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140G0225Q0135 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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DENVER CO 80225-0046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

PO BOX 25046

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

08/28/20250001

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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

Amendment 0001 is issued to incorporate Questions and Answers. The due date for proposals is changed to September 8, 2025, at 12PM ET. Any additional questions are to be sent to

Justice Pryor, jpryor@usgs.gov.

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Trisha Beals

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140G0225Q0135 Amendment 1 Questions and Answers

1) Are you open to existing bat cage designs we have on file or do we need to stick to the description in the Solicitation? We have built bat cages and have some ideas that might be of interest to you and the end users.

a. The design must meet or exceed the description in the solicitation.

2) Do you need a full 4.0 square feet of floor space or is the 3.78 square feet described sufficient?

a. If dimensions can be altered to create a more stable cage without sacrificing too much floor space, that is acceptable. We plan to use these cages primarily for bats, but regularly get small passerines that could be housed in these cages as well.

3) The 17” cage depth is a slight concern, possibly making the racks a little “tippy”. Can we alter the dimensions, keeping the same square footage, to create a more stable cage rack?

a. See above, but yes as long as not too much floor space is sacrificed.

4) Do you require a squeezeback on the cages?

a. Do not require one, but not opposed (again, as long as space isn't sacrificed)

5) Do you want the cages to pair to other like cages side to side?

a. Not required but acceptable. Would the racks just connect to each other, or does this allow the option of combining two horizontal cages together?

6) Do you want removable panels above and below the removable waste pan to allow for the option to create a taller cage, for additional flight room?"

a. Not required but preferred! If this is an option, absolutely.

7) "Do you have any drawings of what this cage/rack looks like? What material are they needing this to be fabricated with?"

a. We do not have drawings of the cages. Materials are typically ASTM Type 304/304L stainless steel minimum. We would like it fabricated with stainless steel, or something equivalent, that can withstand autoclaves reaching up to 134Celcius. Frame is 1x1x18ga SS tubing, fully seam welded to prevent harborage of bacteria and vermin. Welds to be smooth and un-ground formed via Tungsten Inert Gas process. (No MIG welds). Cage to have matte (media blasted) finish. Latches, pans and certain other features to remain polished or mill finish.