Amendment 00001-1131PL21RDS91099.Questions&Answers.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: 1131PL21RDS91099

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: 1131PL21RDS91099 Title: Desk Study Series for Global Water and Environmental Sector

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ATTACHMENT 1

CONTINUATION FROM SF 30 LINE ITEM 14:

Questions and Answers (BOLD) regarding 1131PL21RDS91099 USTDA Multi-Country Desk Study for Global Water and Environment Sector Desk Study (DS) Series/ Solicitation Number:

1131PL21RDS91099-A00001/Amendment (A00001)

1. Will there be any mechanism to invoice for proposals assessment assigned and started that are withdrawn before an assessment report is completed?

Answer: As noted in the PWS, the Contractor shall only invoice for work/deliverables actually completed, and invoices shall be submitted to USTDA upon acceptance and approval of each deliverable, i.e., Project Assessment Reports, Project Reports and the Final Report.

2. Does this contract include any technical advisory services, such as refining or combining proposals? If so, how will these be invoiced?

Answer: As stated in the PWS, “USTDA requires services under this non-personal services Desk Study (DS) contract to support its decision-making relative to the funding of activities to support the water and environment sector.” As noted in the PWS, the Contractor shall only invoice for work/deliverables actually completed and invoices shall be submitted to USTDA upon acceptance and approval of each deliverable, i.e., Project Assessment Reports, Project Reports and the Final Report.

3. Will the contractor be expected to produce multiple versions of assessment and project reports (i.e.

draft and final versions)? For the purpose of pricing, can USTDA provide an estimate on how long it will take for feedback on submitted Project Assessments, Project Reports and Final Report?

Answer: USTDA may provide comments on any submitted deliverable prior to acceptance. Any feedback would be provided in a timely manner. In section D.1.15 of the PWS, USTDA has included an estimated workload to help Offerors develop their cost proposals.

4. Will the contractor be compensated for costs associated with material changes to the scope of a project proposal under review originating from the client or project sponsor after the contractor’s submission of the assessment or project report resulting in revised versions of the report?

Answer: As noted in the PWS, the Contractor shall only invoice for work/deliverables actually completed, and invoices shall be submitted to USTDA upon acceptance and approval of each deliverable, i.e., Project Assessment Reports, Project Reports and the Final Report. In section D.1.15 of the PWS, USTDA has included an estimated workload to help Offerors develop their cost proposals.

All Else Remain Unchanged