SF-30 19AS2026Q0031 PAS U.S Studies Conference Program Services.pdf
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- U. S. Studies Conference Program Services
- Solicitation number
- 19AS2026Q0031
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Department of State US Embassy Canberra
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This is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 19AS2026Q0031, issued by the U.S. Embassy Canberra GSO Procurement Office on August 17, 2026, with Requisition Number PR16160525. The amendment modifies Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions, paragraph A.2.8, by removing the requirement for qualified subject-matter experts in "semiconductor supply chains, defense/national security policy" from the personnel qualifications, leaving only the requirement for "qualified subject-matter experts and strategic communications." The amendment is effective immediately, and offers must acknowledge receipt prior to the submission deadline or risk rejection. The contracting officer is Paul Rau.
The amendment includes eight Questions and Answers clarifying requirements for the PAS U.S. Studies Conference Program Services contract. Key points include: conference dates are flexible with no required sequencing across Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne locations; conferences must be delivered in-person with a lead moderator, though subject-matter experts may participate remotely; the contractor is responsible for identifying participants (new to Australian government positions) with Embassy facilitation of invitations; the primary conference audience should focus on Australian and subnational officials, though the contractor may propose broader private sector and academic participation; the contractor must propose qualified subject-matter experts with justification, with the lead coordinator being an expert on U.S. foreign policies and the American-Australian Alliance; a strategic messaging campaign using social media and op-eds will highlight conference successes; the contractor must maintain a local presence in Australia with a registered business address or establish one within thirty days of award; and the U.S. Embassy will not provide GST exemption letters for U.S. offerors.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
1 3
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
August 17th, 202
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
PR16160525
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.
19AS2026Q0031
9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) August 17th, 202
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 AMENDThis amendment is issued to:
Amendment to provide Questions & Answers received for solicitation number 19AS2026Q0031; and Amend Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions, paragraph A.2.8.All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
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
NSN 7540-01-152-8070 Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
Continuation Page to Amendment
Amend Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions, paragraph A.2.8.
Original wording:
“Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel and financial resources needed to perform the work, including qualified subject-matter experts in semiconductor supply chains, defense/national security policy, and strategic communications.”
Revised wording:
“Evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel and financial resources needed to perform the work, including qualified subject-matter experts and strategic communications.”
Questions and Answers
Q1.
Q5. Subject-Matter Experts: The solicitation requires qualified subject-matter experts in semiconductor supply chains, defence and national security policy, and strategic communications. Could you please advise whether the Embassy has preferred speakers or an existing roster of approved subject-matter experts, or whether the contractor is expected to independently identify and propose all speakers?
Answer: The Embassy does not have a preferred speaker, but requests the contractor to provide justification for its proposed slate of subject matter experts. The lead coordinator for the contractor should be an expert in the United States, its foreign policies and the American-Australian alliance. There is no requirement for the contractor to furnish all subject matter experts from its own internal roster; a think tank, for example, can invite experts from other institutions to complement its own staff’s lead instruction.
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