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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

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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

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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) 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs Fargo VAMC 2101 Elm St N Fargo

ND

58102 Cameron Rick cameron.rick@va.gov 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul

MN

55101 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26322Q0441 04-27-2022

X X X

X This solicitation amendment is to provide answers to vendor questions.

Due date and time for offers remain the same.

Pamela Phillips Contracting Officer

1. How many samples per tank are required? 1 SAMPLE PER TANK FOR AN ANNUAL TOTAL OF 13 (DOESN’T INCLUDE RETESTS, IF NECESSARY).

1. At which location are samples taken within the tank; top, middle, or bottom or all 3?

BOTTOM

1. What sample/test type do you need the lab to run? REFER TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK WITHIN THE SOLICITATION.

a) Microbial Analysis – ASTM D6469

b) Water & Sediment – ASTM D2709

c) Visual Appearance – ASTM D4176

d) Iso Particle Count – ASTM D7619

e) Biodiesel Concentration – ASTM D7371

f) Oxidation Stability – ASTM D7545 / ASTM D6468

g) Sulfur – ASTM D5453

h) Cloud Point – ASTM D2500

i) Pour Point – ASTM D97

1. Is there any way we can get a copy of the last annual report for reference? NO, THIS MAY REVEAL INFORMATION ABOUT A PREVIOUS CONTRACTOR’S PRACTICES THAT WE ARE PROHIBITED FROM SHARING.

1. Do the suction pump pick up tubes have a foot valves?

YES

1. When is the next triennial testing date due to be performed?

NEED BY JUNE 17, 2023

1. After field Inspections, do follow-up repairs (service work) need to be initiated in 3 days or within 5 days as commonly practice?

5 DAYS

1. Diesel fuels are typically tested, per ASTM D975 general procedures. Can alternative, comparable ASTM test methods be used in place of the specified ASTMs, in order to comply with the standard ASTM D975 test methods?

YES

1. Regarding Microbial lab test methods, can we actually test for microbial analysis using the common “liquid cult kit,” per APL method #007 while following general protocols from ASTM method #D6469?

NEED TO USE AN APPROVED ASTM METHOD

1. Are the tanks tested to EPA standards or ND UST program standards?

BOTH SINCE EPA IS FEDERAL STANDARDS AND ND UST IS STATE. WHICHEVER STANDARD IS THE STRICTEST/MOST INCLUSIVE.

1. Will the lines need to be tested twice (per ND Standards)?

ONCE/ANNUAL

1. Will all lines need to be inspected or tested as appropriate? Three lines are classified as “safe suction” lines while five lines apparently have check valves installed.

ALL HAVE CHECK VALVES AND NEED TO BE INSPECTED AS APPROPRIATE.

1. Will tank product sampling consist of single grab samples, or a composite sample from more than one location in each tank? If composite samples are requested, then what sample locations are desired?

GRAB SAMPLE

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