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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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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-11-2026

36C263-26-AP-0921

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

VA BLACK HILLS HCS FORT MEADE CAMPUS

113 COMANCHE RD

FORT MEADE SD 57741

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

VA BLACK HILLS HCS FORT MEADE CAMPUS

113 COMANCHE RD

FORT MEADE SD 57741

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26326Q0404

X X X See CONTINUATION Page x (1) The purpose of this amendment is to make the following changes and/or clarifications to the solicitation.

1. See Continuation page to see response to all questions received.

2. Solicitation 36C26326Q0404 due date remains 03-20-2026 at 1700 Mountain Time.

3. All solicitation amendments are required to be signed and returned with Quote.

4. All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

Dennis Salmonsen

VA-VHA-RPOW-2025-0018

CONTINUATION PAGE

VA Fargo Health Care System – Pest Control Services

Questions addressed for 36C26326Q0404

1. During evaluation and technical review due to concerns of public safety for pesticides applications and dealing with some public health related pests while performing IPM Pest Management services as outlined within the Performance Work Statement, will the government require Prime Contractors to have direct pest industry experience as well as maintain proper pesticide General Liability insurance to include pesticide pollution coverage as per National Pest Management Association Standard of Care and Best Practices guidelines in alliance of the VHA Directive 1850.02 Pest Management Operations and VAAM Appendix M815-A Department of Veterans Affairs Source Selection Guide or will the government permit subcontractors to qualify Prime Contractors that do not have pest industry experience and/or pesticide related insurance?

· It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to ensure employees, or a subcontractor, have the required documentation referenced within the Performance Work Statement.

2. Can the government confirm whether the contract was performed by an in-house pest control or proprietary pest control company?

· This is a brand-new requirement to develop a new contract. VA Fargo Health Care System has never had a contract in place of Pest Control Services.

3. Can the government clarify how many emergency/unscheduled service requests there have been in the past 12 months?

· None. Emergency/Unscheduled – Approximately two times in the past six (6) years.

4. Can the government confirm the number of fly lights that are present?

· Approximately six (6)

5. What is the number of bed bug service requests at Fargo VAMC over the past 12 months?

· Fargo has not requested a full bed bug service to eradicate a bed bug problem. The proprietary service has provided education for staff and secondary visual assessment if requested.

6. What is the number of bat service requests at Fargo VAMC over the past 12 months?

· None, zero (0)

7. What is the number of bird service requests at Fargo VAMC over the past 12 months?

· None, zero (0)

8. Can the government clarify what type of bed bug treatments will be required?

· No history of bed bug treatments. See Performance Work Statement.

9. Can the government confirm the number of exterior rodent bait stations that are present?

· Approximately thirteen (13)

10. Can the government clarify in the Price/Cost Schedule “Item Number 1002,2002, 3002, 4002, 5002” Indicates “MO” as Unit. Will this Price/Cost Schedule be updated to “Each (EA)” or “Job (JB)” as opposed to Monthly? Due to SOW outlining “as needed basis” (Pg. 9, Section K, Item 12)

· See B.1(3) Contract Administration Data

11. Can the government clarify in the Price/Cost Schedule “Item Number 1003,2003, 3003, 4003, 5003” Indicates “MO” as Unit. Will this Price/Cost Schedule be updated to “Each (EA)” or “Job (JB)” as opposed to Monthly? Due to SOW outlining “as needed basis” (Pg. 9, Section K, Item 11)

· See B.1(3) Contract Administration Data

12. Can the government clarify in the Price/Cost Schedule “Item Number 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004, 5004” Indicates “MO” as Unit. Will this Price/Cost Schedule be updated to “Each (EA)” or “Job (JB)” as opposed to Monthly? Due to SOW outlining “as needed basis (Pg. 9, Section K, Item 10)

· See B.1(3) Contract Administration Data

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT

Services include education, mitigating measures such as sealing of appropriate entry points, reduction of waste, and treatment as needed/requested.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: S207 - Housekeeping - Insect/Rodent Control

ORDERING PERIOD 1

Bed Bug infestation treatment Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Bats

POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Vertebra Pests

POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT

Services include education, mitigating measures such as sealing of appropriate entry points, reduction of waste, and treatment as needed/requested.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

ORDERING PERIOD 2

Bed Bug infestation treatment Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Bats

POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Vertebra Pests

POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT

Services include education, mitigating measures such as sealing of appropriate entry points, reduction of waste, and treatment as needed/requested.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

ORDERING PERIOD 3

Bed Bug infestation treatment Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 03-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Bats

POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 03-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Vertebra Pests

POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 03-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT

Services include education, mitigating measures such as sealing of appropriate entry points, reduction of waste, and treatment as needed/requested.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

ORDERING PERIOD 4

Bed Bug infestation treatment Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Bats

POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Vertebra Pests

POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT

Services include education, mitigating measures such as sealing of appropriate entry points, reduction of waste, and treatment as needed/requested.

Contract Period: Option 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

ORDERING PERIOD 5

Bed Bug infestation treatment Contract Period: Option 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Bats

POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

Removal of Vertebra Pests

POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 561710 - Exterminating and Pest Control Services

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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Fargo, ND 58102

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