S299--Interior/Exterior Window Cleaning RFQ Amendment to Answer Questions

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{"description":" \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)\nCODE\n7. ADMINISTERED BY\n2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER\nCODE\n6. ISSUED BY\n8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR\n4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER\n3. EFFECTIVE DATE\n9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER\n9B. DATED\nPAGE OF PAGES\n10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER\n10B. DATED\nBPA NO.\n1. CONTRACT ID CODE\nFACILITY CODE\nCODE\nOffers 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:\nThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers\nE. IMPORTANT:\nis extended,\n(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\noffer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR\nACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY\nis not extended.\n12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA\n(REV. 11/2016)\nis required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.\nis not,\nA. 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.\n15C. DATE SIGNED\nB. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES \nSET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).\nRESULT 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\nor electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to\nthe opening hour and date specified.\nC. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:\nD. OTHER\nContractor\n16C. DATE SIGNED\n14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION\n16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\nExcept 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.\n15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER\n16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER\n15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR\nSTANDARD FORM 30 \nPREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE\nPrescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243\n(Type or print)\n(Type or print)\n(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)\n(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)\n(If other than Item 6)\n(Specify type of modification and authority)\n(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)\n(If required)\n(SEE ITEM 11)\n(SEE ITEM 13)\n(X)\nCHECK\nONE\n13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,\nIT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.\n11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS\nAMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT\n(Signature of person authorized to sign)\n(Signature of Contracting Officer)\n\n 1\n 2\n\n\n0001\n05-01-2026\n\n\n\nNone\n36C250\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\nNetwork Contracting Office 10\n24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive\nAnn Arbor, MI 48105\n \n\n\n36C250\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\nNetwork Contracting Office 10\n24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive\nAnn Arbor, MI 48105\n \nTo all Offerors/Bidders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n36C25026Q0497\n\n \n\n\n\nX\n\nX\n\nX\n1\n\nSee CONTINUATION Page\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis amendment is to answer industry questions received for this Internal/External Window Cleaning requirement. The\nquestions asked have been answered and are attached to this document.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nJeannie Ortiz\nContracting Officer\n\n\n\n\n\nPage 2 of 2\nAre there roof anchors to repel from on the main Medical Center and the 10 story Liberty building. Answer: there are roof anchors on the main medical center but there are no anchors on the Liberty building.\n \nIf so, do you know when the last time was that they were certified? Answer: January 2023\n\nAre there any areas where the windows are inaccessible or obstructed in this current RFQ? Answer: I don t see any windows as being obstructed right now. \n\nHow many screens are on windows? Answer: Per the SOW there are approximately 5,850 windows, and per the subject matter expert s (SME) knowledge, there are screens on approximately less than 10% of the windows. \n\nWill [screens] be removed before cleaning the glass, or are we expected to remove, clean and replace them? Answer: This is answered in the Statement of Work (SOW), Section B, Item 1, a-b, and may also be listed in other areas of the SOW, so the answer is YES, the contractor shall remove, clean and replace screens.\n\nWhat is the maximum building height? Answer: 11 stories (Including penthouse windows)\n\nAre there structural anchors to support window cleaning apparatus at high rise buildings? Answer: There are anchors for only approximately 1/3 of the roof.\n\nHow many skylights require cleaning? What is their height above a stable work surface? Answer: There are no skylights\n\nAre there atriums? Answer: There is 1 Atrium\n\nWhen were the windows last cleaned? First 2 weeks of March 2026.\n\nAre both inside and outside window surfaces to be cleaned? Answer: Vendors have a duty to thoroughly review the SOW prior to asking questions and only ask questions not already answered in the SOW. This requirement is for Internal/External Window Cleaning, and the SOW is clear on this.\n\nIs there an incumbent? What is the annual value of the current contract? Answer: The incumbent is Top of The Line Services, LLC. The current contract is a base year with four option years (so five years total) at a total contract price of $225,000.00\n\n\n\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0497 Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NAICS: 561720 Classification Code: S299 Response Deadline: 2026-05-07T10:00:00-04:00 Office Address: DAYTON, OH Place of Performance: 48105 POC: Jeannie Ortiz, jeanne.ortiz@va.gov, NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED