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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

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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

07/22/20260002

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

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Amendment 0002 to post Question and Answer doc to SAM.gov solicitation. This amendment also incorporates FAR 52.225-2 into the solicitation.

The following project shall include the removal and disposal of the existing standby generator at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center to include the transfer switch. The project shall include the installation of new 30kw propane standby generator and 200-amp automatic transfer switch.

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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

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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 .

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Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 to 09/30/2026

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SOL 12444326Q0045 MOF Cranberry Mt. Nature Center Generator Replacement Questions and Answers as of 28JUL2026

Q1. Please provide the make and model, and any available data-plate or nameplate information, for the existing 45kW propane standby generator and 200-amp transfer switch to be removed.

A1. The existing generator is an Olympian model G45F3S_I (picture attached). The existing transfer switch is an ASCO Series 165.

Q2. FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, is not marked in the solicitation. Please confirm whether the limitations on subcontracting apply to this acquisition, and if so, the minimum percentage of the work the prime contractor must self-perform.

A2. NOT APPLICABLE due to being under the simplified acquisition threshold FAR 19.104-3 (c)(1).

Q3. Buy American: Will foreign-manufactured generator sets and transfer switches that meet the performance specification be acceptable, or is a domestic end product required? If a domestic end product is required, does the Government anticipate issuing any nonavailability waiver?

A3. In accordance with the Buy American Act, domestic end products are requested. If a domestic end product can not be obtained to comply with the Buy American Act, a non-availability waiver may be sought. Solicitation was amended to include FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate, included at the end of this document.

Q4. The specification states the existing propane tank remains and the existing underground fuel lines are to be utilized for connection. Please provide the tank capacity and operating pressure and confirm whether the existing underground fuel lines are to be reused as-is or must be replaced to serve the new 30kW unit. If the existing lines are found inadequate, who is responsible for their replacement?

A4. The existing propane tank is 500 gallons and has a maximum allowable working pressure of 250 PSI. The existing underground fuel lines are to be reused in place. Any required changes in the field shall be brought to the attention of the COR/CO. If the existing propane lines are found to be damaged or unusable then this would be additional work and would need to be quoted as such (at time found deficient) to likely include a modification to the award to include repair and/or replacement. The intent is to reuse what is in place.

Q5. Are payment and/or performance bonds required for this purchase order?

A5. This is considered a service project, so no payment or performance bond required.

Q6. The solicitation requires that all work comply with applicable electrical and building codes. Please confirm that the contractor is responsible for obtaining any West Virginia electrical and building permits required for the work.

A6. The contractor is responsible for any necessary permits.

Q7. Propane connection - Is the contractor responsible for connecting the new generator to the existing propane supply? Or would the propane supplier connect the line and turn on the gas?

A7. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the new generator is connected to the existing propane line. The contractor shall coordinate the connection with the propane supplier to ensure compliance with local code requirements.

Propane supplier information:

Southern States - Marlinton Cooperative 719 3RD Avenue Marlinton, WV 24954-1118 304-799-6523 marlinton@sscoop.com Emergency Phone 1: 800-375-1418 mailto:marlinton@sscoop.com

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

As prescribed in 25.601(a)(2), insert the following provision:

BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

(a) (1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United

States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(b) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

(b)[List as necessary]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ___

[List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the

Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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