly.

Vendor’s quote shall be submitted in two parts:

Part 1: Price Price Quote shall include:

1. Signed SF1449 and any amendments

2. Completed price schedule for all CLINS under B.2 Cost/Price Schedule Part 2: Technical Technical Quote shall include:

Technical/Quality

· Capability to Perform - Describe your understanding of quarterly hood inspections and professional cleaning and maintenance of exhaust hood systems and grease traps including adherence to PWS constraints. Provide detailed procedures for cleaning and maintenance.

Staffing &Expertise

· Provide resumes that demonstrate contractor personnel performing service on this contract have a minimum of 5 years’ experience cleaning commercial hood systems and grease traps, identifying personnel qualifications, certifications, and experience (including any pertinent licensing and certificates).

· Provide the technician training and competency evaluation program for performing cleaning of the hood and trap systems.

Past Performance

· Clear performance history – Offerors shall provide three (3) current or recently completed (within the past five (5) years) contracts that are similar in scope and dollar value to the contract being offered herein, to include contract name, dates of performance, point of contact, telephone number and e-mail address. Contracts listed may include those entered into with the Federal Government, State or local agencies, or commercial.

· Offeror’s performance history must show that it consistently operates in an effective and ethical manner without evidence of corporate malfeasance, employee malpractice, or activities which are counter to the standards and mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Documentation should include a summary of contracts performed for other government and non-government entities. Contractor shall identify any contracts that were terminated for cause.