1st Amendment W91QV1-23-R-0021 Solicitation 3-9-2023.pdf

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

The purpose of this Solicitation Amendment is to do the follow ing:

1. Provide Government Responses to Industry Questions.

2. Correct the description under Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001 and 0002.

3. Revise Section 3.1 and Section 1.5.3 and remove Technical Exhibit 2 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

4. The closing date has been extended from 9 March 2023 to 16 March 2023.

5. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

POC is Cheryl Beaty, cheryl.d.beaty.civ@mail.mil.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Mar-2023

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 W91QV123R0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Feb-2023

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 X is extended, 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

09-Mar-2023

CODE

MICC-FORT BELVOIR

9410 JACKSON LOOP

BLDG. 1425

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-5116

W91QV1 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91QV123R0021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 09-Mar-2023 12:00 PM to 16-Mar-2023 12:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Base Period: Contractor shall perform one (1) delivery of alfalfa-grass mix hay to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH) once per month for a total of 6 deliveries for the base period. Standard two string small square hay bales are required to meet the dimensions of 14” high x 18” wide x 35” long as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for delivery schedule 16 March 2023 through 30 September 2023.

To:

Base Period: Contractor shall perform one (1) delivery of alfalfa-grass mix hay to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH) once per month for a total of 6 deliveries for the base period. Standard two string small square hay bales are required to meet the dimensions of 14” high x 18” wide x 35” long as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for delivery schedule 01 April 2023 through 30 September 2023.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 6.00 from 12.00 to 6.00.

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Base Period: Contractor shall perform one (1) delivery of alfalfa-grass mix hay to Fort Belvoir, VA (FBVA) once per month for a total of 6 deliveries for the base period. Standard two string small square hay bales are required to meet the dimensions of 14” high x 18” wide x 35” long as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for the period of performance 16 March 2023 through 30 September 2023.

Base Period: Contractor shall perform one (1) delivery of alfalfa-grass mix hay to Fort Belvoir, VA (FBVA) once per month for a total of 6 deliveries for the base period. Standard two string small square hay bales are required to meet the dimensions of 14” high x 18” wide x 35” long as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for the period of performance 01 April 2023 through 30 September 2023.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 6.00 from 12.00 to 6.00.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 16-MAR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112 FOB: Destination

W5800B

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 16-MAR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 16-MAR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0004 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 16-MAR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

CAGE

POP 01-APR-2023 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT (OLD

GUARD)

RYAN SILVIS

206 JACKSON AVE

FORT MYER VA 22211

571-867-4112

The following have been added by full text:

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

GOVERNMENT RESPOMNSES TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

Q1. Our delivery method of a full 53' tractor trailer load of hay is more than 14 tons, will that load be accepted?

Government Response: Yes, the Government will be able to accommodate a delivery of a 53’ tractor trailer load of hay.

Q2. Do we need to supply labor to unload the hay or are there soldiers to unload as stated in Part 3.

Government Response: No, The Government will provide all labor to unload hay.

Q3. Do we need to provide equipment ( hay elevators ) to each location to accomplish delivery as stated in 5.7 Government Response: Yes, a conveyor is required at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall location to assist with the hay delivery.

Q4. If the 1st of the month falls on a weekend, do we have a grace period for delivery?

Government Response: If the 1st of the month falls on a weekend, the vendor is permitted to deliver on the first business day following the weekend.

Q5. Can each stable accept a drop trailer?

Government Response: The trailer will be unloaded upon it’s arrival which will be pre-coordinated with the Government/Caisson Team. Caisson soldiers will provide the manpower to unload the hay.

Q6. Can the award be given for quantity of bales vs. per ton?

Government Response: No, the Government accounts for how many pounds per horse are needed each month.

Q7. Both Item No 0001 & Item 0002 in Section SF 1449 Continuation Sheet states Quantity 12 for each location with a total of 6 deliveries, please clarify.

Government Response: This is a typo. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001 and 0002, base period, requires 7 deliveries per location for the base period; one delivery per month for the months of March through September.

Q8. How many tons of hay, on average, a 53’ trailer holds?

Government Response: Each delivery will consist of 14 tons of hay, regardless of the maximum trailer load being higher. There will be two deliveries per month; one delivery per location as annotated in the CLIN Schedule..

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Caisson Platoon – Hay Delivery

PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 General: This is a supply contract to provide quality Alfalfa-Grass Mix Hay. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the delivery of hay herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Description of Supplies/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personnel services necessary to deliver Alfalfa-

Grass Mix hay to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH) and to Fort Belvoir, VA (FBVA) once per month to each location as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall deliver Alfalfa-Grass Mix hay that meets the standards in this contract.

1.3 Background: The United States Army Caisson Platoon conducts memorial affairs operations in support of all Joint Services in Arlington National Cemetery to honor our Nation's fallen service members and their families. On order, the Caisson Platoon provides assets in support of State Funeral missions and key strategic engagement ceremonies in and beyond the National Capitol Region. The Caisson Platoon is responsible for sustaining 59 horses located at two locations – JBMHH and FBVA.

1.4 Objectives: To acquire quality Alfalfa-Grass Mix Hay through deliveries for a six month base period and four

(4) twelve (12) month option periods.

1.5 Scope: The Caisson Platoon requires an early to mid-maturity alfalfa-grass hay. A cool-season grass species of orchard grass, timothy, and bluegrass is most desirable. If fescue or ryegrass are included species, then endophyte (lolitrim-B and ergonovaline) testing to confirm free of toxins is required. Legume species must largely consist of alfalfa but other legumes can be present. Hay must be blister beetle free. Fourteen (14) tons per delivery (14 tons to JBMHH and 14 tons to FBVA per delivery), 12 deliveries for the base period (6 deliveries to JBMHH and 6 deliveires to FBVA); 24 deliveries per year therafter (12 deliveries to JBMHH, and 12 deliveries to FBVA).

These deliveries will occur once a month at each location. In case of an emergency, the contractor shall provide two (2) unscheduled/optional shipments; one (1) shipment for JBMHH and one (1) shipment for

FBVA.

1.5.1. The vendor must have a nationwide hay growing network capable of providing premium hay year-round and capable of changing hay suppliers as needed to fulfill their contractual obligation.

1.5.2. Hay should be harvested in the early head to mid-head growth stage of the grass species. Harvested hay should be leafy with pliable fiber content, not overly oxidized, and free of mold, dust, and foreign matter, such as weeds and stubble. Bales should be in good condition, stored indoors away from direct sunlight.

1.5.3. Standard two string small square hay bales of 14” high x 18” wide x 35” long. See required hay nutrient requirements below. The hay deliveries are subject to a visual and core testing performed according to procedures published by the veterinarian or vet tech on duty per each delivery. Hay deliveries that don’t meet the listed requirements can be rejected onsite and vendor shall have 7 days to resupply.

Nutrition – Hay Required Hay Nutrient Requirements

% Moisture 8-12%

Crude Protein 10-16%

Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) 25-45%

Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) 40-60%

ADF/NDF Ratio 0.63-0.73%

Calcium/Phosphorus Ratio >1.5:1

Additional Requirements – Additionally, hay shall be leafy with pliable fiber content, not overly oxidized, and free of mold, dust, and foreign matter, such as weeds and stubble.

1.6 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period: 01 April 2023 – 30 September 2023

Option Year One: 01 October 2023 – 30 September 2024 Option Year Two: 01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025

Option Year Three: 01 October 2025 – 30 September 2026 Option Year Four: 01 October 2026 – 30 September 2027 6-month Extension: 01 October 2027 – 30 April 2028

1.7 General Information

1.7.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure the quality of the hay delivered in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of delivery of hay that does not meet the standards. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure that their product complies with the requirement of the contract. The Quality Control Plan (QCP) will be delivered no later than 30 days after contract award. Three copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the KO and COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.7.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate/inspect the contractor’s hay under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has delivered in accordance with the noted standards for hay. It defines how the standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). If hay is rejected, the contractor has 7 (Seven) days to supply hay that meet the Platoon’s requirements. Continued rejection could lead to contract termination for default.

1.7.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor will not be required to deliver on all US, National, and Religious Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.7.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.7.5 Place of Performance: The deliveries of hay under this contract will be to JBMHH and FBVA.

1.7.6 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.7.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the

Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

PART 2 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non- manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACRONYM MEANING

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer JBMHH Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will assist the contract with unloading the hay deliveries at each location. The Government will provide no additional services support to the contract.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide no facility support to the contract

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide no utility support to the contract

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide no equipment support to the contract.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide no material support to the contract.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract.

4.2. Materials. The Contractor shall furnish materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.3. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish tractors, containers, etc. to meet the requirements under this PWS.

PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services.

5.2. Performance Objective: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other necessary items for successful delivery of Alfalfa Grass Mix Hay to JBMHH and FBVA in a timely, efficient, safe and acceptable manner. The contractor shall deliver 28-tons of quality Alfalfa Grass Mix Hay;

14-tons to each location per month.

5.3. Performance Standard: The Government will measure successful completion of the Performance Objective using the following indicators and standards:

5.4. Deliveries shall be made monthly on the first (1st) day of each month.

5.5. Contractor shall contact the COR at a minimum of 24 hours prior to when a delivery is slated to confirm availability.

5.6. Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:00 pm (ET).

5.7. Contractor shall supply all equipment required to offload hay at each location.

5.8. Contractor shall ensure that vehicle operators are properly licensed on their equipment.

5.9. Contractor shall ensure that vehicle operators are familiar with maneuvering around JBMHH and FBVA.

5.10. The contractor shall be responsible for quality assurance of the hay that is being delivered by providing the COR and/or visual inspector as identified by procedures published by the on-duty veterinarian or vet tech with a 10% random sample per delivery for inspection.

5.11. Contractor shall ensure hay is within 5% of the given standards listed in Technical Exhibit 2 and is free of mold, dust, and foreign matter

Part 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATION

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

Technical Exhibit 1: Performance Requirements Summary and Work Breakdown Structure

Technical Exhibit 2: Questions for Potential Offerors.

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

7.1. Performance Requirements Summary

Para No. Performance Objective

Performance Indicator Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

5.1 The Contractor shall

provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other necessary items for successful delivery of MMG Hay to JBMHH and FBVA in a timely, efficient, safe and acceptable manner.

Timely

Deliveries no later than seven (7) business days from date of request.

COR or the Charge of Quarters (CQ) desk contacted no later than 24 hours prior to delivery to confirm availability.

Deliveries between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:00 pm (EST).

Surveillance at each delivery

Efficient /All equipment required to offload hay provided at each delivery location.

Surveillance at every delivery

Publication Title Mandatory /

Advisory Dated Chapter Number

AR 58-1

Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles

Advisory December 2010

All

AR 530-1

Operations Security

Management Advisory September 2014

All

AR 385-10 Safety Program Advisory February 2017

All

Safe

Vehicle operators are properly licensed on their equipment and are familiar with maneuvering around JBMHH and FBVA.

Periodic Surveillance

Acceptable

10% random sample provided per delivery.

Hay is within the standards listed in Technical Exhibit 2 and free of mold, dust, and foreign matter.

100% Inspection of hay at every delivery by the COR and/or visual inspector as identified by procedures published by the on-duty veterinarian

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Please provide responses to the following questions as part of your Technical Proposal.

7.2 Describe your experience in the hay industry.

7.2.1 How many clients do you currently provide hay for?

7.2.2 What volume of orders do you typically handle?

7.2.3 Are you able to deliver 13,000 pounds of alfalfa-mix hay every two weeks?

7.3. If that hay were to fail our nutrition testing, would you have the capability to quickly resource another 13,000 pounds of hay from another location for the following delivery two weeks later?

7.3.1 From which company do you have your hay tested?

7.4 . Describe your supplier network.

7.4.1 From what regions are you able to source hay?

7.5. Describe your logistical capabilities. Are you able to provide a hay elevator and skid steer?

END OF SOW

(End of Summary of Changes)