GAS IDIQ Amend 01 - 12305B24Q0030 - 0001.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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ARS-122328

ITHACA NY 14853

538 TOWER ROAD

NEA ROBERT W. HOLLEY CTR FOR AGRICU

01/10/20240001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

01/10/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

DREUX M. JOHNSON

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This amendment is hereby amended and includes the following changes:

The response date for offers is hereby extended from 31-JAN-2024 changed to 06-FEB-2024.

Attachment 1 to solicitation is hereby added. This attachment states the questions received during the solicitation period, and their associated responses from the Government.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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RFQ 12305B24Q0030 – GAS IDIQ for Robert W. Holley Center in Ithaca, NY

Attachment 1

Questions and Responses to the Solicitation

Question 1: For the Argon 180 liter dewar you specify a “wheel kit”. I am attaching 2 PDF files of what I believe you are looking for. Can you let me know if I am on the right track, and if not please have then send me a photo of what they are currently using?

USDA Response 1: The current Argon cylinders are not government-owned. The contractor should provide an appropriate wheel kit for the cylinders being used in the performance of the contract.

Question 2: Regarding the following item-

Is it correct that they are looking to have the dewars picked up, filled, and delivered the next day? Or do they mean the next week. I only ask because going to the lab 2 days in a row is not logistically efficient. It would be much easier from a supplier side to add additional dewars into the rotation, and allow for delivery and pickup on the same trip only once a week.

USDA Response 2: The requirements for pickup and delivery remain unchanged.

Question 3: Regarding the “Security and Delivery Requirements”. I understand that nobody can ride in the elevator with the liquid vessels. I am trying to figure out if I will need to send 2 delivery drivers, or if the delivery driver can take the stairs and meet the elevator on the floor where they are sending it. Or if there is a staff person available to receive the elevator on the desired floor. It appears to only be a 3 story building.

USDA Response 3: Currently, the delivery is being performed by one person.