W911N2-13-R-0010_Amendment_0001.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

1. This amendment includes the below question and answers, and attaches three drawings:

Q1: Will the track inspector be required to attend the government track inspection training class?

A1: The track inspector must have attended the Army Railroad Track Maintenance and Inspection Course, and must pass the Army Railroad Track Maintenance and Inspection exam given at the conclusion of the training.

Q2: How many days and what is the location of the class?

A2: The training is provided once annually by the US Army Engineering Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma. The next offering is scheduled for 29 April - 10 May 2013. THC class is 80 hours in length (Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks.

Q3: Will the Government pay for the training?

A3: The Government will pay the tuition cost for one contractor employee to attend the training. The Government will pay the tuition directly to the US Army Engineering Research and Development Center. However, the contractor will be responsible for making travel arrangements and for all travel and per diem costs for the training.

Q4: Will all prospective bidders receive all of the questions and answers?

A4: Yes, which they are included in this amendment.

Q5: Will the vegetation control be a herbicide application with certified applicators?

A5: Vegetation control includes both clearing of brush and application of herbicides in accordance with paragraph 5.1.5 of the statement of work. Spraying and clearing shall be required in the 16-foot right-of-way defined as 8 feet from the track centerline in both directions. Herbicide application shall be performed by a licensed applicator. Evidence of licensing shall be provided to the Government prior to the application of herbicide. At the end of each calendar month the contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer data on the types and quantities of herbicides applied.

Q6: Does the project require certified payrolls to be submitted?

A6: No. This contract is a service contract therefore payrolls are not required to be submitted.

Q7: What is the address for submitting our proposals to?

A7: Attn: Michelle Fike, 1 Overcash Avenue Building 2, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4105

Q8: Is it possible to tell me what the actual purchased quantities of work/materials have been for each of the past three years? Or , in the absence of such information, the last full year of the current contractor.

A8: This is not a current contract in place.

Q9: Will the Government provide storage for tractor equipment?

A9: Open storage space for track equipment and supplies will be provided at or adjacent to Dock S-7-E, which is located near the intersection of Georgia and Louisiana Avenues in the Ammunition Area. No covered storage will be provided by the Government.

Q10: Is there a map that goes along with the PWS?

A10: It has been added to this amendment.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.