697DCK-24-R-00270-0001 062524.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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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-00270

1 copies to the issuing office.

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Grounds Maintenance, Knoxville (TYS) Systems Support Center (SSC), Louisville, TN

POC: Veronica L. Ransom, Veronica.L.Ransom@faa.gov, 404-305-5742

This amendment is issued to answer questions submitted in response to SIR

697DCK-24-R-00270. No other changes result from this amendment.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2024 to 08/31/2025

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)

Veronica L. Ransom

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 .

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Questions & Answers for 697DCK-24-R-00270

What is the name of the incumbent contractor currently delivering these services and contract number? Caughron and Company of Maryville, TN, 697DCK-19-C-00250

What is the current contract’s value? $130,127.16 (5 years; base+4 option years)

Are there maps or visual aids that mark the areas to be maintained? Unfortunately, there are no ariel maps or visual aids to identify the areas that are to be serviced. The coordinates provided are the best available measurements. Site visits are not required, but highly encouraged. You are also welcome to drive to and view nearly all sites from the perimeter gates.

What is the frequency of grass mowing? Frequency of mowing is to be determined by the vendor to maintain the specified standards as described in the SOW. Some months that may be once per week, some months once every several weeks. Per the SOW section

3.4.1 Grass Cutting, “All grassed areas located within the maintenance areas must be cut to a uniform height between three (3) and five (5) inches.”

How often are all locations sprayed? Is it done twice a year or quarterly? Per the SOW section 3.4.14 Weed Abatement, “… this section requires that all unwanted plant growth be controlled by approved chemical treatment methods and all remaining debris be removed from the facility premises at least twice annually, once in late Winter/early Spring prior to growing season, and a follow-up treatment in early Fall.”

Can you please provide the service months for the groundskeeping? Services are to be maintained year-round at the standards described in the SOW.

Is groundskeeping provided year around or only during growing season? Services are to be maintained year-round at the standards described in the SOW.

What is the frequency of the vegetation control services? Services are to be maintained year-round at the standards described in the SOW.

Regarding the Contractor Staffing Access Questionnaire, for the labor category 1, 2, etc.

are you looking for that to be the codes provided such as 11210 – Laborer, Grounds Maintenance &/or 11270 – Tractor Operator? There’s no need to specify the labor codes.

It can be generalized. For example, the Position Title for Labor Category 1 could be Supervisor; Labor Category 2 could be Grounds Keeper, etc.