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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 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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02/12/20180002

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

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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)

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/12/2018

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.)

Natural Resource Analysis, Assessment and Policy Support for the Resource Assessment

Division and the Resources Inventory Division (SSRA-RAD and RID) - New RAD GIS Lab

Contract, in support of Resource Conservation Act (RCA). Beltsville, Maryland.

This amendment makes the following correction and additions.

1. CHANGES/DELETIONS. The following paragraph is removed. Page 43, subparagraph 8.1.3.1.3 states: "Scheduling and management of staff at multiple locations with multiple work shifts." See Section M Evaluation Factors for Award, paragraph 8.1.3.1 Project Management

Capability.

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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)

DANNY G. MANDELL

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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121A2318Q0006/0002

Refer Attachment 1 Section 4.7 ¿that three and a half contract staff¿ are needed to support the mission. While opportunity exist for some offsite work, largely the staff need to be located in

Beltsville at all times.

2. ADDS the following QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Q: Is there an incumbent for the subject solicitation or is this new work?

A: Incumbent Contractor:

Paradigm Systems GIS Inc

Contract #: AG4D90C160011

Award Date: 10/01/2016 ¿ one year

Value: $610,088.98

Q: On the SF 1449 block 10 the 100% set aside indicates Hubzone small business. Is this the only small business entity being considered or do the others apply too?

A: No, it¿s a Total Set Aside for Small Business.

See amendment 001, posted February 21, 2018.

Q: Attachment 2, Instructions for Preparations of

Proposals states that ¿Proposal submitted to this announcement, including all attachments, shall not exceed 50 pages of text.¿ Does the 50 page limit include both Part I Pricing Proposal and

Part II Technical Proposal? Is pricing data in

Excel format included in that limit?

A: Yes

Q: Question 2: Section M ¿ Evaluation Factors for Award, Page 43, 8.1.3.1.3 states: ¿Scheduling and management of staff at multiple locations with multiple work shifts.¿ However, in

Attachment 1 Section 2.2 it states that ¿The

Contractor shall work onsite at the NRCS

Beltsville facility¿ and in Attachment 1 Section

4.7 ¿that three and a half contract staff¿ are needed to support the mission. These statements seem contradictory.

Can you clarify the expectations of having multiple locations and multiple work shifts vs.

the requirement of having three and a half staff members working at the Beltsville facility?

A: Expectations is to have three and a half staff members working at the Beltsville facility. They can work offsite some time; and that is a

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

121A2318Q0006/0002 flexibility that is offered. But the expectation is folks work onsite largely.

Q: Are resumes required for all 3.5 FTEs or just the project manager?

A: Yes, all, refer to paragraph 8.1.3.4 Personal

Qualifications. "List all personnel qualifications and technical personal intended to perform on this contract".......project manager and key personnel who can satisfy the skill sets listed.........Brief resumes may be provided on separate papers for the personnel listed....".

Q: What is the recent requirement for the past performance?

A: Refer to paragraph 8.1.3.3 Past Performance

History, page 25, attachment 1 of the SOW.

Q: Who is the incumbent and what was the winning bid, contract number, and SOW?

A: See 1st question and answer above and the SOW can be download at www.fbo.gov, under solicitation no. 121A2318Q0006.

Contractor shall acknowledge this amendment in blocks 15a, 15b, and 15c of this Standard Form

30, Amendment 0002, and include with your quote submission.

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