SF30 - Amendment to RFQ 19TC1225Q0003.pdf

U.S. Consulate General, Dubai Date: February 19, 2025

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Amendment to Request for Quotations Number 19TC1225Q0003 for CGR Landscaping Works

The Purpose of this amendment to the solicitation is to:

a) Confirm by certification that offeror is not in violation with Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity; and

b) Incorporate the provision Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws in Section G of the solicitation.

Offerors are required to complete the attached “SF30 form and Certification Regarding Compliance with Applicable Federal Anti-Discrimination Law letter” and submit it together with your proposal.

Please note that all other terms and conditions of the solicitation package remain unchanged.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out dubaigsoprocurement@state.gov.

Bradley Meacham Contracting Officer

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF

PAGES

2 | 3 2.

AMENDMENT/M

ODIFICATION

NO.

3. EFFECTIVE

DATE

February 19,

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

19TC1225Q0003

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

19TC12 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. Consulate, DUBAI United Arab Emirates

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO.,

street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19TC1225Q0003

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) 02/12/2025

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICTATIONS

[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 1copies 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:

x D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority): Described in item#14

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not, [x] is required to sign this document and return _soft__ 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 to the solicitation is to:

a) Confirm by certification that contractor is not in violation with Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based

Opportunity; and

b) Incorporate the provision Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws in Section G of the solicitation.

Contractor must complete the certification statement, signed and dated, to be returned with the proposal.

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

Bradley Meachem

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

02/19/2025

DISCRIMINATION AND RESTORING MERIT-BASED OPPORTUNITY

CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION

LAW

All Department of State contractors must certify that they do not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable anti-discrimination laws and agree that such certification is material for purposes of the government’s payment decision and therefore subject to the False Claims Act. See 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

DIRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS and/or OFFERORS

1.Read the entire certification provided below.

2.After you have read the provisions, please check the appropriate boxes.

3.Upon completion of Step 2, fill out the representation below. NOTE: This certification is made by a person with the authority to bind the contractor or offeror.

4.Return completed form to the Contracting Officer/POC shown in the e-mail.

CERTIFICATION:

The Contractor or prospective offeror certifies they:

☐ are in compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 31 USC 3729(b)(4) (False Claims Act); and

☐ do not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

Contractor or Offeror Name (Printed or Typed): ___________________________________________

Authorized Representative Name and Title: ______________________________________________

Authorized Representative Signature and Date: ____________________________________________

Solicitation or Contract Number: ___________________________________________________