C05_SolicitationAmendment1_1232SA26Q1006.pdf

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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

08/31/20260001

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

08/31/2026

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.)

Amendment 1 must be acknowledged in quote.

Time and date remains unchanged.

RFIs are below:

1. The PWS states that bidders are required to attend the site visit. May an authorized proposed subcontractor or teaming partner attend the September 8 site visit on behalf of the prime offeror, or must a representative employed directly by the prime attend? ANSWER:

Site showing is not mandatory

2. The PWS requires three reference projects of similar size and scope completed within the

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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)

ERIN M. RIFFEY

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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last five years. May an offeror satisfy this requirement using the relevant experience and references of a proposed key subcontractor/team member, particularly where the prime would otherwise receive a Neutral past-performance rating? ANSWER: The actual subcontractor, not a

¿proposed¿ subcontractor, should be submitted with their past performance listed and their references listed so that they may be confirmed by USDA.

3. The SF1449 lists NAICS 237110 with a $39.5 million size standard. Please confirm the applicable size standard for this solicitation.

ANSWER: Corrected to $45 Million

4. For purposes of FAR 52.219-14 and Attachment

3, please confirm which limitation-on-subcontracting category and percentage USDA intends to apply to this requirement. ANSWER: This is being solicited as a service contract.

5. The solicitation states performance is required within 90 days after award, while the

PWS states completion shall not exceed 90 days from Notice to Proceed. Please confirm which date starts the performance period. ANSWER: 90 days from Award

6. Please confirm whether the attached Service

Contract Labor Standards wage determination governs the installation labor for this requirement and whether any Construction Wage

Rate Requirements determination is applicable.

ANSWER: This is being solicited as a service contract and Service Contract Act wages apply.

7. Please also confirm the required method and email/address for final quotation submission. We identified the September 15, 2026, 2:00 PM

Central Time deadline but did not locate an explicit final quotation delivery address in the provided solicitation package. ANSWER: Email to erin.riffey@usda.gov.

8. Is Liberty LSS150 pump acceptable as an alternate pump for this project. ANSWER:

Acceptable as long as the pump is compatible with the existing coupling pipe guide rail system.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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)

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9. Please clarify the discharge piping material.

The base bid states 3¿ carbon steel pipe. The reason for clarification is industry standard in most lift stations is using cement lined tar coated ductile iron pipe. This allows for a longer life span of the product. ANSWER: Carbon

Steel with Epoxy Coating, Schedule 80 PVC, or

Stainless Steel are acceptable.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110