36C78626Q50190_Amendment 0001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C78626Q50190

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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FACILITY CODE CODE

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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ 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 is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, 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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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.

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

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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ONE

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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06/12/2026

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

36C786

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

05/29/2026

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The purpose of this Amendment is to answer questions submitted by Potential Quoters. See Continuation Page.

Reminder: Include a signed and date copy of this amendment, and any potential future amendments, in your quotation package.

Sarah Poole Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

The following questions were received from Potential Quoters, along with the corresponding answers:

Question and Answers 1 – 4 relate to Raleigh National Cemetery

Question 1 – For the trees labeled as item 6 along the southern fenceline at Raliegh National Cemetery, to what extent should the branches overhanging the cemetery be pruned back? Are we expected to mitigate all overhang above the fence line from the ground to the sky or do we only need to elevate canopies above fence line to a certain height? Also, for any overhanging branches that are pruned, how far behind the fenceline should they be pruned back?

Answer 1 – The branches overhanging the fenceline should be pruned from the ground to the sky, and back to the outside edge of the wall.

Question 2 – For the clearing on the outside of the Northern fence line at Raleigh National Cemetery, items 8, 9 & 10, the written scope of the contract calls for all “trees” within five feet of the outside of the wall/fence to be removed. There are a lot of underbrush, volunteers and wild shrubs in this area which might not necessarily be considered proper trees. Is all this type of growth within five feet of the fence expected to be removed with stumps cut low and left in place? In addition, there are multiple larger and smaller proper trees that seem to originate slightly outside of this five-foot property line but grow out over the cemetery. The scope as written would seem to exclude doing anything to these trees, is this correct, they are to be left as is?

Answer 2 – Everything within the 5-foot boundary should be cut down to be flush with the ground (no grinding). Much of the “brush” and “shrubs” are actually small trees. Trees outside the 5-foot boundary should be left as is.

Question 3 – A few pics in Attachment A for Raleigh National Cemetery appear to be mislabeled; specifically tree 6, tree 7 and tree 11. Can this be confirmed?

Answer 3 – The site numbers on the map in Attachment A.1 are correct.

The following are the pictures that were mislabeled with the corrected identification:

Identification # on Map Corrected Associated Photo ID # 8,9, & 10 9, 10, & 11 6 8 7 6 11 7

Question 4 – Will this contract be awarded to one single bidder or might it be split up and awarded to separate bidders? If it is split up would one bidder be awarded the Raleigh site and one the Wilmington site or could it be segmented even further, awarding different line items at each site to different bidders?

Answer 4 – This contract will be awarded to one Contractor.

Question and Answer 5 relates to Wilmington National Cemetery

Question 5 - Is it permissible for the contractor to do any minor pruning in the lower canopy of the live oaks that hang low over the driveway to permit the entrance of taller equipment?

Answer 5 - Only, if necessary, but the request will be approved/denied on a case-by-case basis by the COR. This is not a requirement of the contract and should not be included in the pricing of the listed

CLINS.

Question and Answers 6 - 12 relates to both cemeteries

Question 6 – Who is responsible for the turf after the contractor seeds the areas where stump grinding occurred?

Answer 6 – The cemetery is responsible for the turf once the work has been accepted.

Question 7 – What depth are the stumps ground to?

Answer 7 – Per SOW paragraph A.3.1(c), stumps are to be ground to 4-inches below soil level.

Question 8 – What does 4 inches thick mean in reference to the headstone protection devices?

Answer 8 – The measurement provided in Statement of Work paragraph A.3.1(d) is the size of the headstones. The protection devices shall be able to cover headstones of that size.

Question 9 - Can equipment be left on site?

Answer 9 – It will be approved by the COR on a case-by-case basis. If approved, it shall not be unsightly nor impede visitors. Per SOW paragraph A.5.1(h), the Government will not be liable for damage, loss, or replacement of equipment. It will be at the Contractor’s own risk if they choose to store equipment once approved by the COR.

Question 10 - What if a headstone needs to be removed?

Answer 10 – Per SOW paragraph A.5.1(b), cemetery staff will be responsible for removing any headstones. Headstone removal should be coordinated with the COR ahead of time.

Question 11 – How rigid is the schedule?

Answer 11 – Per SOW paragraph A.3.1, all work shall be completed within 90 days and the work plan to be submitted with each Contractor’s quote shall explain how work will be completed within that time period. Paragraph A.4.4 states the hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Deviations from the work schedule shall require prior written authorization from the COR.

Question 12 – Will this project require certified payroll.

Answer 12 – No, certified payroll will not be required.