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This document is an Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (Standard Form 30) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The amendment extends the solicitation due date to May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT and requires all offerors to acknowledge receipt of this amendment and sign it upon submission of their final offers. The solicitation (36C26326Q0678, dated May 11, 2026) concerns the procurement of laboratory and medical refrigeration and freezer equipment for the Iowa City VA Health Care System, with delivery expected on or about July 16, 2026. The required equipment includes Thermo Fisher Scientific brand or equal units: six pharmacy refrigerators (29.2 cu ft with shelf NC1453222), six rolling baskets for 23 cu ft units, four pharmacy refrigerators with left door swing option, one 51.1 cu ft pharmacy refrigerator, one plasma freezer (29.2 cu ft), two blood bank refrigerators (29.2 cu ft, one with left door swing), one lab refrigerator (11.5 cu ft), six rolling baskets for 12 cu ft refrigerators, and three ultra-low freezers (28.8 cu ft). All equipment must meet specific technical specifications including R290 natural refrigerant compliance, appropriate temperature ranges, dimensions, electrical requirements (115V, 60Hz), and NSF/ANSI 456 vaccine storage standards where applicable. The warranty requirement specifies standard warranties offered by Thermo Fisher or equivalent. Delivery is to the dock only with no vendor installation or equipment removal required, and all shipping costs must be included in pricing.

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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

PAGE OF PAGES

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

ONE

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)

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0001 05-19-2026

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

316 ROBERT STREET N, SUITE 506

SAINT PAUL MN 55101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26326Q0678

05-11-2026

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 05-26-2026 10:00am CDT

X 1

The purpose of this amendment is to make the following changes and/or clarifications to the solicitation.

1. The attached Salient Characteristics have been edited to include the yellow highlighted additions.

2. Soliciation due date shall be extended to 05/26/2026 at 10:00am CST.

3. All Solicitation amendments are required to be signed and returned with final offer.

Curt LaRose Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0072

Salient Characteristics

Brand Name or Equal to Thermo Fisher Scientific Refrigerators and Freezers

High-performance 29.2 cu ft. pharmacy refrigerator (Brand Name or Equal to TSX3005PA;

TSX REF PHARM 30CF 120V/60HZ):

• Must have a capacity of 29.2 cu ft.

• Must have a temperature operating range of 2 C to 8 C.

• Must have R290 (natural refrigerant) with water-blown foam, compliant with EPA SNAP.

• Must have dimensions of 30.0” W x 28.5” D x 58.0” H.

• Must have a NEMA 5-15 plug type.

• Must have an electrical requirement of 115 V, 60 Hz.

• Must have a unit weight of 473 lb.

• Must have four 2-inch caster wheels with front two lockable.

• Must have automatic defrost.

• Must have a single glass door with lock and ergonomic handle.

• Must have six sliding basket drawers.

• Must have interior lighting, microprocessor control with setpoint security and alarms.

• Must have a vaccine standard of NSF/ANSI 456 for vaccine storage.

High-performance 51.1 cu ft. pharmacy refrigerator (Brand Name or Equal to TSX5005PA;

TSX REF PHARM 50 CF 120V/60HZ):

• Must have a capacity of 51.1 cu ft.

• Must have a temperature operating range of 2 C to 8 C.

• Must have a variable speed compressor.

• Must have R290 (natural refrigerant) with water-blown foam, compliant with EPA SNAP.

• Must have exterior dimensions of 56.5” W x 37.8” D x 78.5” H.

• Must have internal dimensions of 52.5” W x 28.5” D x 58” H.

• Must have a NEMA 5-15 plug type.

• Must have an electrical requirement of 115 V, 60 Hz.

• Must have a vaccine standard of NSF/ANSI 456 for vaccine storage.

• Must have a microprocessor controller with interior lighting, setpoint security and visual and audio alarms.

• Must have a double glass door with handle and standard door locks.

• Must have an unit weight of 744 lbs.

29.2 cu ft. Plasma Freezer (Brand Name or Equal to TSX3030LA; TSX FRZ PLASMA 30CF

120V/60HZ):

• Must have a capacity of 29.2 cu ft.

• Must have a temperature operating range of -35 C to -15 C.

• Must have R290 (natural refrigerant) with water-blown foam, compliant with EPA SNAP.

• Must have seven stainless steel drawers.

• Must have an automatic defrost mode.

• Must have a single solid door.

• Must have interior dimensions of 30.0” W x 28.5” D x 58.0” H.

• Must have exterior dimensions of 34.0” W x 37.9” D x 78.5” H.

• Must have a NEMA 5-15 plug type.

• Must have an electrical requirement of 115 V, 60 Hz.

• Must have a unit weight of 488 lbs.

• Must have an interior light, secure temperature setpoint, alarms, and self-closing door with stop.

• Must have a microprocessor-controlled display.

• Must have caster wheels of which 2 are lockable.

High-Performance 29.2 cu ft. Blood Bank Refrigerator (Brand Name or Equal to

TSX3004BA; TSX BLOOD 30CF 120V/60HZ):

• Must have a capacity of 29.2 cu ft.

• Must have an operating temperature range of 2 C to 8 C.

• Must have a single glass door.

• Must have external dimensions of 34” W x 37.3” D x 78.5” H.

• Must have a NEMA 5-15 plug type.

• Must have an electrical requirement of 115 V, 60 Hz.

• Must have six fully extendable stainless-steel drawers.

• Must have R290 (natural refrigerant) with water-blown foam, compliant with EPA SNAP.

• Must have a microprocessor controller with alarms, interior light, and dual-zone probes.

• Must have a weight of approximately 554 lbs.

High-Performance Lab Refrigerator (Brand Name or Equal to TSX1205SA; TSX REF

SOLID 12CF 120V/60HZ):

• Must have a capacity of 11.5 cu ft.

• Must have an operating temperature range of 2 C to 8 C.

• Must have a single solid, upright door.

• Must have internal dimensions of 20” W x 21.8” D x 52.4” H.

• Must have a NEMA 5-15 plug type.

• Must have an electrical requirement of 115 V, 60 Hz.

• Must have R290 (natural refrigerant) with water-blown foam, compliant with EPA SNAP.

• Must have 4 interior shelves.

• Must have a unit weight of 286 lbs.

• Must have four shelves and four 2” caster wheels with two capable of locking.

General Purpose Ulta-Low Freezer (Brand Name or Equal to TSX60086FA; ULT FZ

TSX60084FA GP UNIV VOLT):

• Must have a capacity of 28.8 cu ft.

• Must have an operating temperature range of -40 C to -86 C.

• Must have internal dimensions of 34.4” W x 28.3” D x 51.2” H.

• Must have external dimensions of 39.6” W x 37.4” D x 78” H.

• Must have a weight of approximately 697lbs.

• Must have an outer door with silicone gasket.

• Must have a rack capacity of 24 and hold 600 2 in boxes.

• Must have three stainless steel adjustable shelves.

• Must have 1 outer and 2 inner doors.

Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items

• (6 each) TSX REF PHARM 30CF 120V/60HZ, with SHELF NC1453222 (or equal)

• (6 each) ROLLING BASKET FOR 23 CU (or equal)

• (4 each) TSX REF PHRAM 30CF 120V/60HZ, with SHELF NC1453222 and LEFT

DOOR SWING NC3945571 (or equal)

• (1 each) TSX REF PHARM 50 CF 120V/60HZ (or equal)

• (1 each) TSX FRZ PLASMA 30CF 120V/60HZ (or equal)

• (1 each) TSX REF BLOOD 30CF 120V/60HZ (or equal)

• (1 each) TSX REF BLOOD 30CF 120V/60HZ, with 1 LEFT DOOR SWING NC3945571

(or equal)

• (1 each) TSX REF SOLID 12CF 120V/60HZ (or equal)

• (6 each) ROLLING BASKET 12 CF REF (or equal)

• (3 each) ULT FZ TSX60084FA GP UNIV VOLT (or equal)

Warranty Requirements

Standard Warranties offered by Thermo Fisher (or equal)

Delivery Location

Iowa City VA Health Care System 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246

Delivery and Installation Requirements:

o All delivery is on the dock and distribution will be handled by warehouse staff.

o All products should be ordered to arrive on or about July 16, 2026. All shipping costs should be included in the cost of the line items.

o No installation requirements for the vendor.

o No removal of current equipment is needed.

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