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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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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

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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/26/2025

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.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

VA-FWS GREAT DISMAL SWAMP NWR Hazard Fuel Reduction: Pocosin Management PPR2084946 LR 5

Additional Information: Hazard Fuels Reduction- Forest management and mastication project that includes the chipping of previously cut and bundled trees. A detailed description of the project is in the attached statement of work.

1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid due date to: September 22, 2025 @

3pm EST.

2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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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)

Merenica Banks

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

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 .

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Solicitation Number:140FS325Q0142

Notice Type:

Pre-Solicitation Notice

Synopsis:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a

Request for Quote (RFQ) to Chipping/mastication of cut and bundled trees.

This procurement action is being solicited as a small business set aside.

The NAICS code is 115310 Support Activities for

Forestry-Fuels Management Services, with a size standard of $34 Mil.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition

Procedures.

This work involves performing work as defined in the Statement of Work that will be provided when solicitation is issued. Detailed requirements and/or specifications will be listed within the solicitation. A Firm Fixed Price award is contemplated from this solicitation with an award to the offeror(s) providing the best value, based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation once issued.

Site Visit

A site visit is not mandatory but highly recommended. Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Evaluation of interested firms will be based on the following in the Solicitation:

1) Technical - Be registered in SAMs with no terminations for fault or default. Provide all required document with your quote. (SF18 filled

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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out with company information and signed., SF30(s) any amendments to the solicitation filled out and signed, Price Schedule

2) Price ¿ pricing will be determined reasonable by Contracting Officer.

Basis for award (LPTA)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the

Government, experience and other factors when considered are not more important than price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Basis for Award: Lowest Price Technically

Acceptable (LPTA)

"No formal trade-offs are considered at this time. There is no value to be gained from vendors who can exceed minimum specifications."

Past Performance will be evaluated as part of technical acceptability. Review of past performance will be done only via a CPARS/FAPIIS review where a satisfactory or above rating will be accepted and a lower than satisfactory rating will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to measure the risk to completion of work. No records will result in the vendor being considered as neutral.

Evaluation Factors

Factor I - Technical Capability

Factor II Price

The solicitation package will include the

Solicitation Forms (SF18), Statement of Work and other attachments as required. Documents will be posted to the https://sam.gov/contracting public opportunities on or about 8/26/2025.

Contractors must be registered in the System for

Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this requirement. The SAM can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Payments will be made via

Electronic Funds Transfer using the data within

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the SAM registration database.

Bid Due Date: 9/22/2025 @3pm EST

Question Due Date: 9/05/2025 @ 3pm EST

Note: Submit all quotes and questions to contracting officer below.

Contracting Officer and Point of Contact information for this requirement is:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Contracting Officer: Merenica Banks

Email: merenica_banks@fws.gov

All inquiries and questions shall be submitted in writing; no verbal questions will be accepted.

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