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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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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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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

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.)

This amendment is to provide answers to questions received in response to the solicitation.

Q1.May the required 1,250 to 1,600 square feet be an exclusive suite located within a larger multi-tenant building, provided USDA has sole access and control of the offered suite?

A1. Yes

Q2. Would USDA consider a second-floor suite if the building provides a fully ADA-compliant elevator and accessible route from the parking area to the suite?

A2. Yes

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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)

LIZABETH A. KUHANECK

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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Q3. Must both gender-separated restrooms be located entirely within USDA¿s exclusive suite, or would dedicated restrooms immediately adjoining the suite be acceptable?

A3. Yes, located within the USDA suite.

Q4. Must the conference room for seven County

Committee members be a permanently enclosed room, or may an existing office or open meeting area be configured for that purpose without construction?

A4. Yes as long as it is within the USDA suite.

Q5. Must the required employee and visitor parking spaces be formally reserved and marked exclusively for USDA?

A5. Yes

Q6. Is the September 1, 2026 occupancy date firm, or would USDA consider a brief transition period if the space otherwise meets all requirements?

A6. September 1, 2026 is preferred; however, September 15th is the latest acceptable move in date.

Q7. The solicitation requires a Letter of Intent when the quoting contractor does not own or manage the property. Does USDA have a required format or minimum-content standard for this letter?

A7. USDA does not have a required format for the

LOI but shall include the following information:

¿¿Letter of Intent ¿ Verification that the vendor can provide the space as quoted if the space quoted is not owned or managed by specifically by the quoting vendor. If a third party is providing a quote, a letter of intent for the space must also be provided as part of the quote. The letter must list the address of the proposed space.¿

Q8. Must the owner¿s Letter of Intent expressly authorize Vanguard Strategic Solutions LLC to offer the property, reserve the property through award, and enter into a lease with the owner within five days after award?

A8. Per the solicitation -

¿Letter of Intent ¿ Verification that the vendor can provide the space as quoted if the space quoted is not owned or managed by specifically by the quoting vendor. If a third party is providing a quote, a letter of intent for the space must

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also be provided as part of the quote. The letter must list the address of the proposed space. THIS

IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE VENDOR SUBMITTING THE

QUOTE OWNS THE BUILDING.

¿Within five (5) days of contract award the finalized letter of intent shall include the executed lease between the vendor and building owner and a copy of this letter shall be provided to the Government.

Q9. May an existing triple-net commercial lease be converted into one gross monthly quotation by combining the base rent, utilities, janitorial service, snow removal, taxes, insurance, and other applicable operating expenses?

A9. Yes, per the solicitation- Pricing shall be firm-fixed pricing. Quotes shall be all-inclusive of janitorial services, all utilities, and snow removal services as one gross monthly price.

Q10. Should telephone and internet availability be documented only as available at the property, since the solicitation states that the Government will procure those services separately?

A10. Per the solicitation - ¿ The office space shall have access to telephone and internet service (the Government will provide these services separately.)

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to 08/31/2027

Contracting Officer - Lizabeth Kuhaneck lizabeth.kuhaneck@usda.gov

Contract Specialist - Jill Craft jill.craft@usda.gov

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110