S06 Amendment 36C26326Q0888 0001.docx

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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

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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

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

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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.)

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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)

07-27-2026

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2101 NORTH ELM STREET (04-S)

FARGO ND 58102

36C263

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

2101 NORTH ELM STREET (04-S)

FARGO ND 58102

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26326Q0888

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X

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See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1). Respond to vendor questions.

2). Edit the Statement of Work. See updated Statement of Work below, changes highlighted.

Joseph Bloomer Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2025-0046

CONTINUATION PAGE

Vendor Questions in Bold/VA Responses in Red

1. Is Solicitation 36C26326Q0888 designated as Small Business or SDVOSB set aside? Page 1 indicates a small business set aside, whereas page 25 references “852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (DEVIATION)”.

The solicitation is designated as a Small Business set aside. The clause 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (DEVIATION) permits SDVOSBs to submit offers under the small business set aside, as they are classified as small businesses.

2. For Solicitation 36C26326Q0888, Section B.3.4(q) requires the contractor to provide “pre-cleaning and reprocessing instructions for use.” Please confirm what documentation the VA expects for this skid steer requirement. Would the manufacturer’s standard cleaning, maintenance, and operator manual instructions satisfy this item, or is a separate document required?

The “contractor to provide pre-cleaning and reprocessing instructions for use” has been removed from the statement of work, as it is not required for this solicitation. It will be removed from the statement of work.

See updated Statement of Work below, changes highlighted

B.3 Statement of Work

1. BACKGROUND

The Black Hills VA Health Care System (BHVAHCS) is in the need of procuring a new skid steer loader for its Forte Meade Medical Center that meets the salient characteristics listed below. BHVAHCS requires new equipment capable of safe operation on paved roads, uneven terrain, and during adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and delivery necessary to furnish one (1) skid steer loader meeting the minimum performance specifications outlined in in Section 4.

b. Equipment provided shall be new, not refurbished, and shall meet or exceed all stated salient characteristics.

3. BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS

a. If an item is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description shall reflect the characteristics and level of equality that will satisfy the Government's needs.

b. For equivalent items to be considered equivalent of the product(s) of the brand name manufacturer, they must-

i. Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation;

ii. Clearly identify the item by-

1. Brand name, if any; and

2. Make or model number;

3. Includes descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

4. Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

c. The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished or identified and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified.

4. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Equipment shall meet or exceed the functional, performance, and safety requirements of a JCB 3TS-8W Wheeled Telescope skid steer loader or equal. Minimum characteristics include:

a. Maintenance Manuals

b. Wheeled Skid steer Loader

c. Telescopic boom

d. 74 HP motor

e. Single lift arm

f. Left side entry door

g. Capacity 3208 Lb.

h. Cab with AC, heat and defrost

i. Programable joystick operating levers

j. Quick Hitch attachment for putting on different attachments

k. Diesel motor

l. High Flow hydraulics

m. Tires- 12’x16.5-10PR

n. Hydraulic connections on the front of the machine.

o. 6’ 1” bucket width

p. User Manuals

q. The Contractor must supply pre-cleaning and reprocessing instructions for Use (IFU).

5. DELIVERY/RECEIVING REQUIREMENTS

a. Delivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA Point of Contact (POC) post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with VA Logistics POC prior to any attempts at delivery.

Department of Veterans Affairs Black Hills VA Health Care System Forte Meade Medical Center 113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741

b. Post-award the vendor will coordinate delivery prior to beginning. Once the dates have been confirmed, modifications to the schedule are subject to written approval by the VA POC. Schedule changes that are beyond the dates specified in the contract will require approval by the Contracting Officer through a contract modification.

c. Delivery shall be Freight on Board (FOB) – Destination

d. Delivery Hours: The delivery of items identified in this document shall take place during normal business hours which are defined as: 0800 to 1530 (i.e.: 8:00am to 3:30pm Mountain Time), Monday through Friday, and excluding Federal Holidays.

e. Labeling of delivered items shall include the awarded contract number and VA purchase order number for identification and reference upon receipt of product.

f. Delivery and Installation include offloading the equipment from the truck, setting up the equipment according to the manufacturers specifications and testing the equipment to verify that it is operational. Equipment installation paperwork & warranty information must be handed to the approved government POC contact onsite.

6. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall provide an In-Service Training session to the BHVAHCS personnel covering safety, controls, attachment usage, and maintenance intervals.

b. The vendor shall coordinate dates through the VA POC to provide a hands-on training session to four VA personnel or less. In addition, the vendor shall provide additional training documents to the VA POC for training additional people at a future date.

7. STANDARD WARRANTY

a. The products shall be covered by vendor’s standard warranty terms and provisions. Vendors to provide their standard warranty information with their quotes.

b. The warranty period set forth therein shall be for two years following delivery and acceptance of the product by the VA POC. The vendor shall extend such warranty directly to the customer as if such customer had purchased the products directly from the manufacturer.

8. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

a. The contractor shall not perform work outside of the Statement of Work (SOW) without written approval from the Contracting Officer through a contract modification.

b. Contractor personnel visiting the facility shall check in with VA Police to obtain a visitor pass. Contractor personnel must return the visitor pass prior to departure.