S06 - 36C26326Q1008 0001 - Solicitation Amendment.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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.

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)

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(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

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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

36C26326Q1008

08-11-2026

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See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions that have been submitted regarding this solicitation.

See CONTINUATION PAGES for additional information.

An updated solicitation document titled "S02 - 36C26326Q1008 - Updated 08-18-2026" is provided for this solicitation.

Offerors must use only the updated solicitation document in their offers as information within the document has been changed for this requirement.

Alisha Milander

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2025-0005

CONTINUATION PAGES

***NOTE TO VENDORS: All responses to vendor questions are noted in RED.***

1. Who is the Incumbent contractor?

There is no current or existing contract, and therefore no incumbent contractor.

2. What is the historical spend for the last 3–5 years?

There is no historical spend for the last 3-5 years to provide.

3. What is the number of service events or pickups based on historical usage?

There is not a number of service events or pickups to provide as there is no historical usage to provide.

4. What current disposal methods are being used?

This solicitation represents the only disposal method currently being considered.

There is no current or existing contract using any disposal methods.

5. Are there any anticipated changes in scope from the current contract?

There is no current or existing contract, and therefore no anticipated changes in scope.

6. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Volume I, bullet #1 requires Offerors to submit “a properly completed and signed solicitation document.” Should Offerors return the entire

40-page RFP with the SF 1449, or only the completed and signed SF 1449?

SF 1449 represents the cover sheet of the solicitation document, so Offerors need to return that properly completed first page as well as the other sections and documentation that are required based on the instructions given within the entire solicitation document. It cannot be stressed enough that Offerors should thoroughly read and follow all instructions in the solicitation document.

7. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Volume II, #9 SAM.gov registration – should the

Offeror provide proof of active SAM registration with its proposal?

It will be apparent to the Contracting Officer whether or not SAM registration is completed at the time of the offer when we look up the vendor’s registration with the UEI that is required to be provided with the offer. If an Offeror wishes to provide documentation, they can include it with their offer.

8. Please confirm whether the prime contractor may subcontract the transportation and final disposal of the Class 7 radioactive materials to a qualified and appropriately licensed third-party vendor, and whether there are any restrictions or specific requirements applicable to such subcontracting.

Yes, the prime contractor may subcontract the transportation and final disposal of

Class 7 radioactive materials. Any subcontractor must be fully qualified and licensed in accordance with the SOW and must comply with all NRC, DOT, and

EPA requirements. All regulatory duties listed in the SOW—such as leak testing, surveys, packaging, labeling, manifest completion, and final disposal documentation—apply equally to subcontractors. All documents that are required to be submitted as part of the offer per the solicitation document must be provided for any intended subcontractors as well.

9. Is there any possibility of extending the bid submission deadline, as we need some additional time to go through the clarifications and prepare the comprehensive proposal and the pricing.

The solicitation deadline is not being extended. Offers are due on 08/21/2026 at

12:00 PM CDT.

10. Are there any limitations on subcontractor use, including limitations on the percentage or specific portions of the work that may be subcontracted? If permitted, please confirm whether the subcontractor must provide its own applicable radioactive materials license, transportation qualifications, permits, radiation safety training, and other required credentials.

There are no limitations on the percentage of work that may be subcontracted under this requirement. The prime contractor may subcontract any or all portions of the transportation and final disposal work if they choose to do so. If subcontracting is used, the subcontractor must be fully qualified and independently licensed in accordance with the Statement of Work. This means the subcontractor must provide its own radioactive materials license, transportation credentials, permits, radiation‑safety training, and all other required certifications necessary to legally handle, package, transport, and dispose of

Class 7 radioactive materials. All regulatory duties described in the SOW—such as leak testing, surveys, packaging, labelling, manifest preparation, transportation compliance, and final disposal documentation—apply equally to the subcontractor. As previously stated, all documents that are required to be submitted as part of the offer per the solicitation document must be provided for any intended subcontractors as well.

11. The solicitation requires the contractor to arrive on site within three hours of the scheduled pickup time. Would the Government allow reasonable flexibility in the three-hour response requirement due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, weather, road conditions, or other circumstances beyond the contractor’s control?

A three-hour window is considered sufficient for unforeseen circumstances.

12. Could you please provide additional information regarding the vials and ampules listed in the radioactive waste inventory? Specifically, could you confirm:

a. What material or substance is contained in each vial and ampule?

b. If liquid is present, the approximate volume and chemical composition.

c. The radionuclide and activity level associated with each vial or ampule.

d. Whether the contents are considered mixed waste or contain any hazardous chemical constituents in addition to the radioactive material.

Qualified Offerors will be able to ascertain answers to all of these questions by looking at the list located within the Statement of Work, PART II, Section 2.j. within the solicitation document.

See attached document: S02 - 36C26326Q1008 - Updated 08-18-2026.

See attached document: S02 - DOL WD 2015-5367 Rev 31 Dated 05-13-2026.