SF30-19FR6325Q0052-A0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

NO.

19FR6325Q0052-A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

September 17, 2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR15580339

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

Contracts Office A-M8, American Embassy, 2 Ave Gabriel, 75008 Paris

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

X

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19FR6325Q0052

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

September 3, 2025

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, [ X ] 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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to :

- Correct the box 8. on the SF-1442 to reflect the current bid due date : September 24, 2025 – 18:00

- Update the numbering in the pricing table

- Provide answers to questions submitted during the pre-bid conference

- Update the scope of work on page 6 of the RFQ document

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

CRAIG N DEATRICK

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

RFQ #19FR6325Q0052 – Cover sheet – SF-1442 - Page 3

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15580339

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4.ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19FR6325Q0052

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

September 3, 2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Mrs. Pauline GUEDES

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

0033-143122335

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

September 24, 2025 – 18:00

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION

IS

UNRESTRICTED

OR

SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:

CONTRACTS OFFICE , A-M8

AMERICAN EMBASSY

2 AVENUE GABRIEL

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

75008 PARIS

To be submitted electronically to

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

ParisContracting@state.gov SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. Delivery for fob destination unless block is marked

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

X RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY American Embassy – Attn : ParisFMCDBO Financial Management Center, Room A-18 2 avenue Gabriel 75382 Paris Cedex 08

ParisFMCDOB1@state.gov

17b. Check if remittance is different and put such address in offer

18b. Submit invoices to address shown in block 18a unless block below is checked SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

French Fish and Seafood Market analysis

All

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a.Solicitation incorporates by reference far 52.212-1, 52.212-4. far 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

addenda

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b.Contract/purchase order incorporates by reference far 52.212-4. far 52.212-5 is attached. addenda ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office. contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

29. Award of contract: ref. _________________ offer dated ____________. your offer on solicitation (block 5), including any additions or changes which are set forth herein, is accepted as to items:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c.DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Craig N. DEATRICK

31c. DATE SIGNED mailto:ParisFMCDOB1@state.gov

RFQ #19FR6325Q0052 – Section 1 - Page 4

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER S- 19FR6325Q0052

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall conduct an analysis of the French Fish and Seafood market in France. In accordance with the specifications and terms and condition set forth herein.

This is a firm-fixed price type of purchase order/contract.

The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to provide the required services to the American Embassy.

All prices are in EUR.

II. PRICING

Line Item Description Unit Quantity

Total Price excluding VAT

0001 Market Assessment All 1

Market overview report / Supply chain mapping / SWOT analysis All 1

0003 Buyer Engagement (Qualified list of buyers) All 1

One-on-one meetings at the 2026 Barcelona seafood show. All 1

Total excluded VAT

VAT amount

Grand Total included VAT

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT;

this percentage is multiplied only against that portion

Questions and answers :

1. Can the Embassy provide a list of target products ? A list of seafood products that can be exported from the United

States ?

The list of target products shall be provided by the vendor but the Embassy can provide helpful information or contact information to facilitate this study. This information will only be shared with the awardee of this tender.

2. Shall we include in our analysis the live seafood products ?

Yes, absolutely.

3. What can be requested from us after the Barcelona seafood show in April 2026 ?

This contract is for a one-year period from the date of the award. We will request from you an Evaluation Report regarding the meetings conducted during the show between exporters and buyers. The results shall be provided to the COR (Contracting Officer Representative). The COR may respond with a request for more information regarding your deliverables for this project or to clarify certain information provided.

4. Will there be a space available during the Barcelona seafood show to use for the one-on-one meetings ?

Yes, the USDA will have a stand and a space will be available for this purpose.

5. For all the logistic fees on our side (hotel, transportation, lunch, etc.) shall they be included in our offer or will there be a separate charges for this ?

The price listed in your offer shall include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to provide the required services to the American Embassy. We will not cover any additional costs not included in your offer.

6. Concerning subcontracting, can we bid for this project if it is the first time we are in partnership with another firm ?

We are requiring a subcontracting plan and an existing partnership with the sub-contractor for a minimum of three years. If it is the first time you are working with a sub-contractor, your offer will not be considered technically acceptable.

7. Can you disclore the magnitude for this project ? Estimated price ?

Disclosure of the magnitude is only applicable to construction projects and we cannot provide a price range for this commercial contract.

(1) Subcontracting plan- If a subcontractor(s) is to be used, the Contractor shall provide a complete sub-contracting plan including, but not limited to:

• Qualification of the subcontractor as required in A1, A.2 (1, 2) including:

• Past performance of the subcontractor in providing seafood market analysis services in France similar to this contract for a minimum of three (3) years

• Evidence of an existing partnership with the sub-contractor(s) for a minimum of three (3) years

• Past performance demonstrating a good business relationship with the sub-contractor, including payment of the subcontractor in due time.

RFQ #19FR6325Q0052 – CONTINUATION TO SF-1449 - Page 6

b. Organize Meetings:

o Facilitate one-on-one meetings between U.S. processors/exporters and French buyers at the 2026

Barcelona Seafood Show.

Deliverable: Organized and scheduled meetings at the Barcelona Seafood Show.

c. Share results with the COR :

o An Evaluation Report regarding the meetings conducted during the show between exporters and buyers shall be provided to the COR (Contracting Officer Representative).

Consultant Expertise:

The consultant shall have experience in seafood markets, including sourcing, supply chain management, and product development. Her expertise spans whitefish markets, sustainability practices, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring a thorough and actionable market assessment.

Timeline:

The project will be completed in phases, with the market assessment and buyer engagement finalized before the 2026 Barcelona Seafood Show.

Components of SWOT Analysis

1. Strengths (Internal Factors):

o Positive attributes or advantages within the organization or project.

o Examples: Unique product offerings, strong brand reputation, skilled workforce, advanced technology, or established distribution channels.

2. Weaknesses (Internal Factors):

o Areas where the organization or project lacks capability or faces challenges.

o Examples: Limited resources, lack of expertise, poor infrastructure, or inefficiencies in operations.

3. Opportunities (External Factors):

o Favorable external conditions or trends that can be leveraged for growth or success.

o Examples: Emerging markets, changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, or regulatory changes that benefit the business.

4. Threats (External Factors):

o External challenges or risks that could negatively impact the organization or project.

o Examples: Intense competition, economic downturns, unfavorable regulations, or supply chain disruptions.