SF-30 Amendment 19AS2026Q0032-A0001 -.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

August 28th , 2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

NO.

PR16160502

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.

19AS2026Q0032

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 19AS2026Q0032

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 19AS2026Q0032-A0001 EdUSA AI & Quantum Technologies Initiative Questions & Answers

Q1. The main question is for guidance since Vendor is US based (and SAM registered), and Sub Vendor is Australian based (and not SAM registered).

If Vendor is prime contractor, is it ok that the sub-contractor meets the Australian-presence requirement?

A1. Yes, this is acceptable. The Australian subcontractor may satisfy the Australian-presence requirement (Addendum A.2.3) on the prime's behalf, provided the quotation clearly documents how the subcontractor's local presence will support day-to-day contract coordination, reporting, and liaison with Embassy staff for the full period of performance. The prime contractor's existing SAM registration satisfies Addendum A.2.4.

If Australian contractor is prime contractor, is it ok that the sub-contractor is the one that is SAM-registered?

A1. SAM registration is generally still the preferred method of collecting vendor information, and offerors should register whenever practicable. However, under Acquisition Alert 25-40 (FAR Class Deviation to FAR Part 4), SAM registration is no longer mandatory for contracts awarded by Contracting Officers located outside the United States supporting diplomatic operations - an exemption that now extends to all diplomatic missions, including U.S. Embassy Canberra.

Q2. Is it acceptable to provide our submission in the form of a typical Australian RFQ, with a 5–10-page narrative followed by a budget? This would be in addition to filling out SF-1449.

A2. Yes, a narrative and budget may be submitted, but only in addition to, not in place of, the required elements. All quotations must still include the four mandatory components identified in the solicitation cover letter and Addendum to 52.212-1: (1) completed SF-1449 (Blocks 12, 17, 19–24, 30 as applicable); (2) Section 1 – Pricing; (3) Section 5 – Representations and Certifications; and (4) all information required under Section 3, Addendum A.2 (items 1–9). The narrative/budget format may be used to organize and present this required content, but omission of any of the four mandatory items will render a quotation incomplete and ineligible for consideration.

Q3. I just wanted to clarify one point, namely the following objective "highlight the United States as a preferred destination for Australian students, educators, and researchers pursuing advanced study and partnership opportunities in emerging technologies aligned with AUKUS priorities." We would need an understanding of what exactly is meant here and if this is a specific requirement or an expected follow-on effect.

A3. The United States as a preferred destination for Australian students, educators, and researchers pursuing advanced study and partnership opportunities in emerging technologies aligned with AUKUS priorities" should be a theme highlighted within in the student and teacher training curriculums and the final report would address how this objective was met and any outcomes.

Q4. Are there a minimum number of schools that should be contacted?

A4. The student-facing training should be with a minimum of 5 schools, all subject to POC approval, so as many schools as necessary should be contacted to secure 5 schools.

Q5. Are there specific schools that should be contacted?

A5. Schools across the education framework should be contacted.

Q6. Is there a specific location in mind for the conference?

A6. Should be located in Melbourne or Sydney.

Q7. Which students should be targeted at Year 10, or Years 11 and 12?

A7. Years 9-11 to be targeted.

Q8. Should the Student-facing and Teacher-facing courses be taught together or separately?

A8. These are two distinct courses that will be taught separately.

Q9. Should the sessions take place during school hours, or outside of school hours/during holidays?

A9. Will be reviewed by POC but can be either in the school year or in school holiday breaks.

Q10. Are there a minimum number of students and teachers required to participate?

A10. Minimum 40 students and 20 teachers from a broad range of schools (minimum five schools).

Q11. Can the conference be held online?

A11. No, conference to be in person, location either in Sydney or Melbourne metropolitan areas. The conference could have a hybrid feature.

Q12. How many people should attend the conference?

A12. Minimum 100 in person.

Q13. Requirements call for international experience; would the government consider substituting international experience for a partnership with a STEM university that has previously had campuses abroad?

A13. A teaming arrangement or partnership with a STEM university that has operated campuses or programs abroad may be submitted as supporting evidence of international experience under Addendum A.2.6, particularly if the offeror lacks comparable Australian experience. This is not an automatic substitute — the Government will evaluate the relevance, recency, and scale of the experience presented. Offerors relying on a partner's experience should clearly document the nature of the arrangement (teaming agreement, subcontract, etc.) and how the partner's expertise will be integrated into performance of this specific requirement.

Q14. Can the government explain why it is prioritizing international and Australian experience when the contract seems to focus more on education and STEM, where it would seem more beneficial to have STEM and education experience?

A14. The solicitation requires both types of experience because this program requires successful delivery within Australia's specific academic and administrative environment, not just subject-matter competence.

STEM/education/curriculum experience (Addendum A.2.5.a) demonstrates the offeror's ability to design and deliver the technical content. Australian presence and international/Australian experience (Addendum A.2.3, A.2.5, A.2.6) demonstrate the offeror's ability to operate locally — securing school partnerships, coordinating logistics, obtaining required permits, and sustaining day-to-day liaison with Embassy staff over the 12-month period of performance. These factors are evaluated together as complementary requirements, not as substitutes for one another.