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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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Falls Church VA 22041 5275 Leesburg Pike FWS, SAT Team 3 FWS, SAT Team 3

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Falls Church VA 22041 5275 Leesburg Pike FWS SAT Team 3 FWS SAT Team 3

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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

05/24/2024

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.)

SOLICITATION 140FS324Q0106 AMENDMENT 001: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ADD THE

ATTACHED DOUCMENTS CONTAINING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL TO QUOTE

SUBMISSION. ANY ALL AMENDMENTS ARE TO BE SIGNED AND PROVIDED AS PART OF THE RFQ QUOTE

RESPONSE. THE QUOTE DUE DATE REMAINS UNCHANGED.

Solicitation 140FS324Q0106 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 10 days after the close of this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number:

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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)

Fred Riley

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

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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2022-06, Effective Date: 05/26/2022.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100%

Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North

American Classification System (NAICS) code is

541720-04 Surveying and Mapping Studies. The small business size standard is $28 million.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Line-Item Description(s): Archeological Survey of

Tract 542r (Refer to attached statement of work for details)

Period of Performance is anticipated to be

6/30/2024 - 930/2024

Location of Work: (Refer to Statement of Work for details)

Office Location:

FWS White River NWR

575 S. CC Camp Rd

St. Charles, AR 72140-0205

Terms & Conditions:

- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to

Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition

- The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation --

Commercial Items applies to this acquisition

(refer to terms and conditions for details)

- Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer.

- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and

Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and

Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document.

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Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.

Prior to or following receipt of an award, the

Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform

System (IPP) to submit requests for payment.

Refer to Terms and Conditions for details. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.

Important Submission Date Info:

1. Question Submission: All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Lee Ann Riley at lee_riley@fws.gov no later than Friday, May 31, 2024, at 3:00pm EDT. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation. Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question

Submission for 140FS324Q0106.

2. Quote Submission: Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Lee Ann Riley at lee_riley@fws.gov, no later than Friday, June

7, 2024, at 3:00pm EDT. Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission

140FS324Q0106.

Required Submittal Documents:

Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

- SF 1449: Provide a completed SF 1449 with signature.

- SF 30: If applicable, provide signed amendments

(SF30)

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- Quote: Submit a quote to include your SAM

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, Company

Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC) Name, Email

& Phone Number.

- Quote Schedule: Complete the attached document

- Past Experience & References: Complete the attached Past Performance document or your own version that addresses each element.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include technical, past experience, and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the non-cost factors outweigh the price difference.

Contracting Office:

Lee Ann Riley, Contract Specialist

SAT East Team 3, Goods and Services Acquisition

JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

5275 Leesburg Pike

Falls Church VA 22041 lee_riley@fws.gov

Period of Performance: 06/30/2024 to 11/30/2024

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SCOPE OF WORK

PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF TRACT 542r, DALE BUMPERS WHITE RIVER

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ARKANSAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS

ADDENDUM #1

RFQ Number: 140FS324Q0106 Date: May 28, 2024 Contracting Contact: Lee Ann Riley, Contract Specialist – lee_riley@fws.gov

Transects are 20 meters apart with shovel test unit interval being 20 meters. This testing interval is the FWS/NPS standard for Phase I Archaeological Surveys in the southeast US.

Concerning curation & associated fees, you can contact the AAS Registrar in Fayetteville.

Also attached are AAS's 2018 curation standards, fees, and sources for curation supplies [with costs from 2017].

Here are the POCs:

Registrar's Office Arkansas Archeological Survey 2475 N Hatch Ave Fayetteville, AR 72704 479-575-6552 Contact the Registrar's Office for further information or assistance with archeological records. If you need to reach someone quickly, please call 479-575-6552.

Registrar/NAGPRA Coordinator, Sarah Shepard, MA shepards@uark.edu Assistant Registrar, Madelyn Rose msrose@uark.edu

QUOTE DUE DATE REMAINS THE SAME / UNCHANGED INFORMATION:

Question/Quote Submittal/Price Quote:

ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE CONTRACTING POC

ONLY: Lee Ann Riley, lee_riley@fws.gov no later than Friday May 31, 2024, C.O.B.

Quote Submittal:

Quoters are required to submit a written/electronic quote via email to lee_riley@fws.gov on or before Friday June 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm ES.

mailto:lee_riley@fws.gov mailto:shepards@uark.edu mailto:msrose@uark.edu

Sources for Archeological Curation Products for Collections To Be Curated in the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) Collections Facility

Please read: "University of Arkansas Collections Facility Standards for Long Term Curation of Archeological Materials Obtained by

Individuals, Agencies, or Firms through Contracts with Federal. State, or Local Governments or Private Corporations" carefully.

Item Purpose Brand Name(s)/Item Name Quantity Price Source(s)

Acid-free Card Stock cut into tags and label with ARAS accession Acid-Free Card Stock, tan, 32" x 40" 100 sheets $280.65 University Products Inc.

(cut with scissors or number, FSN, LSN, ASN, and place in ziplock bag 16" x 20" 100 sheets $78.00 517 Main Street paper cutter) with artifacts 10" x 12" 100 sheets $41.45 Holyoke, MA 01040 lignin-free, buffered 800-628-1912 info@universityproducts.com www.university products.com same as above 10 pt Folder Stock, tan, Item No. LTF3240, 100 sheets $262.25 Gaylord Archival

32" x 40", buffered PO Box 4901

Syracuse, NY 13221-4901

800-448-6160 (M-Th 8 am-6 pm, Friday

8 am-5 pm, EST) www.gaylord.com

Clear Coat to create a base for writing numbers on artifacts Paraloid B-72 (Acryloid B-72) 1 kilogram $36.29 Museum Services Corporation

& to paint over numbers on artifacts, to protect them [We can send some of ours to ARAS stations 385 Bridgepoint Drive

(acrylic polymer) upon request] South Saint Paul, MN 55075-2466

651-450-8954 www.museumservicescorporation.com

Acetone mix Paraloid with Acetone to make clear coat, OR available at most hardware stores 1 qt. $7.58 Prices from Lowe's in Fayetteville

1 gallon $17.48

OR purchase a small amount of clear coat already mixed Paraloid B-72 (clear) with brush, Item No. 1 oz. $9.40 University Products Inc.

039-1000 517 Main Street

Holyoke, MA 01040

800-628-1912 info@universityproducts.com www.university products.com mailto:info@universityproducts.com http://www.gaylord.com/ http://www.museumservicescorporation.com/ mailto:info@universityproducts.com

Item Purpose Brand Name(s)/Item Name Quantity Price Source(s)

Glass Vials with brushes to store clear coat; keep tightly closed or clear coat will Clear rounds with black brush tops, 1/2 oz. 48/case $36.34 SKS Science evaporate! 1 oz. bottles $38.35 per case of 48 518-880-6980, ext. 1 (M-F 8 am-5 pm, 2 oz. bottles $44.35 per case of 48 EST) www.sks-science.com

Glass Vials with brushes, same as above Boston Round Bottles with Brush Caps 144/case $120.96 House of Cans, Inc.

(concluded) 1/2 oz., Item No. BC03, dozen - $13.08 96/case $85.44 7060 N. Lawndale Ave.

1 oz , Item No. BC04, dozen - $14.40 96/case $97.92 Lincolnwood, IL 60712-2610

2 oz., Item No. BC05, dozen - $17.40 847-677-2100 www.houseofcans.com

Black Ink numbering artifacts Higgins Waterproof Black Ink each $3.45 Village Supplies, Ltd.

OR Higgins Black Magic Waterproof Ink each $3.45 3622 S. Morgan Street

Chicago, IL 60609

844-821-0606 (M-F 9 am-4 pm Central) www.artstuff.net

Permanent Black Markers numbering artifacts Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, 01, 0.25 mm tip, each $2.06 Village Supplies, Ltd.

black ink, archival 3622 S. Morgan Street

Chicago, IL 60609

844-821-0606 (M-F 9 am-4 pm Central) www.artstuff.net

Permanent Black Markers numbering artifacts same as above set of 6 $13.38 Dick Blick Art Materials sold individually; 6 or more are $1.99 each P O Box 1267

Galesburg, IL 61402-1267

800-828-4548 www.dickblick.com

Permanent Black Markers numbering artifacts same as above each $2.67 OfficeSupply.com

302 Industrial Drive

Columbus, WI 53925

800-302-5397 (8 am-6 pm M-Th, 8 am-

5 pm Friday, CST) www.officesupply.com http://www.sks-science.com/ http://www.houseofcans.com/ http://www.artstuff.net/ http://www.artstuff.net/ http://www.dickblick.com/ http://www.officesupply.com/

Permanent Black Markers numbering coarse artifacts such as prehistoric pottery Pilot Extra Fine Point Permanent Marker, dozen $13.59 Amazon.com

Item No. 44102 each $1.13 same as above each $1.69 Staples

800-333-3330 www.staples.com

Permanent Black Markers, same as above each $1.99 Office Depot/Office Max

(concluded) 800-463-3768 (answered 24/7) www.officedepot.com

White Markers numbering dark colored artifacts, usually lithics Sakura Gelly Roll Classic Roll Pens, pkg. of 2 $2.99 Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

0.4 mm tip, package of 3, SKU 659854, ($1.49 each) 7600 A SW 44th Street waterproof, archival ink, quick drying, pH Oklahoma City, OK 73179 neutral pkg. of 3 $4.99 800-888-0321 (M-F 8 am-5 pm Central)

($1.66 each) 855-329-7060 (customer service) www.hobbylobby.com same as above pkg. of 3 $5.99 Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores

($1.99 each) Attn: Customer Service

5555 Darrow Rd.

[this package sold online only] pkg. of 6 $10.99 Hudson, OH 44236

($1.83 each) 888-739-4120 (M-Sat. 9 am-7 pm EST) www.joann.com

White Ink numbering dark colored artifacts, usually lithics FW Acrylic Artist's Ink, White, 011, opaque, 1 oz. $5.99 Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

Daler-Rowney 7600 A SW 44th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73179

800-888-0321 (M-F 8 am-5 pm Central)

855-329-7060 (customer service) www.hobbylobby.com

White Acrylic Artist's Paint to create a base for numbering dark colored artifacts; Liquitex Acrylic Gesso, 4 oz./pack of 2 4 oz. $18.99 Staples can be thinned with water; apply with small paintbrush Item # 2134125 800-333-3330 www.staples.com http://www.staples.com/ http://www.officedepot.com/ http://www.hobbylobby.com/ http://www.joann.com/ http://www.hobbylobby.com/ http://www.staples.com/

Artist's Pen Tips & Holder use with black or white ink Speedball Fine Point Dip Pen Nibs and Holder Dick Blick Art Materials

#100 artist nib, Item No. 20913-0100 each $1.23 P O Box 1267

#103 mapping nib, Item No. 20913-2030 each $1.23 Galesburg, IL 61402-1267

#104 nib holder, Item No. 20901-1149 each $1.44 800-828-4548 www.dickblick.com

"Ziplock" Artifact Bags to store numbered and sorted artifacts 4 mil, polypropylene zipper bags Associated Bag

(zipper-type resealable Note: bag quantities are the minimum order required We usually order the following sizes: 400 West Boden Street bags) 2.5" x 3", Item No. 274-03H 1,000 $40.25 Milwaukee, WI 53207

Ziplock brand food storage bags are not acceptable 3" x 4", Item No. 274-04H 1,000 $51.50 800-926-6100 (M-F 8 am-8 pm ET)

[Ziplock bags are made of low density polypropylene] 4" x 4", Item No. 274-06H 1,000 $58.00 www.associatedbag.com

4" x 6", Item No. 274-07H 1,000 $68.00

[Polypropylene is the most widely accepted commercial 6" x 8", Item No. 274-12H 1,000 $108.55 archival storage material in the US. It is recommended by 8" x 10", Item No. 274-15H 1,000 $150.35 the International Organization for Standardization & 10" x 12", Item No. 274-17H 500 $107.83

American National Standards Institute] 13" x 15", Item No. 274-62 500 $136.50 same as above 4 mil, reclosable poly bags Arkansas Packaging Products same sizes as above are available, current 7701 Industrial Drive prices not available North Little Rock, AR 72117 order by telephone from location closest to 501-945-1400

Note: the prices of zipper bags are tied to the petroleum you-Do NOT use online order form 1201 Hwy 49B market; check often for changes; Associated Bag has in-stock orders placed before 5 pm are Paragould, AR 72450 had lower prices than Arkansas Packaging for the past shipped the same day 870-236-6000 few years 2150 Ford Ave.

Springdale, AR 72764

470-927-9700

800-726-7465 customer service, ordering www.arkansaspackaging.shoppkg.com

Markers, permanent, for labeling the outside of zipper bags containing artifacts Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Marker in black widely available; can be purchased from black [although described as permanent, it is possible to some vendors in boxes containing a remove an error on a zipper bag with a small amount Note: Do NOT use Sharpie Ultra Fine Point dozen pens of acetone] Permanent Markers because this ink fades very quickly http://www.dickblick.com/ http://www.associatedbag.com/ http://www.arkansaspackaging.shoppkg.com/

Disclaimer: These are suggested sources/vendors. Many others may stock supplies of equal or better quality. University bookstores may be able to special order some of these products. Prices listed here are current as of May 15, 2017.

For ARAS Staff Other Useful Supplies

Markers, permanent, silver for labeling dark-colored Rubbermaid Totes Sharpie Silver Metallic Permanent Marker pkg. of 2 $5.49 Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

($2.64 each) 7600 A SW 44th Street

[although described as permanent, it is possible to Oklahoma City, OK 73179 remove an error on a Rubbermaid tote with a small 800-888-0321 (M-F 8 am-5 pm Central) amount of acetone] 855-329-7060 (customer service) www.hobbylobby.com same as above pkg. of 4 $9.99 Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores

($2.49 each) Attn: Customer Service

5555 Darrow Rd.

Hudson, OH 44236

888-739-4120 (M-Sat. 9 am-7 pm EST) www.joann.com

Artifact Bags for use in the for storing artifacts after excavation Oil-Well Sand Sample Bags (bonded polypro- Ben Meadows field pylene) PO Box 5277

We purchase the following sizes: Janesville, WI 53547-5277

7" x 12.5" 50 bags $34.80 800-241-6401

5.5" x 10.5" 50 bags $27.40 www.benmeadows.com same as above Sentry (Hubco) Polyester Sample Bags Legend, Inc.

(spunbonded polyester, petroleum derivative) 988 Packer Way

7" x 12" 100 (bundle) $70.25 Sparks, NV 89431

10" x 17" 100 (bundle) $88.41 775-786-3003 www.lmine.com

Storage Boxes for storing collections ready for long-term curation Rubbermaid Rough Tote, 3 gallon size usually 12/ $6.10 each Black Hat Enterprises, Inc.

15.8" L x 10.3" W x 7" H, polyethylene, carton 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite

1.8 lbs., item number 2213DIM, blue; 6-418, Suwanee, GA 30024-6737 sometimes small quantities are available at 678-387-5193

Lowe's or Home Depot stores *Carl Drexler, SAU station, currently orders boxes for ARAS http://www.hobbylobby.com/ http://www.joann.com/ http://www.benmeadows.com/ http://www.lmine.com/