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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 telegram 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 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.

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DENVER CO 80202

208050

SUITE 301

721 19TH STREET

DENVER FINANCE CENTER

DENVER ACQUISITION OFFICE FOR SBA

05/01/20240001

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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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

04/18/2024

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 date, 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.

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

Amendment 0001 issued to 73351024Q0050 for the following:

1) Respond to questions received - see attached.

2) Extend response due date to 1:00PM EST on May 13, 2024

Black and Latina Women-Owned Surge Research for the National Women's Business Council.

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)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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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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Question # Questions Responses

Will the Prior Experience section count toward the 10-page limit for the Technical section? On RFQ pages 13-14, the Evaluation sub-section (under the Provisions Section) seems to indicate that there is a 10 page limit for the Prior Experience section in addition to the 10 page limit for the Technical.

There is a maximum capacity of 10MB that can be received. Please limit your responses to one email and the 10MB threshold.

Section 5: Deliverables (Table)

1) To whom should the Task A Policy Briefing Memo and PowerPoint Presentation be submitted? In the solicitation document we downloaded, this information is not clear. The contractor will deliver the memo and presentation to the COR, and Council Members and staff of the National Women's Business Council.

2) Can we assume that the Base Period Contract Closeout and Policy Briefing Memo is another deliverable for Task A? If this is correct, please advise on the delivery due date, format for written submission, transmission method and to whom it should be transmitted

No closeout memo is required as long as all deliverables up to and including the Task A report are successfully produced, and all other contractual matters are resolved. A closeout memo would be required only in the event that any discrepancies, failures, or concerns arise in the course of performance that cannot be resolved prior to submission of the Task A report. If that should happen, the memo would be due within 120 days of submission of the Task A report, in editable format, to the COR.

Does NWBC have access to a database of potential businesswomen to survey? NWBC does not have access to any proprietary or confidential representative database of women business owners.

Does the government have an estimated number of survey participants for the research study?

No. If a survey is part of the contractor's proposed methodology for carrying out Task B, the contractor will propose and the government will approve a plan that incorporates an appropriate number of participants depending on the content and construct of the survey.

6 Does the government expect the survey to be nationally representative?

Not necessarily. The contractor can propose and the government will consider survey designs and samples of varying sizes and sources depending on what is appropriate for an instrument's proposed purpose.

In case the OMB process takes longer than anticipated, is the government willing to extend the 18-month project timeline?

Yes, but not beyond a total of 22 months.

8 Will the government allow ODCs for honorariums?

No, honorariums shall be budgeted within your literature and data analysis portion.

Can one of the team members represent a 501(c)3 or must they all be other commercial entities or independent individuals?

The contractor shall be a for-profit entity or individual. That entity or individual may subcontract with any entity consist with applicable requirements and limitations on subcontracting.

10 Will the presentation to the Council under Task A be in person or virtual?

The contractor must be able to deliver the presentation in person. All travel shall be pre-approved by the COR and in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Prior to booking your travel please provide a breakdown of who will be traveling, hotel, flight and per diem rates.

The following link will be used to ensure compliance: Per diem rates | GSA https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates