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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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OGDEN UT 84401-2310

324 25TH ST

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4

09/28/20260001

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

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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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

09/23/2026

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.

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

This amendment presents questions and answers regarding this solicitation. Response time has not changed.

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)

STEPHEN D. HOLLY

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

Questions/Answers: 1240LP26Q0173 Apache Zone Aggregate amendment

Question 1:

May a small-business prime designate pit locations owned and operated by a committed quarry subcontractor, with that quarry producing, stockpiling and making the material available for Government pickup while the prime manages the contract?

Answer 1:

No, a small-business prime may not designate pit locations owned and operated by a committed quarry subcontractor, unless their quote can clearly demonstrate that, as the prime contractor, they have enforceable right to:

• Designate the location, and

• Independently direct or authorize Government access to the pit, and

• Independently maintain access throughout the contract period, and

• Directly verify quantities and quality, and

• Directly control release and pickup procedures; and

• Independently fulfill all delivery, inspection, environmental, safety, and security obligations.

Question 2: Must the quote identify a qualifying pit in each of Apache and Greenlee Counties, or may one pit serve both districts if it meets the 35-mile requirement?

Answer 2: One pit could serve both districts if it meets the 35-mile requirement.

Question 3:

Is the 2,950 tons for base CLIN 0001 a funded quantity ordered at award, or an estimate for later task-order pickups?

Answer 3:

The 2,950 tons for base CLIN 0001 is a funded quantity at award, that will be picked up over the course of the year that the contract runs.

Question 4:

If pickups are ordered later, what minimum quantity, if any, is guaranteed and when may the contractor invoice?

Answer 4:

The Forest Service will take the full funded quantity, awarded in the contract, over the duration of the performance period. There is no minimum quantity guaranteed, as the material taken, over the year, will be related to Forest Service road work activities. The Forest Service may take more of the material once month compared to another depending on the road project the material is needed for. The contractor shall prepare a minimum of 200 tons within the first week of award. The entire quantity of the material will be picked up by the Forest Service prior to contract period of performance end.

The contractor may invoice as soon as the Forest Service has taken/accepted the material.

Specifics of how the contractor wants to invoice is up to them. They can do monthly for all the tons of materials picked up that month for the contract, one large total invoice after project completion, or even an invoice for every time some of the material from the contract is taken. As long as the tons invoiced for matches the loading tickets/tons the Forest Service took the invoice can be approved.

Question 5:

The RFQ lists the option quantity as TBD while the SOW schedule shows one ton; which governs pricing and evaluation?

Answer 5:

The option quantity is To Be Determined (TBD) and, if exercised, will be awarded at the unit rate quoted for CLIN 0001.

Question 6:

Does the Nonmanufacturer Rule apply to this small-business supply set-aside at the anticipated award value? If so, may a qualifying small-business prime furnish aggregate produced by a separate small U.S. quarry, and is any waiver applicable?

Answer 6:

The Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) does not apply to this small-business supply set-aside because the value is below the $250,000 threshold in 13 C.F.R. § 121.406.

Question 7:

The SOW and supplemental specifications identify Table 703-3, Grading G, while other solicitation language references Table 31-2, Grading G. Please confirm that Table 703-3, Grading G is the controlling gradation requirement.

Answer 7:

Table 703-3, Grading G is the controlling gradation requirement.