VAAR 852.219-75.docx

Attachment 4:Determination and Findings

MODIFICATION (EXCLUDING OPTIONS)

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

Department of Veterans Affairs/Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office: NCO2 Contract Number: 36C24226C0084 Modification Number: P00001 Modification TYPE Chosen: Supplemental (Change Order or Supplemental Agreement) Modification REASON Chosen: extend POP to 11/30 Modification FAR AUTHORITY: FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70 Contractor Name: WATSON ENGINEERING, PC Original Cost of Contract: $3,672,651.00 Modification Cost: $0.00 Total cost of Modifications to Date: $180,958.80 Number of days added by modification: 76 Number of days taken away by modification: 0 Original Period of Performance: 05/13/2026– 09/15/2026 Total number of days added by other modifications to date: 0 Total number of days taken away by other modifications to date: 0

FINDINGS

1. Describe in detail the need for the changed work, time, or cost.

The reason for this modification is a no cost time extension that increases the period of performance by 76 days from 09/15/2026 to 11/30/2026 to allow for completion of the arc flash study.

2. A statement addressing whether the proposed modification is within the original scope of the contract and specifically addressing the facts considered in reaching the conclusion.

This modification is within scope of the contract, as this modification only extends the period of performance in order for the contractor to complete the required study.

3. A statement analyzing the pricing factors considered in reaching a fair and reasonable price determination and identifying each Line Item Number affected, including but not limited to, IGCE, market research, and any other price analysis information.

This is a no cost modification

4. Were technical and legal reviews conducted based on IOP requirements? If not, attach HCA approved exemption, if applicable.

N/A

5. Checklist and attachments when appropriate:

X SF30 created in eCMS Documents tab

· Modification contains statement of release

· Changes to Statement of Work on file

· Changed drawings and specifications on file

· Contractor written request including all required documents to recognize a successor in interest to its contracts or a name change FAR 42.1202-1204

· Novation or Change of Name documents on file

· Contractor revised pricing on file

· A&E only: List fees awarded in the original contract and previous modifications

· HCA approved exemption for IOP review on file

· Obligated Funding Document on file

· 2237 or Finance certification that funds are available on file

· COR document change in best interest of Government on file

· Legal Review Completed (See Acquisition Policy Flash! 17-19 for thresholds)

· Other ________________________________________________________

DETERMINATION

Based on the above findings this modification is determined to be fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the U.S. Government.