C05 Amendment 0001 Questions Answers_12444326Q0032.pdf

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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

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)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

05/20/2026

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.)

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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