Amdt_1_S-13-0001.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID

CODE

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

NO.

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applic.)

1 Jan 14, 2013

6. ISSUED BY:

USDA Forest Service

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

1755 Cleveland Highway

Gainesville, GA 30501

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than 6.):

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

[ X ]

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-435H-S-13-0001

IDIQ for Cultural Resources Services 9B. DATED (see item 11)

12/27/2012

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (see item 13)

CODE FACILITY

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X ] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [ X ] 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 applicable)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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 data, 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 [ x ] is, [ ] is not required to sign this document and return 1 copy(s) to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

Make the following pen-and-ink changes to the solicitation:

Page 3 – On the form SF-33 insert the time and date for receipt of proposals: 4:00pm on January 31, 2013.

(this is not a change; it is the same as on the initial FedBizOpps synopsis)

Page 5 – add “Multiple-Award” to the first sentence, i.e. “This Request for Quotations is a solicitation and resultant contracts for a Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Performance Based Service Contract…”

A pre-proposal conference was held January 9, 2013 at 10:00a.m. Questions and Answers from the conference are on the following page. A list of attendees will be posted to FedBizOpps.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remain 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)

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

BY:_______________________

(signature of authorized person) (signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 SF 30 (REV. 10/83)

PRESCRIBED BY GSA/PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT - Attachment to SF 30 2 2

AG-435H-S-13-0001

Questions and Answers from the Pre-Proposal Conference

Q1. Can we just bid on the two cultural resources surveys/site update Tasks and not the NR nomination forms Task or do you need a bid on all three?

Or, from another firm – Can we give a proposal on only the NR nominations?

A. We are not requiring a price on all three items, but firms who are able to provide all three will probably be more competitive in evaluation because we’ll be able to assess their pricing ability over a broader range of tasks. We want to select firms that not only are technically qualified but also are able to give prices in a reasonable (not necessarily lowest) range. That said, if your firm specializes in only one type of work, you may propose on only that work; we will consider the expertise in the special area, the pricing and the likelihood that we would have enough work in the future to cover the minimum guarantee while still selecting firms on a competitive bases for task orders.

Q2. How much metal detecting is expected at historic sites?

A. A metal detector will be used to help define the extent of sites. Only a sample of positive responses need be investigated, as the purpose is to obtain a sample, rather than recover as much as possible. For example, the shovel test transects could be walked with the metal detector to determine if there is any material present in the areas with negative shovel tests to confirm site boundaries. Some of the areas between shovel test transects can also be randomly examined in order to increase the sample of artifacts from the site. Not all positive returns from the metal detector need be excavated. General distributions can be shown on sketch maps. The metal detector can be thought of as a sampling tool to support shovel testing. Use of metal detectors on sites other than house sites can be negotiated with COR.

Regarding the NRHP Nominations --

Q3. How many sites will be included with the multiple properties listing?

A: 2 - Dug Gap and Chestnut Mountain

Q4. Will any additional fieldwork and/or historical research be necessary to supplement the existing information provided in the sources you list in the solicitation?

A: Fieldwork – a site visit may be necessary so that the person preparing the document is familiar with the setting and can adequately describe the area, especially in regards to the modern appearance at Dug Gap; I would think one day total would be adequate.

Historical research – Do not anticipate needing any additional research, especially with primary documents.

Additional Information: The goal of the task order is to list the Dug Gap and Chestnut Mountain sites on the National Register of Historic Places. We would also like to be able to list additional Civil War sites in the future that we may discover by tiering to an existing document. The Multiple Property form will provide the context for Civil War sites located on NF land and would address the Atlanta Campaign in the Dalton area (Dalton to Resaca) in May 1864. Likely sections within the Multiple Property form include: Statement of Historic Contexts, Associated Property Types, and Registration Requirements. Good examples can be found on the NRHP website (http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/sample_nominations.htm). For example, the “Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, Alabama, 1933-1979” Multiple Property Nomination and associated nomination for the AD King House.

Alternatively, the contractor can propose preparing two completely separate NRHP nominations, one for each site.

http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/sample_nominations.htm