C05_Amd0001_1240BE26Q0102.pdf

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1240BE26Q0102

x x 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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40BE

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 3

08/27/20260001

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.

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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

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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

08/27/2026

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.)

EL YUNQUE NATIONAL FOREST - Barriers System, Access Control & Intercom Maintenance

Amendment 0001 - This amendment provides quoters with the questions and answers received timely, 2 pages attached. There is no change in the quotation due date.

Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 to 10/31/2027

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)

ANDREA J. POLLOCK

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 .

09/04/2026

Q1.Please confirm that proposals are to be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by the deadline specified in the SAM.gov announcement, which is

9/09/2026 5:00 PM EDT.

A1. Email to Contracting Officer at andrea.pollock@usda.gov. No change to quote deadline.

Q2. Please confirm whether all proposal documents should be consolidated into a single PDF file, or if Attachment 1, Schedule of Items, should be submitted separately as an Excel file.

A2. One pdf file is fine and Attachment 1, Schedule of Items should be submitted separately as an Excel file.

Q3. We respectfully request clarification regarding the work schedule requirements. Section 4.1 states that routine maintenance and repair work shall be performed during normal business hours of 0900 to 1630, while Section 4.1.1 indicates that regularly scheduled work hours are restricted to 0800 to 1630, Monday through Friday. Please clarify the applicable working hours for this contract.

A3. For this contract, the applicable working hours are as follows:

Regularly scheduled work (preventative maintenance, monthly inspections):

0800 to 1630, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved by the COR.

Routine maintenance and repair work (non-emergency, non‑scheduled tasks):

0900 to 1630, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved by the COR.

Emergency response requirements remain as stated in Section 7.2 and are not limited to these hours.

Q4. Is it required for the awarded contractor to establish an inspection office during the execution of the project?

A4. No, an inspection office is not required.

Q5. Are we allowed to use the existing utilities, such as potable water, electricity, and restrooms of any nearby, Government-owned?

A5. See section 13.5. This section states, “The Government shall provide access to building, elevators, utilities, mechanical rooms, electrical and telephone connections to allow the contractor to perform work under this contract.”

Contractors may also access rooms with water or restroom facilities when working on equipment-related work and repairs.

mailto:andrea.pollock@usda.gov

Q6. Are there any site-specific scheduling constraints or restricted work periods that offerors should account for in their proposals?

A6. Yes. The solicitation does include several site‑specific scheduling constraints and restricted work periods that offerors must account for. These constraints are found primarily in Sections 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Q7. Can there be an area be assigned to the selected contractor to allow for setting up a temporary storage facility?

A7. No.

Q8. Would the Government consider a contractor proposing a longer on-site response time, provided the contractor can otherwise meet the technical and maintenance requirements of the solicitation?

A8. No