C05 Amendment 0001 Questions Answers_12444326Q0032.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is Amendment 0001 to a federal solicitation for the Gila National Forest Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever, issued by USDA Forest Service on May 20, 2026, with an effective date of May 26, 2026. The amendment posts a Question and Answers document to the SAM posting for solicitation number 12444326Q0032.
The Questions and Answers address technical specifications regarding motor grader retriever equipment compatibility. Key clarifications include: either a Grader Wing Mount Retriever (WMR) or Grader Front Mount Retriever (FMR) mount style is acceptable; the Caterpillar 140 and 150 graders do not have a wing post but are equipped with a para lift for front-mounted blades; and both Caterpillar models have the same original equipment manufacturer (OEM) para lift system. The procurement is for delivery to the Gila National Forest in Silver City, New Mexico, with a Period of Performance from June 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026. The contracting officer is Michael J. Simpson, and the issuing activity is USDA-FS CSA East 5 located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449
STE 876S
1720 PEACHTREE ST NW
USDA-FS CSA EAST 5
05/26/20260001
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Gila National Forest Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever - Amendment 0001 to post Question
Answer doc to SAM posting.
Delivery shall be made to the following address:
USDA Forest Service
GILA NATIONAL FOREST
3005 E CAMINO DEL BOSQUE
SILVER CITY, NM 88061
Period of Performance: 06/15/2026 to 10/15/2026
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)
MICHAEL J. SIMPSON
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 .
SOL 12444326Q0032 Gila National Forest Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever Questions and Answers as of 26MAY2026
Q1: Do you want a Grader Wing Mount Retriever (WMR) or a Grader Front Mount Retriever (FMR)?
A1: Either mount style is acceptable.
Q2: If a WMR, Does the Caterpillar 140 & 150 have a Wing Post? If an FMR, Does the CAT 140 & 150 Have a Balderson style Para-Lift?
A2: Units DO NOT have a wing post, but both do have the para lift for front mounted blades.
Q3: Are both the Caterpillar 140 & 150 equipped with the same Brand & Model Wing post & Para-lift?
A3: No wing post for either but both have same OEM para lift.
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