Amd001.rtf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

J

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

08/25/2009

4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No.

5. Project No.

6. Issued By:

SOUTHERN RESEARCH STN- HQ, ASHEVILLE

200 WEAVER BLVD

ASHEVILLE NC 28804

7. Administered By:

SAME

8. Name and Address of Contractor xx 9A Amendment of Solicitation No.

AG-4568-S-09-0097

xx 9B. Dated (See Item 11) 08/19/2009

10A. Modification of Contract No.

10B. Date Issued (See Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES 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 copy 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 Appropriate Data (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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 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, [X ] is, required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

Description of Amendment/Modification: (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Amendment 001 is issued to incorporate questions and answers regarding specifications.

(Continued on Page 2) 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

16A. Name and Title of Contracting Officer

KAREN WELCH

CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. Contractor/Offeror

(Authorized Signature) Date Signed 16B. United States of America

(Signature of Contracting Officer) Date Signed

08/25/2009 NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (rev. 10-83)

AG-4568-S-09-0097

BENT CREEK

EXTRACTING TREE CORE SAMPLES

Q1: What are the tree species that are to be increment cored?

A1: Only yellow poplar will be cored

Q2: Explain the drying process and mounting of the individual cores A2: Cores will be stored in paper straws. To dry, the paper straws containing the straws should be set in a climate controlled building and laid out in a single layer for 5 – 7 days. The cores will then be glued and wrapped with scotch tape into prepared wooden core mounts with the mounts properly labeled with plot and tree information (information provided to Contractor prior to coring). It is essential that cores are properly placed in the mounts. Explanation of this process will be done prior to the contractor coring the plots.

Q3: What is the diameter of the increment borers A3: We will provide 20" and 24" borers

Q4: What is the diameter of the trees that will be bored?

A4: The range of diameters will be around 25-35" dbh.

Q5: Please provide information about plot locations in each state and plot sizes.

A5: There are 90 plots in North Carolina, 17 plots in northern GA, and 31 plots in Virginia. The plot size is ¼ acre each.

Please see attached plot information chart for further information.

Q6: How far apart are the plots located?

A6: When plots are clustered, they are within 150 yards or so of each other. Most plots are within a short walk of well-mainted roads. A few plots require a 2 mile hike or so in, but this is the exception, not the rule. Attached plot information chart will provide further information.

Q7: What is the significance of being within a days drive of Asheville, NC?

A7: The daily driving distance requirement is so that the technical expert can easily meet the Contractor to discuss issues, perform quality control checks while in the field. Also, as a result of budget restraints there is limited funding for travel expenses. (i.e., locations in surrounding states of NC is ok, however paying for expenses of a contractor on the west coast, would be excessive and not cost effective)

Q8: Is sub-contracting allowed on this contract?

A8: Subcontracting is allowed as long as the sub has the expertise and experience, to perform the work. The prime contractor is responsible for re-performing the work, at no cost to the Government, if it is not acceptable. The subcontractor is responsible for following the same regulations and requirements in the awarded contract that the prime contractor is, including the wage determination in Attachment 1, and the completion date established in the contract. The subcontractor’s contract/agreement is with the prime contractor and as such all questions regarding the contract are to be directed to the prime contract, not the Government.