Amendment_1.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 telegram 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 your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 NO.

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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 (No., 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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Regina Williams

This amendment provides the following information regarding the solicitation referenced in block 9A.

1. Provide answers to questions. (See Attachment 1)

FDA/OO/OFBA/OAGS/DAP

REGINA WILLIAMS

3900 NCTR ROAD

BUILDING 50, RM 419, HFT-320

JEFFERSON AR 72079

ALL OFFERORS

15-223-SOL-00178

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09/11/2015

Questions & Answers Attachment 1

Solicitation 15-223-SOL-00178 Amendment 0001

Stainless Steel Squirrel Monkey Cages and Components

Question 1. The Solicitations mentions “existing cages”; are there photos and/or drawings of these cages that we can see, so we know how to pair the new cages with the existing cages?

Answer: The existing cages are Multi-Use Primate Housing; Model Number MU-22-3.2-VS1-HS1;

2 over 2 Modular custom configuration, Manufacturer, Unifab Corporation.

Question 2. When pairing one 2/2 rack to another, for moving animals, the specs says the racks should be secured to each other, side to side. It then mentions “respondents may propose slight modifications to the existing cages”. Is the respondent responsible for making these modifications, and is that extra cost to be part of the new cage proposal?

Answer: To the extent modifications are necessary to accommodate your solution, you are responsible for cost. The cost should be reflected in your proposal and you are responsible for modifications in your proposal. The modifications proposed should be detailed in your proposal.

Question 3. Are wall locks required to secure the racks to the room walls?

Answer: No wall locks required.

Question 4. What is the delivery timeline for these cages?

Answer: The estimated period of performance is one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days after contract award. However, offerors can submit their quote with the number of days they feel is necessary for their delivery.