Amend 001 - AG-0343-S-09-9001.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service

Acquisition Management

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AG-0343-S-09-9001

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01/06/2009

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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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 FORMCHECKBOX is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 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.

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.

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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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).

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

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Project Title: R1 – Exclusive Use - Light Fixed Wing – Region 1 Purpose of Amendment: The purpose of this Amendment is to make corrections to Section C - Description/Specifications/Exhibits .

Receipt of Offers: The date, time, and receipt of proposals remains unchanged. The place for receipt of offers remains the same.

Acknowledgment: See Block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The acknowledgement must be received at the place designated for receipt of offers (see Block 8 of the Solicitation, Offer, and Award, Standard Form 1449).

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

RFQ AG-0343-S-09-9001

Amendment 001

1. The following Section C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/EXHIBITS corrections are incorporated into the solicitation:

A. Delete:

Section C-3 Government Furnished Property, Paragraph (a) on Page 6 of the Solicitation:

(a) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government in accordance with GFP (Short Form) FAR Clause 52.245-4 (APR 1984).

Replace with:

(b) If Government Furnished Property (GFP) is provided, the Contractor shall be required to sign a property receipt document. Upon Government request, GFP shall be returned to the Government.

B. Delete:

Section C-25 Designated Base(s) and Mandatory Availability Period (Including Extended Use) Paragraph (d) on Page 27 of the Solicitation:

(d) During the Mandatory Availability Period and any extensions thereof, availability is required 14 hours each day beginning at start of morning civil twilight unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer. Contracts requiring night capability require 24-hours per day availability.

Replace with:

(d) During the Mandatory Availability Period and any extensions thereof, availability is required 9 hours each day beginning at start of morning civil twilight unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer. Contracts requiring night capability require 24-hours per day availability.

C. Delete:

Section C-27 – Availabiltiy, Paragraph (d) on Page 28 of the Solicitation:

(d) Periods of Unavailability will be accumulated for the day and rounded-up to the next quarter hour whenever the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements specified herein. Availability for the aircraft and equipment will be reduced by 1/56 for each quarter hour service is unavailable Replace with:

(d) Periods of Unavailability will be accumulated for the day and rounded-up to the next quarter hour whenever the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements specified herein. Availability for the aircraft and equipment will be reduced by 1/36 for each quarter hour service is unavailable D. Delete:

Section C-30 – Payment for Availability - Paragraph C-30(b) on Page 29 of the Solicitation:

(b) Daily Availability will be computed as follows:

14-Hour Availability Contracts -Multiply the total number of quarter (1/4) hours of availability each day by 1/56 of the daily availability offered rate.

Replace with:

(b) Daily Availability will be computed as follows:

9-Hour Availability Contracts -Multiply the total number of quarter (1/4) hours of availability each day by 1/36 of the daily availability offered rate.