Amendment_003_Holden IRSC_SF30.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

is not extended.

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 items 8 and 15, and returning 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

Holden Stewardship IRSC

Amendment 003: This amendment extends the due date for receipt of Offer's to Monday, September 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm MT.

Also, this amendment attaches the revised cruises per the revision of volume and merchantability specs in Amendment 002 and replaces Appendix C with a signed copy, though no specifications have changed. Additional "Question and Answers" are also provided below on page 2.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 363N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USDA-FS Stewardship Contracting Branch 1400 Independence Ave. SW

MS-1138

Washington DC, 20250-1138

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

12363N22Q4070

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09/08/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

Holden IRSC Stewardship: Amendment 003 cont’d Page 2 of 2

Why are non-saw logs cruised and spec'd to a 6" top? Per Forest Service Handbook 2409.12, Chapter 10- Principles of Measuring Trees, Supplement 2409.12-2020-1 for Region 3, Top DIB for all species of nonsaw is 6.0” and as such, material must be cruised and offered this way.

What is the total weight limit for crossing the water pipeline in the eastern units? Can our permitted overweight loads cross the pipeline? The total maximum weight limit for crossing the pipeline is 96,000 pounds per the city of Williams. Permitted overweight loads would not be allowed to exceed the 96,000 pounds.

Are certified cruise and road packages available? Certified cruises and road package are attached.

Please note, page 7 is not included in the Appendix C as this includes government estimates and cannot be shared.

Regarding logging costs, delivered log costs and appraisal for deficit material: This information will be used internally only to determine fair and reasonable pricing for Items 1 and 2 and to ensure that the delivered value of products has been accounted for. For IRSCs, it is FS policy and Federal Acquisition Regulation law that the government estimate of costs shall not be shared outside the agency and that we only award contracts at a fair and reasonable price. For IRSC contracts, the appraisal is part of the government estimate and cannot be shared as it could influence contractor pricing. In order to determine a fair and reasonable price for the removal of deficit appraised products, where the value of timber has been reduced to a penny, we must clearly be able to show that the value of those forest products have been taken into account in the awarded price to complete the end-results.