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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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DENVER CO 80225-0046

PO BOX 25046

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

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DENVER CO 80225-0046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

PO BOX 25046

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

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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

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

09/19/2022

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.)

A. The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following contractor questions and

Government responses to share as part of the solicitation in continuation of Amendment 0001 which included nine (9) questions:

Question 10: Will the concentrations, analyte combinations, and mixes stay the same over the life of the contract?

Government Response: Yes; Although we may opt to not order in the second year depending on performance.

Question 11: If awarded, can the orders for the various mixes be staggered or will they be

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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)

Jason Harris

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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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140G0222Q0207/0003 needed all at once?

Government Response: All at once, we will make 1 order annually, we are considering twice a year depending on expiration dates.

Question 12: If awarded, how often does USGS anticipate ordering the mixes?

Government Response: We will make 1 order annually, we are considering twice a year depending on expiration dates.

Question 13: For the Neonics mix: We know from early research that we will likely be unable to provide the following six analytes:

Aminocyclopyrachlor, Clothianidin deg TMG, Clothianidin deg TZNG, Cyantraniliprole deg

IN-JSE76, Cyantraniliprole deg IN-K5A79, Cyantraniliprole deg IN-RNU71. Should we still proceed with quoting the remainder of the mix?

Government Response: Yes, please proceed.

Question 14: The manufacturing approach we are researching may have other solvents in the final product aside from methanol. Traces of acetone, acetonitrile, or other solvents (approximately

<0.1% v/v) may be present. Will this be acceptable?

Government Response: Yes.

B. The new question cutoff date is hereby extended through 10/18/2022 by 5:00 PM (ET).

C. The RFQ response due date is hereby extended through 10/21/2022 by 5:00 PM (ET).

Period of Performance: 11/07/2022 to 11/06/2024

Change Item 00010 to read as follows(amount shown is the obligated amount):

Each tab contains specific information that identifies the various chemical concentration mixtures needed for this requirement. A response shall be provided by the Offeror for each mix to confirm which analytes can be supplied.

Similarly, Offerors shall also indicate if any analytes in a mix cannot be supplied and then

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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)

140G0222Q0207/0003 return the completed Excel spreadsheet attachment in order to be deemed a complete package.

Turn-Around-Time estimates shall also be specified for each analyte that can be supplied in order to determine the definite availability of orders being received by April with a confirmation that products will be fresh and have a minimum of one (1) year expiration date.

Responses from Offerors shall include Firm-Fixed

Pricing for each chemical concentration mix line item.

00010 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide custom chemical concentration mixes in accordance with the specifications and attached Excel spreadsheet listing each chemical analyte (see

Attachment I - Chemical Mixes)

Product/Service Code: 6850

Product/Service Description: MISCELLANEOUS

CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES

Questions may be addressed to Jason Harris at jharris@usgs.gov no later than 1700 (ET) on

10/18/2022. The RFQ response due date is extended through 10/21/2022 by 1700 (ET).

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