Amendment 00001 19IS7O23Q0006.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

Q

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

00001

3. EFFECTIVE

DATE

3/30/2023

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR11413436

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE IS700 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

AMERICAN EMBASSY JERUSALEM, EMBASSY BRANCH TEL AVIV

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

71 HAYARKON STREET, TEL AVIV, 63903

ISRAEL

AMERICAN EMBASSY JERUALEM, Embassy Branch Tel Aviv

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

71 HAYARKON STREET,TEL AVIV, 63903 ISRAEL

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code) X 9a.AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO. 19IS7O23Q0006

9b.DATED (SEE ITEM

3/21/2023 10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, Xis not extended

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 2 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 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

_ A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: 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)

E.

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Revise Section 1 of the solicitation with Attachment A (see Continuation Pages)

b. Incorporate Attachment B:P Minutes from March 27, 2023, Pre-proposal Conference, and

c. Incorporate Attachment C: Questions and answers from Interested offerors posed during the Pre-Proposal Conference

*NOTICE: QUESTIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AFTER April 13, 2023, 14:00 PM, ISRAEL STANDARD TIME

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Kurt Pearson

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83)

Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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

IMPORTANT: Contractor _ is not, _ is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office. 1

3/30/2023

19IS7023Q0001 00006 SECTION: SF30 Block 14 Continuation

Attachment A

The purpose of this amendment 0001 to solicitation 191S7023Q0006 is to correct the following.

1. Section 1, IV Attachment A, 1, C

From

C. Venetian Blind Cleaning: The Contractor shall provide venetian blind cleaning services. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to use appropriate cleaning method without damaging the blinds.

The blinds cleaning services include but are not limited to the following actions:

Measuring of blinds Providing quotes within 72 hours Removing the blinds Marking of locations of blinds and rods Removal of dust General cleaning followed by ultrasound cleaning.

Checking of mechanism, chains, ropes, and replacement of defective, broken and worn parts Replacement of orientation rods Anti-static treatment Re-installation of blinds

To now read

C. RESERVED

00001 ATTACHMENT B

March 30, 2023

MINUTES FROM PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE OF MARCH 27, 2023

SOLICITATION 19IS7023Q0006 DRAPERY CLEANING SERVICE

Introduction

Mr. Chanan Stern, the Contracting Specialist, welcomed all attendees and the following

Government Attendees were introduced:

1. Mr. Chanan Stern – Contract Specialist – Tel Aviv

2. Ms. Orly Paz – Residential Make Ready Supervisor – Tel Aviv

3. Mr. Eran Barr – Procurement Agent

All attendees introduced themselves. The Contract Specialist thanked all attendees for coming and expressed her hope to have a fruitful and mutually beneficial working relationship.

Discussion of the Solicitation Package

The following sections of the solicitation were highlighted:

1. Proposal due date, time, and delivery requirements were specified. It was emphasized that all proposals may be delivered electronically.

2. Confirmation that offers that do not meet the deadline and submission requirements will not be considered.

3. SF1449 – The completion and signing of the SF1449 was discussed

4. Section 1 subsection 2.0 Pricing – Contract line items were discussed. Each line item needs to be priced per month and the total yearly price for each line item needs to be priced out. Not to exceed amount per year for the contract was discussed.

5. Section 1. Performance Work Statement was discussed. Work plan, transition plan, and

QA plan were discussed here, and it was agreed that the section 1.IV c will be revised on this official solicitation amendment, and marked as reserved, as there is no requirement for venetian blinds in the work statement.

6. IDIQ contracts were discussed as was the ordering process.

7. Section 2 Contract Clauses were discussed and the Clause 52.222-50, Combating

Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) was emphasized.

8. The requirement of submitting an English version of the proposed Insurance policy was discussed

9. Clause 52.229-12 was discussed as was the requirement for the contractor submitting proposal need to submit a signed W-14 form if they are a foreign (non-American) contractor.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

U.S. EMBASSY JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

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10. Section 3 was discussed as was the importance of the technical proposal.

11. Reviewed Section 4 – Evaluation Factors. It was noted that the U.S. Government will award the contract to the lowest priced and technically responsible offeror.

12. Reviewed Section 5 – Representations and Certifications – This section was explained in detail, and it was emphasized to all that the certifications need to be signed and certified as part of the technical proposal. The offerors need to provide their TIN (for American firms) and CAGE code and register with SAM or show proof of being in the process of obtaining those. NDAA certification and requirement was discussed.

13. It was emphasized that all questions that might arise prior to submission of the proposal may be submitted in written form by April 13, 2023, 07:00 AM US Eastern Standard time, 14:00 PM Israel standard time. Answers will be emailed to all offerors who expressed interest in this solicitation. In addition, answers to all questions will be posted in BETA.SAM.

Questions

The attached questions were asked and answered during the conference

Conclusion

The conference concluded and attendees were thanked for their presence and expression of interest in serving the U.S. Government. The meeting was adjourned.

Sincerely, Kurt Pearson

Contracting Officer

19IS7O23Q0006 00001

• ATTACHMENT C

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

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Question #1: What is the meaning of the not to exceed amount stated in section 1.I.D of the solicitation?

Answer #1: With this response Section 1.I.D of the solicitation is now revise to read “During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of NIS 7,000. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The NIS amount of all orders combined shall not exceed NIS 350,000. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.”

The not exceed amount of NIS 350,000 reflects the contract’s maximum amount for each period of performance, this includes the base period of performance and each option year of performance.

Question #2: Why are venetian blinds mentioned in section 1.IV.1.C of the solicitation?

Answer #2: Since there is no need for cleaning venetian blinds, Section 1.IV.1.C of the solicitation shall be revised to state “RESERVED”.

Question #3: In what cities are the houses that required service located?

Answer #3: Section 1.IV.5. states “ The general location of contract performance will be in the general area of Tel Aviv, Kfar Shemaryahu and Herzelia Israel”

Question #4: What is the timeline turnaround expected to complete the work?

Answer #4: In accordance to Section 1.IV.1.A of the solicitation, after taking measurements of curtains, the contractor needs to provide quotes withing 72 hours and perform all the work within

5 days after receipt of order.

Question #5: Which licenses are required for the ensuing contract?

Answer #5: In accordance with clause 652.242-73 the contractor will need to show that it “has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and, that it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract”.