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140A1625R0040 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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Reston VA 20192

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Mail Stop-244 Contracting Office 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

BIA CENTRAL 00016

09/05/20250001

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

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

08/21/2025

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.

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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 and answers for this solicitation.

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)

Jeffrey Pearson

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 .

140A1625R0040, ITEMS 2.0

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Will awardees be allowed to reprice products as they transition or become EOL and must be replaced with a new product?

a. Yes, whenever any model goes EOL and requires an update the awardees will be allowed to provide updated pricing.

2. Can the Government provide detailed specifications for the requested Dell models on Attachment 1 - Model List?

a. No, all model specifications are available from the distributors directly, via Dell.

If any Dell distributor claims they do not have access to the specifications, please email us and provide the name of the distributor and we will ensure Dell has provided the specifications.

3. How long should the pricing submitted with the proposal remain valid after the Government's receipt?

a. For the purposes of award evaluation, pricing should be valid for a minimum of 45 calendar days after the closing date for receipt of proposals.

4. The solicitation states that the deliverable schedule will be outlined per individual delivery orders (DOs). However, are there any requirements for expected lead times after issuance of a DO for standard products?

a. Delivery lead times for individual orders placed against the IDIQ will be based on the current Dell delivery lead times for whatever equipment is ordered, at the time of delivery order issuance.

5. Will additional Dell models be added post-award?

a. Additional peripherals will be priced and added post-award decision, to include

(but not limited to) printers, monitors, docking stations, and other related products. These products will not be limited to Dell-specific models. These products will be included in the IDIQ awards issued in October 2025, but are not part of the award evaluation.

6. Will additional Dell models be added at the delivery order level?

a. No, orders issued under the IDIQs will be restricted to equipment approved and priced under the IDIQ. No “open market” or “alternative” equipment will be permitted at the delivery order level.

7. Are the individual rates for each Dell model considered ceiling rates that can be discounted at the delivery order level?

a. Yes, the IDIQ pricing will be the maximum price and the Government anticipates discounted pricing, through competition, for each delivery order to the maximum extent practicable.

8. If Dell's rates increase over the life of the IDIQ, can IDIQ awardees pass on the increased rates to BIA? (This would include tariffs)

a. Only when models go EOL will re-pricing be permitted. However, the Government reserves the right to allow for updating pricing on models based on market conditions and unexpected changes in the supply chain. This determination rests solely with the IDIQ Contracting Officer.

9. Will the Government please confirm that there is no limit to the number of "relevant and recent past performance" contracts that offerors can submit?

a. There is no limit. Recency equates to work performed within the last 3 years.

10. Will the Government please clarify their definition of "Proof of status as an authorized Dell Federal reseller" - what documentation will/will not the Government accept for this?

a. This is up to each offeror and the Government will not define what is acceptable/unacceptable. All offerors will be vetted directly with Dell to verify their status, and only those verified as authorized will be eligible for award.

***Third-party partners will not be accepted for the purpose of being an authorized Dell Federal reseller. The prime ISBEE vendor MUST be an approved Dell Federal reseller.***

11. Will the Government please clarify if they would like additional business documents (Reps and Certs, IEE information, SF1449, etc.) submitted to the Government within the same volume/document as the Cover Sheet, Past Performance, and Pricing template, or should offerors submit a separate Business Volume for these documents?

a. A separate volume is acceptable.

12. Block 15 notes: Delivery locations will be defined at the Delivery Order. Please confirm if all deliveries be CONUS and if all deliveries will be drop shipped?

a. Deliveries will be limited to CONUS + Alaska, pursuant to Dell standard shipping services available for computers and commercial shipping practices for any non- Dell equipment. Shipping must be included in unit pricing and will NOT be accepted as a separate line item on any delivery order.

13. Under A. Basis for award, the second paragraph notes that the evaluation will be based on the single "Cell I5." Please confirm that the correct Cell is E9 on the Attachment 2 Pricing Template.

a. Yes, the correct cell is E9 on Attachment 2. (I5 is a typo from a previous draft)

14. Past Performance is rated as Pass or Fail, and an "*" indicates that a rating of Fail can be rectified to a Pass with an SBA certificate of competency. Will the bidder(s) be informed of their Fail rating and then allowed to provide the SBA certificate after submission closing, or how will this process work?

a. Yes, any offeror receiving a “Fail” will be given the opportunity to provide an SBA certificate of competency

15. Will a lack of experience/past performance cause us to receive a "Fail" on the Past Performance section, thus resulting in the Government not evaluating the rest of our proposal?

a. No, a lack of past performance will not be graded as "FAIL". Lack of relevant past performance is considered “NEUTRAL”.

16. Is there a minimum quantity required per delivery order?

a. No.

17. How frequently do you anticipate issuing orders?

a. As often as needed based on any of our customers’ ordering needs.

18. Will each delivery order have multiple ship-to locations, or will each delivery order have 1 ship to location?

a. Standard practice is to have a single ship-to location for each order.

19. Is there a list of anticipated delivery locations that can be shared with resellers?

a. No. Shipments may be required anywhere within CONUS plus the state of

Alaska.

20. Are there expected quantities for each location?

a. No.

21. Payment terms? What is the expected turnaround for payment once the order has been placed?

a. Accelerated Pay for Small Businesses is within 15 days (Net 15).

22. Are all orders tax exempt?

a. Yes.

END OF Q & A