19AQMM19Q0178_A00001_Signed.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A00001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09/04/2019

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

(A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

Rachel S. Cook

NAME

571-345-2378

TEL.

cookr1@State.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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CONTACT DUNS

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/28/2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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, 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 ____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 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)

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

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

The purpose of the amendment is to provide the government's response to vendor questions. The quotation due date is extended to September 9, 2019 at 5:00 pm ET.

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)

Rachel S. Cook

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

09/04/2019

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Clause L-099 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Supplement) was deleted or updated.

L-099 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Supplement)

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, the offeror shall provide the following with their response for evaluation.

General Quotation Preparation Instructions:

The quotation submitted shall fully comply with any and all requirements in the RFQ. The quotation shall clearly demonstrate the Quoters understanding of the overall and specific technical requirements outlined in the salient specifications. The Quoter shall provide the requested pricing information. Failure of the Quoter to address all requirements of the RFQ in their Quotation may result in the Quotation being considered technically unacceptable.

Quotations are due by 5 PM ET on September 9, 2019. Quotations shall be submitted electronically via email with attachments to cookr1@state.gov no later than the closing date and time of this solicitation. The cumulative maximum size of all attachments per email is 30 megabytes.

Quotations shall consist of the following two physically separate volumes.

a. Technical Quote and Past Performance (.pdf)

b. Price Quote (.pdf or Excel Workbook)

Volume I: Technical Quote:

Quoters shall identify –

a. Brand name of product proposed;

b. Part Number;

c. For “equal” products, a description of the salient characteristics of the product, which demonstrate it meets the technical require-ments herein;

d. Name of Manufacturer;

e. Address of Manufacturer;

f. DUNS Number of Manufacturer;

g. Manufacturer’s ISO9001:2008 certification status; and

h. Manufacturer small business and socio-economic size-status (e.g. small business (SB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), eco-nomically disadvantaged woman-owned small business (EDWOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone small business, SBA-certified 8(a) small business), as currently shown in the System for Award Manage-ment (SAM) Representations and Certifications.

Past Performance:

List all contracts and subcontracts the Quoter has held over the past five years for the same or similar work to include:

1. Customer's name, address, email, and telephone number

2. Contract number and type.

3. Date of the contract, place(s) of performance, and delivery dates or period of performance.

4. Contract size (dollar value).

5. Brief description of the work, including responsibilities.

6. Comparability to the work required under this solicitation.

7. Brief discussion of any technical problems and their resolution.

8. Brief discussion of any terminations (partial or complete) and the type (convenience or default) as well as any defi-ciency notices, corrective action plans, show cause letters or cure notices (provide explanatory details) and a brief de-scription of the corrective actions to remedy the non-compliant performance.

The Government may contact the customer(s) provided above, and request additional past performance information. If an Quoter believes that any unfavorable information may be provided as a part of the reference check process, the Quoter shall include a brief explanation of the circumstances pertaining to this data and the Offeror’s position in reference to these circumstances. If appropriate, the Quoter should indicate what steps have been included in this offer to prevent a recurrence of such situations.

Volume II Price Quote:

Quoters shall complete the provided Schedule B Attachment: BPA Price List for the base year and four option years.

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

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Contract Number: Title: Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)

Date of Solicitation:

09/04/2019

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

19AQMM19Q00178 Personal Protective Equipment A00001 Q&A

SBU

Question 1: The solicitation has labeled this as a Small Business Set Aside. It is our understanding that since this is a BPA, the 51% of the items on each BPA order will have to be provided by a small business with a small business manufacturer. If there is a case where the items requested are all large business products (or more than half of the items are large business products), the Contractor will not be able to comply with the Small Business requirement. Can you please clarify so we can ensure we are able to meet the small business requirements?

Government Response 1: In accordance with FAR 52.219‐14 Limitations on Subcontracting, “The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.”

Question 2: C Bulk pricing may be available on some of these items. Could you please provide quantity estimates so bulk pricing can be provided with our quote?

Government Response 2: Please refer to Section B‐10 of the solicitation, “The anticipated ordering frequency and estimated annual quantities are not known and will depend on the needs of first responders overseas. Quoters shall have the capacity to fill large orders. Pricing shall be per unit in accordance with the Schedule B Attachment: BPA Price List.”

Discounts for bulk pricing may be applied to BPA calls, as applicable.

Question 3: In reference to "Line 21: Comtac Headset", a dual down lead headset is being requested.

Based on our experience, it is cleaner and less cumbersome to the operator use a single down lead and a multi‐port PTT. This also will allow them to operate off only one PTT (which will also allow for cost savings). Can you please clarify which is preferred, or if either would be acceptable?

Government Response 3: Either is acceptable.