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This is Amendment 001 to a federal solicitation for labor services related to containerized tree planting at the Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge in Winona, Minnesota.

The solicitation seeks a vendor to provide labor only to hand plant, stake, and shelter 1,150 containerized tree seedlings. The inventory consists of approximately 1,050 three-gallon RPM trees (3 to 5 feet tall with 1/2 inch diameter stems in 9x6 inch pots) and approximately 100 fifteen-gallon RPM trees (6 to 8 feet tall with 1 1/2 inch diameter stems in pots/root balls measuring 20x14 inches). All planting materials, soil amendments, mulch, staking materials, and irrigation materials will be furnished by the Refuge; the contractor's responsibility is limited to proper handling, installation, planting, stabilization, watering, cleanup, and associated labor. The solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside and will result in a firm-fixed price contract. Services must be conducted in accordance with the Statement of Work and Wage Determination 2015-4965, revision 31, for Winona County, Minnesota. Quotes must be submitted via email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov by September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST on company letterhead with itemized total pricing (per-tree price and total labor amount), subcontractor information if applicable, and a technical proposal. Evaluation will be based on Best Value – Trade Off, considering technical proposal, competitive pricing, subcontractor identification, and past performance history. The period of performance is December 2, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The Contracting Officer is Caleb Kindsvater and the Contract Specialist is Khalilah Brown, with technical points of contact Jared Nance and Forest Kemp.

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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.)

PAGE

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

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

Caleb Kindsvater

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FWS, SAT Team 2 Falls Church VA 22041

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140FS226Q0194

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140FS226Q0194/0001

MN-UPR MS RIV NATL WILDL-CONTAINERIZED TREE

PLANTING (LABOR ONLY)

PPR 2125916

Amd 001: The purpose of this amendment is to provide approximate sizes, lengths, and dimensions of the trees for planning purposes.

The inventory includes approximately 1,050 three-gallon RPM trees, which are typically 3 to 5 feet tall with stems approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. These trees are housed in pots measuring 9 inches in width and 6 inches in depth, with the majority being three-gallon containers. Additionally, there are approximately 100 fifteen-gallon RPM trees, which are generally 6 to 8 feet tall with stems approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. These larger trees are contained in pots or root balls approximately 20 inches wide and 14 inches deep.

This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside and will result in a firm-fixed price contract.

The purpose of this solicitation is to seek a vendor with the technical expertise and skills to PROVIDE LABOR ONLY to hand plant, stake, and shelter 1,150 containerized tree seedlings at the designated site within the Middle

Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge

(NWR) located in Winona, Minnesota.

Details are included in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and map.

Customer-Furnished Materials: All trees, planting media, soil amendments, mulch, staking materials, irrigation materials, and other planting materials will be furnished by the

Refuge unless otherwise specified. The

Contractor's responsibility is limited to the proper handling, installation, planting, stabilization, watering, cleanup, and associated labor necessary to complete the work in accordance with the contract requirements.

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Services shall be conducted in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and Wage

Determination 2015-4965, revision 31, Winona

County, MN.

Quote must be submitted on company letterhead with the following information ITEMIZED:

a. Total Pricing - (Submit a per-tree price and

Total amount for labor only)

b. Subcontractor Name and Address - if applicable

c. Technical Proposal

Evaluation Criteria: In reference to page 13 of this solicitation, quotes will be evaluated based on Best Value - Trade Off. Favorable packages will be evaluated on technical proposal, competitive pricing, subcontractor identification, and past performance history with reference checks through CPARS/CRA and other sources.

**QUOTES AND QUESTIONS MUST BE EMAILED TO:

khalilah_brown@fws.gov by September 14, 2026 at

5:00pm EST

Provide the following information with your quote:

NAME OF FIRM:___________________________

UEI: ___________________________________

SUBCONTRACTOR: ________________________

POINT OF CONTACT:_______________________

PHONE:__________________________________

EMAIL:__________________________________

Ensure SAM.gov registration is current and active.

Contract Specialist, Khalilah Brown, khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov, 703-468-8291.

Contracting Officer: Caleb Kindsvater, caleb_kindsvater@ios.doi.gov

Technical POC: Jared Nance, jared_nance@fws.gov, 270-703-0530

Alternate POC: Forest Kemp, forest_kemp@fws.gov, 808-778-2214

Period of Performance: 12/02/2026 to

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

03/31/2027

Amendment of solicitation/modification of contract
Contract ID code
Amendment/modification number
Effective date
Requisition/purchase requisition number
Project number
Issued by
Code
Administered by
Code
Name and address of contractor
Code
Facility code
Amendment of solicitation number
Dated
Modification of contract/order number
Dated
This item only applies to amendments of solicitations
Accounting and appropriation data
This item applies only to modifications of contracts/orders.
This change order is issued pursuant to:
The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes
This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
Other
Important:
Description of amendment/modification
Name and title of signer
Contractor/offeror
Date signed
Name and title of contracting officer
Signature of Contracting Officer
Date signed
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Standard form 30 (rev. 11/2016)
Continuation sheet
Reference Number
Name of Offeror or Contractor
OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86))

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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