1. 1240LT26Q0036_A0001.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended

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

Items 8 and 15, and returning 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

Project Title: Tatanka Hotshots Base Fire Alarm Upgrades, Custer, South Dakota

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1. Amendment incorporates the consolidated questions and answers submitted by vendors.

2. Site Visit Attendee List is incorporated into the amendment with specific information redacted for privacy reasons.

3. Attachment 5 Specifications have been revised, all changes are highlighted in red.

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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 .

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

LUCAS J. DAHLMAN

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

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4. The deadline for quotes has been extended from April 9 to April 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

5. The Period of Performance start date has changed from April 21 to April 30, 2026.

Point of contact for this amendment is Contract Specialist, Holly Hlavac at Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov.

Period of Performance: 04/30/2026 to 10/30/2026

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

mailto:Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov

Date: 4/6/2026 Amendment 0001

SUBJECT: Consolidated Questions and Answers, 1240LT26Q0036_Tatanka Hotshots Base Fire Alarm Upgrades, Custer, South Dakota

Contractor Questions:

1. Our company is seeking approval for the following list below of fire alarm manufacturers. Per the specifications, 2.1 MANUFACTURER A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include but are not limited to, the manufacturers specified.

1. Edwards Signaling.

2. Fire Lite Alarms, a Honeywell company.

3. NOTIFIER, a Honeywell company.

4. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., Fire Safety Division.

U.S. Forest Service Response:

Offeror submittals are not approved at this stage in the solicitation. If the manufacture can meet the specifications, the product will be approved.

2. Did not see an occupancy classification identified in the project documents. Could you please confirm the intended classification for the Hotshots Quarters building (e.g., R-2, R-3)?

R-2

3. Is the request to replace the fire alarm system to replace the existing system 1 for 1, or is the request to replace the existing system with a system that meets the current code for this type of building?

The intent is to meet current code.

• Do we need ADA compliant dorm rooms, to include adding low frequency sounder/strobes to each of the dorm rooms? Yes. See Specifications Section 283111, Part 2, 2.7

4. What type of communication system is to be used for the monitoring system (Cellular, Landline, IP)?

Landline

5. Would like to install a Low/High temperature sensor in the pump house?

No. Currently, we do not intend to install a Low/High temperature sensor in the pumphouse.

6. Is all new wire required with the new installation? (Contractor Recommended)?

Yes. See Specification Section 260050. See Amended Specification Section 283111, Part 2, 2.13.A, highlighted in red page 62 of PDF.

7. Does all wire need to be in conduit, or is free air wire acceptable in hidden spaces?

Free air wire is acceptable in hidden spaces.

8. Is all new wire required with the new installation?

Yes. See Specification Section 260050. See Amended Specification Section 283111, Part 2, 2.13.A highlighted in red page 62 of PDF.

9. Will the contractor have access to the interior of the building and restrooms?

Yes

10. Under Section 283111, 1.3.A SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING: It is impossible to maintain the existing system fully operational until the new system is placed into service. They will be able to monitor and keep the sprinkler system operational, but not “fully operational” suggest changing verbiage.

U.S. Forest Service Response:

Amended Specification Section 283111, Part 1, 1.3.A, highlighted in red page 50 of PDF.

A. Existing Fire-Alarm Equipment: Maintain existing sprinkler and monitoring system as per the impairment plan until newly installed equipment has been tested and accepted. Newly installed detection and warning devices should re-use mounting holes currently in use by existing detection and warning devises. When new equipment is installed, label it “NOT IN SERVICE” until it is accepted. Remove labels from new equipment when put into service and label existing fire-alarm equipment “NOT IN SERVICE” until removed from building.

Impairment Checklist

To be completed during fire protection/fire alarm impairments. Refer to referenced codes/Standards for detailed requirements.

• 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) § 901.7

• 2026 NFPA 25 § Chapter 15 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

• 2025 NFPA 72 § 10.21 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L Fire Protection

• Notify the local fire authority,

• Notify all leadership, within building/district/forest, of the impairments and the expected duration,

• Provide a fire watch, approved by leadership, to monitor the area until impairment is resolved,

• Prohibit all hazardous operations during impairment,

• Ensure as many sprinklers/detectors remain in service as possible,

• Provide extra fire extinguishers to the affected area(s),

• Provide a visual indication at the device responsible for the impairment

• Provide a visual indication at the device responsible for the impairment o example: hang an impairment tag on a closed valve, fire alarm panel, etc.

• Notify the alarm monitoring entity