Amendment_(A0001)_Q&A_SF30_for_1131PL19RDM21245.pdf

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 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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1131PL19RDM21245-A0001

1131PL

See Attachment 1 for Questions and Answers in reference to: Solicitation Number 1131PL19RDM21245

All Else Remain Unchanged.

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US. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) 1101 Wilson Blvd., Ste 1100 Arlington, Virginia 22209-3901

SAME AS BLOCK 6.

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ATTACHMENT 1

REFERENCE: ALGERIA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

OPPORTUNITIES DEFINITIONAL MISSION (DM)

Amendment 0001 (A0001) Questions (Q) and Answers (A) Bold

Questions on the subject Solicitation Number:1131PL19RDM21245 are as follows:

Q1. In the PWS, section D.1.2., it states, “The Contractor shall obtain the COR’s written approval before developing any activity beyond the minimum three (3) Activities.” If our not-to-exceed pricing is based on 3 Activities and 3 Project Reports, is it contemplated that the budget would be adjusted to include the additional activities and Project Reports in excess of the initial three?

A1. USTDA based the number of Activities on what we believe opportunities may be, however, we understand that during a DM projects may come to a contractor’s attention that may be of interest to USTDA. Under such circumstances, the Contractor should begin discussions with USTDA to determine interest in developing any additional Activity beyond the three stated in the PWS. Additional funds may be added upon discussion with the contractor and within USTDA in order to fund additional work if required.

Q2. In the PWS, D.1.5, it states, “Sonelgaz is particularly interested in developing its automation, optimization, security, IT management, smart grid and smart metering capabilities.” Can you clarify which area of IT management they have interest in?

A2. Sonelgaz has an interest in support for developing their T&D infrastructure, including automation, optimization, security, IT management, smart grid and smart metering capabilities.

Q3. On page 6 of the PWS it states, “Unless otherwise agreed to by USTDA, the Contractor shall submit all reports under this Contract to the COR on or about forty-five

(45) calendar days upon return from final travel.” While on page 7 it states, “If it is anticipated that the Final Report cannot be provided within three (3) weeks following final travel to the Host Country, the Contractor shall immediately contact the COR to discuss the reasons for the delay.” Please clarify.

A3. The Contractor should submit all reports, including the Final Report, within 45 days of return from final travel to the Host Country or contact the COR to discuss.

Q4. On page 16 of the PWS it states, “This work shall entail working with the U.S. firm and the proposed Project sponsor to develop the TOR and budget for the activity using the U.S. firm’s and Project sponsor’s draft proposal as a basis.” Please clarify whether there is a US firm already identified for these activities.

A4. There are no U.S. firms currently identified for any of the activities.

ALL ELSE REMAIN UNCHANGED.