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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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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Washington DC 20013-7012 PO Box 37012

MRC 1200

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Washington DC 20013-7012 PO Box 37012

MRC 1200

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

01/22/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. The Solicitation Number cited above, to Construct Bezos Learning Center at the National

Air and Space Museum (NASM), located in Washington, DC, is hereby amended as follows:

A.1. Contract Revision:

Replace p.3 of the solicitation, last sentence of paragraph 1 to read as follows: "The

Smithsonian expects contractor turnover of the building in mid-2027 and public opening in late 2027."

A.2. Attached hereto and made part of this Amendment One are the SI Responses to RFI's for

Questions Number 1-10.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

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

Thomas Dempsey

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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A.3. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of all amendments to this solicitation signed and dated and submit with proposal.

B. Questions or Clarifications due date is February 14, 2024.

C. Qualification Submission Due Date is March 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST.

Except as provided herein, all other provisions, terms and conditions of the Solicitation remain unchanged.

END OF AMENDMENT ONE

Period of Performance: 01/22/2024 to 12/30/2027

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Follow-up 1 The RFP indicates that SI will advance the most highly qualified companies from Step 1 - Statement of Qualification to Step 2 Technical and Pricing evaluation stage.

Step 1 submissions are indicated to be due on 03/04/23 at 3 PM.

Step 2 submission are indicated to be due 06/07/24 at 3 PM.

There are roughly 3 months between the due dates. Please confirm when SI will notify contractors if they have been advanced from Step 1 to Step 2.

1/25/2024 Short-listed firms will be notified by the end of April. An Amendment will be issued with the names of the firms advancing to Step 2.

1/25/2024

2 Please advise if further design documents, beyond the Concept Drawings/Report already provided, will be provided to companies advancing to Step 2 for their use in response to the Technical and Pricing evaluation stage.

1/25/2024

Yes, Schematic Drawings will be provided to the Short-listed firm advancing to Step 2 to prepare for the Technical and Pricing proposals. 1/25/2024

3 The Part II Experience/Performance - Section A. Comparable Experience/Performance narrative indicates that “No more than 4 projects will be considered,” while the Part II Experience/Performance Comparable Projects Form indicates a maximum of five (5) projects may be submitted. Please confirm the number of comparable projects that may be submitted for consideration.

1/30/2024 No more than 4 projects will be considered. 1/31/2024

4 The Part II Experience/Performance Section B. Non-Comparable Experience/Performance narrative indicates that “a maximum of two (2) complete or ongoing non-comparable projects” should be submitted, while the Part II Experience/Performance Comparable Projects Form indicates a minimum of two (2) projects and a maximum of five (5) projects may be submitted. Please confirm the number of non-comparable projects that may be submitted for consideration.

1/30/2024

Correct statement - A minimum of two (2) non-comparable projects completed or in progress during the past seven (7) years; one of which must be new construction. Do not include more than five (5) projects.

1/31/2024

5 Part III Capabilities - Section A. Organization indicates offerors should, “Provide an employment profile for the construction company showing:

total employees, total permanent employees, and total professionals in each major category. Brief resumes of these individuals should be attached.” Please confirm that resumes are only required for key personnel assigned to the project

1/30/2024 Resumes are required for key personnel assigned to the project.

1/31/2024

6 Page 5 of the SF1442 indicates that the period of performance is 1/22/2024 to 12/30/2027, while other sections indicate start dates in August 2024 and September 2024, with substantial completion in May 2027 and final completion in December 2027. Please confirm the anticipated project schedule

1/30/2024 Period of Performance is 36 months from the date of Notice to Proceed (NTP). NTP is anticipated to be early September 2024.

1/31/2024

7 We understand that Technical Management Plan (TMP) Step 2 is not due at this time, but noted that the form lists the qualifications for the QC Manager as 5 years of construction experience with a minimum of 3 years as a QC Manager on projects of similar size and complexity.

Specification Section 01 4000-8 indicates that this person shall have a minimum of 7 years of construction experience with a minimum of 3 years as a QC Manager on projects of similar size and complexity.

Please clarify.

1/30/2024

Quality Control (QC) Manager shall have a minimum of 5 years of construction experience as a Project Superintendent, Project Manager, or Quality Control Manager and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Control Manager on a project of similar size and complexity as this contract.

1/31/2024

8 Page 515 (of 561) of the PDF Request for Proposal indicates that Tab No. 04 – Certification and Affirmation must be provided as part of the Qualification Statement Package (QSP). There does not appear to be any specific requirements indicated in the RFP outlining the content to Tab No. 04.

Please clarify what is intended to be included in Tab No. 04 – Certification and Affirmation.

2/5/2024 Please reference p. 519, Section (8), of the Solicitation. If the Offeror is unable to make the Affirmation on p. 519, then an explanation is provided on a separate sheet and submitted under Tab 4.

2/5/2024

9 Who currently owns the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM)? Is it a GSA building or a Smithsonian Building?

2/2/2024

The NASM Mall Building is a Smithsonian Institution facility.

2/5/2024

What part, if any, will GSA play in this contract? 2/2/2024

GSA is a public agency observer of the project that is one among many Consulting Parties that participate in the legally required NEPA Environmental Assessment and Section 106 Historic Preservation processes. None of the Consulting Parties, including GSA, have any ownership role in either the development of the design or of the construction requirements.

2/5/2024