Amendment-01.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA, Forest Service

Western Montana Acquisition Zone Building 24, Fort Missoula

Missoula, MT 59804

SAME

AG-03R6-S-11-0051

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27 JUL 2011

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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.

Lolo National Forest Ground-Based Invasive Plant Treatment IDIQ This solicitation is changes as outlined on page 2 of this amendment.

The date for receipt of Offers is extended until August 19, 2011 at 4:00 P.M.

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.

LOREN EBNER, Contracting Officer

August 9, 2011

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Lolo National Forest Ground-Based Invasive Plant Treatment IDIQ

Amendment No. 01

Paragraph III-2.6 FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) Change the date in sub-paragraph (d) from “October 31, 2015” to “the expiration of the contract time for all task orders issued by the Government” Paragraph IV-5.2.4. Safety Requirements and General Provisions

Delete paragraph (c): “When sparying on roads, warning signs…”

Paragraph IV-16. Camping

Replace the second to the last sentence with the following: “The Contractor shall store all unattended food items in bear-proof containers, hard-sided vehicles, or hung at least 10 feet high and 4 feet from any vertical support (see Attachment 9 for complete food storage order).”

Paragraph IV-17. Weed Free Practices

Replace this paragraph in it’s entirety with the following:

IV-17. Weed Free Practices

Weed Free Practices- Best management practices designed to prevent weed transport and establishment resulting from trail operations are outlined in Forest Service Manual direction:

(a) The Contractor shall maintain clean vehicles and trailers during contract performance. For the purposes of determining Contractor compliance with this requirement, the Contractor shall present each vehicle and trailer to be used in performance of this contract for inspection by the Government prior to entering the Lolo National Forest, Bitterroot National Forest, Flathead National Forest, or Helena National Forest at the following times, at a location agreed to by the Contracting Officer. No separate payment will be made.

Cleaning Requirements per vehicle and trailer:

(b) Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

The following approved methods shall be applied to equipment (most notably draft hoses) that will come in contact with water bodies infested with Eurasian Water milfoil in the Noxon-Cabinet Reservoir System (see Attachment 10) or in the vicinity of water bodies infested with invasive mollusks (see Attachment 11):

1. Wash debris, mud, sediments, organisms, plant material and fragments from all equipment that will enter water feature. Allow draft hose to thoroughly air dry (inside and out) for a minimum of 48 hrs.

2. Wash equipment with heated water (>140° F) for a minimum of ten minutes and until all mud, sediments, organisms, plant material and fragments are removed from equipment. Allow equipment to thoroughly air dry for a minimum of two hours, or until no visible moisture exits.

3. Wash equipment with a minimum of 5% Quaternary ammonium solution (Quat128 Sparquat256) for a minimum of ten minutes and until all mud, sediments, organisms, plant material and fragments are removed from equipment. Allow equipment to thoroughly air dry for a minimum of two hours, or until no visible moisture exits.

IV-21. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Other Devices

Delete this paragraph in it’s entirety from the solicitation.

Paragraph V-3(a)(3) Technical Approach and Capacity Replace the second sentence with the following:

“For this criteria, the rating received by the Offeror will improve if Offerors propose appropriate equipment in good condition, a clear and reliable quality control plan, and convincingly describe their ability to increase capacity, if needed.

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