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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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Revise Product Specifications

2. Revise quotation submission requirements.

3. Revise the Pricing Schedule

4. Extend the required response date/time to September 19, 2018 by 2 p.m. (central)

SEE CONTINUTATION PAGES FOR DETAILS.

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Amendment 0004

SF30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section 1.3 Product Specifications has been replaced in its entirety with the following:

“1.3 Product Specifications

1.3.1 Corn Cob Grounds, 80 mesh and/or finer.

Free of contaminants such as, but not limited to, parasitic worms or nematodes, parasites, fungi, bacteria, and yeast documented as harmful to insect rearing or associated with human disease

Free of pesticide/chemical residues that will adversely affect fruit fly production

Moisture not to exceed 10%

During performance of the contract, the Contracting Officer may authorize the supply of Corn Cob Grounds 70 mesh or finer when it is in the best interest of the Government and mutually agreed upon by both parties in accordance with clause 52.212‐4.

1.3.2 Pelletized Corn Cob Granules commercially sold for horse bedding

Free of contaminants such as, but not limited to, parasitic worms or nematodes, parasites, fungi, bacteria, and yeast documented as harmful to insect rearing or associated with human disease

Free of pesticide/chemical residues that will adversely affect fruit fly production

Moisture not to exceed 10%

Bulk Density range between 34 – 46 lb/ft3

Particle Size: ¼ “ Diameter and ¼ to 1 ‐ ½” Long ”

“NOTES TO QUOTERS”, Note 1, has been revised to read as follows:

“1. Submit quotes by the time specified in the solicitation. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with 52.212‐2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. Missing, incomplete, or ambiguous information may result in an unacceptable rating.

A COMPLETE QUOTE SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PART 1: Technical Quotation

Submit the items below to Lisa Draves at lisa.a.draves@aphis.usda.gov

Signed Standard Form (SF) 1449 OR Cover Page. Reference the solicitation number and include company name, address, DUNS number and point of contact information

Completed Pricing Schedule (pg 4). Provide a unit price for each line item specified in the

Pricing Schedule. Alternative pricing schedules will not be considered.

Past performance Information. Provide at least three (3) past performance references for recent and relevant work performed by the quoter and/or significant subcontractor within the last three years. Include project title, description, dollar value, dates performed, location, and contact information (name, title, valid email address, and phone).

PART 2: Technical Quotation

One (1) product sample of Corn Cob Grounds 80 mesh or finer, as specified, no less than 5 pounds

AND

One (1) product sample of pelletized corn cob granules, as specified, no less than 5 pounds

Submit product samples to the address below for testing by the required response date/time.

Mark with the solicitation number, company name, and point of contact information.

Samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government and will not be returned.

USDA APHIS PPQ

22675 N. Moorefield Road

Warehouse at Moore Air Base

Edinburg, TX 78541

Attn: Buddy Roper

The Government may waive the requirement for the product sample where supplies identical to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the quoter and have been accepted by the Government. The quoter may request a waiver.”

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PRICING SCHEDULE

(Revised 9/6/2018)

Unit Price shall include all costs associated with furnishing and delivering all materials and for performing all work required under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner.

Item Description Est Qty Unit* Unit Price Total

Ordering Period 1 (Contract Award Date through 12 months)

0001 Corn Cob Grounds 80 mesh or finer 11 EA ________ ________

0002 Pelletized Corn Cob Granules 11 EA ________ ________

Ordering Period 2 (12 months)

0003 Corn Cob Grounds 80 mesh or finer 11 EA ________ ________

0004 Pelletized Corn Cob Granules 11 EA ________ ________

TOTAL PRICE ________

*Unit of Measure: EA = Each delivery of 42,000 lbs.