SF-30_Mod_Solicitation_Form.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

M-0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

Feb. 14, 2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

n/a

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6.

ISSUED BY

CODE

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

U.S. Consulate General Milan Via Principe Amedeo, 2/10 20121 Milano, Italy

8.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

RFQ n. 191T5225Q0002

To All Potential Offeror(s)

Jan. 28, 2025

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, [x ] 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 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: (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:

X

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) DEI CANCELLATION

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [] is not, [ X ] is required to sign this document and return _01__ copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this amendment to th solicitation is to:

a. Confirm by certification that contractor is not in violation of Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity; and

b. Incorporate the provision Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws in Section G of the solicitation.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10Aas heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Timothy P. Lockwood

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

Feb. 14, 2025

SF30

Dear Potential Offerors:

Please complete the attached certification statement, signed and dated to be returned with the proposal. Additionally, you must consider incorporated into Solicitation n. RFQ n. 191T5225Q0002, clauses section G, the following provision:

Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws

No funds awarded under this contract may be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-

Based Opportunity.

The Contractor shall submit, prior to award or upon request from the Contracting Officer, a certification that confirms:

1.Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and;

2.It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable

Federal anti-discrimination laws.

(End of provision)

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Milan, Italy

February 14, 2025 CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW

All Department of State contractors must certify that they do not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable anti-discrimination laws and agree that such certification is material for purposes of the government’s payment decision and therefore subject to the False Claims Act. See 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

DIRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS and/or OFFERORS

1.Read the entire certification provided below.

2.After you have read the provisions, please check the appropriate boxes.

3.Upon completion of Step 2, fill out the representation below. NOTE: This certification is made by a person with the authority to bind the contractor or offeror.

4.Return completed form to the Contracting Officer/POC shown in the e-mail.

CERTIFICATION:

The Contractor or prospective offeror certifies they:

☐ Are in compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 31 USC 3729(b)(4) (False Claims Act); and

☐ Do not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

Contractor or Offeror Name (Printed or Typed): ___________________________________________

Authorized Representative Name and Title: ______________________________________________

Authorized Representative Signature and Date: ____________________________________________

Solicitation or Contract Number: ___________________________________________________

Sincerely, Timothy Lockwood

Contracting Officer