12443924Q0007- Amendment 1.pdf

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12443924Q0007 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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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 1

12/15/20230001

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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

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12/15/2023

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to post the questions and answers.

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)

ROBERT R. SIGLER

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 .

Solicitation Number: 12443924Q0007 Amendment 1

1. Ques�on: Could you provide me with examples of what "covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services" are? I feel confident we will not be providing them unless VHF radios and AFF equipment and services are considered as "covered telecommunica�ons equipment of services".

Answer: The poten�al vendor does NOT provide for covered telecommunica�ons and services.

Covered telecommunica�ons/services are those produced by certain, US Gov approved companies for public safety and security of gov facili�es.

2. Question: What needs to be submitted for the proposal?

Answer: (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision) on pages two (2) and three (3) of the solicitation provides all requirements Offerors should submit to the Government.

3. Ques�on: In the solicita�on documents I noted 2024 acres at "approximately 10,000 acres of treatment" and "approximately 7,000 acres+/- in four op�on years". When I look at the schedule of items 2024 aligns with the solicita�on documents, but the op�on years are 5000 acres for 2025 and 2000 acres for the subsequent years. We are reques�ng clarifica�on as to which of those numbers should be used when determining our pricing for the op�on years. We are aware that predic�ng these numbers is very difficult and that they are variable based upon pest pressure. Our request is just to clarify the discrepancy.

Answer: As the schedule of items are writen, the Government indicated the key number " 7,000 acres +/-" for the op�on years. The acres are unknown and cannot be guaranteed. If the Government’s predic�on is accurate, there could be up to 11,000 acres total in the four (4) op�on years. Conversely, in Op�on year 1 (2025), the Government could have 5,000 acres via task order(s) and in Op�on year 2, the Government could award 500 acres via task order(s), 500 acres in Op�on year 3 and 500 acres in Op�on year 4 (7,000 acres total with this alterna�ve).

The Government understands forecas�ng will be difficult outside of the first op�on year. Please, bid on the Schedule of Items as is. Acreage will not be finalized un�l task orders are awarded.

16C DATE SIGNED: 01/11/2024