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This is an Amendment of Solicitation (Amendment 04) issued by Federal Prison Industries, UNICOR, dated April 22, 2026, for solicitation ISO219-26. The amendment adds FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments clause, includes Questions and Answers as Attachment 01, and adds drawings of the 400 Building. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. A signed copy of the amended solicitation must be included with proposals. The contracting officer is Deatrice Luck, Contract Specialist, located at Federal Prison Industries, UNICOR, 400 First Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20534.

The accompanying Questions and Answers document addresses 40 questions from prospective contractors regarding elevator modernization work at the 400 Building. Key project details include: Passenger Cars 1 and 3 are currently operational, while Passenger Car 2 has a non-working control board; the freight elevator is operational; no water intrusion issues exist in the hoistway; and up to two elevators may be taken out of service simultaneously. The government will account for long lead times on materials and equipment and will allow advance payments for equipment deposits and stored materials per FAR 52.232-12. Contractors will be escorted for the entire project duration. Proposers must field verify existing equipment specifications including car weight, car header height, hoistway dimensions, and platform dimensions for all four elevators. The project encompasses passenger and service elevator modernization with specifications referencing drawings A401-A403, A601, FP101-FP102, and specification sections 142123.13, 020850, 020900, 055000, and 087100 for various components including asbestos/lead removal, concrete repairs, roofing, metal fabrications, fire sprinkler alterations, and hollow metal doors.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 9

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

AMD 04 04/22/2026

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, UNICOR

400 FIRST STREET, N.W.

WASHINGTON, DC 20534

ATTN: Deatrice Luck, Contract Specialist

SEE BLOCK 6.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code) (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

ISO219-26 ⊠

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the date specified for receipt of Offers _ is XX, __ is not extended.

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: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate Letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the Solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) 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.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, Appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103 (b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF :

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor __ is not, ⊠ is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The solicitation identified in block 10 A is as followed:

Adding FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.

Questions and Answers are provided as ATTACHMENT 01 – ISO219-26.

Adding drawings of the 400 Building.

As provided, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

A signed copy of this solicitation must be included with your proposal.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Deatrice Luck, Contract Specialist 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

___________________________________________ BY _________________________________________ 04/22/2026 (Signature of the person authorized to sign) (Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

ISO219-26

QUESTION 1: Can you please provide photos of the hoist-way, car top, and pit?

ANSWER: All photos/drawings will be provided to the awardee.

QUESTION 2: Has the hoist-way had water intrusion issues?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION 3: What current issues do the elevators have?

ANSWER: Passenger Cars 1 & 3 are currently operational. Passenger Car 2 does not have a non-working control board. Currently the freight elevator is operational.

QUESTION 4: Any issues with transferring power from generator to normal power if the elevator is on generator power?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION 5: How many landings have front and rear openings to the freight unit?

ANSWER: Only the loading dock.

QUESTION 6: For the freight elevator will access to the garage be allowed for delivery of machine room equipment?

ANSWER: No, the freight elevator does not have access to the garage.

QUESTION 7: Can material for the passenger elevators be loaded into the machine space via a crane to the roof? If so, can the parking lot at the NW corner of the building be used for a crane staging area?

ANSWER: Yes. The parking lot at the NW corner of the building cannot be used as a staging area. A permit will need to be obtained to shut down First St. to have access to the building rooftop.

QUESTION 8: The proposal due date is currently 5/08. May we please have a proposal extension?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION 9: How many elevators may be taken out of service at the same time?

ANSWER: Two.

QUESTION 10: Please confirm contract duration is 370 calendar days.

ANSWER: Please see page 4 of the solicitation for confirmation.

QUESTION 11: The solicitation states that “each proposal package shall consist of SF1442, amendments, past performance, key resumes, schedule, and narrative.” Please clarify in which volume the following documents should be included:

• SF1442

• Copies of amendments

Should these be included in the Pricing Proposal only, or in both Technical and Pricing submissions?

ANSWER: Yes, both documents should be in both proposals.

QUESTION 12: The solicitation requires submission of a redacted Technical Proposal with no company information. Please clarify:

• What specific information must be redacted (e.g., company name, project names, personnel names, subcontractors)?

• Should past performance project names and client names also be redacted?

Should resumes be fully anonymized or only company identifiers removed?

ANSWER: The redacted proposal may have the company name on it; however, it shall not have the names of the individuals you are submitting for evaluation for said positions (e.g. project site manager, etc.). Yes, include all the information for the past performance projects as well as client names, email address and phone numbers.

QUESTION 13: Please confirm that no pricing information (including cost data, labor rates, or pricing assumptions) shall be included in either version of the Technical Proposal, and that all pricing shall be submitted exclusively in the Pricing Proposal.

ANSWER: Pricing breakdown should be included in the price proposal.

QUESTION 14: Please confirm if a bid bond is required, which proposal volumes do we include the scanned copy of it for submission?

ANSWER: Please see FAR clause 52.228-1. Please include the document in he technical proposal.

QUESTION 15: Under the Past Performance section, it says: “Projects must be self-performed and within the last three (3) years for evaluation.” Please define what self-performed means? Like performed by the Prime contractor? Or can the presented projects be performed by a teaming subcontractor?

ANSWER: Self-performed: a general contractor uses their own direct, in-house labor forces to execute project tasks—such as concrete, steel erection, or carpentry—rather than outsourcing to subcontractors.

QUESTION 16: Referring to the last question, does self-performed mean the project must have been a certain percentage performed by in-house forces rather than subcontractors?

ANSWER: See answer to question 15.

QUESTION 17: In the SOW there was mention of removal and disposal of Asbestos and Lead Paint. Do you have a copy of the Asbestos/Lead Report with quantities and locations?

ANSWER: See specification sections 020850 and 020900.

QUESTION 18: Where and how much concrete spalling, concrete cracks and miscellaneous concrete repair are needed and at what location?

ANSWER: See drawings A401 and A402.

QUESTION 19: What is the size of the new Hollow Metal Door, hardware schedule for door, door opening in the masonry wall, size on masonry block and at what location?

ANSWER: See drawings A402, A403, and A601 and specification section 087100.

QUESTION 20: What type of roofing system exists and thickness for the roof repair?

ANSWER: Single-ply membrane roofing on roof insulation on concrete deck.

QUESTION 21: What are the new Metal fabrications needed for the project other than the pit ladder?

ANSWER: See drawings and specification section 055000.

QUESTION 22: What are the fire sprinkler alterations required for this project?

ANSWER: See drawings FP101 and FP102.

QUESTION 23: Please confirm whether HSPD-12/PIV credentials are required for site access, and provide expected processing duration and requirements (fingerprinting, background check level, escort policy)

ANSWER: All contractors will be escorted for the entire duration of the project.

QUESTION 24: The contract documents indicate that the existing fire alarm system is an EST (Edwards Systems Technology) system and that new work shall be compatible with the existing system. Please provide the current fire alarm service contractor/vendor responsible for the existing EST system.

ANSWER: The current service contractor is unknown. Proposers to field verify the existing FA system manufacturer.

QUESTION 25: Any requirements for authorized/approved vendors to perform programming, modifications, or tie-ins to the existing system.

ANSWER: No. Programming and tie-ins to be performed per the existing manufacturer’s requirements.

QUESITON 26: The contract documents indicate that a new chain-link partition and gate are to be provided; however, the exact location and extent of this work are not clearly identified. Please confirm the location (including floor and room/area), whether the installation is interior or exterior, the required dimensions/layout, and any associated demolition or relocation of existing partitions or gates.

ANSWER: Located in service elevator machine room. See drawings A403.

QUESTION 27: The contract documents do not clearly identify a basis-of-design elevator manufacturer;

please confirm whether a specific manufacturer is required or if open-line (non-proprietary) manufacturers are acceptable, and identify any restrictions related to proprietary equipment, controls, or maintenance providers.

ANSWER: The government is unable to provide a specific manufacture. Please see FAR clause 52.225-9

(DEVIATION DATE 2025).

QUESTION 28: Please confirm the approved material staging and hoisting locations for the project, and whether crane or exterior hoisting access will be permitted or required.

ANSWER: See answer to question 7.

QUESTION 29: Please confirm whether the project schedule and overall contract duration will account for potential long lead times associated with elevator equipment and HVAC systems, and whether any schedule adjustments or extensions will be considered if such delays occur.

ANSWER: The government will take in account long lead time for materials and equipment.

QUESTION 30: Is a price breakdown required to submit? If so, please confirm if it is only required to be submitted in price volume.

ANSWER: See answer to question 13.

QUESTION 31: Please confirm if we are required to submit Prime Contractor and Subcontractor License information. If so, do we submit in the technical proposal, price proposal, or both?

ANSWER: Yes, license information is required. Submission of such documents should be in the technical proposal.

QUESTION 32: Please confirm if projects will be graded less favorably if they are performed by the subcontractor instead of the prime.

ANSWER: Proposal will be evaluated based upon the technical evaluation factors.

QUESTION 33: Please provide the car weight for Elevators 1, 2, 3, and 4.

ANSWER: Proposers to field verify.

QUESTION 34: Please provide the car header height for Elevators 1, 2, 3, and 4.

QUESTION 35: Please provide the hoistway header pocket height and depth for Elevators 1, 2, 3, and 4.

QUESTION 36: Please provide platform dimensions for Elevators 1, 2, 3, and 4.

QUESTION 37: Please identify and confirm available staging and laydown areas for contractor use during construction.

ANSWER: See answer to question 7.

QUESTION 38: Where is the selector panel currently located for EM power operation?

ANSWER: In-house.

QUESTION 39: How many cars simultaneously run on emergency power?

ANSWER: All of them.

QUESTION 40: Elevator equipment manufacturers typically require deposits prior to initiating fabrication. Please confirm whether the Government will allow payment to the contractor for equipment deposits or stored materials to facilitate procurement and manufacturing.

ANSWER: Yes, according to FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.

QUESTION: To ensure accurate bidding, coordination, and compliance with project expectations, please provide clarity on the following:

ANSWER: See specification section 142123.13. Please see answer to question 27 in regard to manufacturers.

Passenger Elevators (Three Traction Systems) -- For the modernization of the three passenger traction elevators, please clarify and/or provide the following for each component listed below:

Machines (Overhead Gearless AC):

o Required capacity, speed, duty cycle, and efficiency requirements o Acceptable manufacturers

VVVF Drives and Controllers:

o Required control system type (non-proprietary vs. proprietary) o Integration requirements with existing or new systems o Approved manufacturers/models

Governors, Safeties, and Buffers:

o Code compliance requirements (ASME A17.1 edition) o Performance ratings and acceptable manufacturers

Door Equipment (Hoistway & Car Doors, Operators, Sills):

o Door type, material, fire rating, and finish requirements o Door operator performance criteria o Approved manufacturers

Roller Guides:

o Type and performance requirements o Approved manufacturers Isolation Transformers:

o KVA rating and electrical characteristics o Approved manufacturers

Cab Interiors and Finishes:

o Material specifications (wall panels, ceilings, handrails, etc.)

o Flooring type and performance requirements o Basis-of-design or approved manufacturers

Car Operating Panels & Hall Fixtures:

o Design standards (ADA, vandal-resistant, etc.)

o Display type, communication features o Approved manufacturers

Emergency Communication Systems:

o Code compliance requirements o Integration with building systems o Approved manufacturers

Service Elevator (One Traction System) -- For the service elevator modernization, please provide similar clarification for the following:

Geared AC Machine (Basement-Mounted):

o Capacity, speed, and duty requirements o Approved manufacturers

VVVF Drive, Controller, and Transformer:

o Performance specifications and compatibility requirements o Approved manufacturers

Safety Components (Governor, Safeties):

o Code requirements and acceptable manufacturers

Door Systems and Operators:

o Heavy-duty/service use requirements o Approved manufacturers

Cab Shell and Interior:

o Material and durability requirements for service conditions o Approved manufacturers

Fixtures, COP, and Communication Systems:

o Functional and code requirements

Approved manufacturers

Buy American / Domestic Content Requirements -- Please clarify the applicability and extent of any Buy American, Buy America, or other domestic preference requirements for this project:

Confirm whether the project is subject to:

o Buy American Act (BAA) o Buy America requirements (DOT/Federal funding-related) o Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), if applicable

Identify which elevator components are required to comply with domestic content provisions, including but not limited to:

o Machines, controllers, and drives o Structural components and rail systems o Door equipment and fixtures o Electrical components and communication systems Provide clarification on:

o Required domestic content percentage thresholds o Definitions of “manufactured in the U.S.” vs. “assembled in the U.S.”

o Certification and documentation requirements for compliance

Confirm whether waivers are permitted for specialized elevator components not manufactured domestically

AMND 04
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

ATTACHMENT 01 - ISO219-26

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