SF-30 Amendment 19AS2026Q0030-A0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF

PAGES

1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO.

A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

August 28th , 2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

NO.

PR16160557

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

U.S. Embassy Canberra GSO Procurement Office 21 Moonah Place Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia

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

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19AS2026Q0030

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) August 5th, 2026

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 _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 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:

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.)

Amendment to provide Questions & Answers received for solicitation number 19AS2026Q0030

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 OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Malene G. Carr

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

Continuation Page to Amendment 19AS2026Q0030-A0001 Semiconductor Disruption Australia Strategies Questions & Answers

Q1. Can you please clarify whether the culminating conference and reception to be delivered under CLIN004 is expected to take place on the same day and with the same group of participants from government, business, academics, policy experts, and the diplomatic community?

A1. No. The Government does not require that the culminating conference and the reception take place on the same date, nor that they involve the entire same group of participants. The Contractor has flexibility to structure the timing and composition of the conference and the reception separately, provided both fulfill their respective requirements under CLIN0003 and CLIN0004 (as applicable) and are subject to POC approval.

Q2. At least two roundtable/tabletop exercises are expected to be delivered under CLIN002. Would there be any objection to one of those exercises being delivered with assistance from a third-party AI platform designed for wargaming and crisis simulations? We can provide further information about the platform and vendor in our submission.

A2. No objection. The Government has no objection to the use of a third-party AI platform for wargaming/crisis simulation support for one of the two required roundtable/tabletop exercises under CLIN0002, provided the offeror includes information about the platform and vendor as part of its submission for the Government's review as part of the technical evaluation.

Q3. Does the Embassy maintain, or can it point us to, a list of firms that have expressed interest in this RFQ, so we can reach out directly about a subcontracting or teaming arrangement?

A3. No. The Embassy does not maintain or distribute a list of firms that have expressed interest in this solicitation. Prospective quoters interested in establishing subcontracting or teaming arrangements must identify and contact potential partners independently.

Q4. Is the August 24 pre-quotation conference open to firms seeking to team as subcontractors rather than bid as prime? If so, we'd like to request the Teams link.

A4. The pre-quotation conference was held on August 24, 2026, and has already concluded; the window to request the Teams link (which closed August 20, 2026, 4:00 PM AEST) has passed. Non-attendance does not preclude a firm from submitting a quotation or pursuing a teaming/subcontracting arrangement, provided all other solicitation requirements are met by September 8, 2026, 4:00 PM AEST submission deadline.

Q5. Are there any restrictions in this solicitation on subcontracting or teaming arrangements we should be aware of before reaching out to potential primes?

A5. The solicitation does not prohibit subcontracting or teaming arrangements. However, offerors should be aware of the following:

• The prime contractor bears responsibility for meeting the solicitation's mandatory requirements, including SAM registration/UEI (Addendum A.2.4) and Australian local-presence requirements (Addendum A.2.3), regardless of any subcontracting arrangement, unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise in accordance with applicable class deviations.

• Per DOSAR 652.242-73 (Authorization and Performance), any subcontractor or joint venture partner actually performing work under the contract must also independently meet the requirements of that clause (i.e., authorization to do business, necessary licenses/permits, and compliance with local laws).

• Per FAR 52.244-6 (Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services), incorporated by reference in Section 2, certain flow-down obligations apply to subcontracts under this contract.

• Offerors relying on a subcontractor to meet technical qualification requirements (e.g., Australian experience, subject matter expertise) should clearly document the nature of the arrangement and how the subcontractor's capabilities will be integrated into contract performance, consistent with Addendum A.2.5–A.2.6.