Amendment 2 Extending Deadline.pdf

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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Bonnie Bueter, Contracting Officer

This amendment extends the due date for quotes from June 24, 2024 to June 26, 2024 at 4:00PM EST for the IEPP EAC solicitation. The Questions and Answers due date is extended to June 12, 2024. The first round of Q&A's are published by this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity/ Clean Energy Division 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 USA

Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity/ Clean Energy Division 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 USA

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47PA0724Q0001

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4/15/2024

INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

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(2)

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

Solicitation No. 47PA0724Q0001 Questions and Answers 1:

Q: Can a bidder offer EACs for projects that they do not own? As in, can a bidder re-sell qualifying EACs to the government and still be compliant with this solicitation? Does the government agree with this approach?

A: Yes, as long as the qualifications are met, you do not need to show that you own the project.

Q: According to the solicitation, GSA is looking for approximately 47,500 MWh of EACs over 10 balancing authorities. If a bidder could sell EACs in multiple jurisdictions, should it quote up to the ceiling number of EACs GSA is seeking in each grid area? This would be cumulatively much larger than the ~47,500 MWh GSA is apparently seeking.

A: Yes, please quote up to the ceiling number of EACs GSA is seeking in each grid area.

How many EACs the government will purchase from each grid region will depend on the price and location of the EACs.

Q: Is GSA looking to purchase EACs in each of the 10 balancing authorities, or would GSA purchase the desired number of qualifying EACs from the lowest cost individual Balancing Authority?

A: I would refer you back to Section F, Price, in the solicitation. It will depend on the price and availability of EACs.

Q: What is the government’s expectation of bid duration? Is there a minimum duration that GSA expects the quoted price to be valid for?

A: 30 days, See FAR 52.212-1(c) (c) Period for acceptance of offers. If 30 days is overly burdensome, please let me know and we may be able to adjust it.

Q: Is the government prepared to purchase all of the desired EACs upon initial award, or is there an expected delivery schedule over time?

A: The government intends to make a one-time purchase of EACs; however, they do not have to be delivered until December 31,2024. See Section B.4 Delivery

Q: What Tracking System(s) will the Federal Government utilize to take delivery of RECs? If more than one please list? Or are the forms in the solicitation sufficient?

A: Please refer back to Section B.4 Delivery. The Contractor shall complete the Attestation Forms found at Attachments 1 - 4, which shall affirm delivery and retirement of EACs. No other documentation is required.

Q: Do the EACs need to be CRS-Listed or Green-e Certified?

A: No https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1

Q: Will the bidder need to retire/provide an audit trail for the EACs on behalf of the Federal Government?

A: The attestation forms are evidence of retirement. No other audit trail is required;

however, if the government suspects that the EACs do not conform to the solicitation or were not properly retired, it reserves the right to inspect the EACs. See FAR 52.212-4 (a) Inspection/Acceptance.

Q: If EACs cannot be provided in the following Washington State Balancing Authorities (AVA, DOPD, PSEI, SCL, TPWR, BPAT), will the government entertain a Washington State originated EAC? The reason for asking is that there are likely very limited EACs available in these geographic locations.

A: The EACs must be from generation resources that deliver electricity to these balancing authorities because that is where the government has its load.

Q: First, the question period ended April 23, but given the office hours, I’m assuming new questions are allowed?

A: I will extend the Q and A deadline. Please note that the Office Hours are hosted by FEMP and not GSA. They are not in order to discuss this procurement, but will discuss the Indian Energy Purchase Preference in general and selling EACs more specifically. I sat in on the last one and it was very informative, but wanted to set expectations.

Q: What if the "Tribal Majority-Owned Business” is an enterprise of the Tribe that is not separately incorporated but is essentially an arm/office of the tribal government?

A: As long as a tribe owns the majority interest of the business organization, then it qualifies.

Q: The Tribal utilities do not currently have SAM registrations separate from the Tribe. Should we have the tribal utility get a separate SAM registration from the Tribe?

A: It is up to the quoter to properly register in SAM. I would consult FAR Part 19 for more guidance on what qualifies as a small business. Please also see, APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities. APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).

Q: I think a number of REC projects will be ineligible if this is set aside for small business.

A: Set asides will be determined by the criteria set forth in FAR Part 19.502.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-4#FAR_52_212_4__d3161e19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_502_2 https://www.apexaccelerators.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/ https://www.aptac-us.org/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_502_2

Q: While it would not be optimal or easy, if the Tribal utility does not qualify, could the Tribal Utility transfer its RECs to a different "Tribal Majority-Owned Business” and that business submits the quote?

A: I cannot weigh in on business decisions. The quoter selling the EACs must be a TMOB small business and the EACs meet the qualifications. The solicitation does not require the quoter to provide a history of the EAC so long as the qualifications in the solicitation are met.