12012018Q0001_A02.pdf

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12012018Q0001 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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ANCHORAGE AK 99501

161 EAST 1ST AVENUE DOOR 8

CHUGACH NF-SUPERVISORS OFFICE

USDA FOREST SERVICE

03/02/20180002

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers 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: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/23/2018

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Timber cruise data for Alaska Mental Health Trust land exchange

Amendment issued to respond to emailed questions. Questions and answers provided on the sheet attached and made a part hereto.

Period of Performance: 03/08/2018 to 04/21/2018

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

DENISE MURPHY

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

12012018Q0001, Amendment 02

Question: Does the FS expect to award the contract and issue a NTP by 3/08/18, corresponding with the project completion (~930 plots total) date of 4/21/18?

Forest Service Answer: After award of the contract, the Forest Service anticipates that the notice to proceed will be issued on or about 08 March 2018. The period of performance stated in the solicitation package is 45 days after issuance of the notice to proceed.

Question: Are there any deliverables on top of the basic cruise data in electronic format?

Forest Service Answer: The cruise plan must be submitted for approval prior to start of field work.

Typical work product consisting of a brief written narrative, mapping as described in the specifications, and tabular data presentation (paper or PDF) is expected, with the electronic data files as support.

Question: Assuming that every tree on count plots is a sample tree?

Forest Service Answer: Yes, per the specifications in the Timber Cruise Statement of Work (Attachment 1 in the Solicitation).

Question: Required procedures for borderline trees (measured limiting distance vs. every other tree)?

Forest Service Answer: Measured is the preferred procedure.

Question: Data collected will include DBH and Heights?

Forest Service Answer: Yes, per specifications in the Timber Cruise Statement of Work (Attachment 1 in the Solicitation).

Question: Defect by FS cruise standards, or other?

Forest Service Answer: Other (NOT USFS standards). Use the standards specified in the Timber Cruise Statement of Work (Attachment 1 in the Solicitation).

Question: Beyond flagging center, are "IN" trees required to be painted?

Forest Service Answer: No.

Question: Will inspections be available at the start of the project, or only after completion?

Forest Service Answer: Inspections for contract compliance, including standards, may be conducted during field work or after receipt of cruise data, or both.

Question: 10% accuracy is based on gross/net volume, or individual cruise attributes?

Forest Service Answer: As produced in the software printouts, which is believed to be Net volume.