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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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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ASHEVILLE NC 28804

200 WT WEAVER BLVD

SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SOUTHERN RESEACH STN - HQ ASHEVILL

01/15/2014000001

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

01/14/2014

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Contractor shall provide Temporary Staffing Personnel as needed for the USDA Forest Service

Eastern Administrative Zone

Offerors are to complete the 2 line items listed on page 3 with their overhead rate and total billable rate. Offerors are to submit an overhead rate by each period of performance below.

This amendment to solicitation AG-4568-S-14-0008 is to provide answers to questions that have been submitted.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

KAREN WELCH

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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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.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Q1. Who is the incumbent?

A1. This is a new requirement for the EAZ and there is no incumbent

Q2. Will there be one award or multiple?

A2. See page 3 of the RFQ - single award

Q3. Is there any historical data for this procurement?

A3. New requirement, no historical data.

Q4. How many of each labor category are anticipated during the first year in each state?

A4. This is an Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery Contract where orders will be placed as needed. At this time there is no way to determine this.

Q5. How is price reasonableness determined?

A5. By comparing the offerors quote to the Government Estimate and other quotes received from other offerors.

Q6. What is relevant experience?

A6. Relevant experience is defined as experience of the same or similar nature to the Statement of Work in this solicitation.

Q7. What is the expected contract Award date?

A7. SF1449, Sch of items and on page 17 of the RFQ reference March 01, 2014.

Q8. If the experience questionnaire only collects data, how is the Relevant Experience and Past Performance evaluated?

A8. By Calling the References on the Experience Questionnaire.

Incorporate into page 34, Section M. a new paragraph that states:

The Government will make an award using Best Value Method which includes a combination of Price Reasonableness and Technical Capability.

Technical Capability includes Relevant Experience and Past Performance. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price.

Experience Questionnaire, Attachment 3 - Offerors can strike out the following questions Continued ...

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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that are not applicable. Item 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d.

The notice in FedBizopps is amended to reflect Due Date of Feb 28, in lieu of Feb 11.

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