B-3 RFQ AMENDMENT 001.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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THE ABOVE NUMBERED SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. EXTEND THE DUE DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTATIONS

FROM: 5PM EST TUES 14 JUL 2020

TO: 5PM EST TUES 21 JUL 2020

2. PROVIDE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM INDUSTRY

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Table of Contents

Q&A

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CLAUSES

Q&A

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PURSUANT TO RFQ 1333ND20QNB640438

SOFTWARE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PROFICIENCY TESTING AND

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS

Q1. Does the Support Center entity need to be specific to the NIST Proficiency Testing or can it be combined within a general support center that manages multiple software products?

A1. Yes, it can be combined

Q2. Population of management tables can be extensive depending on the number of methods and parameters. Will the methods and parameters be entered manually by the NIST staff? Or, are there method and parameter definitions presently stored electronically that we can integrate to minimize the implementation into production?

A2. The methods and parameters are stored in the current program and can be exported for ease of migration into any system. The list is not exhaustive, however, and options must be available for entering additional methods and parameters in the future

Q3. The linking of historical participation data is mentioned in the specifications to contact records. Is the historical participation in another information management system that will require the linkage? Or, historical participation begins with the first records of the system in production?

A3. The historical information is in another management system and all data must be migrated to the new system.

Q4. What is the difference between a limited source license (NIST associates and volunteers IAW and SoW) and a full site license when it comes to functionality, accessibility, and security?

A4. The limited site license is an option designed for staff who only need to access and manipulate data, but do not need to have full functionality for setting up new studies. This configuration is specific to the current software and use of full access licenses for all users would also be acceptable. The criteria described are minimum requirements.

Q5. Why is there a limited site license with a due date of 90 days and the full site license with a due date of 30 days from award?

A5. The full licenses will be for the NIST staff that are determined to be the primary users of the software. Continuity of their access to data, records, and ability to administer studies is critical and will be needed prior to giving limited access to others.

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Q6. The due dates appear to be staggered, 30 days for full site license, 60 days for online web service, and limited site license is 90 days from award. Is the expectation of NIST that these deliverables will be delivered separately?

A6. The staggered dates allow time for the development of the additional requirements. Delivery of all deliverables within 30 days will also meet the requirements.

Q7. Is there a NIST budget for this software or expected budget to task?

A7. An independent government cost estimate was developed internally for this requirement which derived an expected spend per yr. for the software and associated renewals.

Q8. Would NIST consider rescheduling the receipt of quotation back one to two weeks?

A8. The date for receipt of quotations will be extended by one week.

Q9. LINE ITEM NO. (LIN) 0004: Training + Installation: There is no further explanation. Do you have any additional information, or is this related to a potential helpdesk package for customizations?

A9. Training and installation would only be required for software options not currently in use by NIST’s Chemical Sciences Div. (CSD). The line item refers only to the initial installation and training of the software.

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Acrobat PDFWriter 2.01 for Windows D:19971010095222 D:19990614133004 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.)

PAGE OF PAGES

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) Previous edition unusable

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