Amendment 0001 - Questions and Answers Solicitation 1131PL20RSA11046.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 telegram 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 your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 NO.

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., 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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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The purpose of this Amendment 0001 to solicitation no. 1131PL20RDS11046 is to:

1) Provide Vendor Questions and Government Responses (Please see Attachment I).

2) Adding to PWS - See Attachment II - Public Market Report Guidance and Outline; and

3) Revised SF 1449 (Includes CLIN 0005 ) for Cost Reimbursement (Please see Attachment III)

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U.S. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

1101 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 1100

ARLINGTON, VA 22209

PHONE: (703) 875-4357

SEE ITEM 6

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01/06/2020

Solicitation Number: 1131PL20RDS11046 Title: Regional Sub-Saharan Africa Agribusiness DS Series

Amendment 0001 (A0001)

Reference: Regional Sub-Saharan Africa - Agribusiness Desk Study (DS) Series / Solicitation Number: 1131PL20RDS11046

Questions and Answers (Bold) (Q&A)

A0001:

Question 1: Section D.1.7 says the Public Market Reports are to conform to the outline in Attachment II. When reviewing Attachment II there is no mention of Public Market Report and is actually titled "Attachment II Impact on US Labor Statement" Question; is that the correct format for the Public Market Report?

Answer 1. Please see Attachment II for the correct format: Attachment II - Public Market Report Guidance and Outline

Question 2Q: Section D.1.5 mention of contractor travel, but don't see it in the SF1449 CLIN lines.

Answer 2: Please see the revised SF 1449 (includes CLIN 0005) for Cost Reimbursement -

IAW FTR

All Else Remain Unchanged

Attachment 1

Attachment II

Desk Study: Public Market Report Guidance and Outline

Contractor Guidance:

Through the publishing of Public Market Reports, USTDA seeks to better fulfill its mission of creating U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. To better enable U.S. companies to assess and pursue export opportunities, the Public Market Reports will share current market information in the host countries and sectors considered under this Desk Study (rather than the Project-specific analysis contained in the Business Confidential Analysis and Recommendation) with U.S. industry. As such, the Public Market Reports shall include the sections of the Contractor’s research most likely to be of use to U.S. companies that are interested in pursuing export opportunities in the host country sector. At the discretion of USTDA, the Public Market Reports may be made available on USTDA’s website and may be the subject of USTDA alerts or be referenced in outreach USTDA conducts to industry.

In keeping with the public nature of this document, the Contractor must include in the Public Market Report, as appropriate, a list of sources and citations for the information contained in the report.

Outline:

A. Executive Summary.

• An executive summary of the relevant host country and sector

• U.S. export potential in the relevant sector

B. Market in the Sector and Host Country

• Background information on the relevant host country and sector covered by the activity

• Information on current market conditions including existing or expected sector regulations, projected investments in the sector, identification of the major stakeholders, growth trends and other factors useful to U.S. companies that are interested in pursuing export opportunities in the host country sector

C. U.S. Export Potential.

• A best estimate of the potential procurement of U.S. goods and services in the sector and relevant host country in the activity

• Breakdown by category and dollar value of goods and services likely to be imported in the sector and an illustrative list of potential U.S. companies that may supply the goods and services for those goods and services listed as likely U.S. exports

• List of U.S. companies that have expressed interest in the host country’s sector should be identified

Solicitation Number: 1131PL20RDS11046

D. Foreign Competition and Market Entry Issues.

• A discussion of the foreign competition for goods and services likely to be procured in the host country in the relevant sector by category

• A discussion of U.S. industry competitiveness in each category, taking into account geographic factors, local industry capabilities, technology and licensee issues, relevant procurement processes and practices, and how the procurement is likely to be conducted

• Where relevant, the Contractor shall discuss the extent to which market entry issues may impede trade

Attachment II

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

RFQ IFB RFP

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8 (A)

EDWOSB

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

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(Same As Block 9)

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(Same As Block 9)

(Same As Block 9)

Regional Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Agribusiness Sector Desk Study (DS) Series.

See SOW for Period of Performance:

541690

$15.0M

See Block 31c. 01/06/2020

01/24/2020

1:00PM ET

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U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100 Arlington, Virginia 22209

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Attachment III

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

0001 Initial Evaluation Statements (Up to 6) 6 EA 0002 Business Confidential Analysis and Recommendation 6 EA

Reports (Up to 6)

0003 Public Market Reports, (Up to 6) 6 EA (Business Confidential Analysis and Recommendation)

0004 Final Report 1 EA

0005 Cost Reimbursement - Travel in Accordance with 1 LT Federal Travel Regulations (Not-To-Exceed)

Attachment III

PDF Enclosure 3_SF 1449_RFP 1131PL19RDS11046 (Adding CLIN 0005)