1240BH26Q0024 ExecAmendment 2_2026.07.17.pdf

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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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PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

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1220 SW 3RD AVE

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 6

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

06/29/2026

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.)

This amendment provides clarification to questions received from interested contractors and includes updates to the supporting documents. To ensure vendors have adequate time to review this amendment and the updated materials, the solicitation due date is extended to

22 July 2026.

This amendment revises the following:

1. Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions

2. Attachment 2 Schedule of Items

3. Attachment 3 Solicitation Details

4. Attachment 7.1 Exhibit C Reflective Marker (Reference Document)

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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)

DARCY J. RAPOZA

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 .

/s/ Darcy J. Rapoza 17 July 2026

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Attachments 1, 2, and 3 are replaced in full.

Attachment 7.1 is a newly added document.

Except as modified by this amendment, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 08/14/2026 to 10/01/2027

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Consolidated Q&A – Vendor Clarifications II

Construction, Materials, Flagging Gate Quantities

Could the Government provide the anticipated number and approximate locations of the required 16-foot and 14-foot gates for each fence segment?

The Government does not currently have quantities or specific locations identified for the 16-foot and 14-foot gates. These will be determined during field review and based on access needs at the time of construction.

Gate Locations Will all gate locations and wildlife fence marker sections be identified in the field by the COR before construction begins?

Yes, all gate locations and wildlife fence marker sections will be identified in the field by the COR prior to construction.

Structural Fence Features Does the Government have any estimate of the anticipated quantity or frequency of the following structural fence components? If no estimates are available, should offerors assume these features will be installed as dictated by field conditions and in accordance with the project specifications?

o Rock jacks o Line jacks o Figure-four assemblies o Rock cribs o H-braces o Tree ties

We do not currently have quantities or frequency estimates for these structural fence components. Offerors should assume these features will be installed as dictated by field conditions and in accordance with the project specifications.

Buck-and-Pole Gates Do any of the four aspen enclosure locations require buck-and-pole gates or sliding gates or are they all intended to be continuous enclosure fences?

Each of the four aspen enclosure fences will require one sliding gate installed.

Wildlife Fence Markers For Optional Items 12.1 and 13.1, please confirm the required wire placement and spacing for the reflective fence markers, including whether they must be installed on the top wire only or on both the top and second wire, whether the spacing shown in Figure 1 (e.g., 3 feet) applies, and how contractors should determine the correct installation interval along the fence line.

Refer to the Fence Marker Construction and Installation Guide, the Wildlife Friendly Fence Guide, and the SOW for the required wire placement and spacing for Optional Items 12.1 and 13.1. These documents provide the complete installation requirements and examples.

Is any product information available for Contract line item 1001 ?

The Vinyl Undersill Trim is a widely available commercial product, sometimes referred to as Vinyl Siding Trim.

The trim is cut into smaller sections as shown in Attachment 7.1 Example Fence Reflective Marker

Construction and Installation and fitted with commercially available reflective tape for visibility. Additional product examples may be found at the links provided below for wildlife fence visibility markers.

https://www.pexco.com/products/fence-privacy-products/visibility-markers/fence-visibility-markers-sage-grouse-markers/ http://www.fence-flag.com/

Approved Marker Type Would a commercially available clip-on durable vinyl wildlife fence marker be acceptable alternate to the vinyl undersill trim referenced in the solicitation, subject to written approval?

See answer above, Amendment 1 under Construction Material and Alternatives and Attachment 11 SOW.

Disposal of Removed Fence Materials Does the Forest Service have a preferred disposal or recycling location for removed fence materials, or may the contractor dispose of them at any properly permitted facility?

The Forest Service does not have a preferred disposal or recycling location. Disposal must be at any properly permitted facility, as noted in Attachment 4 of the solicitation.

Motorized Access & Equipment Restrictions Is a mini or compact skid steer—considered heavy equipment—permitted for use along the fence ROW or in areas with existing road or ROW access for installing brace assemblies and handling materials, even when resource impacts are minimized and required approvals are obtained?

Skid Steer Use

The solicitation restricts heavy equipment. Would a skid steer be permitted solely for unloading and staging materials at approved access points, provided it is not used for fence construction?

Heavy equipment, including mini and compact skid steers—is not authorized for use within this contract. This restriction applies even in areas with existing road or ROW access. Any material handling or brace-assembly work near the fence line must use non-heavy-equipment methods, consistent with Amendment 1 and the solicitation. Contractors must obtain prior approval for any motorized use along the fence line.

A skid steer is considered heavy equipment and not authorized for construction use; however, contractors may request an exception for loading and unloading materials at approved access points. Any such use requires advance COR review and case-by-case approval of both the activity and location.

UTVs and ATVs may be used along the ROW for clearing and construction activities. They may not operate off roads or cross-country without written approval from the CO/COR. Approval is issued on a case-by-case basis depending on location, resource concerns, and access needs.

May drill stem pipe be used for brace assemblies as an alternative to wood braces, provided the installation meets or exceeds the performance requirements and is approved by the CO/COR?

Drill stem pipe may be used as an alternative to wood braces, provided the installation meets or exceeds the performance requirements and is approved by the CO/COR. Heavy equipment may not be used along the fence line during installation of these brace assemblies. (See Amendment 1 under Motorized Access and Equipment Restrictions) https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pexco.com%2Fproducts%2Ffence-privacy-products%2Fvisibility-markers%2Ffence-visibility-markers-sage-grouse-markers%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSusie.Felton%40usda.gov%7C73e870517d274b91bf4708dee2a7d1a4%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C639197407568617578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oWao6ks%2FVwDMQ6bacxg0HYVr6rGxWLk%2FAovmVwSjFK0%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pexco.com%2Fproducts%2Ffence-privacy-products%2Fvisibility-markers%2Ffence-visibility-markers-sage-grouse-markers%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSusie.Felton%40usda.gov%7C73e870517d274b91bf4708dee2a7d1a4%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C639197407568617578%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oWao6ks%2FVwDMQ6bacxg0HYVr6rGxWLk%2FAovmVwSjFK0%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fence-flag.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CSusie.Felton%40usda.gov%7C73e870517d274b91bf4708dee2a7d1a4%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1%7C0%7C639197407568636564%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jux2nVVwM5j0ZHtgKcq2D62LGgodEMCOada8MtM3Wns%3D&reserved=0

Progress Payments, Bonding, Insurance, Licensing May materials delivered to the project site, or materials delivered to an approved off-site location, be included in progress-payment requests when supported by invoices, proof of title, and intended use?

Progress payments for materials delivered to the project site or an approved off-site location may be requested. See Attachment 1 (Terms and Conditions) and Attachment 3 (Solicitation Details).

Insurance Requirements Are there minimum insurance coverage requirements (general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, etc.) for the successful contractor? If so, could you please provide the required limits?

Contractors must comply with the standard federal insurance requirements. (See Attachment 3 Solicitation Details)

Performance and Payment Bonds Will the successful contractor be required to furnish Performance and/or Payment Bonds? If yes, what bond amount will be required?

Yes, Payment and Performance bonds will be required. See Attachment 1 Terms and Conditions and Attachment 2 Schedule Notes for bonding requirements.

Oregon CCB License Is an Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license required to perform this federal contract, or are

SAM registration and the federal solicitation requirements sufficient?

Oregon law exempts construction work performed on structures located within the boundaries of federal land from Oregon’s contractor licensing requirements under ORS 701.010(2). Contractors should verify that no regulatory changes have occurred.

Period of Performance Project Schedule If weather conditions prevent continuous work during the winter months, is it acceptable to suspend operations and resume work in the spring, provided the contract completion date is met?

If snow, saturated roads, closures, or other seasonal conditions make certain work areas inaccessible, may the contractor suspend those portions and resume them in spring 2027, provided the overall completion date of October 1, 2027, is met?

Does the Government anticipate that a contractor beginning in August 2026 may perform accessible priority work through the fall, pause inaccessible portions during winter, and resume remaining work in spring 2027?

Yes. Work may be suspended during winter weather or seasonal access limitations and resume in the spring, provided all work remains within the established period of performance. The Government prefers that as much work as possible be completed during the current construction season to reduce the potential for schedule delays.