Amend 3 75D301-23-Q-75898 Survey Comp DJM.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 1

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

00003

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

See Block 16C.

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 3635 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 3635 Ctrs for Disease Control & Prevention PGH Office of Acquisition Services, Branch 4 626 Cochrans Mill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070

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

X

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

75D301-23-Q-75898

9B. DATED (See Item 11)

January 06, 2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (See Item 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X is extended, _ 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 one(1) copy 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 ACKNOWLEGMENT 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN

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 is not, X is required to sign this document and return one (1) copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions.

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.

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

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Diane J Meeder

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY ___________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105 Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

ITEM 10A.

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Request for Quote 75D301-23-Q-75898 Amendment 3.

Additional Q&A.

> Regarding Question 16. Is security clearance required? If so, will you help with the contractor in getting the security clearance?

> Yes, it's currently undergoing IT and security review in Resource Planning.

1) I'm confused. Does "Yes" mean that you're looking for contractors who already have security clearance?

Yes, the contractor should already have security clearance.

2) Will you work with the contractor to get the security clearance if he/she does not have it?

No.

3) If answer to #2 is yes, what is the expected time or financial cost to the contractor to get the security clearance?

See 2.

> Regarding question 17. Is FedRamp required?

> Yes

4) Will you work with the contractor to get FedRamp certification?

No. We can assist with questions.

5) If answer to #4 is yes, what is the expected time or financial cost to the contractor to get the FedRamp certification?

See 4.

> Regarding question 24. Is the study ID supposed to be asked & collected on the survey compensation platform?

> The non-identified participant ID will need to be captured to track how many gift cards are distributed.

6) Is the platform supposed to check if the ID is valid to prevent fraudulent / repeat survey respondents? if so, against which database?

No, the contractor will provide CDC with a list of survey responders who receive a gift card by deidentified unique ID developed by the contractor.