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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-1232SA

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

RM 3-2102

5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE

USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D

08/27/20250001

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

08/27/2025

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.)

Description of Amendment 1 -

1. Updated quote due date 27-AUG-25 changed to 04-SEP-25 at 1700 ET.

2. Response to RFI's below

1. Please confirm the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research can receive and unload the autoclave, upon delivery. Or should receiving/unloading be included, as part of the vendor¿s scope of work?

The vendor is responsible for unloading and moving the steam sterilizer to the specified facility room location.

2. Can a forklift (at the receiving area) be made available, to assist in the uncrating process?

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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)

LYNN S. HULTS

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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 .

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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3. Will the autoclave be installed on the ground floor? If not, is an elevator available for transport to its final location?

It will be installed on the ground floor.

4. If an elevator is required for transport, can you confirm its internal cab dimensions and weight limit?

N/A

5. Are there any obstacles in the pathway to the autoclave¿s final location, including hallways less than 6 feet in width? Any other obstacles, such as stairs, ledges, tight turns, etc.?

Steam sterilizers cabinets must fit in room corner with space not to exceed 50" width, 68" depth, and 71" height (non-removable canopy ventilation present, 74 ¾" height). Service clearance provided on the front and right side

(i.e., rear and left side of steam sterilizer and will be adjacent to wall).

6. What is the smallest doorway size in the pathway to the autoclave's final location?

Steam sterilizer must fit through room access door 52 ½" width and 82" height.

7. Can house air (75 PSI minimum) be made available at the autoclave location?

No

8. Vacuum System: For this chamber size/volume, we recommend a liquid ring vacuum pump in lieu of a water ejector. The vacuum pump will require

3-phase electrical power, 208V or 480V. Can

3-phase power be provided for the new autoclave?

No

9. Our autoclave, externally, is 73 1/4" high.

This means it will fit below the canopy hood height of 74 3/4". If we assure you it will fit properly, will you consider an autoclave with this overall height?

Steam sterilizer must meet all the technical requirements in this solicitation.

10. Can a dimensioned drawing (and site photos)

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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of the autoclave room be made available? This information would be critical to have, prior to bidding, to ensure a proper fit and verify there is adequate space for service access. Having room dimensions and photos is especially important in this case, since you want the autoclave vendor to include de-installation/removal/disposal of an existing autoclave.

There are not any obstacles in the room that exceed the width of the room access door.

11. The bid states that the delivery is due ¿no later than 120 calendar days after contract award? Being that this type of equipment is built to order, there are a very limited (if any) manufacturers that can deliver in this time frame. Time frame flexibility may be considered - must submit supporting documents to justify.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110