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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

STONEVILLE MS 38776

141 EXPERIMENT STATION ROAD

USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

12405B25R000211/06/20240001

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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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.

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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 contractors.

Q1. The Lenel system is an access system that is already on the doors. Does this system have to be used, or can we use another system, that is compatible?

A1. The Lenel system is mandatory, but the system is already installed and working on the existing doors. We just want the new doors to have a different locking system (electric door strikes instead of the existing magnetic locks) and for it to be installed and integrated into the existing system by a qualified technician when the doors get replaced.

That said, the existing system is a Lenel system, but the door locking hardware can be whatever is compatible and will work with the present system.

The Aiphone system (intercom) and current ePACS card reader are to be reused and relocated to the nearest location on the existing storefront frame. We're doing this because we

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

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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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12405B25R0002/0001 anticipate that they will be in the way of the new door installation.

Q2. Could you please confirm if contractor is purchasing the 2 sets of doors and installing them or will the government purchase the doors and contractor will only need to install them?

A2. All doors are to be supplied and installed by the vendor.

Q3. In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles?

A3. One person can fulfill all roles.

Q4. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan?

A4. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. No written plan required.

Q5. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan?

A5. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the

Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required to protect pedestrian and vehicle traffic in close proximity to the work. No written plan required.

Q6. Is this project tax exempt?

A6. Generally, the Federal Government are immune from State and local taxation.

Q7. Can the proposal due date be extended 1 week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend which is limiting the amount of subcontractor quotes as some businesses will be closed around this time?

A7. Proposal due date not able to be extended.

Q8. What special requirements do we need to include in our proposal for security reasons if the project takes a day or more for access into the building? Do we need to include a security guard overnight?

A8. Since we are replacing two sets of doors, if they do the exterior doors first and those are able to be secured after hours, then the interior doors could be completed the next day.

If they start on the interior doors first and don¿t get them completed there is no way to secure the entrance, then yes there would need to be security provided.

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12405B25R0002/0001

Replace Front Doors Building 1 (B-1) consisting of 2 sets of doors with an enclosed vestibule between them and providing integration with location's Lenel Enterprise Physical Access Control System (ePACS). Each project requirement must be performed as specified in accordance with attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Period of Performance: 12/11/2024 to 02/10/2025 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute is hereby incorporated into this contract.

FAR clauses for construction services apply to this contract.

"Pursuant to FAR 36.211(b), information regarding USDA's definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at FAR 36.211 | USDA. USDA's procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, located at Policies & Regulations | USDA, under Parts 436 and 443."

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