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1 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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GRB

RESTON VA 20192

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

205 NATIONAL CENTER

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

05/03/20220001

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

05/03/2022

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.)

FY22 REQ. # 14417 SPECIAL ORDER S22063

ART# 0070252177

Legacy Doc #: UGS

The purpose of this amendment is to answer the following questions:

1. Has USGS already tested and approved a supplier battery with the same characteristics?

Unsure if USGS as a whole tested other batteries with the same characteristics.

2. Has USGS tested multiple batteries to determine which battery works best and meets

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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)

Daniel Galvin

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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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140G0122Q0121/0001 their needs?

The salient characteristics that are required for the product are included in the salient characteristics document. USGS has tested lead acid batteries vs LiPO4 batteries and the latter proved to be far superior to fulfill the needs of the requirement.

3. Will USGS review and consider battery performance and testing reports on all other battery offers before a final selection is made?

As stated in the solicitation, all offers will be considered. Evaluation criteria is listed in the included provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV

2021). The final selection will be made based on salient characteristics of the offered item and price. We will not be performing any more testing. The selected battery salient characteristics were tested for 6 months prior to being selected to be used.

4. Is USGS required to select the lowest cost battery offering that meets their advertised requirements?

As stated in the solicitation, the competition is being conducted as an LPTA, Lowest Priced

Technically Acceptable. Required salient characteristics are attached to the solicitation.

The product selected will be based on the criteria as stated in 52.212-2 Evaluation -

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV

2021).

5. Will USGS make the final selection based on cost and battery performance reporting?

Included in the solicitation is FAR 52.212-2

Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial

Services. (NOV 2021). FAR 52.212-2 identifies how the successful vendor will be selected. The competition is being conducted as an LPTA, Lowest

Priced Technically Acceptable, as stated in the solicitation. Required salient characteristics are attached to the solicitation.

6. The lowest cost battery might not be the best selection if a higher quality and better

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140G0122Q0121/0001 performance battery are available?

Required salient characteristics are attached to the solicitation the offered product must meet the required salient characteristics.

7. Does the government surely want to purchase the best available at the best cost?

As stated in the solicitation, the competition is being conducted as an LPTA, Lowest Priced

Technically Acceptable, as stated in the solicitation. Required salient characteristics are attached to the solicitation. The successful vendor will be selected based on the criteria as stated in 52.212-2 Evaluation -

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV

2021).

The RFQ due date is not extended. All other terms or conditions remain the same.

QUESTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THIS RFQ MAY BE

ADDRESSED TO JEAN WALSH, CONTRACT SPECIALIST,

EMAIL: JWALSH@USGS.GOV, OR PHONE: 703-648-7381.

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