Amendment 0001.pdf

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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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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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

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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 data, 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.

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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 0001 is to:

1. Change the response due date and time: From: June 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time To:

June 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

2. Provide the contractors with Questions & Answers #1 for this solicitation.

3. Provide revisions to FAR provision 52.212-2. (see page 3)

4. Add Remark to Addenda to Provision 52.212-1. (see page 3)

There are no other changes.

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)

SONYA R. JONES

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

Solicitation 12363N24Q4187

Questions & Answers #1

Question 1. Incumbent Contractor Information: Who is the current contractor handling this project, and could you provide their contract number? This will help us better understand the transition requirements and the scope of the ongoing operations.

Answer: This procurement is for a new requirement. The following website may be visited for similar contract-related and scope information: Federal Procurement Data System:

https://www.fpds.gov/ (you may need to use Chrome to view)

Question 2. Contract Value: What is the total value of the current contract? Knowing this will assist us in preparing a competitive yet realistic budget framework that aligns with the project's scale and scope.

Answer: The following website may be visited for similar contract-related and pricing information: Federal Procurement Data System: https://www.fpds.gov/ (you may need to use Chrome to view)

Question 3. Past Performance Requirements: Could you elaborate on the specific performance metrics that the current contractor was required to meet? This information will be pivotal in helping us align our proposal to the expected standards and outcomes.

Answer: See page 3 of this document to review the revisions made to FAR provision 52.212-2.

https://www.fpds.gov/ https://www.fpds.gov/

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1. Past Performance/Experience

• Offeror is to provide information for similar contracts that have been completed. For this specific project, this may include prior maintenance contracts, road construction projects and earthwork projects. Projects that were performed with the Forest Service or adjacent agency is preferred, as it will make contract administration more efficient.

Factor 2. Technical Capability

• Offeror is to provide a statement to explain how the contractor plans to perform maintenance and how the contractor’s work will be mapped out to ensure the contractor has knowledge about the project area.

Factor 3. Price

Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equally important when compared to price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Additional Remarks for:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1:

Failure to address all items requested by the Government will be cause to consider proposed quotes non-responsive and not eligible for award.