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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The 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 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS 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 data, 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 copies to the issuing office.

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

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date

31 Aug 2026 09 Sep 2026

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Contractor Questions and Government Responses W912P8-26-B-A002

1) Please provide the exact NTP issuance date. Without this information, offerors cannot accurately assess their ability to commence dredging within the prescribed timeframe. The lack of a defined NTP date creates unnecessary uncertainty and may unduly restrict competition by limiting participation from otherwise qualified contractors.

At this time, there is no immediate need to dredge. Accordingly, it is the Government’s intention to award a task order for the minimum guarantee concurrent with the base IDIQ contract. The contents of Section 00 10 00, paragraph 1.7 will be applicable to all subsequent task orders for dredge work.

2) Requiring the mobilization of 20,000' of pipeline and the commencement of dredging operations within 10 days of NTP is unduly burdensome and presents unnecessary safety and operational challenges. In the absence of an immediate, critical navigational need, such an accelerated mobilization schedule is not warranted and may unnecessarily limit competition among otherwise qualified contractors. We respectfully request that this requirement be removed or revised to provide a more reasonable mobilization period. Extending the timeframe would support safe project execution while encouraging broader industry participation and maximizing competition, ultimately benefiting the Government.

Requirement revised as follows:

For the initial task order ordering work, the Contractor shall be able to commence dredging in the Atchafalaya River Bar, Bay, and Crewboat Cut Dredging Region through up to 12,000 feet of dredge discharge pipeline no later than 240 hours after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Also, the Contractor shall be able to commence dredging in the Atchafalaya River Bar, Bay, and Crewboat Cut Dredging Region through up to 20,000 feet of dredge discharge pipeline no later than 480 hours after issuance of the Notice to Proceed for the initial task order ordering work.

3) If the Government intends to retain the 10-day mobilization requirement, please provide the basis for this accelerated schedule. The necessity of such an aggressive mobilization timeline is not apparent. Any urgent dredging needs can be addressed through the two existing contracts currently covering these dredging regions, thereby maintaining operational flexibility and continuity of service without imposing a requirement that may unnecessarily limit competition under this solicitation.

See response to question #2.

4) Due to the complexity of the project, including multiple dredging regions, production requirements, and associated logistical considerations, we respectfully request a two-week extension of the bid due date. This additional time will enable offerors to thoroughly evaluate the work sites and solicitation requirements and prepare responsive, competitive bids.

Requirement revised as follows:

The bid opening will be changed to September 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time. The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time, which is the bid submission receipt cutoff time. All bids received after 10:00 a.m. local time will be considered late.

5) We respectfully request that the question deadline be extended to allow sufficient time for offerors to review the Government's initial responses and submit any necessary follow-up questions.

The question period cut-off of August 21, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. remains unchanged.

No further questions will be accepted.

Contractor Questions and Government Responses.pdf