Amendment 0001 191S7024R0001 - signed.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT I� CONTRACT ID CODE \PA

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

0001 PR12316930

6. ISSUED BY CODE

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05/20/2024 IS700 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE I

AMERICAN EMBASSY JERUSALEM, EMBASSY BRANCH AMERICAN EMBASSY JERUALEM, Embassy Branch Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT 71 HAYARKON STREET.TEL AVIV, 63903 ISRAEL

71 HAYARKON STREET, TEL AVIV, 63903ISRAEL

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) � 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

19IS7O24R0001

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/22/2024

10A MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

108. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE lFACIUTY CODE

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 D is extended. � is 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 1 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 inciudes 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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. IMPORTANT: Contractor Dis not Dis required to sign this document and return __ _ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION {Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitafion/contract subject marterwhere feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Revise Section 1 of the solicitation as per Attachment A

b. Incorporate Attachment B: Minutes from May 1, 2024, Pre-proposal Conference

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

d. Inform the public that PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS' QUESTIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AFTER May 23, 2024, 1400, ISRAEL STANDARD TIME

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.

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

Christopher P Nohr

158. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contrac#ng Officer)

STANDARD FORM 30 fREV. 11/20161

May 17, 2024

Amendment 191S7024R0001 0001 ATTACHMENT A

Section 1, IV.2.

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2. LIST OF REQUIRED SERVICE LOCATIONS

1. EBO Building – 71 Hayarkon St, Tel Aviv.

2. LGF Office area – 75 Hayarkon St., Tel Aviv.

3. Public Diplomacy Office – Hamered Trade Center Tel Aviv

4. Embassy Annex Building – 11 Galgalai Haplada St., Herzelia Pituach

5. Embassy Warehouse Complex – 9 Galgalai Haplada St., Herzelia Pituach.

6. Deputy Chief of Mission Residence – Shalva 33, Hertzlia Pituach

7. USAID Building – Hamered 25, Tel Aviv

8. SDU – Pinsker 44, Tel Aviv

9. Biet Lumir Building – Maskit 22, Hertzlia Pituach

10. FM Building – Aba Eben 15, Hertzlia Pituach

11. MDA – Hamered Trade Center Tel Aviv

To now read

2. LIST OF REQUIRED SERVICE LOCATIONS

1. EBO Building – 71 Hayarkon St, Tel Aviv.

2. LGF Office area – 75 Hayarkon St., Tel Aviv.

3. Public Diplomacy Office – Hamered Trade Center Tel Aviv

4. Embassy Annex Building – 11 Galgalai Haplada St., Herzelia Pituach

5. Embassy Warehouse Complex – 9 Galgalai Haplada St., Herzelia Pituach.

6. Deputy Chief of Mission Residence – Shalva 33, Hertzlia Pituach

7. USAID Building – Hamered 25, Tel Aviv

8. SDU – Pinsker 44, Tel Aviv

9. Biet Lumir Building – Maskit 22, Hertzlia Pituach

10. FM Building – Aba Eben 15, Hertzlia Pituach

11. MDA – Hamered Trade Center Tel Aviv

12. GSO Warehouse - 10 Hagavish St., Netanya

Section 1.IV.6 (first paragraph)

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ISP must warrant service support 7X24X365

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ISP must warrant service support 7X24X365 except for the holy day of Yom Kippur.

Amendment # 19IS7024R0001 00001 – ATTACHMENT B

May 11, 2024

MINUTES FROM PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE OF MAY 1, 2024

SOLICITATION 19IS7024R0001 TEL AVIV ISP SERVICE

Introduction

Mr. Chris Nohr, the Contracting Officer welcomed all attendees, and the following Government Attendees were introduced:

1. Mr. Christopher P Nohr – Contracting Officer

2. Mr. Chanan Stern – Contract Specialist

3. Ms. Ronen BenEli – Procurement Agent

4. Ms. Ranya Dahdal – Procurement Supervisor

5. Mr. Dwayne E Singleton - Diplomatic Technology Officer – Attended virtually.

6. Mr. Shibly Sweilem – Computer Mgmt. Specialist – Attended virtually.

7. Ms. Vartou V Torrosian – Telecom Mobile Coordinator – Attended virtually.

All attendees introduced themselves. The Contracting Officer thanked all attendees for coming and expressed his 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 Pricing – Contract line items were discussed. Each line item needs to be priced per monthly price with a total based on the estimated quantities. The Sub-Total shall be the Sub-Total of all line items for 12 months. Minimum and Maximum was discussed.

5. Section 1 Scope of Work was discussed. An additional service location of the new warehouse will be added to the solicitation with an official amendment.

6. Section 1, Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) was discussed.

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

Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) was emphasized.

8. 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.

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U.S. EMBASSY JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

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9. Section 3 was discussed as was the importance of the technical proposal. The requirement to complete the Cybersecurity (C-SCRM) questionnaire was discussed.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. It was emphasized that all questions that might arise prior to submission of the proposal may be submitted in written form and that all answers to questions will be posted in SAM.GOV and the US Embassy Web site.

Questions

The attached questions were asked and answered during the conference. See Attachment C.

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.

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ATTACHMENT C

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

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Question #1: What is the main difference between CLINS1-4 (VPN through Internet) and

CLINS 5-12 (Bundled Internet lines)?

Answer #1: CLINS 1-4 are for Virtual Private Network lines using the internet, while CLINS 5 –

12 are lines bundled (combined) with VPN, infrastructure, and static IP address.

Question #2: What exactly does CLIN 13 (Permanent IP address) refer to?

Answer #2: CLIN 13 refers to a separate requirement of 16 PD addresses. These IP addresses are separate from the IP address that are already included in CLINS 5-12 (Bundled Internet

Lines).

Question #3: Who will have managing control of the CISCO routers mentioned in Section

1.IV.5 NETWORK DEVICES of the solicitation?

Answer #3: Section 1.IV.5 of the solicitation states that the internet service provider must provide (Cisco) routers. Once provided the routers will be under the management of the

Government after its initial configuration by the internet service provider.

Question #4: At what point will Access Points need to be provided?

Answer #4: Section 1.IV.5 of the solicitation states that the internet service provider must provide Access Points as requested as some locations may ask for Wireless solution that will require access points.

Question #5: Is there a requirement for a firewall in the solicitation?

Answer #5: No, as the Government will provide all the required firewall services. Section

1.IV.3 of the solicitation state, “Unfiltered access to the Internet is required without ISP firewall blocking. Filters or sniffers must not be established, connected, or introduced by the ISP for any

Embassy channels. If there are any existing filters, sniffers, restrictions, or proxies, they must be identified, and removed prior lease line circuit installation.”

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Question #6: Does the service support requirement include the holy day of Yom Kippur?

Answer #6: Section 1.IV.6 of the solicitation states, “ISP must warrant service support

7X24X365”, however it does not include the holy day of Yom Kippur and an official solicitation amendment will reflect this.

Question #7: How will contract award be determined?

Answer #7: Section 4 – Evaluation Factors, of the solicitation state, “Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Proposals shall include a completed solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

The Government reserves the right to hold discussions if it is in the best interest of the

Government. The Government will evaluate offers based on information requested in IV Scope of work and Section 3 – Instructions to Offerors.”

Attachment C QA from Pre-Proposal Conference May 1, 2024 191S7024R0001 0001