SF30 - RFQ 19AS2025Q0028 Welcome Kits - Questions and Answers.pdf

The 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 electronic communication 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 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) N/A

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 is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

Solicitation RFQ19AS2025Q0028

Questions and Answers

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)

Terry Alston

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

US Embassy Canberra General Services Office 21 Moonah Place Yarralumla, ACT 2600

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

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

19AS2025Q0028

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/03/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15412215

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07/24/2025

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

RFQ 19AS2025Q0028 Welcome Kits U.S. Embassy Canberra

Questions and Answers

Q1. Please confirm whether you require only steak knives or a set that includes both knives and forks.

A1. For this line item – YES, Only Steak Knives.

Refer to Line item 7 “Kitchen Items” as this covers knives and forks - “Stainless Flatware/Cutlery Set 4 X Knife, 4 X Fork, 4 X Dessert Spoon, 4 X Teaspoon”

Q2. Kindly clarify whether the term “Mat” refers to a dish drain tray.

A2. Dish Drain Tray and Mat – Mat Will sit under the drain tray to collect water.

Example -

Q3. Please provide reference images of the item or advise if this refers to microwave-safe food containers.

A3. Yes - Microwave-safe

Q4. Provide reference images and specify the material of the mixing bowls (e.g., stainless steel, glass, or plastic).

Also, since mixing bowls typically do not include covers, please confirm if the 8-piece set consists of 4 bowls and 4 covers.

A4. YES - 8-piece set consists of 4 bowls and 4 covers example –

Q5. Please advise whether the requirement is for an induction-compatible nonstick cookware set or an induction-compatible stainless-steel set (non-nonstick).

A5. Needs to be Stainless Steel set

Q6. Please confirm whether a foldable fabric-type basket is acceptable or if a solid plastic-type basket is preferred.

A6. Solid baskets are required for large heavy washing loads.

Q7. On the 2 person kits, it says a flat, white sheet for queen bed is listed as one size, but for the other kits it is different. What is the size preference for queen bed sheets?

A7. Queen Bed White Flat Sheet (180 Thread Count or higher) 245x270cm

Q8. Does the freight need to be palletized when it arrives at the warehouse?

A8. Yes. Everything can come in a container that the warehouse will unload, but everything has to be on pallets in the container.