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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08/10/2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

601-5030-966-02368

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

USDA NVSL ARS

1920 Dayton Ave Ames Iowa 50010

USDA NVSL ARS

1920 Dayton Ave Ames Iowa 50010

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

USDA NVSL ARS

1920 Dayton Ave Ames Iowa 50010 (X)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-6197-S-16-0009

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/31/2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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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 your 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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12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) file_2.wmf

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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)

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

The purpose of this amendment is:

1) To post questions and answers from the site visit See 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 (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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QUESTIONS FROM SITE VISIT

What kind of Paint rust and corrosion resistance should be used* note-galvanized or powder coating?? GALVANIZED How strong does the fence need to be SEE #7 What is the timeframe to complete the project? This is listed on the 1442 Are the contractors responsible for private utility location services? YES What is the post hole size? POST SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 5” IN DIAMETER Will the front panels be removed? YES What gauge of pipe is the minimum? POSTS .19” MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS, HORIZONTAL BARS .15” MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS What type of latch is required? SLIDE BAR TYPE Is the fence required to be attached to the cinder block building or will it be standalone? The expectation is that the new fence will not be attached to the building. FENCE AND GATES SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING.

Will there be a staging area for the demo and new materials to be stored? YES, WITHIN 50 YARDS FROM BUILDINGS SITE Is the contractor responsible for removing vegetation in areas that are overgrown? NO, USDA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL To the east of bldg. 222 does the 6 panel fencing section need removed and replaced? If yes, do you want a fence or gate? YES, REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH NEW GATE The last day of for Questions will be 18 Aug 2016 @ 09:00 AMCST.

The USDA Campus is a secured site, if attending the site visit, allow time to clear the gate and check in.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.