Amendment-01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

Amendment No. 01 06 AUG 2013

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

USDA, Forest Service Western Montana Acquisition Zone Building 24, Fort Missoula Missoula, MT 59804

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

All Prospective Offerors

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09 JUL 2013

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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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 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 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.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Flathead National Forest Thinning & Fuels Reduction Services IDIQ

1. The date for receipt of proposals is extended from August 8, 2013 to August 15, 2013.

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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)

LOREN EBNER, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

August 6, 2013 (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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A conformed solicitation (short set and complete set) containing all the changes identified in this amendment are attached as part of the amendment.

Section B – Services and Prices

Various items are being changed in Section B. The changes are identified with highlighted text in the attached conformed solicitation.

Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Paragraph C. 4.1.2. Replace Paragraph C. 4.1.2 with the following:

C. 4.1.2. Walk-In Areas: Units identified by the Government as “walk-in” units are closed to motorized vehicles and may not be accessed by motorized vehicle (including ATVs) unless specifically authorized by the CO in writing, in advance. Contractor requests to access walk-in units by motorized vehicle shall (a) be submitted in advance and in writing, and (b) shall specifically describe the access desired. The Contractor is not authorized to access any walk-in units by motorized vehicle unless the Contractor has received specific written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

Paragraph C. 4.6.7. Pile Covering. No change to requirement.

Section F – Deliveries or Performance

Paragraph F. 3.2.3 The current requirement restricting Contactor maximum crew size to 17 members is removed. Offerors may propose maximum crew size(s) to be included in the contract, and may make distinctions for different work activities in their response to the evaluation criteria.

Section G – Contract Administration Data

Paragraph G. 4.2. The following is added to Paragraph G. 4.2.1:

If the CO authorizes motorized access on a unit identified in the Task Order as a “Walk-in”, as allowed by Paragraph C. 4.1.2 of this contract, the Contractor will still be paid the walk-in price as described in this paragraph.

Section I – Contract Clauses

Paragraph I. 3 – FAR 52.204-13 Central Contractor Registration Maintenance (DEC 2012) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Paragraph I. 3 – FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013).

Section K – Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

Paragraph K. 2 – FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (DEC 2012) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Paragraph K. 2 – FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JUL 2013).

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Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

Paragraph L. 2 - FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (DEC 2012) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Paragraph L. 2 – FAR 204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013).

Paragraph L. 5 – AGAR 452.215-71 Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals. A change is made to the number of copies needed of the business/cost proposal. The correct amount is: 1 copy of the business/cost proposal.

Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award

Paragraph M. 1 – Evaluation Criteria. Changes are being made to the Evaluation Criteria.

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