697DCK-24-R-00193 Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.NO.

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6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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 is extended, is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required.)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) 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 THE AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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0001 02/05/2024

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AAQ-500 - REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS

1701 COLUMBIA AVENUE

COLLEGE PARK GA 30337

AAQ510ATL-AFN

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

separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By ___________ 1 x x

697DCK-24-R-00193

1 copies to the issuing office.

02/05/2024

(x)

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to questions and provide a revised Statement of

Work that addresses the vendor questions.

The closing date IS NOT extended.

This solicitation closes February 27, 2024 at 10:00AM ET.

Please sign this amendment and return with proposal.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. CONTRACT AUTHORITY 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

Melinda W. Davis

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 .

This document includes responses to questions submitted before February 16, 2024 at 2:00PM ET for 697DCK-24-R-00193:

1. Question: “The contractor must use environmentally preferable products and services”-Are gas powered mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers permitted to be used on this site? Do you require battery operated equipment?

Response: The Environmentally preferred product refers to the fertilizers and pesticides.

You are authorized to use gas powered equipment on the facility. Please refer to the SOW General Requirements section, page 1

2. Question: How do we know what chemicals the Facility POC will approve to accurately bid this project??

Response: The chemicals must be certified environmentally friendly (safe for animals and humans). Please refer to the SOW General Requirements section, page 1.

3. Question: Is Fertilization only done in Spring and Fall?? Again, how do we check chemicals to accurately bid this??

Response: Fertilization is done throughout the early spring and early fall (approx. 5 applications per year). The product must state it is safe for pets and humans. Please refer to the SOW Section 3.4.3 – Fertilization.

4. Question: How do you handle dead/diseased/damaged plant materials?

Response: If referring to disposal, it is taken it off site. Please refer to Section 3.2.3.1 –

Trash, Litter, and Vegetative Debris Collection and Disposal.

5. Question: Are we able to take our equipment in and out of the facility after each visit?

Response: Yes, please refer to the SOW General Requirements section, page 1.

6. Question: Are we in charge of any leaf clean up in the beds/ lawn in the fall time? I noticed there are a lot of leaves still present from previous years.

Response: Any spring or fall clean up will require a quote and are not part of this contract.

This will be paid via purchase card. Please refer to the SOW Section 3.4.2 – Cultivation and Mulching Shrubs, Hedges, and Flower Bed, page 6.

7. Question: In the specs it says "Mulching mowers must be used" as long as we have a cover over the discharge hole and no grass clipping or debris can be thrown out of the side of the mower. Is that sufficient to pass all requirements?

Response: As long as the mower has mulching blades that is sufficient. Lawn clippings to be picked up in areas in Attachment E. Please refer to the SOW – Section 3.4 – Lawn Care on page 5.

8. Question: How many years is this contact set up for? (contract?)

Response: Base year + 4 option years.

9. Question: I just need to know how many total acres are there?

Response: The facility sits on 30 acres. I do not know the actual area of the lawn and beds.

10. Question: I have a question regarding the presence of an incumbent. If an incumbent is currently in place, could you please share the contract number and the associated contract value?

Response: There is no previous contract information. Services were paid via credit card.

11. Question: Can a site visit be scheduled?

Response: There was an optional site visit on February 15, 2024 at 9:00AM ET.

12. Question: What is the total sq footage of the areas to be serviced in this solicitation?

Response: See question 9.

13. Question: What is the name of current contractor?

Response: There is no previous contract information. Services were paid via credit card.

14. Question: What is the current yearly value?

Response: There is no previous contract information. Services were paid via credit card.

15. Question: Has the scope of work changed from current solicitation?

Response: The overall requirement has not changed, only clarification provided in revised

SOW.