This amendment provides clarification on a Veteran Canteen Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Service Contract, with performance locations at the West Haven, CT VAMC and Newington. The scope includes annual preventive maintenance for all equipment, plus bi-annual and quarterly service for ice machines and soda fountain machines, and filter changes are the contractor's responsibility. A contingency allowance of $2,500 for parts is included as a billable line item; all other repairs require a separate government purchase order. Work outside of regular business hours (6:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday) will be quoted and invoiced through a separate purchase order. The contract is subject to Wage Determination #2015-4127, but certified payroll reports are not required.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 SOLICITATION NO. 36C24126Q0638 DATE: 7/20/2026 1. THE SOLICITATION IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: a. Extension of Responses Due Date: The due date for the submission of quotes has been ... AMENDMENT NO. 1 SOLICITATION NO. 36C24126Q0638 DATE: 7/20/2026 1. THE SOLICITATION IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: a. Extension of Responses Due Date: The due date for the submission of quotes has been extended. New Due Date: July 31, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM EST b. 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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires comprehensive preventive maintenance, inspection, corrective service, and emergency repair for Veterans Canteen Service equipment at the West Haven and Newington campuses in Connecticut. The base contract period runs from July 20, 2026, to July 19, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. Bidders must have a field service representative within 200 miles of the campuses and be trained by the original equipment manufacturer. The contractor must provide all labor, parts, and materials, with a $2,500 contingency allowance for parts for unscheduled repairs. Performance locations are the VA Medical Centers in West Haven, CT, and Newington, CT.