Amendment_1.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service Black Hills National Forest

8221 S. Hwy. 16 Rapid City, SD 57702 USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

8221 S. Hwy. 16

Rapid City, SD 57702

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AG-67T0-S-16-0020

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/18/2016

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 FORMCHECKBOX is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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 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 APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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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).

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C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor FORMCHECKBOX is not, FORMCHECKBOX is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Heritage Services IDIQ The purpose of this amendment is to address the minutes of the pre-proposal meeting.

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.

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

May 10, 2016 SUBJECT: Amendment 1, Preproposal Meeting Minutes and changes to the solicitation, Black Hills, Nebraska & Medicine Bow National Forests, Solicitation AG-67T0-S-16-0020, Heritage Services IDIQ Attending Pre-proposal Meeting:

William Highland 605-716-1883

CO

US Forest Service

Cher Burgess

605-716-1882

COR

Michael Englehart 605-642-4622

Kolleen Krolick 307-745-2443

Dennis Pry

303-430-2964

Justin Hammer 605-716-2060 Inspector

US Forest Service

Daniel Salas

651-341-3314

PI

In Situ Arch. Consulting

Craig Picka

507-430-9551

In Situ Arch. Consulting

Colin Ferriman 307-763-2085 Director of Ops.

Cul. Resource Analysts

Jeff Larson

541-490-4977

Quality Services

Jana Morchouse 605-388-5309

Quality Services

The meeting was opened by the C/O, who went through the solicitation package and discussed the following areas:

· Request for Proposals will be utilized for the resulting award of the contract.

· The intent is to award up to (3) contracts..

· The Schedule of Items reflects a base and two option years.

· Shared Ceiling Price is $990,000.

· Contractors are strongly encouraged to address the evaluation factors in their proposals.

· Fax quotes are not authorized.

· Acquisition is a Total Small Business set aside.

· Ensure DUNS number & Tax ID No. is provided on the Schedule of Items

· Amendment 1 will be initiated and contractors will need to acknowledge that they received all amendments.

· Insurance coverage in the amounts stated in AGAR Clause 452.228-71 will be required before work is performed.

· Wage Determinations are to be complied with based on designated locations.

· Offerors submitting a Request For Proposal are required by the FAR to use the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). S.A.M registration expires on an annual basis and that it would be prudent to check that it has not expired. In addition, contractors shall have completed their Online Reps. & Certs.

· Fire Prevention and Control must be followed.

· Contract work may be suspended during extreme weather conditions.

The Contracting Officer Representative addressed the technical aspects of the project.

Solicitation Change:

1. Ref. Pgs. 75 & 76, L.2.1.4, (c ). Delete: “and each volume not more than 50 pages in length”.

Questions:

Question: 1 Are academic transcripts, relative to each key person, required, or just a statement pertaining to their degree?

Response:

We’re only requesting a copy of their degrees and any other relevant certifications – along with their resumes. If official transcripts, are submitted, they must identify the individuals graduation from a qualified program and the degree they received.

Question: 2

If transcripts are required, do they count against the 50 page maximum length for the proposal?

Response:

Transcripts are not required. (Ref. #1 response). An amendment will be issued, removing the 50 page limitation.

Question:3 Will a Data Dictionary be provided in the amendment?

Response:

No it will not.

William Highland

Administrative Contracting Officer