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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-12405B

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141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD

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12405B24Q015204/24/20240001

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/17/2024

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:

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

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

Amendment 0001 issued to provide answers to questions submitted by interested contractor, upload photo attachment of Fort Pierce, FL location's north vehicle gate entrance, upload attachment of liquid nitrogen delivery truck route, and extend quotation due date to

04/29/2024.

Q1. Liquid nitrogen gas supply and require information regarding the gate and truck path for our planning.

A1. There will be an assigned gate code to open the north vehicle gate.

Q2. Could you kindly provide us with pictures of the gate and details about the truck path that our 18-wheeler Bulk truck will take during delivery? This information is crucial for our planning and operational efficiency.

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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)

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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 .

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A2. See attached photo and drawing. The width of the double gate when opened can accommodate the

18-wheeler truck.

Q3. In case providing pictures is not feasible, we would like to inquire about the possibility of arranging a site visit on Monday.

A3. I¿m back to work today (Wed 4/24/2024). If interested to visit, I¿ll be here all day today and tomorrow.

Q4. We would like to confirm the estimated quantity. Is this a request for 500 gallon of

Liquid Nitrogen, 2 times a month(250 gallon in each trip)? Or a request of 500 gallon in each trip, equating 1000 gallon/month?

A4. Historically, the estimated consumption is at least 41,000 CCF twice a month depending on the liquid nitrogen use in research. The conversion factor of 93.11 SCF/gal.

Q5. We've noted the need for a nitrogen refill, and the tank in question appears to be from

Airgas Company. Could you please confirm if we are authorized to refill the Airgas tank? If so, could you provide us with a letter of permission or any documentation necessary to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal issues.

A5. That is correct, Air Gas owned the 500-gal tank and telemetry that automatically send signal to dispatcher to refill the liquid nitrogen tank when it hit below level. Part of the tank and telemetry monthly rental, Air Gas maintain the complete system that includes the pressure regulator, evaporator coil for nitrogen gas, all gas fittings, pressure test, and cleanliness of the tank. I cannot answer the question if Air Gas would let a different contractor deliver liquid nitrogen to refill their owned tank. New contractor, I think would provide their own tank, telemetry and miscellaneous parts.

Shall provide materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, labor, work plans, and schedules to assure effective performance and to provide commercially consumable high purity and high quality laboratory grade liquid nitrogen in accordance with attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Period of Performance: 05/05/2024 to 05/04/2025

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The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.

FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of funds (Apr

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