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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/13/2025

A. This change order is issued pursuant to; (specify authority): Changes Clause The changes set forth in item 14 are made in the Contract/Order # in item 10A.

B. The above numbered Contract/Order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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 [X] is required to sign this document and return ONE Original to the issuing office.:

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT PAGE OF PAGES

2 AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

6. ISSUE BY CODE

USDA, Forest Service Procurement & Property Services (PPS), Field Procurement Operations Northwest Zone, CSA 3 Services and Supplies

5. PROJECT NO.(IF APPLICABLE)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than item 6) CODE

USDA, Forest Service Procurement & Property Services (PPS), Field Procurement Operations Northwest Zone, CSA 3 Services and Supplies

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR(No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. Amend Solicitation No. 1240BE25Q0019 9B. Dated 06/05/2025

10A. Modification of Contract/Order # code 10B. Dated (see Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

[X ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in the item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [] is extended [X] is not extended. Offerors 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted, or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

Deschutes National Forest BFR Ranger District, 2025 Post Fire Heritage Surveys Call Order

1. This amendment provides answers to the questions received by the Contracting Officer so all interested parties are advised. The questions and answers are as follows:

Q1. Is there an estimated number of sites to be encountered? Given that the exact locations have yet to be determined, do you have an estimate of that? And, in that area, do you have an estimated number of sites per acre?

A1. There are an approximately 45 previously recorded cultural resources total within both the mandatory and optional units. This is based on approximately 5,000 acres of previously survey within the project area (of varying quality).

However, during a recent roadside survey within the same area, we recorded 25 resources within 565 acres of survey.

This higher density is in part due to proximity to travel ways but also increased visibility post-fire.

Q2. If the optional areas are added on top of the main 4000 acres or if there ends up being significantly more sites than expected, is there the possibility of a time extension or is Nov. 30, 2025 the final date for delivery regardless of options or discoveries?

A2. The optional acres are the Government’s option to award, as stated in FAR Clause 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) and FAR Provision 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (July 1990).

Please quote as if there is a possibility of all optional items being awarded with a period of performance of November

30, 2025.

Q3. Also, if access to an area is blocked by downed trees or if a new fire or other “Act of God” occurs, will a time extension be provided?

A3. Down trees are probable in the project area, the contractor shall be allowed to cut open forest roads for access. Acts of God are discussed in FAR Clause 52.212-4 paragraph (f) Excusable delays and this clause is included in the solicitation by reference. Full text is available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

Q4. Finally, will the 4000 acres be only high probability area or will it be the entire project area and some of it will be low probability? If there is low probability area in the 4000 acres, how much of it will need to be surveyed?

A4. The full project area is approximately 9,463 acres of which approximately 6,500 acres is included in the contract for survey (see solicitation). The proposed survey acreage includes both high and low probability areas in accordance with our Forest Inventory Plan. All areas, regardless of probability, shall require no greater than 20 m survey transects.

By signature in Block 15B Contractor releases the Government from all claims relating to this modification. This settlement is complete accord and satisfaction. 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

Andrea Pollock

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

By (Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

ANDREA Digitally signed by

By POLLOCK ANDREA POLLOCK

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

06/13/2025 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far