S01 SF 30 Amendment 0001 12FPC425Q0016.pdf

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x x 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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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

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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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.

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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide questions received from industry with responses for solicitation 12FPC425Q0016.

Question 1: Sec. 2.2(2), Contractor Personnel Qualifications, under the Statement of Work requires agent be licensed to engage in title insurance business in the state. Item #1 under Technical Criteria of the Combined Synopsis requests license/certification information to conduct Title Abstract and Settlement. Private sale of title insurance is prohibited in the State of Iowa pursuant to Iowa Code § 515.48(10), and accordingly, private title insurance companies are not approved by the Iowa Insurance Division.

Instead, commercial title coverage is issued by Iowa Title Guaranty (ITG), a division of the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, based on the searches and

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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)

LIZABETH A. KUHANECK

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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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examinations of approved abstracters and attorneys. Please clarify whether an active company registration to do business with the Iowa

Secretary of State, together with law license, and ITG membership/participant number, satisfy the contractor licensure requirements referenced in the Solicitation and attachments.

Answer 1: Yes, the Government will accept documentation that reflects your qualifications to do business with ITG and your law license.

Question 2: Item #9 under Technical Criteria of the Combined Synopsis requests three samples of a commitment and policy issued by the firm for a federal client. Pursuant to Iowa Code §

515.48(10), it is unlawful for private insurers authorized to do business in the State of Iowa to engage in the sale of title insurance. Iowa

Title Guaranty (ITG) is the exclusive authorized provider of coverage in this State, and issues all commercial/non-residential commitments and policies. Given the state law limitation on sale of private title insurance in Iowa, please clarify what documentation satisfies this requirement. Are prior ITG commitments/policies obtained by the firm on behalf of federal clients

- or attorney title opinions rendered for the purposes of obtaining coverage - sufficient?

Answer 2: Yes, the Government will accept 3 samples of previous work examples.

There are no other changes by reason of this amendment. All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 02/01/2025 to 01/31/2030

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110