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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

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

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)

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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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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

APHIS-ASD-SCB

N/A

FAR 52.243-5 Changes

Linda W. Washington

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

Response to additional questions.

USDA-APHIS-ASD-SCB

4700 RIVER ROAD, Unit 45

RIVERDALE, MD 20737

USDA-APHIS-ASD-SCB

4700 RIVER ROAD Unit 45

RIVERDALE MD 20737

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1.Is there a projected maximum value or funding ceiling associated with this five-year IDIQ contract? Yes, however the maximum value is not being released.

2.Are vendors required to provide pricing for all line items, including those they may not currently offer (e.g., international transport or specific weekend services)?

Best Practice. Yes, vendors are expected to provide pricing for all line items to ensure comprehensive contract coverage and fair evaluation.

3. If a vendor plans to subcontract air transportation to an FAA Part 135-certified carrier, is a letter of intent or teaming agreement required at the time of quote submission?

Best Practice. Yes, if a vendor intends to subcontract key portions of performance— such as air transportation—to a third party, a letter of intent, teaming agreement, or other documentation demonstrating the subcontractor’s commitment and capabilities is typically required at the time of quote submission to ensure that the proposed solution is viable and that the subcontractor’s qualifications meet solicitation standards.

4. Are there specific technical requirements or preferred standards for the GPS/in-transit visibility system referenced in the statement of work?

Yes, based on best practices for Cold Storage Tracking. The GPS/in-transit visibility system should provide real-time tracking, including geo-location data, temperature monitoring for cold chain compliance, chain-of-custody documentation, and integration with federal emergency logistics systems if specified.

5. Will vendors be compensated for participation in scheduled or unscheduled deployment exercises as outlined in the solicitation?

Yes, based on the current arrangement with response contractors. The vendors will be compensated for participation in both scheduled and unscheduled deployment exercises, as these activities require labor, equipment, and resource allocation.

Compensation terms will be outlined in individual task orders, and vendors should include rates for exercise participation in their pricing submission, if applicable.