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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 telegram 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 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.

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DAM

Bethesda MD 20857 8th Floor 7700 Wisconsin Avenue

DHHS/PSC/FMP/AMS

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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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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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

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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

01/04/2017

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 date, 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 answers to the questions submitted during the question/answer period of the RFQ.

The due date for quotes has been extended to January 17, 2017 by 3 PM EST.

There is also a change being made in section 7.6 Government Furnished Equipment.

Section 7.6 previously stated that "The contractor shall be provided access to the GAM, as well as access to Excel spreadsheets, folders used to track previous delegation and reorganization requests, and related materials. No Government furnished equipment shall be provided to the contractor".

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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)

JOSEPH J. E. PIRRONE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Previous edition unusable

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.

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Section 7.6 will now state, "The contractor shall be provided access to the GAM, as well as access to Excel spreadsheets, folders used to track previous delegation and reorganization requests, and related materials. In order to access the

HHS network, an HHS laptop will be provided".

The Question/Answer period of this RFQ is now closed, no more Questions will be answered.

Period of Performance: 01/23/2017 to 01/22/2018

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1. Question- If a vendor is WOSB certified by the SBA and their dollar value is under $6 million, would the vendor qualify as an EDWOSB to bid on the RFQ?

Answer- This solicitation is an EDWOSB set aside. Only certified EDWOSB vendors meet the requirements to bid on this solicitation.

2. Question- Is this a new requirement? Is there an incumbent contractor?

Answer- Yes, this is a new requirement. There is no incumbent contractor.

3. Question- Is Business Support experience at HHS absolutely desired?

Answer- Yes, Business Support experience is absolutely desired at HHS, and critically important to the success of this project.

4. Question- The vendor has experience providing support to Government contractors, but not as a listed subcontractor. Will past performance coming from references for our services provided to these

Government contractors be acceptable?

Answer- References specifically for which the vendor performed work similar in scope to the work required by this solicitation will be considered, provided they can be substantiated by HHS.

5. Question- The vendor has experience within the industry as a project manager as well as a certified project management professional but they do not have past performance on Government contracts. If a quote is submitted by the vendor, will they automatically receive a score of zero for past performance?

Will the vendor be disqualified due to not having any past performance referenced?

Answer- References specifically for which the vendor performed work similar in scope to the work required by this solicitation will be considered, provided they can be substantiated by HHS.

6. Question- What is the budgeted number of consultants required to perform on the contract?

Answer- The number of consultants is to be determined by each offeror, as part of its quotation.

7. Question- What is the approximate budgeted amount for this project?

Answer- The Government cannot disclose this information.

8. Question- What is the approximate minimum required number of hours to be performed on this project each month?

Answer- That is to be determined by each offeror, as part of its quotation.

9. Question- Are there any specific project management software requirements that must be used? If so, what are they?

Answer- No specific project management software must be used.

10. Question- In what format should the quote be submitted? Word document or PDF file?

Answer- A Word document is acceptable.

11. Question- Section 3.1 states that all information and deliverables shall be delivered to the address shown in Section 5.3 entitled - Place of Delivery”. However, there is no address listed in Section 5.3.

Answer- Any deliverables that need to be provided to the program office (that are not provided electronically) would go to 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Suite 624D, Washington, DC, 20201.

12. Question- Is it safe to assume that the due date for the deliverable associated with "Suggested updates to GAM chapter 8-100 and other related materials as necessary” is "10 working days after materials are provided to the Contractor for review or update”?

Answer- Yes, it is 10 working days after materials are provided to the Contractor for review or update.

13. Question- The RFQ states that "contractor shall be provided access to the GAM, as well as access to

Excel spreadsheets, folders used to track previous delegation and reorganization requests, and related materials.” but “no government furnished equipment shall be provided to the contractor.” Is this accurate?

Answer- No. In order to access the HHS network, an HHS laptop will be provided.

14. Question- Can the Government confirm that the following information should be in the proposal and that nothing else will be required.

-Cover letter

- SF1449 form with blocks 12, 17, 23, 24 and 30 completed

- Volume I - Technical quote

- Volume II - Business quote

- Class deviation attachment (pg 42)

- Representation, certifications and other statements of Offerors (pg 24)

- Disclosure of organizational conflict of interest (pg 39)

- Volume III - Past performance quote

Answer- All of above should be included in the proposal as well as all attachments such as transcripts, resumes and letters of commitment as well. Everything stated in section 10 of the RFQ should be submitted with your proposal.

15. Question- Can the response propose additional, optional services that would add further value to the delegations/reorganizations process?

Answer- No. Please only propose what is requested in the solicitation.

16. Question- Are there any key personnel requirements that the Offerors should be aware of?

Answer- The lead individual proposed by each offeror would be considered key personnel.

17. Question- Are there any labor category requirements that Offerors should be aware of?

Answer- Not specifically, but resumes of proposed individuals need to be included as part of the quotation.

18. Question- What are the average numbers of hours required to process one (1) reorganization or delegation from request to resolution?

Answer- That should be determined by each offeror, based on its experience performing similar work.

19. Question- How will the contractor receive the requests, inquiries, packages, etc. to track?

Answer- Electronically, in a format to be determined.

20. Question- Does OBMT have a Sharepoint site/license that they could/would grant the contractor access to for the purpose of receiving tracking requests, organizing email, uploading Excel spreadsheets, etc?

Answer- We do have a Sharepoint site and the plan would be to give the contractor access to that or another collaboration site, to be determined by the government.