19WZ6024Q0001A0001_Internet Services.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1.CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A0001 04-17-2024

6. ISSUED BY CODE Hl00

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE U.S. Embassy Mbabane Cnr MRIO3 & Cultural Drive P.O. Box D202 The Gables H106 Swaziland

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19WZ6024Q000 1

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM II)

04-04-2024 bA. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

lOB. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 1422 IFACILITY CODE

II. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

lxi The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers El is extended, EJ 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 2 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 your 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

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO (Specifi authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM iSA.

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 fJ is not, J 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.)

Refer to page 2 for details.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or bA, 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)

Brauck Cullen, GSO

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature o Contracting Officer) /

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

The purposes of this amendment are to extend the due date of the proposal, update the Scope of Work, provide for a pre-quote conference, and provide answers to four questions submitted by potential vendors as follows:

The proposal due date is extended by six days to May 13, 2024 at 17:00 hours local time.

A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for April 24 at 14:00 hours at the Embassy compound. The following is added to the solicitation under, "ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION

PROVISIONS FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12."

FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

The site visit will be held on April 24,2024 at 14:00hours (local time) at U.S. Embassy Mbabane compound. Prospective offerors/quoters should contact Mduduzi Mndzebele at Mbabaneprocurement@state.gov no later than 10:Oohours on Tuesday April 23,2024, for additional information or to arrange entry to the building.

III. Update the Scope of Work, Section II (General) item #A, paragraph #2 (page 15) to remove the reference to 25 Mbps and replace with/reference 35 Mbps as follows:

The Department of State reserves the i'iht to increase or decrease this digia1 circuit bandwidth requirement from no less ihaii 35Mbps and up to )UMbps within 30 days written notice to the Contractor. The desired intervals for circuit bandwidth are as follows: 35Mbps. 45Mbps. and 50Mhp. The Contractor is to provide fractional T-1 fixed cost priciii for this increase or decrease of dioital service. The availability of this circuit shall not be less than 99. percent per month over the period of the contract.

IV. Q&A

1. Is there currently an Incumbent providing the primary and/or secondary Internet/VPN circuity? The two incumbents are Real Image Pty Ltd and Jenny Internet Swaziland (Pty) Ltd.

2. On the included CLIN's, prices for 35,45, and 50Mbps are mentioned, but not 25mbps which is discussed later in the solicitation. Should I include a price for 6 months and 12 months of 25 Mbps service? The references to 25Mbps are removed from the REQ. See updates to the SOW shown herein.

3. Can we schedule a date for an open site survey for competitive contractors to meet the POC and see the site? Solicitation has been amended to include pre-proposal conference. See EAR 52.237-1 included herein.

4. Can I visit the site independently to perform a survey? Vendors may participate in the pre-quote/site survey. The Government will not entertain independent visits to the site.