S06 - 36C26326R0068 0001 - Solicitation Amendment.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

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

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

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(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.)

(If required)

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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)

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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

36C26326R0068

07-27-2026

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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 - 36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026" 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.

Traci Johannes

Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2025-0004

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

1. The SOW requires cages to have the option of arriving pre-filled with Alpha-Dri bedding, but the Price/Cost Schedule lists standard mouse and rat cage-bottom part numbers and no separate pre-bedded CLINs. Please confirm whether the quantities are intended to be:

a. empty cage bottoms;

b. pre-bedded Alpha-Dri bottoms; or

c. available in either configuration at the same CLIN price.

They are intended to be empty cage bottoms. The Statement of Work has been updated to remove the statement that “These cages need to have the option of coming pre-filled with rodent bedding of a specific type (Alpha Dri).” Please see the attached pdf titled S02 - 36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026.

2. Does the 7–10-day delivery requirement mean calendar or business days?

Please use calendar days. The Statement of Work has been updated to specify calendar days. Please see the attached pdf titled S02 - 36C26326R0068 - Updated

07-31-2026.

3. Does the 7–10-day requirement apply to the initial rack and equipment order as well as recurring consumables?

No. This has been updated in the Statement of Work as well as being stated here.

To clarify, orders are expected to be done on an estimated monthly basis. For orders $10,000.00 or under, the order must be delivered within 14 calendar days of the order being processed. For orders exceeding $10,000.00, the order must be delivered within 30 calendar days of the order being processed. So, for the initial rack and equipment order that is expected to exceed $10,000.00, the order is expected to be delivered within 30 calendar days of the order being processed.

Please see the attached pdf titled S02 - 36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026.

4. Please confirm whether the initial quantities in Ordering Period 1 are expected to be ordered immediately following award and delivered by September 30, 2026.

Yes, the intent is to immediately place an order for Ordering Period 1 for the initial consumables (cages) with the initial order of the racks. They are expected to be ordered immediately following award; delivery would occur as stipulated (by

September 30, 2026).

5. Each ordering period includes one “Shipping Costs” CLIN, although multiple delivery orders may be placed during that period. Should the shipping CLIN represent:

a. Freight for each individual delivery order

b. An annual aggregate freight charge

c. Freight for the estimated annual quantities?

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The Shipping CLIN for each ordering period has been updated to reflect a Quantity of 12 and Unit of Month. For each ordering period, a Delivery Order encompassing the entire year will be issued with applicable funding information.

Each month, depending on study needs, supplies are expected to be ordered off the Ordering Period’s Delivery Order. Offerors should price this CLIN with the expectation of one estimated order each month. Offerors should recognize that as the monthly order is an estimate, there may be times when more than one order is placed during a month within the Ordering Period.

6. If multiple delivery orders are placed during an ordering period, how should incremental freight be invoiced?

See the answer to Question 5.

7. The SOW requires installation/setup and training, including representative travel “as needed” at no additional cost. Please define:

a. Expected number of visits;

b. Anticipated duration;

c. Number of shifts or training sessions;

d. Whether the requirement is limited to initial installation

e. Whether additional visits requested after initial installation will be reimbursable

The Contractor shall provide a Contractor representative for installation/set up purposes and training. The Contractor must include one visit to assemble the racks and give a one-time training on how to use the racks. The duration of this training is estimated at, but not limited to, 1-3 hours. The installation and training shall take place during the tours of the Veterinary Medical Unit team (6:00am –

2:30pm Central Time, Monday – Friday, excluding federal holidays). The requirement would be limited to initial installation; additional visits requested after initial installation would be reimbursable and would be paid for via Government

Purchase Card and new quotes. The Statement of Work has been updated to reflect this information as well. Please see the attached pdf titled S02 -

36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026.

8. Are replacement rack filters or other recurring equipment-maintenance components expected under the IDIQ? If so, please identify the applicable CLINs and estimated quantities.

Yes, additional CLINs have been added to the solicitation document. Please see the attached pdf titled S02 - 36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026.

9. Please confirm the period-six quantities, particularly the 5,000 mouse lids, bottoms and feeders compared with only 1,000 mouse water bottles.

The correct amount should be 5,000 mouse water bottles. The CLIN for Ordering

Period 6 has been updated to correct this. Please see the attached pdf titled S02 -

36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026.

10. Will the Government accept a separate Excel pricing schedule in addition to the completed solicitation, or must all pricing be entered directly into the SF 1449 continuation pages?

Yes, the Offeror may provide this information in a separate Excel spreadsheet provided that all information for every line item in the Price/Cost Schedule is identified in the Excel spreadsheet with appropriate pricing with accurate calculations. Section E. E.1 52.212-1 Addendum and E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION -

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES have both been updated in the solicitation document to reflect this. Please see the attached pdf titled S02 - 36C26326R0068 - Updated 07-31-2026.