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Proposed Contract with North Arrow, Inc to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD

Proposed Contract with North Arrow, Inc to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD

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at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2026-03-02
Official status
Deemed Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about ensuring the contract fits within the budget or requiring tax compliance for North Arrow, Inc.

Proposed Contract with North Arrow, Inc

This bill proposes to extend an existing contract between the District of Columbia and North Arrow, Inc. for construction services.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends an existing contract (DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD) with North Arrow, Inc. for another year.
  • Allows North Arrow, Inc. to continue providing repair and replacement services at public facilities like schools and parks.
  • Sets a maximum spending limit of $5 million for the additional contract period.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The District of Columbia government
  • North Arrow, Inc.
  • Public facilities like schools and parks

Terms To Know

Not-to-Exceed (NTE)
A limit on how much money can be spent under a contract.
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract
A type of contract where the government buys services or goods without knowing exactly when or how many it will need.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount to be spent under this contract is not yet determined and depends on future needs.
  • This bill does not specify what happens if North Arrow, Inc. fails to meet the terms of the contract.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Facilities

  2. 2026-02-27 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0612 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract with North Arrow, Inc to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

February 27, 2026

The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004

Dear Chairman Mendelson:

Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1 -
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD with North Arrow, Inc., to fully
exercise option year four in the not -to-exceed amount of $5,000,000. The period of performance
is from December 27, 2025, through December 26, 2026.

Under the proposed modification, North Arrow, Inc., will continue to provide on-call construction,
repair, and replacement services at schools, parks, recreation facilities, municipal buildings, fire
and police stations, short-term family housing units, and other public locations.

My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please
contact Delano Hunter, Director, Department of General Services (“DGS ”), or have your staff
contact Xavier Beltran, Interim Chief Procurement Officer, DGS, at (202) 727-2800.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

____________________________________________________________________________________

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)

Proposed Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD for On-Call
Construction, Repair and Replacement (“CRR”) Services
Exercise of Option Year 004

(A) Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Modification No. 5 to exercise Option Year 004

Proposed Contractor: North Arrow, Inc.

Proposed Contract Amount Guaranteed Minimum: $50
(Option Year 004): Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) Amount: $5,000,000

Term of Contract
(Option Year 004): December 27, 2025, through December 26, 2026.

Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (“ID/IQ”)

(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:

Contract (Base Year): DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Council Approval: CA24-0340, December 24, 2021
Contract Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000

Exercise of Option Year 001: Modification No. 1
Council Approval: CA24-0717, November 11, 2022
Option Year 001 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000

Exercise of Option Year 002: Modification No. 2
Council Approval: CA25-0529, December 4, 2023
Option Year 002 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; Aggregate NTE: $5,000,000

Exercise of Option Year 003: Modification No. 3
Council Approval: CA25-1065, November 1, 2024
Option Year 002 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE Amount: $5,000,000

Partial Exercise of Option Year 004: Modification No. 4
Option Year 004 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $0; NTE Amount: $0

Full Exercise of Option Year 004: Proposed Modification No. 5
Option Year 004 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE Amount: $5,000,000

(C) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District:

The Contractor is currently involved in following District projects:

S/NO Contract Number Contract Caption Value of the Contract
1 DCAM-22-CS-RFQ- 0001I Construction Projects $20 million per year
2 DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-001AD On Call Construction Repair and
Replacement Services $5 million per year
3 CW90800 Engineering and Logistics Services $900,000

(D) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):

The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the Contractor is current with its District taxes.
The relevant certification is attached.

(E) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the guaranteed minimum value of $50 of
proposed Modification No. 5 is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency and is
consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47 -
392.01 and 47- 392.02. The applicable Fiscal Sufficiency certification accompanies this Council
Package.

(F) (1) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and
(2) A certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in
violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official
Code § 1-1163.34a:

Based upon a certification from the Contractor, the Contractor has been determined not to be in
violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and will not be in violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-
1163.34a.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: February 10, 2026 L0015657504Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***3544
Case ID: 18868763

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
NORTH ARROW, INC
820 1ST ST NE STE 760
WASHINGTON DC 20002-8039

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

Memorandum

To: Delano Hunter
Director, Department of General Services

From: Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services

Reference: On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement (CRR) Services
Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD with North
Arrow, Inc.
Full Exercise of Option Year 004

Date: January 12, 2024

Subject: Fiscal Sufficiency Review

In my capacity as the Agency Fiscal Officer of the Department of General Services (the
“Department”), I hereby state that Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-
0001AD for On-Call Construction, Repair & Replac ement Services between the Department and
North Arrow, Inc. (the “Contractor”) with a Not-To-Exceed (“NTE”) value of $5,000,000.00, has
a guaranteed minimum value of $50.00, that is consistent with the Department’s current budget
and that adequate funds are available in the budget for the expenditure. The $50.00 minimum value
is hereby approved.

Funds supporting individual task order agreements, above the minimum amount approve d of
$50.00, to be issued against the base period (“Base Period”) and four ( 4) one-year option periods
(“Option Years”) aggregate NTE value of $5,000,000.00, will be reviewed for c ertification and
approval at the time of issuance of any such task order agreements. Each task order is subject to
availability of appropriated funds. Task orders, ineligible for capital expenditure, will be funded
under the Department of General Services (“DGS”) operating budget, if funding is available.

The Department of General Services (AM0 -Implementing AGY/Owner AGY) has $50.00 in
cumulative capital budget allotment balance.

Fiscal Sufficiency Review
On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement (“CRR”) Services
Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Modification No. 5 – Exercise of Option Year 004

The PASS information is attached/ below:

Project Name Project Number AY Fund
Detail
Imp.
Agency
Owner
Agency
RK/PO Amount Comments
AM0.PL902C.CRI
TICAL SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT
100144 N/A 3030300 AM0 AM0 RK321004 $50.00
Total $50.00

_____________________________
Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services

for AHB
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

___________________________________________________________________________

3924 Minnesota Avenue NE, 6th Floor Washington DC 20019 | Telephone (202) 727-2800 | Fax (202) 727-7283

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

MEMORANDUM

TO: Tomás Talamante
Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs

FROM: Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel

SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Certification

Proposed Modification No. 5 to Basic Ordering Agreement for On -Call Construction,
Repair & Replacement Services

Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Contractor: North Arrow, Inc.

DATE: February 17, 2026
_____________________________________________________________________________

This is to certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed Modification No. 5
and has found it to be legally sufficient, subject to submission of : (i) any required materials and
Council approval; (ii) Council’s approval of the same; and (iii) a Fiscal Certification issued by the
Department of General Services’ Agency Fiscal Officer.

Please feel free to contact me at (202) 727-2800 with any questions.

____________________________
Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel

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Washington, DC 20019 Washington, DC 20019
Eric Henry, CO-President and Partner Suzi Tab ot, Contracting Officer
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 16C. DATE SIGNED
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
1
x Title 27 DCMR Section 4728 and Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
Basic Order Agreement ("BOA") No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD for Maintenance & Repairs of Government Facilities (“MRGF”) Services is hereby modified as
follows:
Partial Exercise of Option Year Period. The Department hereby partially exercises Option Year Four (OY4) through March 26, 2026. This extension is at
no cost to the district.
2 Terms & Conditions. All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
3 Release. It is mutually agreed that in exchange for this Change Order and other considerations, the Contractor hereby releases, waives, settles, and holds
the Department harmless from any and all actual or potential claims or demands for delays, disruptions, additional work, additional time, additional cost,
contract extensions, compensations or liability under any theory, whether known or unknown, that the Contractor may have now or in the future against the
Department arising from or out of, as consequence or result of, relating to or in any manner connected with this Change Order, the above-referenced
Project, and the Contract work.

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
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.
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
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.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
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.
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.
Email: eric.henry@northarrowinc.com 10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
December 27, 2021
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
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;
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
X
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Washington, DC 20019
Attn: Eric Henry
Contract POC: Arad Rahimi (arad.rahimi@dc.gov)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
North Arrow, Inc.
820 1st Street NE, Suite LL170
2. MODIFICATION NUMBER
Modification No. 4
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Department of General Services Department of General Services
Contracts and Procurement Division Capital Construction Services Division
3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE, 5th Floor 3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE, 5th Floor
6. ISSUED BY: 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)
1. CONTRACT NO
DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Page of Pages
12
5. CAPTION4. PURCHASE REQUISITION NO.
N/A
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
See Block 16C On-Call Construction, Repair &
Replacement ("CRR") Services
12/23/2025
(Continuation)
Modification No. 3 Modification No.3 (Full Exercise of Option Ye ar 003) 5,000,000.00$
Modification No. 4 Proposed Modifi cation No. 4 (Partial Exercise of Option Year 004) - $
Modification No. 2 Modification No.2 (Full Exercise of Option Ye ar 002) 5,000,000.00$
CONTRACT NUMBER Modificati on Number Page of Pages
DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD Modi fication No. 4 2 of 2
Basic Ordering Agreement Executed on December 27, 2021 5,000,000. 00$
Modification No. 1 Modification No.1 (Full Exercise of Option Ye ar 001) 5,000,000.00$
AGREEMENT RECAP:
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Eric Henry, Co-President and Partner Eric Njonjo, Contracting Officer
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 16C. DATE SIGNED
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
Exercise of Option Year 004: In accordance with Section 1.6 of the Contract (Basic Ordering Agreement, or "BOA"), the Department hereby exercises Option Year 004
and extends the term of the BOA through December 26, 2026. The full term of Option Year 004 is from December 27, 2025, through December 26, 2026. The
continuation of services beyond September 30, 2026, is subject to the availability of appropriated FY27 budget funding.
Minimum Guaranteed & Not-to-Exceed ("NTE") Value of Agreement. In accordance with Section Nos. 1.8 & 1.9 of the BOA, the Contractor shall be entitled to
receive a minimum of $50.00. The Contract has an aggregate NTE amount of $5,000,000.00 for Option Year 004 for all services to be provided under this BOA. All work
will be awarded and released on a competitive basis through individual task order agreements.
Terms & Conditions. All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
4 Release. It is mutually agreed that in exchange for this Change Order and other considerations, the Contractor hereby releases, waives, settles, and holds the Department
harmless from any and all actual or potential claims or demands for delays, disruptions, additional work, additional time, additional cost, contract extensions,
compensations or liability under any theory, whether known or unknown, that the Contractor may have now or in the future against the Department arising from or out of,
as consequence or result of, relating to or in any manner connected with this Change Order, the above-referenced Project, and the Contract Work.
2
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
1
x Title 27 DCMR Section 4728 and Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD for On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement ("CRR") Services is hereby modified as follows:
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
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.
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
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.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
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.
Email: eric.henry@northarrowinc.com 10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
December 27, 2021
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
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.
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Washington, DC 20019
Attn: Eric Henry
Washington, DC 20019 Washington, DC 20019
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
North Arrow, Inc.
820 1st Street NE, Suite LL170
Contract POC: Arad Rahimi (arad.rahimi@dc.gov)
2. MODIFICATION NUMBER
Modification No. 5
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Department of General Services Department of General Services
Contracts and Procurement Division Capital Construction Services Division
3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE 5th Floor 3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE 5th Floor
6. ISSUED BY: 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)
1. CONTRACT NO
DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD
Page of Pages
12
5. CAPTION4. PURCHASE REQUISITION NO.
RK321004
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
See Block 16C On-Call Construction, Repair &
Replacement ("CRR") Services

(Continuation)
Modification No. 3 Modi fication No. 3 (Full Exercise of Option Year 003) $5,000,000.00
Modification No. 4 Modi fication No. 4 (Partial Exercise of Option Year 004) $0.00
Modification No. 5 Proposed Modifi cation No. 5 (Full Exercise of Option Year 004) $5,000,000.00
Modifciation No. 2 Modification No . 2 (Full Exercise of Option Year 002) $5,000,000.00
CONTRACT NUMBER Modification Number Page of Pages
DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001AD Modification No. 5 2 of 2
Basic Ordering Agreement Execu ted on December 27, 2021 $5,000,00 0.00
Modification No. 1 Modi fication No. 1 (Full Exercise of Option Year 001) $5,000,000.00
5. Agreement RECAP: