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12444524Q0024 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 6

03/08/20240001

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.

CODE

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

03/08/2024

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation date from: 03.29.2024, to:

04.12.2024 at 5 PM Eastern, and to provide evaluation factors.

END OF AMENDMENT.

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)

CARL R. WEBER

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 .

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(SEP 2023)

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a firm fixed price quote, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical non-price – The technical shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2.

a. Technical

b. Past Performance of the firm

b) a) Price – Include the following: 1) the completed, signed SF-1449, 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s), and 3) the completed Schedule of Items contained in Section B of this solicitation.

c) b) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24 and 52.212-3 found in Section F of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer.

3) Address questions about this solicitation to Reuben Ntreh reuben.ntreh@usda.gov no later than March 20, 2024 March 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern. Questions will be consolidated, and answers provided by issuance of an amendment directly thereafter.

4) Submit offer by email to Reuben Ntreh reuben.ntreh@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by March 29, 2024 April 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email.

5) Schedule RFQ site visit with COR if needed COR: Patrick Laarman patrick.b.laarman@usda.gov

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Lowest Offer

1. Technical

2. Past Performance of the firm

3. Price https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:reuben.ntreh@usda.gov mailto:reuben.ntreh@usda.gov mailto:patrick.b.laarman@usda.gov

Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price. Award will be made on a “Best Value” determination and the Government reserves the right to award this project to other than the lowest priced offer. Best value is a process used in competitive contracting to select the most advantageous offer by evaluating and comparing factors in addition to cost or price. This allows the Government to accept other than the lowest price.

Factor 1. Technical:

Address how your firm shall accomplish the Contractor-provided services/tasks identified in the Statement of Work within the timeframe set forth in this solicitation. Contractor to provide estimated rate of production by defining acres per day or site per day for each CLIN in the schedule of items. Offers will be evaluated on their understanding of—and ability to— adequately complete the work proposed, including technical requirements, tasks, and procedures.

Methodology – 2.2 Adjectival Ratings Adjectival Rating Definition

Exceptional Quote/Offer contains no deficiencies and fully addresses all aspects of the criteria and demonstrates an excellent approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Many strengths exist, far outweighing any weaknesses. The highest quality of contract performance is anticipated with very low risk.

Very Good Quote/Offer contains no deficiencies; fully addresses all aspects of the criteria and demonstrates a very effective approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Some weaknesses may exist; however, the weaknesses, if any, are outweighed by strengths. A high quality of contract performance is anticipated with low risk.

Satisfactory Quote/Offer contains no deficiencies; addresses all aspects of the criteria and demonstrates an adequate approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. A quality contract performance is anticipated with an acceptable amount of risk.

Marginal Quote/Offer may contain deficiencies; fails to address all of the criteria and does not demonstrate an adequate approach/solution or understanding of the requirements. One or more weaknesses exist which are not offset by strengths. Contract performance is anticipated with high risk.

Unsatisfactory Quote/Offer contains many deficiencies and does not address all aspects of the criteria and/or does not present evidence demonstrating an adequate approach/solution and understanding of the requirements. Many weaknesses and/or omissions exist creating an unacceptable risk.

Factor 2. Past Performance of the firm:

Past performance is an indicator of the Offeror’s ability to perform the contracted work successfully. This includes the quality of work and the Offeror’s ability to complete the work within the time specified and to the satisfaction of the client agency or company contracting the work. The recency and relevance of the information provided, the source of the information, the context of the information obtained, and general trends in the Offeror’s performance shall be considered.

Methodology – 2.5 Performance Confidence Assessment Rating Description Substantial Confidence

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has an expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence No performance record is identifiable, or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

Factor 3. Price:

The offeror’s price should be included in the Schedule of Items. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s firm fixed price quote for price reasonableness. Price reasonableness will be established by competition and determined primarily by comparison with other offers submitted.

The proposed quote will also be compared with the Independent Government Cost Estimate

(IGCE).

Methodology – 2.6 Quote/Proposal Metrics Narrative Element Definition

Strength A significant, outstanding, or exceptionally positive aspect of a Quote/Offer.

Narrative Element Definition

Weakness Any aspect of a Quote/Offer increasing the potential for problems and issues with regard to contract performance. The Quote/Offer provides a minimally acceptable response to the Government’s requirements. The response leaves the evaluator with uncertainty as to the understanding of the work, capability to successfully perform the work, or capability to effectively manage the work effort.

Deficiency A material failure of a Quote/Offer to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a Quote/Offer increasing the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.