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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

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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.

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-13-2024 36C26225Q0070 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Network Contracting 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson AZ 85723 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26225Q0070 10-28-2024

X X X X This purpose of this amendment is to answer all inquiries that were submitted within the inquiry period.

Response due date remains unchanged; as per previous amendment - responses due November 20, at 17:00 MST.

See continuation page for answered inquiries.

CONTINUATION PAGE

INQUIRIES: Question = Q ; Answer = A Q: Can the government identify which units require disinfecting?

A: All of the listed air handlers for building 500 (Main Hospital Building) require disinfecting.

Q: Also, what type of certification are required for disinfecting units?

A: For disinfecting units must follow EPA Standards and have Air system cleaning specialist certification from National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) or equivalent.

Q: Can the government provide info on which units require proper environmental disposal of filter? Can you provide the standards/requirement/specification?

A: All the units require proper environmental disposal of filter. When removed the filter shall be transported fully enclosed in original boxes, plastic bags or bins with plastic covering to contain all dust, or any combination of the above.

Q: Can the government provide space for storage of filters on site?

A: No. The government will not provide storage for filters on site.

Q: Can the government provide space for staff on site?

A: There will be no space assigned for staff on site the staff are expected to arrive with all materials required for the day of work replace filters, or clean units, and take with them all their belongings and tools at each end of shift as well as dispose of any trash.

Q: Can the government identify which units require coordination for shutdown to change filter (i.e operating rooms, etc)- A: This was addressed on SOW. Every unit requiring a shutdown shall be reported to COR or appointed representative:

In addition, contractor shall be responsible for checking in with using service prior to shutting down units in the following areas to assure patient safety:

· AH-4: SPS & DSU area (sterile packaging)

· AH-27 Positive Pressure invasive treatment room

· AH-28 Positive Pressure invasive treatment room

· AH-38 Executive Offices

· AH-59 Procedure Room in 4 South 4416

· AH-60 Procedure Room in 4 South 4415

· AH-61 Operating Rooms 5 East, 5216, 5217, OR#9 and OR#10

· OR- AH #’s 1, 2, 3. 5 North, operating rooms Saturday or after hours with notification to operating room personnel (and permission given to proceed).

· Building 345 Nuclear medicine, radioactivity levels must be checked prior to entry to the roof.

Q: Can the government identify the clean rooms that require proper environmental equipment to utilized?

A: All areas require proper environmentally safe equipment to be utilized.

Q: Could I please request to extend the submission of the bid from 11/13/2024 to 11/29/2024. This way, we could have ample time to get a more competitive quotes from the filter supplier considering the numerous quantities needed for this project.

A: The solicitation response due date was extended to 11/20/2024 @ 17:00 MST per previous amendment.

Q: Could I please ask which type of filter type they use vs the filter requirements stated in the bid documents. There are five (5) types of filters stated in the bid documents but there are several types of filters listed in their tabulation.

A: Filters used must meet the requirements listed on scope of work under filter requirements.

Q: Also, could they confirm the quantity of filters per year based on the filter replacement frequency stated in the bid documents.

A: The inventory of filters was provided as well as the frequency filters are to be changed. This should give you the total quantity per type of filter.

Q: In the Exhaust Fan, the units that is specified as “BIBO” there is a filter size but there is no filter type indicated.

A: Shall be PLEAT.

Q: Will there be a storage area provided to keep stock?

A: NO

Q: It states on page 5, section 5, line b. (Scope: General Procedure) that cleanings will take place annually, but on page 6, section 3, line b. it calls for semi-annual cleaning. Which is correct?

A: Semi-annual.

The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor inquiries.