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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

March 8, 2024

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U. S. Embassy Mexico City General Services Office/Contracts Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Colonia Cuauhtemoc 06500 Mexico, D. F.

U. S. Embassy Mexico City Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Colonia Cuauhtemoc 06500 Mexico, D. F.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19MX5324Q0018

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

February 8, 2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

CODE: FACILITY CODE:

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

☒ The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers ☒ is extended, ☐ is not extended.

Offerors 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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER 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 ________ original(s) 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 update several clauses from RFQ. . See the enclosed Attachment which is the continuation sheet to this.

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 AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (revised 11/2016) Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Amendment 0001 to

Solicitation Number 19MX5324Q0009

1. RFQ : Section 1, Sub section 1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. Period of Performance is changed from: five (5) additional 12 -month periods of performance to four (4) additional 12 -month periods. Therefore, Section 1 , Sub section 1.3 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

1.3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The performance period under this contract will commence on the date listed in the Award Letter and continue for twelve (12) months.

This contract also contains FAR 52.217-9. “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract”. This option allows four (4) additional 12-month periods of performance.

2. RFQ : Section 1, Sub section 1.12 DELIVERY.

A. Delivery days : Monday through Sunday was added to clause 1.12.

Therefore, Section 1, Sub section 1.12 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

1.12. DELIVERY.

The summaries must be delivered Monday through Sunday by e-mail to the customer’s designated users, twice a day no later than 7:00 a.m. (morning summary) Mexico City time and 3:00 p.m. (evening summary) Mexico City time.

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3. RFQ : Section 1, 1.16.1. Officer Authorized to Sign and Approve

A. A. Clause 1.16.1. paragraph 1 is changed from is authorized to sign and approve task orders to is authorized to sign and approve any amendments in this contract.

B. Clause 1.16.1. paragraph 2 is changed from basic IDIQ contract to firm fixed-price contract.

Therefore clause 1.16.1 Officer Authorized to Sign and Approve is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

1.12. 1.16.1. Officer Authorized to Sign and Approve

Only any warranted Contracting Officer assigned to the General Services Office at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is authorized to sign and approve any amendments in this contract as well as to provide Notice to Proceed.

All authority to change or modify the firm fixed-price contract, including the exercising of any options, remains with the Contracting Officer assigned to the General Services Office at the U.S. Embassy Mexico City.

4. RFQ : Section 1, Sub Section 1.17. OPTION PERIODS

A. The Clause 1.17 paragraph 2 is changed from paragraphs 1.7.2, First Option

Year Prices, and 1.7.3, Second Option Year Prices to 1.6.2. First Option Year Prices, 1.6.3. Second Option Year Prices, 1.6.4. Third Option Year Prices,

1.6.5. Fourth Option Year Prices.

Therefore clause 1.17. is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

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Section 1, Sub Section 1.17. OPTION PERIODS

This Contract includes four (4) one-year option periods.

Therefore, the U.S. Government may extend this contract under FAR 52.217-9, “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract” and 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services”.

These option periods are priced in paragraphs 1.6.2. First Option Year Prices, 1.6.3. Second Option Year Prices, 1.6.4.

Third Option Year Prices, 1.6.5. Fourth Option Year Prices., if exercised, the option period shall commence at the expiration of the previous period of performance and will continue for 12 months.

5. RFQ : Section 2, Sub section 2.6.3. 652.216-70 ORDERING –

INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT (APR 2004)

A. The Clause 652.216-70 in Section 2, Sub section 2.6.3 is changed from :

The Government shall use one of the following forms to issue orders under this contract:

(a) The Optional Form 347, Order for Supplies or Services, and Optional Form 348, Order for Supplies or Services Schedule – Continuation; or,

(b) The DS-2076, Purchase Order, Receiving Report and Voucher, and DS- 2077, Continuation Sheet.

(End of clause)

To : {Reserved} since it does not apply to this contract. Therefore, Section 2, Sub section 2.6.3. 652.216-70 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

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2.6.3. 652.216-70 ORDERING – INDEFINITE-DELIVERY

CONTRACT (APR 2004)

[Reserved]

6. RFQ : Section 3 , Sub section 3.7 SUBMISSION DATE & ADDRESS

B. Submission date is changed from Friday, March 15, 2023, before 10:00 hours local time to Friday, March 22, 2024, before 10:00 hours local time.

Therefore, Section 3 , Sub section 3.7 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

3.7 Electronic quotes and offers will be accepted.

Submit the complete quotation via e-mail no later than Friday, March 22, 2024, before 10:00 hours, Mexico City time, to the electronic address indicated below:

MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov

7. RFQ : Section 3 , Sub 3.13.1 52.216 1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The clause 52.216 1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) is changed from : The Government contemplates award of a multiple-award fixed price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract resulting from this solicitation, under which will be placed firm, fixed-price task orders to The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.216 1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

8. RFQ : Section 4 , Sub section 4.4 TYPE OF CONTRACT mailto:MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov

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B. The Type of Contract is changed from multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to firm fixed-price contract. Therefore, Section 3 , Sub section 4.4 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

4.4 The Government intends to establish a firm fixed-

price contract that includes a one-year base year plus four (4) 12-month options, resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose proposal is the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

9. SF-1449 cover page

Cover attached to Sam.gov was changed from SF-1442 to cover SF-1449.

10. SF-1449 Box 8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME:

A. Offer due date in Box 8 is changed from Friday, March 15, 2024 by 10:00 (hours) Mexico City time to Friday, March 22, 2024 by 10:00 (hours) local time. Therefore, Box 8 is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

March 22, 2024, 10:00 hrs, Mexico City time