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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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USDA-FS INCIDENT PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE ID 83705-5354

04/13/2022

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.

Amendment 0001

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

03/31/2022

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 data, 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.)

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)

CHRISTOPHER D. KIRK

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Period of Performance: 04/22/2022 to 11/17/2022

The following questions submitted by interested parties as of 02:30 PM MTN, 04/13/2022 and the Government responses to each are provided herein for information purposes for those parties interested in submitting quotes in response to this Solicitation.

Q.1. Would A36 Steel be an acceptable material alternative for the Sprinkler Stake? Our production plan would be to use A36 Steel Angle and machine the material to print, then zinc plate, and powder coat.

A.1. A36 Steel is unacceptable. 1018 Steel is the specification.

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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 .

Solicitation: 1202SC22Q2703, Amendment 0001 Sprinkler Stakes, NFES 0913 P&PS, IPO, Incident Support Branch-Logistics

Block 14, DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT Continuation Page

Q.2. Would it be acceptable to submit an alternate offer using A1011 Mild Steel Sheet Metal cut and formed to a 90-degree bend instead of using 1018 Angle Iron?

A.2. A1011 Steel is unacceptable. 1018 Steel is the specification.

Q.3. Are the parts to be "bulk packed" (Stakes packed in a crate, with a box of Clamps)? Or individually packed (one stake and one clamp in its own box)?

A.3. Bulk packaging is acceptable. Individual packaging of the Stake assembly is unnecessary and not required. Packing of finished Stakes in groups allowing for ease of inventory/count is highly encouraged (i.e., groups of four (4) Stakes packed together along with the accompanying hardware parts.)

Q.4. Would you be able to provide model files for the Stake when the contract is awarded? Just wondering if we will need to include programming time in the proposal.

A.4. Exhibit 1, NIFC, FEDU, BLM design specification drawing for Sprinkler Stake, and the USDA, Forest Service, T&DC, Sprinkler Stake General Assembly, design specification Drawing Number FXX-01, Rev. 0, dated 09/2006 are the only specifications/descriptions available for this assembly at this time. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or Computer- Aided Manufacturing (CAM) files for this assembly are not available at this time, and the Government does not anticipate creating or providing any such files.

Q.5. RE: DWG #FXX-01, The V-Bolt thread call out is (1/4"x20) on page #1. On page #3, the V-Bolt call out is (5/16"x18). Also - the center to center dimensions differ as well (1.818" pg. 3) (1.875" pg. 1). Can you confirm the required dimensions for the V-Bolt?

A.5. The design specifications for the Clamp Plate and V-Bolt on Page 3 of Exhibit 1, as well as those in Section 2, Item 0001 of the Solicitation are the intended dimensions.

Clamp Plate: Holes, center to center 1.818”

V-Bolt: 5/16” – 18 Thread, Wing Nuts to match 5/16” – 18 Thread.

Center to center = 1.818”

Q.6. Exhibit 1, Page 1 of 3 Clamp Plate thickness is 1/8” thick.

Exhibit 1,3 of 3 the Clamp Plate thickness is 5/16” thick.

Which is correct please?

A.6. The design specifications for the Clamp Plate on Page 3 of Exhibit 1, as well as those in Section 2, Item 0001 of the Solicitation are the intended dimensions.

Clamp Plate: Thickness is 5/16” thick.

Q.7. Exhibit 1 page 1 of 3 Clamp Plate hole centers are 1 7/8” on center Exhibit 1 page 3 of 3 the Clamp Plate hole centers are 1.818” Which hole center is correct please?

A.7. The design specifications for the Clamp Plate on Page 3 of Exhibit 1, as well as those in Section 2, Item 0001 of the Solicitation are the intended dimensions.

Clamp Plate: Holes, center to center 1.818”

Q.8. Exhibit 1 page 1 of 3 Clamp Plate hole diameter is 1/4” Exhibit 1 page 3 of 3 Clamp Plate hole diameter is 11/32” Which is correct please?

A.8. The design specifications for the Clamp Plate on Page 3 of Exhibit 1, as well as those in Section 2, Item 0001 of the Solicitation are the intended dimensions.

Clamp Plate: Hole diameter is 11/32”

Q.9. Exhibit 1 page 1 of 3 V Bolt and wing nuts are depicted as 1/4”-20 threads per inch Exhibit 1 page 3 of 3, V Bolts are depicted as 5/16”-18 threads per inch Which is correct please?

A.9. The design specifications for the V-Bolt on Page 3 of Exhibit 1, as well as those in Section 2, Item 0001 of the Solicitation are the intended dimensions.

V-Bolt: 5/16” – 18 Thread, Wing Nuts to match 5/16” – 18 Thread.

Center to center = 1.818”

Q.10. Can you tell us what the holes in the center of the angle are for?

These holes will be deformed during the forming process.

A.10. The holes in the Stakes are present to accommodate nails/spikes should it become necessary to anchor the Stake.

Q.11. Just to verify. These are to be Zinc Plated then Powder Coated?

A.11. Stakes to be constructed from stamped, zinc plated, 1018 Steel, then powder coated Safety Orange T009-OG01.

Q.12. The powder coater is asking if we can add a 1/8 hole on the top or bottom of the stake for hanging, and production speed purposes.

A.12. Addition of a 1/8” hole at the top of the stake is permitted for the powder coating process.

Q.13. 1018 Steel sheet is not available. 1018 specification is for steel bar shapes. They don’t make 1018 sheet. The correct specification for galvanized steel is A653 GVG90, which is standard to the steel industry. Therefore, We are respectfully asking for an amendment to use the above mentioned A653 GVG90 galvanized steel sheet.

A.13. 1018 Steel is commonly available in a variety of shapes. A653 Galvanized Steel is A36 Hot Rolled Steel to which a zinc coating has been applied to a thickness standard, as per in your request G90 thickness. A36 Steel is unacceptable. 1018 Steel is the specification.

The Due Date and deadline for the submission of Quotes in response to this Solicitation are unaffected by this Amendment. The Due Date and deadline for the submission of Quotes remains no later than 04/15/2022, 02:30 PM MTN. See Standard Form 1449, Block 8 and Section 10 of the Solicitation.

REMINDER, All quotes submitted in response to this Solicitation MUST be sent via email attachment to Sprinkl.6lcin9avj5wlebpv@u.box.com See Solicitation Section 10.

IMPORTANT, Acknowledgement of this Amendment: See Standard Form 30, Block 11, and Solicitation Section 10.