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

Merenica Banks

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

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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)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140FS326Q0017/0001

PPR2100255-R4-FL-HOBE SOUND NWR-4EVG0-Predator

Control- FWS HOBE SOUND NWR-LR 4 - Purpose:

Predator control services to reduce sea turtle nest depredation and for protection of other

Trust Resources at NPR Hobe Sound NWR.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification and answers to questions and extend the quote due date to: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @3pm EST.

2. Question: What are the insurance requirements?

2a. Answer: Insurance requirements are the basic amounts found in FAR 28, clause 28.102-2

3. Question: Is the 5-day billing period have to be within a calendar week or cumulative? I foresee working 5 days the first couple weeks, but then perhaps only 2 days/week thereafter, depending on predator numbers observed?

3a. Answer: Billing preferred at the end of the project cycle for the total number of weeks

(hours/week charged) but can be partial payments as needed if there is a length of time between efforts.

4. Question: How are invoices submitted and do they have to be submitted weekly or every two weeks?

4a. Answer: IPP (info provided by CO), can wait until the end of the project for total billing.

5.Question: If I decide to submit a quote, do you (awaredee) do that on my behalf or do I do it directly with the USFWS (Does your

(awaredee) company get paid to solicit bids from contractors and submit the package to the

USFWS)?

5a. Answer: This contract will only be awarded as a direct award to the awardee.

6. Question: What other information do I need to provide to you (awardee) to formally place a quote?

6a. Answer: To formally provide a quote follow the instructions on the original solicitation

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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) and submit it to the Merenica Banks, (Merenica_Banks@ios.doi.gov

7. The price schedule has pricing priced for

52 weeks, however trapping season is from May to October.

7a. Pricing should be for a weeks worth of services as needed for a on call basis. 52 weeks was used to allow a measure of annual payments to awardee.

8. Question: Is there push back on allowing a company to bid that does not have a certified biologist to perform the work?

8a. Answer: No, a certified biologist is needed to perform this work to ensure the humane disposal and treatment of the animals.

9. Question: What information do you need as proof of the biologist?

9a. Answer: For proof of a biologist we will need a copy of: Certified Wildlife Biologist

(CWB) and Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB) designations, or a degree in the field. Most certifications require a bachelor's degree.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Submit All Questions, Quotes and Clarifications to: Merenica Banks, Contracting Officer, Merenica_Banks@ios.doi.gov.

Email Questions: Subject Line: 140FS326Q0017

Questions

Email Quote: Subject Line: 140FS326Q0017

Quote Submission

Question Due Date: May 1, 2026 @ 3pm EST

Quote Due Date: May 19, 2026 @ 3pm EST.

Required Documents: SF18, SF30 any amendments

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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) to the solicitation, Past Experience/Reference Sheet (do not substitute this document), Price Schedule.

Note: All documents must be filled out completed with all required information.

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110