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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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ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

09/10/20260001

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

08/27/2026

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.)

Davis Bacon wages apply.

The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract off the RFP.

Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document) should be sent to the contracting officer by email; troy.mccullough@usda.gov before the deadline.

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 12/04/2026

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and

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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)

TROY A. MCCULLOUGH

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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Treasury. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.html.

Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm l to establish your account.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

The purpose for this amendment is to:

1) Add Questions and Answers as listed below.

2) Incorporate the following additional attachments into this solicitation.

a) Fence Detail CFTRL

b) Fence Pipe Detail CFTRL

c) Fencing Material CFTRL

d) Perimeter Fence Example

3) Bid Due date will not be extended.

No other changes have been made.

Questions and Answers incorporated into this solicitation.

1. Please confirm the required T-post length, size, spacing, and minimum embedment depth.

- 10 ft T-post spaced 10 feet apart and embedded 2 feet See fent detail

2. Please confirm the required 8-foot game fence specifications, including wire gauge, mesh opening size, and galvanization/coating requirements. The drawing identifies an 8-foot game fence but does not provide these details.

- Please see attachments

3. Please clarify the buried animal fence details, including material, gauge, mesh size, depth, horizontal width, and how it should be connected to the vertical fence.

- See perimeter fence example

4. What type of corner, end, and gate posts are required, including bracing and concrete footing requirements?

- Pipe in attached document

5. Are we required to remove and replace each section of existing fence on the same day to maintain the quarantine/biosecurity perimeter? If not, is temporary fencing required?

- Not required to remove and install the same day

6. Are there any special biosecurity requirements for workers, vehicles, tools, and equipment entering or leaving the facility?

- Not in this area

7. Please confirm the number, dimensions, type, and specifications of all replacement gates, including posts, hinges, latches, locks, and other hardware.

- Two gate areas with 20-foot opening. Double gate preferred on metal pipe post. Gate will be chained closed, hinge strong enough to withstand cattle.

8. Please confirm whether the approximately 3,500 LF of fencing is an estimated quantity or the actual quantity. Is the contractor responsible for field verification?

- Contractor is responsible for field verification

9. Will the new fence follow the exact existing fence alignment, or will USDA provide layout/staking for the new alignment?

- Exact fence line replacement

10. Is the contractor responsible for vegetation/brush clearing, excavation, backfill, compaction, and final restoration along the fence line?

- Contractor is responsible for turning over a finished product. This includes proper backfill, compaction, and restoration.

11. Is the contractor responsible for removing and disposing of all existing fencing, posts, gates, concrete, and related materials, or will USDA retain any materials?

- Contractor is responsible for removing the old fence, t-post, concrete, gates, and related materials.

12. Are there known underground utilities, drainage crossings, ditches, or other site conditions that may affect fence installation?

- No

13. What are the permitted working hours and days, and is weekend work allowed?

- Working hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm

14. Will USDA provide a designated staging/storage area, and can equipment and materials remain onsite overnight?

- Yes

15. Is a bid guarantee/bid bond required? If yes, what percentage is required, and will USDA accept a certified or cashier¿s check instead of a bid bond?

- Refer to solicitation requirements

16. Are performance and payment bonds required after award? If yes, what percentage of the contract value is required for each?

- Refer to solicitation requirements

17. Are there any required inspections or hold points during fence installation before work can proceed?

- Facility personnel will survey the work several times a day and stop work if a problem occurs.

18. Should the price proposal be submitted as one lump sum, or does USDA want a detailed Schedule of Values for demolition, fencing, gates, and other work?

- Cost should be broken down in detail.