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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: is not is required 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. 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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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Contractor

The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers to sign this document and return

NOELLE ALBERT

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CSAD-Facilities Support

1325 EAST WEST HWY

SSMC2, RM 11323

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

CSAD-FAC

1305M426R0030

07/15/2026

06/18/2026

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NOS NCCOS COOP OXFORD LAB BSL 2 PROJECT

Amendment 0001

The purpose of this Amendment is to accomplish the following:

(1) Acknowledge potential Offeror’s Questions and provide the

Government’s Responses.

(2) To update Attachment J2 Statement of Work to reflect responses to Offeror’s questions.

(3) To extend the response from July 20 at 12:00PM Eastern Time to

July 27 at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

(4) To update the Attachment J5 to reflect a response date of July

27, 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time.

Update Section L.6, third paragraph:

FROM: The due date for receipt of proposals is July 20, 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time to Noelle.Albert@noaa.gov and Paul.Tucker@noaa.gov. No facsimile transmissions of the proposal will be accepted. Receipt of an early proposal is accepted and encouraged.

TO: The due date for receipt of proposals is July 27, 2026 at 12:00PM Eastern Time to Noelle.Albert@noaa.gov and Paul.Tucker@noaa.gov.

No facsimile transmissions of the proposal will be accepted. Receipt of an early proposal is accepted and encouraged.

Offeror’s Question 1: Please confirm the existing fire alarm devices are to remain and we only need to additional to accommodate the renovations.

Government’s Response: Confirmed.

Offeror’s Question 2: During the site visit fire sprinkler heads were noticed in the mechanical room, please confirm the scope requires no alterations to the sprinkler.

Government’s Response: Confirmed.

Offeror’s Question 3: SOW calls for an asphalt roof system on the vestibule, but the drawings show standing seam metal. Please clarity which material is to be used.

Government’s Response: The Drawings prevail. Standing seam is required. Reference updated SOW Section 2.3.

Offeror’s Question 4: Please confirm whether contractor personnel will be permitted to use the existing restroom facilities during construction, or if the contractor should include portable restroom (porta-john) facilities in the project scope.

Government’s Response: The contractor is not permitted to utilized the existing restroom facilities.

Offeror’s Question 5: Please provide the requirements and any applicable restrictions for placing a temporary construction trailer on-site, including the approved location, utility provisions (if applicable), security requirements, and any permits or approvals that will be required.

Government’s Response: This will not be provided prior to bid. This will be coordinate as part of the submittal review and approval process. A parking spot or spots will be provided. A tie in for power can be provided or contractor can use a portable generator.

Offeror’s Question 6: The Insulation Material: SOW Section 2.1.4 says we must use recycled cotton fiber insulation in the new lab walls. But Sheet A-101 says to use standard "unfaced batt insulation" (fiberglass/mineral wool). Please confirm which materials is to be used.

Government’s Response: Drawings prevail; unfaced batt insulation.

Reference updated SOW Section 2.3.

Offeror’s Question 7: Drywall Framing Height: The blueprints show the new drop ceiling is 9 feet high, but the building's real roof deck structure is 12 feet high. Do our metal wall studs need to go all the way up to the 12-foot roof deck for support, or do they stop at the 9-foot ceiling line?

Government’s Response: Above the drop ceiling with later bracing to the underside of roof structure is acceptable.

Offeror’s Question 8: Wall Anchoring into the Glazed Tile: The existing green walls are structural glazed tile that cannot be removed. How does the government have a recommendation for anchoring the new metal tracks to the floor and ceiling without cracking or shattering the face of this tile?

Government’s Response: The new wall is constructed in front of the green glazed wall material. Bottom track is fastened to concrete. top track sits on top of the stud framing above the drop ceiling and is lateral braced.

Offeror’s Question 9: Wall Cavity Depth: SOW Section 2.1.4 says the new walls must be built out in front of the tile walls to hide the plumbing and electrical lines. Is there a required distance/depth we need to leave between the old wall and the new drywall?

Government’s Response: No requirement

Offeror’s Question 10: The Hallway Floor Drain Pipe: Sheet AD101 Keyed Note 8 says to cut open the concrete floor in Hallway 100H to tie into floor drain. Are we responsible for replacing any existing pipe under the hallway floor, or are we just tying into the existing drain?

Government’s Response: The existing floor is vinyl over concrete.

Contractor is responsible for making a proper tie-in per IBC and local building code at this location to the existing lateral.

Offeror’s Question 11: Conference Room Lights: SOW Section 2.2 says the contractor must supply four (4) brand-new LED lights for the new conference room. But Sheet EL101 tells us to keep the old lights ("ETR" / Existing to Remain) and just wire them to a new wall switch.

Are we replacing these fixtures with new ones, or just rewiring the old ones

Government’s Response: Drawings prevail. The Contractor shall keep the old lights ("ETR" / Existing to Remain) and wire them to a new wall switch. Reference updated SOW Section 2.2.

Offeror’s Question 12: Fire Alarm Devices: SOW Section 2.1.1 says to leave the fire alarm system in place and protect it. But Sheet AD101 (Demolition Notes 4 & 6) tells us to remove the fire alarm strobes and pull stations and un-wire them back to the panel. Are we removing these devices or protecting them in place?

Government’s Response: Remove and Re-install on the new wall.

Reference updated SOW Section 2.1.1.

Offeror’s Question 13: Please provide a detail and location for section 2.1.4 Interior Renovation section “Provide one (1) new interior aluminum-framed glass and glazed wall system for the Microbiological Suite, matching the Molecular Biology Suite wall system in construction and glass module, but without an integral door and frame.” . This detail is not in the drawings.

Government’s Response: This work element was changed to vision panels in Hallway 134 with a Glass Door. Reference drawing A-601.

Offeror’s Question 14: Please confirm the only design work requiring a licensed P.E. is for the structure of the vestibule and the slab, footings and foundation of the vestibule.

Government’s Response: Confirmed

Offeror’s Question 15: What are the exact BSL-2 certification requirements?

Government’s Response: Refence the following link for BSL-2 Level Requirements: https://www.aspr.gov/readiness-response/medical-countermeasures-biodefense/s3/biosafety/biosafety-levels/biosafety-level-requirements

Offeror’s Question 16: Site Access - Please confirm whether the contractor will have access to restrooms, utilities, loading areas, dumpsters, and parking on site

Government’s Response: The Contractor will not have access to restrooms and dumpster. The Contractor can utilize utilities with the cost to connect provided by the Contractor. The location does not have a loading dock. There will be parking on site in the designated areas coordinated as part of the logistics plan submitted for review and approval.

Offeror’s Question 17: Existing Conditions - Please clarify how unknown concealed conditions will be handled, including existing utilities, slab thickness, floor structure, hidden piping, or undocumented building systems.

Government’s Response: Call One Tag Out shall be contacted prior to digging which should uncover existing utilities, hidden pipe an undocumented building systems. The existing structural slab is 6".

Offeror’s Question 18: Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for obtaining local permits and coordinating inspections with Talbot County, the State of Maryland, or other authorities having jurisdiction.

Government’s Response: Obtaining local permits and coordinating inspections is not required.

Offeror’s Question 19: Please confirm whether NOAA will assist with or provide permit exemptions for federal property, if applicable.

Government’s Response: Obtaining local permits is not required.

Offeror’s Question 20: Please clarify whether the contractor must provide signed/sealed drawings for permit submission.

Government’s Response: Obtaining local permits is not required, therefore stamp drawings are not required.

Offeror’s Question 21: Please confirm whether special inspections are required for concrete, structural steel, roof penetrations, or other structural work.

Government’s Response: The Contractor shall submit design calculations, drawings, product data, and any other required submittals that reflect its proposed approach for the Government's review and approval through the established submittal process. The Contractor's design and construction approach shall comply with the applicable requirements of the current International Building Code

(IBC), as well as all other applicable federal, state, and local codes, standards, and contract requirements.

Offeror’s Question 22: Please confirm that there is no standalone safety shower needed.

Government’s Response: Confirmed

Offeror’s Question 23: Please provide the manufacturer make and model for the Flammable Storage Cabinet.

Government’s Response: 45-gallon cabinet (43"W × 18"D × 65"H). Global Industrial product line- all-welded 18-gauge steel body, 14-gauge doors, double-wall construction with 1-1/2" insulating air space, spillproof sill, adjustable shelves, vent openings, NFPA 30, OSHA

1910.106 compliant, and FM approved. Reference updated SOW Section 2.1.4.

Offeror’s Question 24:

Motts Manufacturing, per the following for each table:

Item Model Table Frame . . . . . ATS2948 (29" deep × 48" wide) Work Surface. . . . . PAL3048 (1" Black Phenolic) or EAL3048 (1" Black

Epoxy) Base Cabinet . . . .. Suspended Steel Base Cabinet (30" or 36" wide) Cabinet Shelf . . . . One fully adjustable steel shelf Storage . . . . . . . Hanging rails support suspended cabinets and drawers

Features

● 30" × 48" laboratory workstation

● Adjustable-height steel frame (29"–36")

● Chemical-resistant epoxy or phenolic work surface

● Fully welded construction

● Suspended locking base cabinet

● Adjustable interior steel shelf

● Leveling feet

● Optional electrical raceway and reagent shelving

● Laboratory-grade powder coat finish