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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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PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 4

06/01/20260001

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

06/01/2026

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.)

the purpose of this amendment is to:

1. extend off due date to 22 Jun 2026, 1200 Alaska time

2. add equal to salient characteristics document

3. respond to industry questions.

4. all other terms and conditions remain the same.

Period of Performance: 06/30/2026 to 07/31/2026

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)

RAYMOND PADGETT

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 .

1. Request for an Individual NMR Waiver: This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334118, which triggers the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR).

However, the salient characteristics specify proprietary, brand-name hardware from large business manufacturers (such as Cisco Meraki and TRENDnet) for which no active SBA class waiver exists under this specific NAICS code. Because small business primes cannot manufacture these items domestically, we kindly request that the Agency submit a request to the SBA for an Individual Contract Waiver. Providing an individual waiver for this solicitation will allow qualified small business Primes to legally source these specific brand-name components from large business distributors, maximizing competitive, compliant small business participation.

1. Response: The government added equal to salient characteristics. This requirement was not meant to be brand name only.

2. Product Specifications: Are alternative manufacturers permissible if they meet or exceed the exact technical capabilities and dimensions outlined in the Salient Characteristics document, or is this a strict brand-name-only requirement for Cisco Meraki and TRENDnet components?

1. Yes, the government will allow equal to or better.

3. Delivery Schedule Coordination: Given the strict prohibition on partial shipments across the 9 distinct island locations in Southeast Alaska, will the Government allow for a single, centralized inspection at a primary mainland staging hub prior to final barge/freight delivery, or must inspection and acceptance occur exclusively at each individual Ranger District destination?

1. Due to the challenges of shipping to the locations the government requires inspection and acceptance at the individual locations.

4. This notice appears to be limited to an equipment and supplies purchase solicitation with no requests for installation, implementation, or sustainment services following the parts acquisition.

Can you please advise if any or all of the follow up service-related functions are anticipated to be self-performed by USDA-FS personnel or if they will eventually be requested through a secondary follow-up solicitation?

1. The government intends on installing purchased equipment itself. There is currently no plan to have a request for follow-up installation services.