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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.)

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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The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional responses to solicitation questions. Accordingly, this solicitation is amended as follows:

1. Append Attachment A1 – Additional Responses to Solicitation Questions for Solicitation No.1131PL20RCP11208.

See supplemental pages for details.

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Attachment A1 – Additional Responses to Solicitation Questions for Solicitation

No.1131PL20RCP11208

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (PSC) ‐ Regional Manager for Sub‐ Saharan Africa (Accra, Ghana)

Question 1: Would the PSC have a staff of 3‐5 personnel available for multi‐tasking of complex issues from agricultural, energy, infrastructure, logistics? There are many aspect to arranging and managing favorable international affairs for US entities to contract and subcontracting for overseas investing.

Response to Question 1: While USTDA has a team based in D.C. and throughout the continent, the PSC will not have a staff in Accra or direct reports.

Question 2: Is there options for a staff in the future for the regional PSC?

Response to Question 2: Additional staff is not currently contemplated.

Question 3: What type of secure net and communication will be provide for this positions?

Response to Question 3: The PSC will have access to standard communications equipment, which would be compliant with U.S. Embassy requirements. USTDA will also provide communications equipment to connect to its network.

Question 4: Is there any type of security protection provided, marines, during any civil unrest?

Response to Question 4: The PSC will be protected through the Regional Security Office at the US Embassy.

Question 5: Is there an incumbent or is this the first opportunity in this region?

Response to Question 5: This is the first PSC position to be located in Accra, Ghana.

Question 6: Are office and housing locations predetermine or still in the negotiations?

Response to Question 6: The Embassy will provide requisite office space. The housing would be identified following the award. The PSC will either participate in the Embassy’s Housing Pool or receive a Living Quarters Allowance.

Question 7: Are selections toward mature retiree from military than family members with young school age members?

Response to Question 7: No, the qualifications and criteria outlined in the announcement are the basis for selection.

Question 8: Will the selection be finalize by Sept 30 and awarded? When is time on station to be?

Response to Question 8: It is not possible yet to determine when the selection will be finalized and awarded. Factors such as number of proposals will impact the decision and award timeframe.

(End of Additional Responses to Solicitation Questions)