1131PL20RCP71086 Amendment 0001.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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The purpose of this amendment is two-fold: 1) extend the solicitation response due date; and 2) provide the responses to solicitation questions. Accordingly, solicitation number 1131PL20RCP71086 is amended as follows:

1) The solicitation due date is hereby extended from 04/01/2020 at 5:00 PM E.S.T. to 04/08/2020 at 5:00 PM E.S.T.

2) Append Attachment 1A – Responses to Questions for Program Evaluation Office Monitoring and Evaluation Services, Solicitation No. 1131PL20RCP71086.

United States Trade and Development Agency Office of Acquisition Management 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209

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Attachment 1A – Responses to Questions for Program Evaluation Office Monitoring and Evaluation Services, Solicitation No. 1131PL20RCP71086

1. 11B ‐ Solicitation Letter/ Past Performance ‐ The Government instructs the Offeror to distribute the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment D of the RFP) to the Offeror’s references. However, the RFP only has 2 attachments: Attachment A: Example of an Outside Evaluation Project Report and Attachment B: Paperwork Reduction Act: Information Collection Instrument: Evaluation of USTDA. Can the Government please provide this Attachment as soon as possible so that Past Performance Points of Contact can send by April 1?

See attached.

2. Section 5 ‐ Solicitation Letter/Type of Contract ‐ The Government states that the award will be FFP, and on page 3, Section B1.3 of the Solicitation (Invoicing), the Government indicates the invoicing is monthly. However, the CLIN structure suggests that the FFP is per report. Would the government consider a simple FFP to cover all reports for a given year with monthly invoicing, rather than per report invoicing?

Invoices shall be submitted on a monthly basis to include the number of reports completed.

3. Page 2 Solicitation ‐ The Government estimates the number of evaluation reports for the base year and all option years. The estimate for the base year is 150 reports, whereas the estimates for the option years are 200. Would the Government consider changing the base year to be consistent with the option years?

The Government requires 150 reports for the base period, and approximately 200 reports for the subsequent option periods, if exercised.

4. Would the government consider extending the deadline by 1 week due to the current conditions with COVID‐19 which is posing some challenges in the workplace?

Yes, please see the amendment to this solicitation for additional information.

5. According to page 14 of the RFP, the government is asking the contractor to recommend how to strengthen USTDA evaluation processes, methodologies, and measurement. In our proposal, we are considering providing a response which contains 2 components:

Core component (component 1): Responding to the basic M&E requirements.

Additional component (component 2): Suggestions on strengthening M&E methodologies and measurements.

Each of these components can be separately presented and costed in the proposal.

a. Is the government open to receiving a response in the manner described above?

No, the contractor will provide those recommendations in the final report submitted before the end of the period of performance, and any costs should be included in the cost of the final report. Please see Section D.1.3.1. of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

b. If no, how does the contractor provide recommendations as asked for on page 14?

No, the contractor is not required to provide recommendations at this time.

c. If yes, then what component will the government use for evaluation purposes?

N/A

6. Does USTDA have an organizational learning system internally? If yes, can the government provide details/specifics?

Yes, USTDA has an organizational learning system internally that is facilitated by the M&E Office. No, because the Contractor is not required to facilitate organizational learning. Please refer to USTDA’s website for information on the M&E Office.

7. Are Third Country Nationals allowed to work on the contract?

See Section D.1.8: “Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens or non‐U.S.

citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.”

(End of Responses to Questions)