Sol_140FS324Q0150_Amd_0004.pdf

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140FS324Q0150

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

08/14/20240004

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

08/14/2024

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.)

Amendment 0004 is necessary to address concerns posed from industry. Closing extended to 28

August 2024 at 2:00 pm est.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

AL-FWS BON SECOUR NWR- Mastication of fire lines

Tech POC Name: Jacqueline Sablan, jacqueline_sablan@fws.gov (251) 540-7720

Alt POC Name: Sami Gray (228) 217-3256

Contract POC: Fred Riley, fred_riley@fws.gov

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 .

Questions and Answers

Question 1: , I am requesting to receive the contract number or numbers under which these services were performed and the name of the incumbent contractor for each of those contracts.

Answer 1: recent treatment contractor and contract number from 2 years ago. That was 140F0922P0257 by Mourney, Jonathan.

Question 2: Can the successful Offeror complete the job in less than 12 months? If accelerated completion is allowed, will it create additional benefits or disadvantages for FWS?

Answer 2: Yes, the contractor may finish before the end date.

Question 3: Is this solicitation (140FS324Q0150) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold?

Answer 3: Yes

Question 4: How many acres were serviced in the contract (140F0922P0257) from two years ago that was awarded to Mourney, Jonathan?

Answer 4: Purchase order 140F0922P0257 was for 37 acres.

Question 5: Are there specific requirements or procedures we should follow for loading and hauling away large downed or dead trees that cannot be masticated on site?

Answer 5: The only place hauling will be allowed and required is the Pine Beach Wildfire Area for

1.1 acres.

All dead standing and downed trees 6 inches and above in diameter will be cut to 8 foot or below in length and removed legally off refuge at the contractors expense. Removal equipment will be low impact and not cause rutting. All damage to the Pine Beach Trail caused by the removal will be repaired to conditions prior to vegetation removal.

All dead and live trees 6 inches and below in diameter can be masticated/mulched on site as per the original scope of work.

Question 6: Is there a designated disposal site for these materials, or are contractors responsible for identifying appropriate dumping locations? If the latter, are there any local regulations or preferences that we should be aware of in choosing a disposal site?

Answer 6: Contractors are responsible for identifying appropriate dumping locations off refuge and it would be the contractor’s responsibility to research local regulations.