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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10/08/2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

36C786CODE

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTING SERVICE

NCA Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road

TRIANGLE, VA 22172

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78625Q50005

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/03/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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 electronic communication 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

ORDER NUMBER 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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, 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.)

The purpose of this Amendment is to respond to questions, correct the instruction to offerors, and modify the language for the guaranteed minimum. Please see the attached documents. The Amendment is extended until October 10, 2024 at 4:30pm EST.

CLOSING DATE/TIME:

10/10/2024 - 04:30PM ET US/Eastern

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) Antionette Collins

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Continuation Sheet A.1 Description of Amendment/Modification

3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 36C78625Q50005 Questions and Answers Finns Point Grounds Maintenance.docx 36C78625Q50005 Amendment 00001.docx

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A.1 Description of Amendment/Modification

High Level Changes:

• New

• Updated

• Closing Date Time changed from 10/09/2024 08:00 to 10/10/2024 04:30

• Solicitation Date changed from 10/03/2024 to 10/07/2024

• Removed

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Questions and Answers in Response to Solicitation

36C78625Q50005

Q1: Is there Irrigation?

A1: No.

Q2: Is there a trigger for snow? Or is it to be serviced once at the end of event?

A2: When the snow concluded.

Q3: Is pre-treatment for snow required?

A3: No.

Q4: Will trash bags be provided or is it the responsibility of the Contractor?

A4: Trash bags will not be provided. Bags are the responsibility of the contractor.

Q4: Are there 10 occurrences for snow, or is this just an estimate from past history?

A4: It’s based on an estimate.

Q5: Who is the incumbent and what is the total contract value?

A5: There is no incumbent.

Q6: Has the scope changed at all since the last time this was competed?

A5: Please see the scope of work attached to the solicitation.

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Document Type: Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 36C78625Q50005 Amendment 00001

Offerors are responsible for obtaining all amendments or additional information concerning this announcement at sam.gov. Should an amendment not be endorsed by the interested Offeror, the quote will be considered ineligible for award. One (1) Signed Copy of all Solicitation Amendments. Failure to comply shall result in the Quoter being ineligible for award. All offers are to be submitted to the

Contracting Officer, via email at Antionette.Collins@va.gov no later than 4:30PM EST on 10/10/2024.

The following has been revised:

The guaranteed minimum amount for the life of the contract is $5,000. The maximum aggregate value of the contract, inclusive of the Five One-Year ordering periods, shall not exceed $1,200,000. The

Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum amount. Task orders may be executed any time during the term of the IDIQ;

however, each task order shall not exceed twelve (12) months. Quotes submitted shall not exceed the maximum aggregate, inclusive of the (Five, One-Year ordering periods), value of the contract.

Technical Proposal (Volume B)

The following shall be included as part of the Quoter’s technical submission, Volume B:

• The contractor’s capability statement, not to exceed 75 pages, demonstrating how it will meet the technical requirement listed under the technical approach in accordance with the Grounds

Maintenance procedures as described in the SOW. The contractor’s capability statement should not copy or restate directly from the solicitation.

• Management plan shall include the managerial and technical qualifications of key personnel to include Resumes. A resume for a Site Manager with a minimum of five years who will be responsible for directing, overseeing, and coordinating the work involved. Staying abreast of all upcoming cemetery functions including special holiday events and burial activities. Ensuring that contract work does not cause any committal service, ceremony procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or to otherwise impact in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised. You must submit the resume of the site manager who will performing. No To be Determined (TBD) Site Manager resume will be accepted.

• Work Plan/Staffing Plan to demonstrate experience and expertise in performing Grounds

Maintenance Services at a cemetery.

• Work Plan/Staffing Plan to include liability and property damage insurance cover sheets prescribed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.

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