Amendment W912WJ24Q0164-0004.pdf

W13G8641739099

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is necessary to respond to questions from industry. Questions #5, #6, and #7 are applicable to this amendment.

Closing remains August 29, 2024 at 2:00PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Aug-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ24Q0164

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Aug-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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.

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 copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-Aug-2024

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912WJ24Q0164

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Question 1: Does the developer of this plan need to be a licensed CT forester?

Response: Yes. Please refer to the Performance Work Statement - Section II. Technical Requirements - 10. Required Personnel, Experience, & Education – ii. “Contractor shall be a Connecticut Licensed Consulting Forester.”

Question 2: Is this contract allowed to be leased/ subcontracted out by the contractor?

Response 2: Subcontracting is permitted, however, the awarded Contractor is responsible for the oversight and management of any awarded Purchase Order. The Contractor shall also meet and adhere to any personnel requirements as specified in the Performance Work Statement.

Question 3: Will the government please clarify if there is an incumbent providing service on this contract or is this level of effort a new need?

Response 3: There is not an incumbent for this contract. Please refer to the performance work statement, II Technical Requirements, Part 1 General, 2 Existing Condiitions, “A cursory forest inventory and management plan was last conducted in 1982.”

Question 4: If there is an incumbent, can the government please provide the most recent contract award number & contract value?

Response 4: Please refer to the response for question 3.

Question 5: Can national forester accreditation (usfs region 9 certified cruiser and NRCS forestry technical service provider) stand in for Connecticut certified forester.

Response 5: No, national forester accreditation can not stand in for a Connecticut Licensed Consulting Forester.

Question 6: Does a firm need the Connecticut Consulting Forester License at the time of bid or prior to starting work?

Response 6: The contractor is required to have all applicable licenses withing 21 days of contract award.

Question 7: Do you have a minimum/maxiumum number of acres per plot guidelines? Is it a sliding scale (i.e. usfs specs 3 plots per stand up to 10 acres in size and 1 addtion plot for every 10 acres thereafter)?

Response 7: Please refer to the Performance Work Statement Part 2 Service Requirements Section 1b “The forest inventory will be completed using variable radius point sampling. Statistical results will be within a 10% allowable error at a 95% confidence limit. Selection of sample trees will be determined using either a 15 or 20 Basal Area Factor (BAF) prism. Cruise points will be laid out on a pre-planned systematic grid. Point locations will not deviate from the per-planned sample grid location in an attempt to achieve uniform coverage.”

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