Amendment 02.pdf

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72026720R00004 x x 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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720267

09870-2047

APO, AE 09870-2047

Box 47, Unit 2047 USAID/Iraq

02/27/20200002

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)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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

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

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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

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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.)

The purposes of this Amendment No. 02 is to provide USAID responses to the questions submitted.

See Continuation page.

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)

Zachary Clarke

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

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 .

Amendment # 02

RFP 72026720R00004 PMES

Questions and Answers

1. We are a small business with our main branch office registered in Turkey. We have a US branch but it does not have much financial history given that most business has to date been run through foreign offices. We also lack a NICRA. Considering our status, can you answer the following questions about our eligibility and how we should bid:

● Can a foreign entity apply for this tender?

USAID response: Yes, this procurement will be conducted under full and open competition procedures.

All Offerors are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the requirements of the RFP and

Amendment No. 01.

● Can we submit foreign audited statements in lieu of a NICRA (assuming those statements have been conducted in accordance with GAAS)?

USAID response: Please see Section L.11 of the RFP and Amendment No. 01 for the required documentation in the absence of a NICRA.

2. If in the case that a foreign entity cannot bid, can we bid with our US branch but include our foreign financial statements given that our foreign branch has a far longer track record than our US branch?

USAID response: Please see response to question # 1.

3. Can we include CVs for additional non-key staff in the bid who would be mentioned as part of our staffing and management plan?

USAID response: A resume must be submitted for each key personnel position. Please see Section. L.8 to

L.10 of the RFP and Amendment No. 01 for the requirements.

4. Can we contact USAID to check that our references (for Past Performance) have been received or will bidders be alerted about receipt of references in any way?

USAID response: USAID will only respond to referees to confirm receipt of references. The Offerors must follow up with the referees directly. USAID will contact the Offeror in case of any questions.

Offerors should read the entire solicitation, which includes all pertinent technical sections and the terms, conditions, and instructions required for submitting a proposal.

All terms and conditions of the RFP and Amendment No. 01 remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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