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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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MINNEAPOLIS MN 55403

APHIS-MRPBS-ASD-6395

100 N 6TH STREET

Butler Square, 5th Floor ASD Procurement Branch

USDA APHIS MRPBS

09/16/2015000002

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

09/02/2015

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.)

Tax ID Number: Not Available

DUNS Number: Not Available

The purpose of this amendment is to add the following:

1. P. 5, Section 2.6 #8: The sentence now reads: Maintain a current Montana herbicide applicator license or an operator¿s license under a current applicator license.

2. P. 8, Section 3.1.2 #3 now reads: A short narrative for each of the duties and corresponding qualifications in Section 2.5 and 2.6 .

This narrative should briefly outline the experience including dates, locations and work performed.

3. P. 8, Section 3.1.3 Deadline is extended to September 22,2015 at 4:00 PM CT.

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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)

LEAH H. SCHULTZ

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain the same.

Please contact Leah Schultz at 612-336-3625 or leah.h.schultz@aphis.usda.gov with any questions.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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a. High‐tensile wire electric fence,

b. Solar‐powered high‐tensile wire fence,

c. Wood panel fence, and

d. 8‐foot expanded wire game farm fence.

6. Ability to maintain perimeter fencing and security gates to prevent unlawful entry by the public.

Training in security/law enforcement beneficial, but not mandatory.

7. Provide an on‐call response within 30 minutes, seven days per week, 365 days a year.

8. Maintain a current Montana herbicide applicator license or an operator’s license under a current applicator license.

9. Must reside within 30 miles of the facility located at 772 Hwy 89 South, Gardner, MT 59030 due to #7 above.

2.7 Safety & Security Requirements

a. In accordance with the USDA regulations, a Background Investigation is required prior to starting work under this contract as well as maintaining it throughout the duration of the contract. Prior to start of work, the CONTRACTOR shall provide only fully qualified and properly cleared employees for the work to be performed under this solicitation. The contractor shall, through their own internal background investigation protocol and pre‐ employment investigation, ensure that each employee submitted for a background investigation is reasonably expected to receive a favorable adjudication of their respective investigations and training.

b. The USDA, APHIS will pay for the required background investigations. The government shall have and exercise full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or termination the background investigation clearance for employees.

c. All contractor personnel that will have access to the APHIS facilities will be required to have a Background Investigation (BI) with no less than favorably adjudicated returned results. Once approved and working at the facilities, contractor personnel shall not be removed or diverted from the site without prior notification to the designated COR. It has been determined by APHIS personnel that a Low Level‐ National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) BI is required for all personnel. The COR will work with the contractor to submit all required documents required to complete the BI.

d. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is considered by the contracting officer to be a potential threat to health, safety, general well‐being or operational mission of USDA and its employees. If the contracting officer

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3.1.2 Items Required to be Submitted for Award

The following items are required to be submitted in order to be eligible for award:

1) A signed copy of the SF 1449 Form. Please complete Block 17a including vendor name, address, phone number, Federal Tax ID number, and DUNS number. Then, sign in block 30a.

2) Hourly rate as identified in Section 1.0 of the Solicitation.

3) A short narrative for each of the duties and corresponding qualifications in Section 2.5 and 2.6 .

This narrative should briefly outline the experience including dates, locations and work performed.

4) Certification statement that you are available to provide on‐call service and provide current address to confirm adherence to responsiveness needs.

5) Copy of herbicide applicator’s license. (Section 2 #8).

6) Past Performance: Two (2) past performance references detailing similar services provided to other customers in the past. These can be the same references included in the narratives required in #3 above. Please include:

a. Company or agency name

b. Size/frequency/nature of testing

c. Point of contact

i. Name

ii. Phone Number

iii. Email Address

7) SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: SAM Registration is required of all federal contractors. SAM registration enables electronic funds transfer of contract payments. If your company is not already registered, please register in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

a) A DUNS number is required for SAM registration. If your company does not have DUNS #, obtain one by calling 800‐333‐0505.

b) If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.

3.1.3 Submission Deadline

Proposals are due via email or mail no later than 4:00 pm CT on September 22, 2015. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure proposals are received on time. If submitting via email please note that file size limitations, formatting, or other problems may hamper receipt so please verify that the contracting officer has received your Proposal.

USDA APHIS MRPBS

Leah Schultz – Contracting

100 North 6th Street

Suite 510 – C Butler Square

Minneapolis, MN 55403

(612) 336‐3625 (phone)

Leah.h.schultz@aphis.usda.gov