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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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ARS-12305B

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

09/05/20230002

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

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

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

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

Install Epoxy Flooring Systems, BARC, Beltsville, MD

1. The date of the second organized site visit is corrected to September 20, 2023, at 9:00

AM Eastern Time.

2. The seven Questions and Answers on the last page are hereby incorporated.

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

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ROGER D. AMMONS

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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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 .

Questions and Answers 12305B23R0042 1104396 Install Epoxy Flooring System

Question 1: It is relatively difficult to determine the actual total square footage of the project because of the non-clarity of some of the attachments. Please provide the square footage of each building, to allow the calculation of the total square footage.

Answer 1:

1. B1080 1080sqft

2. B1082 1080sqft

3. B1083 1080sqft

4. B1182 2625sqft

5. B1194 1787sqft

6. B1207 1875sqft

7. B1381 384sqft

8. B1382 384sqft

9. B1383 384sqft

10. B229, Rm#101 1568sqft

11. B229, Rm#102 1568sqft

Question 2: The spec looks fine for some of the buildings, but the spec is not what's needed in 229 and the 1380's building. The animal feces and the chemicals used need a heavier coating that will last long and more slip resistant since it's sloped. Recommend using a product like urethane cement with a urethane topcoat.

Answer 2: Contractor to provide alternate pricing for recommended upgrade.

Question 3: Do you want to cove base up the wall? In building 1081 that is done it has a cove base, but spec doesn't call for it.

Answer 3: Contractor to provide alternate pricing for cove base upgrade.

Question 4: If you drill holes in 1080 you will see that it's impossible to patch them without putting another coat of quartz and epoxy on the floor.

Answer 4: Contractor to provide alternate pricing for second coat & epoxy.

Question 5: Will each line item be a separate trip, or can we buckle some of them together?

Answer 5: These buildings used for housing animals. Sometimes they occupied or vacant at different time of year.

Question 6: One building had caught fire. Will that area be fixed or are we doing the floor part first before the repair?

Answer 6: Floor part is a first and for curing purpose contractor needs to figure out option.

Question 7: Do all these buildings have heat? As we get closer to winter, we will need heat to get the product to cure properly.

Answer 7: Some of the buildings have heat. For other buildings contractor needs to figure out source of heat to cure

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