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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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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(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)

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC (69D)

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs

GLAC-MILWAUKEE (69D)

Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25224Q0285 05-13-2024

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See CONTINUATION Page one This amendment addresses vendor questions with answers from the contracting office.

The original due date of the solicitation has now been extended to 3:00pm central time on 5/27/2024.

See continuation pages.

Sands, Scott Contracting Officer

Vendor Questions & Answers

Q: Can we schedule a site visit for the location?

A: A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, 5/23/2024 at 11:00 AM local time. All interested parties to meet COR Jennifer Podpora at the Main Ogden Entrance, 1st floor near the reception desk location. In order to attend, must RSVP to William McQuade at William.McQuade@va.gov by 3:00pm on 5/22/2024.

Q: Are the tanks freshwater or saltwater?

A: Fresh water Q: What type of tanks? Are all the tanks acrylic?

A: Yes, Acrylic Q: Is there an incumbent? If so, what was the previous contractual value? What is the budget for this?

A: Previous contract # 36C25219C0058 can be found at FPDS (https://www.fpds.gov/).

Q: If the contractor is not around and a fish were to pass are they still responsible?

A: Yes Q: When a fish passes away, is someone on site able to remove the fish or is the contractor expected to come on-site as an emergency to remove the fish themself?

A: Contractor to remove Q: Can I receive photos of all the tanks and their filtration and light systems? Should this be viewed during a site visit instead of through photos?

A: View all during site visit.

Q: Can I receive specifications of all the tanks? Should this be viewed during a site visit instead of through photos?

A: Specifications of tanks should be viewed during the site visit.

Q: What kind of filtration system is located on the tanks?

A: Filtration system should be viewed during site visit.

Q: Where can the tanks drain and where can they fill water onsite?

A: EMS closets Q: How old are the aquarium tanks?

A: Varying ages. Exact ages unknown as they were in place before 2011.

Q: What types of fish are in the tanks?

A: Cichlids Q: If there is an emergency services request, what is the time frame required for work to be completed?

A: Unless there is a flooding issue, which should be addressed immediately, otherwise - within the week.

Vendor Questions & Answers to Solicitation # 36C25224Q0285