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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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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

11/28/2023

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.)

Vendor shall provide SAM UEI #:________________

THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT 002 IS TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS AS A RESULT OF SITE VISITS THAT HAVE

TAKEN PLACE AND UPDATE THE STATEMENT OF WORK. REQUESTS FOR SITE VISITS MUST BE MADE NO

LATER THAN 4 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME JANUARY 11, 2024. QUOTES WILL STILL BE DUE BY 7 PM

ON JANUARY 19, 2024. A COPY OF THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE VENDOR AND SUBMITTED

WITH THE QUOTE PACKAGE.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Douglas, AZ has a requirement for a commercial item or service. This combined synopsis/solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in

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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)

Darla Freyholtz Ballard

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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FAR Subpart 12.6 (as supplemented with additional information included in this notice). This posting will be referred to under Request for

Quotation (RFQ) Number 140FS224Q0027. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

This RFQ falls under procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This document incorporates provisions and clauses updated by way of the Federal Acquisition

Circular (FAC) # 2023-05, effective September 22, 2023. This requirement is a Total Set-Aside for

Small Business. This announcement constitutes the

Government's only official notice of this procurement. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis.

This requirement is for herbicide treatment of mesquite and whitethorn acacia on the San

Bernadino NWR near Douglas, AZ. A performance work statement (PWS) to include a map, a past experiences/reference form, and the applicable wage determinations are attached. The government intends to award a firm fixed contract as a result of this RFQ.

Vendors interested in submitting a quote are highly encouraged to schedule a site visit by contacting the technical point of contact listed below to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonable obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. The government will not pay for any costs associated with attending a site visit. REQUESTS FOR SITE

VISITS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 4 PM MOUNTAIN

STANDARD TIME JANUARY 11, 2024.

Offerors shall provide one (1) copy of an itemized price proposal and (1) one copy of a technical proposal. The technical proposal should be prepared simply and economically providing straight forward, concise delineation of capabilities. The information provided shall be factual and complete. Proposals that merely offer to provide services as described in the PWS will not receive further consideration for award. The proposal shall also include references using the attached "Past Experience and Reference Form".

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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All technical proposals must address the evaluation factors listed in the attached Notice to Quoters technical experience section.

Technical POC: Olyvia Childress, 520-559-0819, olyvia_childress@fws.gov.

Alternate Tech POC: Tasha Harden, 520-368-6004, tasha_harden@fws.gov

Electronic COR POC: Neil Dean, 505 248-6637, neil_dean@fws.gov

Contracting Officer: Darla Freyholtz Ballard, 701-339-3829, darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov

Period of Performance: 02/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

Change Item 00010 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

00010 Herbicide treatment of Mesquite & Whitethorn

Acacia (approximately 367 acres) IAW the attached statement of work.

SEE REVISED STATEMENT OF WORK

Q & A RESULTING FROM SITE VISITS TO DATE:

Q: If the contractor was to find anything suspicious on while performing the work, what would they do?

A: Contractors will be provided the information of the refuge Law Enforcement officer to notify if this comes up.

Q: Will they contractors be able to mark where they left off if needing to pause work for any reason (i.e., at the end of the day)?

A: Yes, flagging is fine and we can chat about other forms of marking that may be proposed.

Note: We are open to use of the Spike 20P chemical for whitethorn acacia treatment along with the Pronone power pellet treatment for use

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on the mesquite tree.

Note: We are open to use of Blue Drones for application of Spike 20P

Note: Spike 20P label:

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agrian-cg-fs1-p roduction/pdfs/Spike_20P_Label1it.pdf

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