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The purpose of this amendment is to 1)amend various paragraphs.and clauses/provisions within the RFp - see addit ionalpage(s) and 2) answer addit ional questions concerning tne nr'p. NoTES: Addit io;; l questions concerning the RFp wil lNOT be accepted.

Proposals are due on Friday, Aprir20, 2012by 11:00 AM (Eastern Time).

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- Acquisition of MCMs tbr pandemic lnfluenza preparedness and Response or print)

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LIST OF CHANGES TO THE RFP

The following is the changes to the RFP, including changes to H.18, I.1.a and L.4:

1. SECTION H

H.18 METHOD OF ORDERING

The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) requires that each awardee under a multiple award contract, such as the resultant base IDIQ contracts, be given a fair opportunity to be considered for each order in excess of $3,000, unless a statutory exception applies. All awardees will be given an opportunity to compete for task orders in excess of $3,000.

Any Offeror submitting a proposal must clearly demonstrate capability to perform the tasks listed.

Each Task Order Request (TOR) issued by HHS will include the Statement of Work, Evaluation Factors for award of the Task Order, Reporting Requirements and Deliverables, required components of the offer to be submitted, format for submission, and any other issues pertinent to the Task Order, including information on whether it is anticipated that the Task Order will be awarded with or without discussions. Contractors will not be required to propose on all TORs. Those eligible Contractors that decide not to submit a proposal must notify the Contracting Officer in writing of their intention not to submit a proposal on or before the closing date and time established in the TOR.

An election not to propose on a given TOR will not negatively affect or prohibit a Contractor from competing on future TORs. However, it may affect the Contractor's eligibility for continuations or extensions of the given Task Order.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO BE CONSIDERED CLAUSE

In accordance with FAR 16.504, the requirement for the Fair Opportunity consideration does not apply to orders under $3,000 or to orders above $3,000 where the Contracting Officer determines that one of the following statutory exceptions applies:

1) The need for the Task Order is so urgent that providing such opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

2) Only one Contractor in a given part is capable of providing the services required at the level of quality required because the services are highly specialized.

3) The Task Order should be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to a Task Order already issued given that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered on the original order

4) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum order guarantee under a base IDIQ contract.

TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

In providing services under this contract, the following procedures shall apply to the award of Task Orders (TOR). All work required under this contract shall be authorized through execution of an agreement, "Task Order," signed by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Task Orders may be awarded at any time within the contract period.

When the Government elects to fill a requirement that is estimated to exceed $3,000, the Contracting Officer shall provide a TOR to the awardees that received contracts for the particular Part for which responses are being solicited.

A TOR shall, at a minimum, include a Statement of Work, evaluation factors, specific reporting requirements, deliverables and delivery schedule, the relevant importance of technical and cost factors, and any special instructions.

If necessary, the Contracting Officer shall arrange a meeting between contractors and members of the sponsoring office to discuss the proposed Task Order prior to submitting Task Order proposals (technical and business).

Business proposals shall include the corresponding CLIN(s), quantity, total extended price and appropriate support for all costs proposed, as necessary, for performing the task. Task Order proposals shall generally be limited to twenty

(20) pages, including attachments.

Within the time allowed for proposal preparation (time allowed for proposal preparation and submission will vary depending on the task and will be designated in each TOR), Contractors shall submit their proposals in response to a TOR, which shall include, but not necessarily limited to the following information:

(i) A statement that the contractor has a clear understanding of the task requirements;

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(ii) A statement of technical and managerial resources and expertise the contractor can provide to satisfy the requirement;

(iii) An approach to perform the work;

(iv) The labor category necessary, and the number of hours for each labor category necessary, and an explanation of the rationale for determining hours;

(v) Resumes with identification of the actual personnel proposed for the work;

(vi) A schedule of performance identifying major milestones, deliverables and delivery date, and task completion; and

(vii) An itemization of all costs, both direct and indirect, (i.e. personnel, fringe benefits, equipment, travel, supplies, other direct costs, overhead, etc.) necessary to complete the work.

The Government will evaluate proposals and conduct negotiations as necessary. Task Orders will be awarded to the contractor whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government based on the technical and cost factors specified in the TOR. The Government reserves the right to make an award on the most favorable initial proposal without discussion.

The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to issue TOR or award a Task Order under this contract.

Unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall not commence work on a requirement until a fully executed Task Order has been awarded.

It is anticipated that Task Orders will be awarded within sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of Task Order proposals.

Each Task Order shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

- Date of order

- Contract number and Task Order number sequentially

- Description of services and estimated cost

- Performance period

- Name and address of sponsoring office

- Name of Contracting Officer's Representative

- Place of performance

- Packaging and shipping instructions, if any

- Accounting and appropriation data

- Pricing Arrangements

- Any other pertinent information

Contractors are required to propose hourly rates for each labor classification in their response to each TOR with cost reimbursable contract line items proposed for other elements of cost (i.e. fringe benefits, supplies, travel, equipment, other direct costs, indirect costs, fee, etc.) The subsequent negotiation of TORs issued to successful contractors eligible to submit a proposal under a TOR for which they qualify will focus on the number of hours proposed for each labor category and the estimated costs required for all other elements.

No protest under FAR Subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of a Task Order under this contract except for a protest on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract. Task Orders awarded under this contract are not subject to the competition requirements of FAR Part 6.

2. SECTION I

I.1.a 52.225-1 – DELETED and 52.225-5 (Mar 2012) Trade Agreements and 52.225-6 (Jan 2005) Trade Agreements Certificate - ADDED

3. SECTION L

L.4. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

The offeror shall submit a detailed technical proposal demonstrating how your company intends to respond to the solicitation and meet the technical evaluation criteria. Your technical approach should be in as much detail as you consider necessary to fully explain your proposed technical approach or method. The technical proposal should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken. The technical proposal must include information on how the project is to be organized, staffed, and managed. Information should be provided which will demonstrate your understanding and management of important events or tasks.