RFP-797-652F-05-0001-R6_0008_7APR2026_Evergreen.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

6. ISSUED BY:

Department of Veterans Affairs CODE: 003B6B OPAL / National Acquisition Center 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak, Bldg. 37 Hines, IL 60141

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) Department of Veterans Affairs CODE: 003B6B

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) To all Offerors

797-652F-05-0001-R6

03/27/2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

|_|The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers |_| is extended |_| 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 electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 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.

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.

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 copies to the issuing office.

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

SOLICITATION UPDATES

Schedule – Update and Incorporation of Clauses & Provision This amendment is issued to update the solicitation and incorporate the following clauses and provision for the solicitation referenced in Block 9A. The solicitation is hereby amended to update and add the following:

a. GSAM/GSAR 552.238-116, Option to Extend the Term of the FSS Contract

b. FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

c. A-FSS-11, Consideration of Offers Under Standing Solicitation Refer to pages 2 and 3 for the list of the specific clauses and provision incorporated through this amendment.

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

_______________________________________________ (Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

EXCEPTION TO SF30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SUMMARY OF CHANGES, REFERENCING THE NEW AND OLD VERSIONS OF

REGULATIONS

UPDATED CLAUSE

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within: To be determined at the task order level; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least To be determined at the task order level days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed To be determined at the task order level (months) (years).

(End of clause)

ADDED CLAUSE

552.238-116 Option to Extend the Term of the FSS Contract

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE FSS CONTRACT (MAR 2022)

(a) The Government may require continued performance of this contract for an additional 5-year period. This option may be exercised up to three times.

(b) The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by providing written notice to the Contractor 30 days before the contract expires

(End of clause)

ADDED PROVISION

A-FSS-11 Consideration of Cffers Understanding Solicitation (DEC 2022)

(a) This solicitation is a standing solicitation from which the Government contemplates award of contracts for supplies/services listed in the Schedule of Items. This solicitation will remain in effect unless replaced by an updated solicitation.

(b) There is no closing date for receipt of offers; therefore, offers may be submitted for consideration at any time.

(c) An offer may be rejected if an offeror fails to meet timeframes established by the Contracting Officer either to address deficiencies in the offer or to submit a final proposal revision. A resubmission(s) is permitted; however, it may be rejected immediately if it is still deficient in the area(s) that caused its initial rejection.

(d) Contracts awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for 5 years from the date of award, unless further extended, pursuant to GSAR clause 552.238-116, Option to Extend the Term of the FSS Contract, canceled pursuant to GSAR clause 552.238-79, Cancellation, or terminated pursuant to the termination provisions of the contract.

(End of provision)