Z1DZ--Replace Gaskets Building 1 in Chilled Water Pipe System at the Northampton VA Medical Center 36C24126Q0243

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-04. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for SDVOSBs. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The FSC/PSC is Z1DZ. CLIN Description Quantity POP 0001 B1 Chiller Pipe to AHU Gasket Replacement in accordance with PWS 1 JOB 60 days after receipt of order. The Central Western MAVA Medical center located at 421 North Main ST in Leeds, MA 01053 is seeking to purchase services to replace all gaskets in the supply/return chilled water mechanical pipe joining system in all of Building 1. Wage Determination 2015-6115 is applicable. STATEMENT OF WORK Performance Work Statement for B1- Chiller Pipe Victaulic Gasket Replacement Project Number: 631-26-005 Location(s): Building 1 1 Overview 1.1 General The Contractor provide professional services to include all labor, transportation, materials, apparatus, tools, equipment and permits necessary to in accordance with this design scope of work. All work must meet VHA, OSHA, EPA, and Mass DEP standards. 1.2 Project Specific Scope of Work - B1- Chiller Pipe Victaulic Gasket Replacement Work consists of replacing all gaskets in the Supply/Return Chilled Water mechanical pipe joining system in all of Building 1; approximately 490 gaskets, see drawings for sizes. Replace damaged insulation in kind approximately 2,000 linear feet. The Period of Performance for this project is 60 calendar days. Weather needs to be forecasted to be 56F or below consistently throughout the work. 1.3 General Scope Items The following is a list of general scope considerations: 1. Meet with VA Facilities staff, review existing drawings and estimates, and perform field work necessary to determine required materials and equipment. 2. When conflict exist between documents the order of precedence shall be specifications then drawings. Any conflicts shall be identified to the COR and be resolved using the RFI process to allow for proper documentation and correction as necessary. 3. Permitting (external to VA): a. City of Northampton permits, and waivers are the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor must be prepared to attend City of Northampton committee meetings as required. b. All Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection permits, and waivers are the responsibility of the contractor. This includes, but not limited to all environmental and hazardous material permits. 4. All field work shall be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance with VA Facilities Management. 5. The site shall be left clean of all construction debris and hazardous materials. 6. Coordinate with VA CWM HCS GEMS coordinator Rob Michalik at 413-584-4040 x 2330 for the signing of the waste manifests. 7. Design and installation to meet the most stringent of latest edition of the VA Specifications, Design Guides and Manuals, IBC, NEC, NFPA, and all applicable building codes. 8. Submit product data and shop drawings for all materials prior to installation. Submittals and shop drawings shall be approved by COR. 9. All work shall be performed in accordance with Massachusetts DLS regulations and OSHA codes. 1.4 Site Access and Management Requirements The contractor shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the project. The contractor must have the following additional requirements before working on site: 1. Contractor badge must be obtained and visibly worn by contractor or representative at all times while on campus 2. Negative TB Test, within the past calendar year 3. Clear Face Shield or Safety Glasses in patient care areas 4. Annual influenza shot is required to perform work on campus. These requirements are applicable to all contractor employees and subcontractors working in and around campus building unless stated otherwise by COR. The contractor is ultimately responsible for the behavior of employees and subcontractors. Questions or concerns may be addressed by the COR. 1.5 List of Attachments The following list of documents are attached to this SOW for Contractor use and incorporation into the project documents: 1. B1-Chiller Pipe Victaulic Gasket Replacement Contract Drawings 2. VHA Directive 2011-036- Safety and Heath During Construction 3. 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting 4. Wage Determination No. 2015-6115 2 Proposed Schedule Period of performance for this contract is 60 days from NTP. All on-site work (including cleanup) shall take place during the following times, unless otherwise approved by the COR: 07:00-16:30h Monday through Friday Except the following: Abatement work Off Hours Monday through Friday1700-0600 or Weekends. Noisy work 70Db and above inside the building Off Hours M-F 1700-0600 or Weekends. Excessively Noisy exterior work Off Hours M-F 1700-0600 or Weekends. Work on Federal Holidays requires permission from the COR except Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Weather needs to be forecasted to be 56F or below consistently for 3x days prior to start of construction and remain below 56F throughout the remainder of the work. 3 Work Location and Restrictions The work site location is at the Edward P. Boland Campus- VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System. The contract work is limited to Building 1. When the contractor s work interferes with hospital functions, such as when work produces excessive noise, odors, dust, utility service interruptions, or other interferences with normal hospital operations that cannot be contained within the area of work, the contractor shall schedule said work at other than normal hours and as directed by the COR. 3.1 Project Safety Contractor shall comply with the VA Construction Safety Guidebook as well as all OSHA requirements. Exterior work areas shall be fenced in with temporary fence. Interior work areas must maintain ICRA barriers which shall not impede patient thru traffic. A 5 foot wide clear path must be maintained through the Building 1 main corridor. FAR Clause 52.236-13 subparagraph (f) is invoked: 3.2 Penetrations of Fire and Smoke Barriers Prior to any installation of equipment, cables, power connections, conduit, piping or other work that penetrates a smoke or fire barrier, all such work must be approved by the site-specific Facilities Management Service (FMS) via the COR. An above ceiling/penetration permit must be secured from FMS prior to disturbing the integrity of the barrier. The permit must be available for inspection at the project location. After the work is completed, the penetration must be repaired (sealed) according to accepted practice and utilizing materials (including UL/FM-listed through penetration fire stopping materials) that meet the original barrier construction requirements in order to restore the designed specifications for smoke and fire compartmentalization. Upon completion of any penetration repair, a visual inspection for approval must be requested from, and completed by FMS. 3.3 Interim Life Safety Protection Measures Contractor shall participate with the VA in the preparation of an interim life safety measures and fire protection Plan that will be implemented during construction of this project. At a minimum, contractor shall comply with the following requirements of an interim life safety measures and fire protection plan: Ensure exits provide free and unobstructed egress for all building occupants. If required by contractor s operations, establish and mark alternate means of egress for all building occupants. Contractor shall maintain escape facilities from the work area for construction workers at all times. Means of egress in construction areas will be inspected daily. Ensure free and unobstructed access to all areas of the project site for emergency services and for emergency forces. Do not impair means of egress, automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch in accordance with NFPA standards for impairments. Request approval of impairments from the COR in writing a minimum of 72 hours in advance. When required, a fire watch shall be by a qualified person provided by the contractor who shall maintain constant observation of the affected area and have no other duties. The person providing the fire watch shall be trained in fire prevention and in the use of fire extinguishers, occupant hose lines, occupant fire protection system, in sounding the building fire alarm and in notifying the local fire department, and in understanding the particular fire safety situation for the project. Provide written procedures and guidelines for construction personnel and post in the immediate areas of construction detailing what to do and who to call in the event of fire or emergency. Maintain the construction area to minimize the potential for fire or safety hazards resulting from storage of construction material, construction waste and debris during construction operations. All temporary construction shall be built of noncombustible/fire retardant materials and shall be smoke tight. Contractor shall comply with the requirements and ensure efforts to prevent false fire alarms. 3.4 Parking Parking is rigidly controlled throughout the Medical Center. Contractor parking is only allowed in designated areas (subject to change). Parking in designated patient parking areas is strictly prohibited. Parking on grass is also prohibited. Parking for equipment necessary to perform the work will be authorized in advance of starting the project. 3.5 Storage of Equipment and Materials The contractor shall arrange with the COR for allocation of required workspace and for the storage of equipment and material to be used for this project. Storage space is very limited. There are no exclusive areas within the campus that can be given to the contractor for their storage needs. Additionally, a contractor trailer is NOT permitted for this project. The Contractor should schedule delivery of materials to limit the amount of storage space and time. The warehouse CANNOT accept or store deliveries. 3.6 Debris Removal The Contractor/Installer shall be required to remove waste materials and debris daily (unless otherwise authorized by COR) from the campus. All waste material and debris shall be removed off the site by the contractor and shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations. 3.7 Site Utilities The Contractor/Installer should note this scope of work does not detail all existing structures, utilities, or components that may potentially interfere with the contract work required. The contractor shall note any obstruction, utility, or condition that may hinder or interfere with the execution of this contract and the contractor shall make provisions in their contract price to resolve such interferences and other conditions that may hinder the proper completion of the work. All proposed utility relocations, reallocations, and shutdowns shall be approved by the COR prior to commencing such work. The contractor shall verify all existing utility installations and take appropriate action prior to working around any potential utility installation. In the event a shutdown, restriction, or interruption of any utility services is required, a written request must be submitted (at least 14 calendar days in advance) and approved by the VA COR. All utility shutdowns must be reviewed and approved by the VA. 3.8 Infection Control All work shall be performed in accordance with the Construction Specifications for Infection Control of the Edward P Boland VA Medical Center. For purposes of this project, the work shall be accomplished using the controls indicated in the specifications and on the Infection Control Construction Permit attached. No work will be allowed to proceed until an Infection Control Construction Permit has been completed and signed and all protective measures required by the permit in place. 4 Material and Workmanship Quality All materials and workmanship shall comply with all codes, standards, and requirements of all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). All work shall be done in accordance with contract terms and conditions and in a professional manner according to the best trade practices and to the satisfaction of the COR. This includes work performed by subcontractors. **************** End PWS **************** The purchase order/contract period of performance is 60 days. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Address: Bldg. 1, Edward P. Boland VAMC Central Wester Massachusetts Healthcare System 421 N Main Street Leeds, MA Postal Code: 01053 Country: UNITED STATES The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services [In accordance with FAR 12.301(c) when the use of evaluation factors is appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services (see 12.602); or (2) Include a similar provision containing all evaluation factors required by 13.106, subpart 14.2 or subpart 15.3, as an addendum (see 12.302(d)).] As prescribed in 852.102(a), insert the following provision: Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008) 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph, identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021). 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023). 52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration (DEVIATION NOV 2025). 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (DEVIATION NOV 2025). 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities (JAN 2018). 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025). 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024). 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025). 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014). 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022). 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022). 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024). 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018). 52.233-3 Protest after Award (DEVIATION NOV 2025). 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (DEVIATION NOV 2025). 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017). 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION NOV 2025). 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference 852.204-70 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAY 2020). 852.219-73 VA Notice to Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION). 852.223-71 Safety and Health (SEP 2019). 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018). 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018) SAM: Interested parties shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Interested parties not registered in SAM in sufficient time to meet the VA s requirement will be ineligible to receive a government contract. This determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The VA utilizes VISTA to issue a purchase order and liquidate invoices. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from the issuance of a VA contract. This determination will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Interested parties with no prior VA contracts can apply here: https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/ All quoters shall submit the following: Technical Capability Statement Firm Fixed Price Quote Limitations of Subcontracting completed and signed by the offeror Past Performance Worksheet - completed and signed by the offeror All quotes shall be sent to the Contract Specialist, Juliette Buchanan Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 12. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. The following are the decision factors: Price (Follow these instructions): Offeror shall complete Attachment 1 - Price Schedule, with offerors proposed contract line item prices inserted in appropriate spaces. Past Performance: Offeror shall utilize Attachment 2 Past Performance Worksheet to provide at least one (1) but no more than (3) references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the (Performance Work Statement). References may be checked by the Contracting Officer to ensure your company is capable of performing the Statement of Work. The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources. Technical: The offeror s Technical Capability Statement shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the (Performance Work Statement) in a timely efficient manner. Contractor shall demonstrate their corporate experience and approach to meet all requirements stated in the (Performance Work Statement). Contractor shall demonstrate that their technicians meet the qualification standards stated in the (Performance Work Statement). The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms, conditions. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing via e-mail at Juliette.buchanan@va.gov. Oral questions are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. The cut-off date and time for receipt of questions is 19-February-2026 by 4:00 PM EST. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered. Questions shall be answered in a formal amendment to the solicitation so all interested parties can see the answers. Submission of your response shall be received not later than 26 February 2026 by 4pm. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: juliette.buchanan@va.gov. Hand deliveries shall not be accepted. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Point of Contact Juliette Buchanan juliette.buchanan@va.gov ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION AUG 2025) Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION AUG 2025) (a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror; (3) The Offeror s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror s initial offer should contain the Offeror s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. (End of provision) ADDENDUM to 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION AUG 2025) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotations: Technical Past Performance Price Evaluation Approach. The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a quotation other than the lowest price that provides additional benefit(s). Quotations may exceed minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum requirements of the solicitation but is not required to do so. Each response must meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotations. The evaluation will consider the following: Technical: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to quoters section of the solicitation. Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation s requirements as indicated by the quoter s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies; Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis. Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. (End of Provision) PAST PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET 1. Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization: 2. Contracting Activity Address: 3. Contract Number: 4. Date of Contract Award: 5. Beginning Date of Contract: 6. Completion Date of Contract: 7. Contract Value: 8. Type of Contract: 9a. Technical Point of Contact: 9b. Contracting Point of Contact: Name: Name: Title: Title: Address: Address: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: 10. Place of Performance: 11. Description of Work (Use a continuation sheet if necessary): 12. List any commendations or awards received: 13. List of Major Subcontractors: PAST PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET 1. Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization: 2. Contracting Activity Address: 3. Contract Number: 4. Date of Contract Award: 5. Beginning Date of Contract: 6. Completion Date of Contract: 7. Contract Value: 8. Type of Contract: 9a. Technical Point of Contact: 9b. Contracting Point of Contact: Name: Name: Title: Title: Address: Address: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: 10. Place of Performance: 11. Description of Work (Use a continuation sheet if necessary): 12. List any commendations or awards received: 13. List of Major Subcontractors: PAST PERFORMANCE WORKSHEET 1. Name of Contracting Activity, Government Agency, Commercial Firm or other Organization: 2. Contracting Activity Address: 3. Contract Number: 4. Date of Contract Award: 5. Beginning Date of Contract: 6. Completion Date of Contract: 7. Contract Value: 8. Type of Contract: 9a. Technical Point of Contact: 9b. Contracting Point of Contact: Name: Name: Title: Title: Address: Address: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: 10. Place of Performance: 11. Description of Work (Use a continuation sheet if necessary): 12. List any commendations or awards received: 13. List of Major Subcontractors:

This amendment is issued to inform all interested vendors of the following changes to the solicitation: Site Visit: A site visit will be conducted for all interested vendors. Date and Time: 10:00 AM on Wednesday February 25, 2026 Location: VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System Meet at Building 60 (Chapel) 421 N Main Street Leeds, MA 01053 Vendors are encouraged to attend the site visit to obtain a better understanding of the requirements and scope of work. Please ensure to bring proper identification and any necessary documentation. Extension of the cut-off date and time for receipt of questions: Questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing via e-mail at Juliette.buchanan@va.gov. Oral questions are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. The cut-off date and time for receipt of questions is 27-February-2026 by 4:00 PM EST. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered. Questions shall be answered in a formal amendment to the solicitation so all interested parties can see the answers. Extension of Responses Due Date: The due date for the submission of quotes has been extended. New Due Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM EST All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Vendors are reminded to review all other aspects of the solicitation and consider this amendment when preparing their responses.

This amendment serves to modify the original solicitation 36C24126Q0243, issued on February 13, 2026, as follows: Adjustment to Period of Performance: The period of performance specified in the Statement of Work of the original solicitation has been updated. The initial period of performance prescribed 60 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). This timeframe has now been amended. New Period of Performance: The revised period of performance shall be 30 days from the NTP. All other terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect.

This amendment is issued to inform all interested vendors of the following changes to the solicitation: Extension of Responses Due Date: The due date for the submission of quotes has been extended. New Due Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM EST All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Vendors are reminded to review all other aspects of the solicitation and consider this amendment when preparing their responses.