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140G0224Q0073 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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DENVER CO 80225-0046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

PO BOX 25046

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04/03/20240001

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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/03/2024

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.

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

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 140G0224Q0073. This combined synopsis/solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.

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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)

Karen La Bouff-Kind

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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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03.

(IV) This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 327212, Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware

Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s):

CLIN NO. 00010 - Glass bottles and glass vials.

Refer to the Specifications for specific information.

(VI) Refer to the attached Specifications for the descriptions of the supply(ies).

(VII) Refer to the attached Specifications for any deliverable items.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP

2023), applies to this acquisition.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Refer to the attached Basis for Award for further information and requirements.

(X) The offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Commercial Services (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (FEB 2024) applies to this acquisition.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: Please see Clauses and

Provisions attachment.

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite

Quantity (IDIQ) contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. Questions about this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be emailed to ctheeke@usgs.gov NLT 5:00PM EDT on

April 9, 2024 to allow time for government response before solicitation closing. Questions after this deadline may not be answered.

Quotations are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00PM EDT on

April 18, 2024. Quotations shall be emailed to ctheeke@usgs.gov.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be directed to Cheryl

Theeke at ctheeke@usgs.gov.

A. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions posed and to provide an updated Price Schedule.

B. The following questions, with answers, were posed during the open Question and Answer period:

Q1. Does the 22-page solicitation need to be returned or only the cover letter and the pricing/total for the 4 items?

A1. Please see the Basis for Award section for the response requirements.

Q2. On the pricing attachment for the 4 items, it shows Price Per Case and the next header states

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Total Price. Are these not the same things?

A2. These are not the same thing. Price per case should be listed and then the Total annual price, which is the estimated amount multiplied by the price per case. The Price Schedule has been updated for clarification.

Q3. On page 19 of 22, it takes the total amount is not to exceed $400,000.00. Does this mean that if the bid package over the 5-year period is exceeded that it is void or unacceptable? Or does that mean that USGS will not order over

$400,000.00 over the 5-year period if the contract is awarded?

A3. As the quantities are estimated for evaluation purposes, offerors are permitted to provide response packages regardless if they are over the $400,000.00 amount. However, the maximum ordering amount is $400,000.00 and orders over the 5-year period will not exceed that amount.

C. An updated Price Schedule is attached and the previous Price Schedule is void.

D. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 05/01/2024 to 04/30/2029

Contract Specialist: Cheryl Theeke, Email:

ctheeke@usgs.gov

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