Amendment 00002 - Questions and Answers 1131PL21RDS91076.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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See Attachment 1 for Questions and Answers in reference to: Solicitation Number: 1131PL21RDS91076

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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Solicitation Number: 1131PL21RDS91076 Title: Desk Study Series for Global ICT Sector Opportunities

ATTACHMENT 1

Continuation from SF30 Block 14:

Reference: Questions for Solicitation 1131PL21RDS91076 ("Multi-Country: Desk Study Series for Global ICT Sector Opportunities")

Questions and Answer (Bold)

Amendment (A00002)/ 1131PL21RDS91076-A00002

1. Is there a cost cap or baseline budget associated with this RFP that bidders should consider when developing proposals?

Answer: We have the Agency Independent Government Cost Estimate (Not available for the public) (Price will be evaluated based on complete, fair and reasonableness as stated in the solicitation in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR))

2. Is there a penalty or negative for subcontracting any portion of the SOW?

Answer: Please read the PWS in reference to Subcontracting and Attachment III “USTDA Nationality Requirement.”

3. Does USTDA have any staffing expectations for this contract? For example, does it envision that one person would be sufficient to fully review each proposal and prepare the report?

Answer: Proposed staffing should be sufficient to complete the requirements outlined in the PWS.

4. What travel is anticipated or expected to fulfill the outlined work and requirements?

Answer: There’s no travel requirement for this DS.

5. During the contract period, would the Contractor be permitted to provide advice or input to other companies that are considering submitting proposals on information and communication technology (ICT) projects to USTDA? Answer: No

a. Would it be possible for the Contractor to recuse itself from evaluating any proposal to USTDA on which the Contractor provided advice or input? Answer:

Yes

6. Is this contract intended to be the primary or exclusive route for reviewing proposals to USTDA for information and communication technology projects during the contract

Solicitation Number: 1131PL21RDS91076 Title: Desk Study Series for Global ICT Sector Opportunities period? For example, will some related proposals be reviewed directly by USTDA or other contractors?

Answer: This contract is not intended to be the primary or exclusive route for reviewing proposals to USTDA for information and communication technology projects during the contract period.

7. Is it permissible to seek occasional input and opinions on specific issues from Contractor’s employees who are non-US citizens if zero time is billed by those employees to the Award? Answer: (See response to Question 2)

a. May non-US citizens be included within the NDA? Answer: No

8. Will USTDA transmit multiple proposals to the Contractor for review at the same time or will it transmit proposals sequentially in the expectation that the reports will be spread across the 2-year contract period?

Answer: USTDA may transmit multiple proposals to the Contractor for review at the same time.

All Else Remain Unchanged.