The amendment revises a previous question-and-answer response regarding the replacement chiller. It clarifies that the solicitation is not brand-name justified, so an equivalent unit may be considered if the contractor provides engineering design, electrical, and building automation support for integration with the existing sister unit. However, the government presumes that a one-for-one replacement with the identical model is the only cost-effective approach under a lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation. Offerors choosing an alternative brand must account for all associated infrastructure changes and load calculations. No specific timelines, budget amounts, or performance locations are mentioned.

This is a commercial services requirement to replace an existing Carrier chiller at a VA facility in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, with a like-for-like Carrier unit, including refrigerant recovery and disposal, replacement of any removed piping, valves, fittings, and insulation, factory startup and commissioning, and integration with the existing SNE building automation system. The period of performance is six months from notice to proceed, and all on-site work must be scheduled at least seven business days in advance with the POC/COR; no temporary cooling is required, and shutdowns can occur during normal working hours. The existing equipment pad will be reused with possible anchor modifications, no electrical upgrades are expected for a like-for-like replacement, and the contractor is responsible for disposal of the removed chiller. No performance or payment bonds are required, state and local sales tax is excluded from pricing, and the applicable wage determination is for Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 SOLICITATION NO. 36C24126Q0713 DATE: 8/19/2026 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. 36C24126Q0713 DATE: 8/19/2026 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: August 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.

See the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 36C24126Q0713.