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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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Herndon VA 20170

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Suite 2000A 381 Elden Street Acquisition Services Directorate Interior Business Center, AQD

06/04/20240001

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

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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

06/04/2024

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.)

Weed Control Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with both spray system and solid material spreader capabilities, as well as any other equipment needed for the Department of the

Interior (DOI) operation of the Weed Control UAS and spray systems as required by the DOI

Office of Aviation Services (OAS).

The purpose of amendment 0001 is to respond to questions from industry as follows:

1. Industry Question: Is it the Governments intent to engage only with firms which possess a completed and ready sell UAS with liquid sprayer and solid spreader systems attached or is the Government interested in participation from firms with a completed UAS and incorporated sprayer/spreader system?

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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)

Stephanie Boles

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Government Response: Interested in fully integrated systems.

2. Industry Question: Are prospective firms required to apply for a Certificates of Waiver or

Authorization (COA), which serves as operational approval for the specific airspace in which they intend to operate for testing and demonstration purposes?

Government Response: Not applicable.

3. Industry Question: Is the Government considering UAS platforms that have not yet undergone operational testing? If so, what is considered a reasonable timeline for obtaining final FAA approvals and certifications?

(As background / context for this question, the below text describes FAA requirements for the use of concept or prototype [non-NSN] platforms)

In order to operate a UAS for standard flight with a total weight above fifty-five pounds, an exemption waiver is required, allowing for operation under Part 91, instead of Part 107 operations. When including the liquid sprayer system, FAA compliance requirements increase, as operations now fall under Part 137. In order to perform any flight testing, Companies will need to submit all documentation to the FAA to get an approved 44807 exemption waiver. Before filing the petition, the following information will need to be generated for the aircraft:

¿ Concept of Operations

¿ Operations Manual

¿ Emergency Procedures

¿ Checklists

¿ Maintenance Manual

¿ Training Program

¿ Flight History (not applicable to test vehicle)

¿ Safety Risk Analysis¿

Once approved, the FAA issues a "blanket" COA for flights at or below 400 feet in class G airspace to all UAS operators with a Section 44807 exemption as appropriate.

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140D0424Q0588/0001

Government Response: Interested in fully integrated systems.

Period of Performance: 07/18/2024 to 07/17/2027

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