Sol_140R8122Q0163_Amd_0001.pdf

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140R8122Q0163 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

MS 84-27810

R81

Building 67 - Denver Federal Center Acquisition Operations Branch Denver Office Bureau of Reclamation

08/11/20220001

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

08/11/2022

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.)

Please send quotes to Melissa Miles at Mmiles@usbr.gov.

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to firm-fixed-price award for (ICP-OES) Inductively

Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrophotometer.

The Purpose of this amendment is to extend the quote due date and add questions and answers.

a. Quote due date is hereby changed from 08/18/2022 at 1300 ED to 08/23/2022 to 1100 ED.

b. Questions and Answers:

Question #1: The specifications are clearly written to sole source for another provider of

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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)

Rex Amicone

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

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 .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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ICP systems. Spectro offers many advantages with our ICP platform. What would be the best way to counter the key specification with details citing the performance and cost savings of the instrument I plan to quote OR will my quote even be considered if I do not match the specs exactly?

Answer #1: An explanation can be given in the specific line item about how their instrument may operate differently but can still meet the requirements of EPA 200.7 for water analysis.

Please include the technical specifications for the ICP-OES that outlines the operating parameters, detection limits and analysis capabilities.

Question #2: To whom should the quotation be addressed (would that be you or Rex Amicone? and which address should be in the header, Denver or

Yuma Area Office?

Answer #2: Please address your quote to Rex

Amicone, however, send your quote to mmiles@usbr.gov . Please use the Solicitation number 140R8122Q0163 ICP-OES in the subject of your email.

Question #3: Is any other documentation required, i.e., W-9, DUNS #, CAGE #, or other corporate or banking information?

Answer #3: Please ensure your business name, size, UEI, CAGE Code, Tax ID#, Terms and

Conditions, Quote #, POC, Address and, email and phone number are included on your quote.

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