4510--339113 | Amendment 1 | Patient Bathing Units Replacement - Freestanding| Coatesville VA Medical Center | Unrestricted

Other / Unclassified

This document is a clause titled "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (April 2026)". It defines "Program participation" and "Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities". The clause requires contractors to not engage in racially discriminatory DEI activities, to furnish information for compliance verification, and to report subcontractor violations. It also states that noncompliance may lead to contract cancellation, termination, suspension, and ineligibility for future government contracts. Compliance with this clause is considered material to the Government's payment decisions.

Contractors must include this clause in subcontracts (except those performed outside the United States). Bidders should be aware of these requirements as they pertain to their own operations and any subcontracts they may utilize in performing work under this opportunity. Compliance is a material factor for payment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation 36C24426Q0487 serves two primary purposes:

• Answers Vendor Questions: Provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders regarding the solicitation.

• Includes New Clause: Incorporates clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," due to recent regulatory changes.

• The Q&A section addresses vendor inquiries about available plans, completion dates, project type (not design-build), start dates, estimated value, and site visits.

• Clause 52.222-90 is added to the solicitation.

• Offerors must acknowledge all amendments at the time of quote submission or before the quote submission deadline.

• The amendment clarifies that there are no additional plans beyond the SOW and Attachment A. It also states there are no set completion or start dates, and no publicly listed estimated dollar value.

• Site visit opportunities are not available. Assistance for water and electric shutoffs can be requested from VA FMS staff.

• There are no other changes to the solicitation resulting from this amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides diagrams and dimensions for plumbing within Building 138, Rooms 227 and 127. It appears to be an attachment intended to inform bidders about existing conditions related to plumbing.

• Room 227: Diagram shows dimensions of a tub area (20.5" x 5' 10.5"), location of hot and cold water at floor level, and a drain connection at floor level (8 1/2").
• Room 127: Diagram shows dimensions of an area (4' 6" x 8' 8"), indicating hot and cold pipe penetrations at 2'0" above finished floor (AFF) and a drain penetration at floor level through a "THRU WALL".
• Includes photographs showing existing plumbing for Room 127.

This attachment provides critical spatial and existing condition information for any work involving plumbing or renovations in Rooms 227 and 127 of Building 138. Bidders should use these details to understand the scope of work, potential challenges, and to accurately estimate costs for proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the replacement of freestanding patient bathing systems at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. The procurement is unrestricted.

• Replacement of freestanding patient bathing units in several rooms.

• Specific details regarding the rooms and existing tub configurations are provided in Attachment A - Building 138 Tub Rooms.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Quotes are to be submitted by the response date and time.

• Further instructions for offerors are included within the solicitation and its attachments.

• Key deadlines and instructions are detailed in the attached solicitation document (S02 36C24426Q0487 Patient Baths COA Unrestricted).

• This opportunity is unrestricted.

• The solicitation number is 36C24426Q0487.

• The response date is May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

• The NAICS code is 339113.

• The Product/Service Code is 4510.

• The Place of Performance is Coatesville VA Medical Center, Coatesville, PA 19320, USA.

• The Contracting Office is Network Contracting Office 4, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

• The Point of Contact is Eric Christy (Eric.Christy@va.gov), Contract Specialist (email only).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the replacement of two therapeutic patient bath systems at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Purchase, delivery, and installation of two new therapeutic patient bath units.

• Units must meet specific salient characteristics, including patient weight capacity (353 lbs), dimensions (90"x33"x41"), water pressure requirements, safety features (scalding protection, accessibility), and a minimum 1-year warranty.

• Disconnection of existing ARJO bath units (Freedom Bath II) and their plumbing/electricity.

• Removal and disposal of existing tubs and all resulting trash/debris.

• Provision of a product demonstration and training for VAMC staff.

• Delivery of user and technical manuals.

• The Cascade Alcove Spa (model 361910-1A) by Penner Patient Care is identified as acceptable, but equivalent alternatives meeting salient characteristics are permitted.

• The period of performance is an estimate.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to Coatesville VA Medical Center CLC – Warehouse Building 13.

• Quote Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.

• Questions Deadline: May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT via email to Eric.Christy@va.gov.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be reviewed for completeness and compliance, then for technical acceptability, and finally by price.

• Quotes must be submitted via email only.

• Required Submission Sections:

  • Section I Administrative/Regulatory (SF 1449 completion, agreement with terms, acknowledgement of amendments, etc.)
  • Section II Technical (product literature demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics, estimated timeline)
  • Section III Price (completion of pricing schedule)

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Attachment A provides details on existing plumbing and drain locations.

• Contractors must comply with security requirements, including signing in/out and possessing a valid driver's license or state ID for facility access.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. Addenda to 52.212-1 and 52.212-4 are attached.