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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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:

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

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ 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

ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

Contracting Services

18434 Joplin Road

Triangle VA 22172

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

Contracting Services

18434 Joplin Road

Triangle VA 22172

36C78620Q0330

08-25-2020

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: September 2, 2020 @ 1630 PST

See CONTINUATION Page

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

(1) Extend response due date to 9/2/20 @ 1630 PST

(2) Add Questions & Answers

(3) Correct Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 QCP Management Methodology from Interments, Headstone Setting, Grounds Maintenance to Irrigation System Management, Headstone Setting, Turf Renovation

Brian Trahan

Contracting Officer

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Questions & Answers

Part II - Technical Response (a) Technical Narrative - This section indicates that an offerors narrative write up is not to exceed five (5) pages, but also states that resumes of key personnel are considered part of the page count, that the contractors must; in our own words, explain the methodology to be used in providing "all tasks and services to be supplied", proposed man hours, and mitigation efforts for environmental protection issues. It doesn't seem feasible to incorporate all of these items within a five (5) page response. Would it be possible to extend the page count to enable contractors to be able to respond to the requested items? Correction: The technical narrative not to exceed five pages DOES NOT include Rep&Certs and Resumes. In addition, the technical page count is extended to not to exceed 10 pages.

Topic: CLIN’s 0005, 0010, 0011, 0014 Ref: RFQ – Section B Question: Can the government provide a further understanding of CLINs that have 12 months as the unit of measure? For example, CLIN 0005 – Columbaria and Memorial Walls has three subclins. Two of which are invoiced/completed monthly and one is invoiced/completed by 2 jobs. Should the contractor expect that CLIN 0005a Clean Columbaria and Memorial Walls, for example, to be ordered in full at the beginning of each year and it should be performed daily as needed and invoiced monthly? Or will this service be ordered as needed on a month-to-month basis? This is the same for CLINs 0010, 0011, and 0014. Can the government provide clarity into how these services are ordered? B.5.5 SOW defines the different levels of required tasks for CLIN 0005 and associated sub-clins. 12 months in the unit of measure illustrates a monthly task. Twice a year, a more in-depth cleaning will be scheduled and authorized by the COR. The other clins have similar SOW’s that define schedule and quality standards.

Topic: Historical Data Question: Can the government provide historical data on services ordered? If not readily available, what percentage of the overall CLIN quantities or annual contract value is ordered?

The reason we ask this question is, we have fixed costs such as management salaries and vehicles that need to be allocated accurately to a proportionate percentage. The intent of this contract is to fully execute the entirety of work listed in each clin. The quantities are stated as a best and most accurate estimate. The contractor shall provide the personnel and resources necessary to perform and complete multiple jobs simultaneously while meeting the quality standards listed in each SOW.

Will the Government provide a mowing diagram? If a mowing diagram is unavailable, would you please provide the mowing schedule? 65 turf acres are required to be mowed, trimmed weekly. A mapped schedule is to be submitted by the contractor for COR approval.

Is there a tree inventory available? A current inventory is not available.

What is the approximate space of the perimeter buffer? Exact square footage is not available.

Is any of the water from the lakes and ponds discharged off site? There are no lakes or ponds located at Fort Rosecrans NC.

Is any of the water from the lakes and ponds used for irrigation purposes? No

Regarding CLIN 0014n: Where is the 5 foot wide fire break? Does it go around the entire fence line? Chain linked fence surrounds the perimeter of cemetery.

Is the fire break 5 acres in size? There is not an estimate of square footage of the firebreak.

Regarding: "remove a 5 foot wide swath" / the next line states: "maintain a five food wide fire break by mowing." What determines removal vs. mowing? The terrain in these locations may not accommodate a mower requiring removal by other approved equipment.

Regarding Mulch Rings - the CLIN calls for 4 jobs, however the Application Schedule only calls for 2 applications. Is the requirement for 4 applications or 2 applications? 0014h and 0014j are two separate jobs (organic and inorganic) each to refill existing mulch beds and tree circles.

Regarding invertebrate pest control: does this requirement include building structures? No

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