Amd003.rtf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

J

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

09/01/2009

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.)

This Amendment 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

09/01/2009 NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (rev. 10-83)

AG-4568-S-09-0097, AMENDMENT 003

BENT CREEK

EXTRACTING TREE CORE SAMPLES

Q1. Can an ATV be used to help access the plots, carry the core samples and remove them?

A1. No. ATVs will not be allowed due to the fact that these plots are not located on authorized ATV trails. In addition, some plots are located in wilderness areas or areas where ATV use is strictly prohibited.

Q2. Does the core hole have to be re-plugged - what size are the plugs?

A2. No, the holes will not be plugged.

Q3. What do the travel expenses include?

A3. The travel expenses include lodging, mileage for driving, and a per diem rate per day that you are far enough away from home that you have to stay in a motel. All are re-reimbursed per the Fed Travel Regulations. The amount will depend on the location. Travel is to be approved prior to going by the COR.

Q4. When would the contractor be expected to begin the job?

A4. The contractor will start as soon as possible and be completed within 120 days.

Q5. What is your estimation of the number of trees that can be cored daily, including the travel time between the plots?

A5. That is up to the Contractor.

Q6. When printing the Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (001), the front page says 1 of 8 pages - there was only the page of the amendment and one page of questions and answers (8 Q&A's were on that one page). Were there additional pages?

A6. Yes, the 8 pages counted the plot location attachment which was 6 pages long.