C05_SolicitationAmendment1_1232SA26Q0992.pdf

(x)

1232SA26Q0992

x x

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.

x

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.

CODE

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

PAGE OF PAGES

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 must be acknowledged

Time and date of quotes has been updated

Questions and answers:

1. Section 5 and Section 7 require installation of a full-length 2x10 ridge beam, additional 2x6 framing, new rafters, and collar ties. The solicitation does not appear to include structural drawings, engineering calculations, load requirements, or design criteria supporting these modifications. Please clarify whether:

a. The Government will provide stamped structural plans and calculations for the roof framing modifications; or

Continued ...

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

2 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

1232SA26Q0992/0001

b. The Contractor is expected to provide structural engineering design services as part of this contract.

c. If the Contractor is responsible for engineering design, please provide the required design criteria, applicable loading requirements, and submittal requirements for professional engineer-stamped calculations and drawings.

ANSWER: There are no available structural drawings, engineering calculations, load requirements, or design criteria available to provide. Contractor will be responsible for determining the requirements following Benton

County building code regulations.

2. Section 5, Item IX states that the contractor shall "Install new metal tuff rib roofing with flashing." However, the solicitation does not identify the required metal panel gauge, thickness, coating system, or minimum wind/snow load performance criteria. Please clarify the minimum acceptable roofing panel specifications, including:

a. Required metal gauge (e.g., 26 ga., 24 ga., etc.); ANSWER: 26 ga minimum ensuring Benton

County building requirements are met.

b. Minimum coating/finish requirements; ANSWER:

Benton County, Washington building code regulations should be used to determine the minimum acceptable specs.

c. Design wind and snow load requirements;

ANSWER: 120 mph and 20 psf according to Benton

County, Washington

d. Whether equivalent roofing systems will be considered. ANSWER: Yes

3. Section 5, Item VIII requires the Contractor to install a "water impermeable insulated reflective Vapor Barrier and Ice shield." The solicitation does not identify the required product specifications, insulation value, thickness, coverage area, manufacturer standards, or performance requirements. Please clarify the minimum acceptable specifications for the vapor barrier and ice shield system, including:

a. Required insulation value (R-value), if applicable;

b. Minimum material thickness;

c. Required coverage areas;

d. Applicable ASTM, ICC-ES, or manufacturer Continued ...

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

3 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

1232SA26Q0992/0001

performance standards; and

e. Whether equal products from other manufacturers will be accepted.

ANSWER: Benton County, Washington building code regulations should be used to determine the minimum acceptable specs.

4. The solicitation requires installation of new metal Tuff Rib roofing and related flashing;

however, no color or finish requirement is identified in the Performance Work Statement.

Please clarify whether the Government has a preferred roof and trim color, and whether the new roofing system is required to match existing building colors or campus standards. If there is no specific color requirement, will the

Contractor be permitted to propose standard manufacturer colors for Government approval?

ANSWER: White

5. Site showing / site visit. The solicitation states a site showing was held September 3, 2026, and Attachment 1 (Performance Work Statement), paragraph 3, states that "a site visit and inspection tour is required" and that vendors

"will be notified of the exact time and date to attend." We did not receive such notification.

Please confirm:

a. Is attendance at the September 3, 2026, site showing a condition of eligibility for award?

ANSWER: No

b. If so, may an alternate site visit be scheduled prior to the September 10, 2026 closing date? We are able to attend on short notice and will comply with the government ID requirement.

ANSWER: A site visit is not required to submit a bid. No additional site visits will be scheduled

6. Roof plan / referenced map. PWS paragraph 6 states "Documents: See attached map." No map, drawing, or plan was included with the posted attachments. Will the government issue the referenced map, along with any available roof plans, framing drawings, or as-built documentation for Building 122? ANSWER: This was inadvertently left in the PWS. There is no map or as-built documentation.

7. Quantities and dimensions. Block 21 (Quantity) and Block 22 (Unit) of the SF1449 are blank, and

Continued ...

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

4 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

1232SA26Q0992/0001

the PWS does not state roof area, building footprint, roof pitch, eave height, or linear footage of ridge, fascia, soffit, or gutter.

Given that the scope includes structural framing modifications ¿ a full-length 2x10 ridge beam, supplemental 2x6 framing to existing rafters, new rafters 24" on center with collar ties, and 12" rafter extensions ¿ will the government provide approximate dimensions or a square-footage figure, or is each offeror expected to develop its own takeoff from a site inspection? ANSWER:

Footprint: 30¿wide x 88¿ long. Current roof pitch: approximately 4/12. All final measurements, pitches, modifications, etc. are the responsibility of the contractor.

8. Structural scope. Does the government have an existing structural evaluation or engineer's assessment for the framing modifications described in PWS paragraph 5? If not, is the contractor responsible for engineering design and stamped drawings for the new ridge beam, rafter reinforcement, and collar tie system, and should those design costs be included in the proposed price? ANSWER: If engineering is required, the contractor is responsible and costs should be included in proposed price.

9. Drywall repair scope. PWS paragraph 5.XII requires repair of existing drywall damage on lab ceilings. Is an approximate affected area available, and will lab spaces be vacated during the work or must operations continue? ANSWER:

108 sq ft approx. Lab space will be vacated during work, but laboratory equipment will still be located in labs and the contractor will be required to cover and protect all equipment during repair work.

10. The Performance Work Statement indicates that ¿A site visit and inspection tour is required.

Vendor will be notified of the exact time and date to attend the site visit¿. Is there an organized site visit scheduled or are we to arrange a time to visit the site individually?

ANSWER: An organized site visit was scheduled on

3 September 2026 and was listed on the solicitation.

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