75N95023Q00164 Amendment 1.pdf

OMB No. 0990-0115

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

One (1)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

See Block 16C

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 5) CODE

NINDS Contracts Management Branch National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3287 Bethesda, MD 20892-9531

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

75N95023Q00164

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/22/2023

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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, X 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 _____ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or By separate letter or telegram 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 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 ITEM 10A.

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: FAR 1-602-1 and FAR 43.103(a)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor _ X__ is not, __ is required to sign this document and return __ copies to the issuing Office.

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

PURPOSE: To to provide responses to vendor questions. Please see attached answers to questions below.

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.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Arun Mathur, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY ______________________________________________

(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 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(a)

Questions and Answers 75N95023Q00164

1. Please confirm if the requirements are for a single week of each month starting in May?

As stated in the purchase description, it is anticipated that a IDIQ contract with a 12 month period of performance will be awarded. Orders can be placed during this period of performance as needed up to the maximum amount allowed by the contract.

2. Can you please confirm if this is a first time purchase opportunity or it has been previously purchased under a different contract. If so, can you please share the name and amount of the previous contractor.

This is a new requirement.

3. Does this requirement have a Small Business set aside? Or is it Unrestricted?

This requirement is unrestricted.

4. Who is the incumbent for this requirement?

There is no incumbent.

5. Need more clarity on the schedule -What are the daily/weekly Min/Max needs for the Liquid Helium Dewars?

As this is an IDIQ contract, Orders can be placed during this period of performance as needed up to the maximum amount allowed by the contract. Due to equipment’s need, scheduling demands, etc., the exact quantities for each delivery is not known beforehand and deliveries will be coordinated with the contractor as early as the NIH can predict what is needed.

6. Is a mix of 250L Dewars and 350 L Dewars acceptable?

As stated in item 11 under salient characteristics I the purchase description, Delivery in 500-liter capacity size Dewars is preferred, 250 liter or 350 liter Dewars will be acceptable.

7. Can you accept 3 deliveries per week during Initial cool down period)

Yes.

8. What are receiving hours and days?

Deliveries will be accepted during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

9. What is the lead time on change orders?

See response to question 5 above.

10. As Liquid Helium is a perishable good, will the Government entertain a take or pay agreement with appropriate lead times for both parties?

The Government will not entertain a take or pay agreement.

11. Could this be a split supply? How will that be managed?

See response to question 5 above.

12. What happens when the Government spend needs to exceed $700,000.

Any resultant delivery orders issued against the resultant IDIQ contract shall not exceed the maximum amount specified in the contract.