Sol_140FS324Q0193_Amd_0001.pdf

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140FS324Q0193

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

08/21/20240001

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

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

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

08/21/2024

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 0001 is issued to address concerns posed from industry. Service schedule end date is Oct. 14, 2024. Closing remains 04 September 2024 at 2pm.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

MS-FWS MATHEWS BRAKE NWR - Aerial Herbicide treatment of common water hyacinth

Tech: Lamar Dorris (662) 820-4332

Alt: Lorri Johnson (334) 687-4065

Contract POC: Fred Riley, fred_riley@fws.gov

Period of Performance: 09/06/2024 to 10/31/2024

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: A big factor in the determination of the cost depends on what the Gallons Per Arce (GPA) would be?

Answer 1: ProcellaCor is applied at 15-20 GPA

Question 2: There was a discrepancy between the two sections below regarding the time frame:

2. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) shall:

f) Designate and schedule spraying event, with Contractor, that will occur between September 1 and October 15, 2024.

and, 7 WORK PERIOD

All work will be performed between September 1 and September 30, 2024. Chemical applications will take place 7 WORK PERIOD All work will be performed between September 1 and September 30, 2024. Chemical applications will take place Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, unless prior approval from Contracting Officer. No spraying will be conducted on federal holidays or weekends., unless prior approval from Contracting Officer. No spraying will be conducted on federal holidays or weekends.

Answer 2: I can correct the end to October 14, 2024.

Question 3: Which time frame is correct? And how flexible are the hours\time out side the Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00PM, unless prior approval from Contracting Officer. No spraying will be conducted on federal holidays or weekends?

Answer 3: We usually prefer them to work M-F, but have in the pass worked with contractor if true problems were encountered on a case by case basis to meet deadline. As they stated, this job should be completed in one day, so not anticipating this to be the case.

Question 4: How quickly, from the time we submit your required information, would the contracts be signed, as our subcontractor indicated to us that he could be ready to do this job within the next 3 weeks?

Answer 4: Award should be made within 3-5 business days of the solicitation closing date.