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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

36C786CODE

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

6. ISSUED BY 36C786CODE

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (786)

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

18434 JOPLIN RD.

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50202

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/03/2026

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, 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 ____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 RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION 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 date, 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

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

Questions and Answers

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 (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) David Hester

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV.

11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Deliveries or Performance

Section 3 - Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments Title Dates Number of

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1. There seemed to be a bit of confusion regarding which Cottonwood trees in the boneyard area were to be removed?

I think we all figured out 13 and 14, but there was a discrepancy with trees 15, and 16.

DBH was estimated but incorrect, as stated in the walk through all trees to be serviced will be correctly marked.

2. They were labeled 24” and 25” DBH. I went to measure the trees after the meeting on the other side of the fence via the Kenyon Road access. There is a tree (that should definitely be removed meeting that description. But the other tree pointed out to us was easily > 36” DBH and twice the height of the surrounding trees, and (for a cottonwood) was in decent health.

I would just ask for clarification regarding the other trees on the Kenyon Road side of the fence are to be taken out?

2 trees inside fence and 2 trees outside fence are for removal. Sizes are correct, one tree is large and one tree is medium, both cotton woods that have had branches fall in our most recent snowstorm.

Removal is for safety of contractors and contractor equipment. It is not possible to remove the fence.

Stump must be ground out.

3. I wanted to also ask about the Willow tree by the “Island” on the Lakeside. There is very questionable access to this tree, is it possible to remove any fence sections of the chainlink to remove the tree any easier? Also, does this stump need to be ground out? That may prove difficult due to its location as well?

All stumps for tree removals must be ground out.

It is not possible to remove the fence. Stump must be ground out.

4. On that note, is it possible to remove any perimeter fencing for any of the other trees near the edge/perimeter of the property, in order to minimize disturbance of the cemetery for debris being removed?? Instead of going through, around grave stones?? Just curious? Or how that has been handled in the past?

I recommend not removing fence sections. Fort Logan input required.

5.Can we get a grapple truck to grab debris over the fencing??

SOW A. The Contractor(s) gaining award shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish tree and/or stump removal, pruning, trimming, cabling, cavity repair, root pruning, and the removal and disposal of resulting waste and debris

6.Would there perhaps be a small trailer and work cart made available to minimize disturbance of dragging debris to be chipped/removed??

Just curious? Or how that has been handled in the past? (Sorry if these are basic questions that I forgot to ask Cammeron.)

SOW A. The Contractor(s) gaining award shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish tree and/or stump removal, pruning, trimming, cabling, cavity repair, root pruning, and the removal and disposal of resulting waste and debris SOW E.6. The Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment on any turf area except when authorized in writing by the COR. Contractor shall “Board-in” and “board-out” when moving heavy equipment over turf. That is, the Contractor shall place plywood sheets or mud

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Additionally, see F.1 in regard to damage to government property including turf.

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