SF-30 Amendment of Solicitation 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 21

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

July 19, 2026

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

PR16065679

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

19J010 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

American Embassy Amman, Jordan. Abdoun, Al-Umawyeen St.

Phone: 962-6-590-6000 Fax: 962-6-592-0163 Email:

AmmanRFQ@state.gov

Same as Block 6

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

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19J01026Q0014 q

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 13, 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 [X] 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 one (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.)

The Solicitation No. 19J01026Q0014 is hereby amended due to the following:

1. The Government hereby amends the solicitation to revise requirements in the Statement of Work (See block 14 continuation pages).

2. Amendment to Pricing table in Section 1 (See block 14 continuation pages).

3. Amendment in Section 3 -A.2 for Information demonstrating the offeror’s/quoter’s ability to perform

4. The Government hereby extends the solicitation due date to August 10,2026 at 16:00 PM (local time), Quotations must be submitted by email to AmmanRFQ@state.gov

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

Jeff K. Blythe

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)

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Block 14 continuation pages of SF30:

OVERVIEW OF OPPORTUNITY

The U.S. Embassy in Amman is seeking a credible public opinion research entity with a deep understanding of U.S. Government foreign policy priorities to assess Jordanian public opinion on topics of bilateral interest, to be determined jointly with the Public Diplomacy Section (PD). The contractor shall design and implement a comprehensive research program that combines quantitative and/or qualitative public opinion surveys with qualitative focus group discussions

(FGDs) to provide a deeper understanding of public attitudes, perceptions, and emerging trends. The research methodology shall be developed in coordination with and subject to approval by PD and should ensure nationally representative survey results that can be compared with previous Embassy-funded surveys, for which the Embassy will provide the raw datasets, as well as with other relevant public opinion studies conducted in Jordan.

The selected contractor shall be expected to conduct:

• Two nationally representative public opinion surveys, each consisting of at least 1,800 respondents.

• Four focus group discussions (FGDs) in four governates including Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Aqaba as requested by PD, to further explore selected survey findings.

The FGDs shall build on selected findings from the nationally representative survey and provide qualitative insights into participants' perceptions, attitudes, motivations, and reactions to issues identified through the polling results.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The contractor shall complete each survey cycle, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and any associated focus group discussions, within two months, according to an approved work plan and throughout the period of performance.

RESEARCH SAMPLE

Public Opinion Survey

• Minimum of 1,800 nationally representative respondents

• Adults aged 18-65 years

• Representative by sex, age, governorate, and other demographic characteristics approved by PD.

Focus Group Discussions

• Four FGDs.

• Approximately 10–12 participants per discussion.

• Participant profiles shall be approved by PD based on the selected survey findings.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DELIVERABLES

A. Public Opinion Surveys

The contractor shall:

• Work with PD to identify research topics.

• Design questionnaires and submit them for PD approval.

• Conduct in-person surveys unless otherwise directed by PD.

• Conduct quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis as required.

• Submit cleaned datasets, codebooks, cross-tabulations, and analytical reports.

• Present findings to PD.

• Provide post-delivery technical support.

B. Focus Group Discussions

Where requested by PD, the contractor shall conduct four focus group discussions in four different governates including Amman, Zarqa, Irbid, and Aqaba based on selected findings from the public opinion survey.

The contractor shall:

• Develop discussion guides based on selected survey findings, subject to PD approval.

• Recruit and screen participants according to participant profiles approved by PD.

• Arrange the venue, refreshments, logistics, participant scheduling, and transportation if needed. The venue should include a separate observation room with simultaneous interpretation.

• Conduct the discussions in Arabic.

• Provide simultaneous English interpretation.

• Moderate all discussions.

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with ethical standards.

• Document the discussions through detailed notes and with participant consent, audio recordings and/or transcripts.

• Analyze the findings and explain how they support or provide additional context to the survey findings.

Deliverables shall include:

• Participant demographic profile

• Discussion guide

• Summary report

• Comprehensive analytical report

• Notes/transcripts (if requested)

• Audio recordings (if requested and consented)

• Editable Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files

PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS

The contractor shall prepare presentation materials summarizing both the survey findings and the focus group discussion findings and present the results to PD and other stakeholders upon request.

Proposal Requirements: The Offeror shall submit separate Technical and Financial Proposals.

The Technical Proposal shall address all requirements, methodology, tasks, and deliverables described in the Statement of Work. The Financial Proposal shall provide a detailed, itemized budget that clearly reflects the costs associated with each requirement, task, and deliverable.

Section 1: Pricing Table

Used to read:

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Item Description Quantity Unit

Unit

Price

(JOD)

Total Price (JOD)

Conduct a large-scale, nationally representative public opinion survey with a minimum of 1,800

2 Each

Total Price in Jordanian Dinar

Now it reads:

Section 3: Solicitation Provision

A.2 Information Demonstrating the Offeror's Ability to Perform

The Offeror shall submit sufficient information demonstrating its technical capability and experience to successfully fulfil the requirements of this solicitation, including the following:

1. Company Experience and Organizational Capacity

Provide a company profile demonstrating experience in conducting nationally representative public opinion surveys and qualitative research in Jordan. Include information on organizational structure, project management capacity, field operations, quality assurance procedures, and experience performing similar contracts.

2. Technical Approach and Methodology

Provide a detailed technical approach describing the proposed methodology for:

• Survey design and implementation

• Sampling methodology

• Questionnaire development

• Data collection procedures

• Quality assurance and quality control

• Data weighting and statistical analysis

• Reporting methodology

• Focus Group Discussion (FGD) methodology, including participant recruitment, moderation, and qualitative analysis

Line

Item Description Quantity Unit

Unit Price

(JOD)

Total Price

(JOD)

Conduct a large-scale, nationally representative public opinion survey with a minimum of 1,800

Conduct series of four focus group discussions

(FGDs) to further analyze selected results from the nationally representative poll.

Lump

Sum

Lump

Sum

Total Price in Jordanian Dinar

3. Understanding of the Requirement

Demonstrate an understanding of the objectives of this requirement and the ability to conduct research that supports U.S. Government public diplomacy and strategic communication objectives in Jordan.

4. Relevant Experience

Provide examples of similar projects completed within the past three (3) years, including:

• Client name

• Contract value

• Period of performance

• Scope of work

• Contact information for references

Offerors shall also provide examples demonstrating experience with:

• Longitudinal or comparative public opinion analysis

• Focus Group Discussions

• Public opinion research supporting policy or communication objectives

5. Personnel

Provide resumes or qualifications of the proposed Project Manager and key personnel demonstrating experience in:

• Survey research

• Statistical analysis

• Qualitative research

• Focus Group Discussions

• Project management

The Project Manager shall be fluent in written and spoken English.

6. Work Plan and Quality Assurance

Provide a work plan describing:

• Project schedule

• Staffing

• Internal quality control procedures

• Risk mitigation measures

• Communication with the Embassy

• Post-delivery technical support

7. Analytical Capability

Provide at least one sample analytical report demonstrating the Offeror's ability to:

• Analyze survey findings

• Compare results across multiple survey waves

• Identify trends and emerging narratives

• Present findings suitable for decision-makers

8. Media Dissemination

Describe previous experience presenting or disseminating research findings through stakeholder briefings, presentations, or media engagement.

9. Resources

Demonstrate the availability of sufficient personnel, facilities, equipment, financial resources, and logistical capacity necessary to successfully fulfil this contract.

10. Business Information

Provide:

• Evidence of an established business in Jordan (or plans to establish one within 30 days of award)

• Proof of active SAM registration with UEI

• Required licenses and permits, or a plan to obtain them

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