Amendment_0004_to_75N97024R00001_Disaster_Salvage_and_Recovery_of_NLM_Collections_0004.pdf

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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 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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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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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.)

AMENDMENT 75N97024R00001 0004: The purpose of this amendment is to respond to inquiries received by the Contracting Officer.

See Continuation Page for details.

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)

DELFO R. SACO MIZHQUIRI

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 .

Questions and Answers

1. Question:

Page 17 of SOW, Requirements for Vacuum Freeze Drying: It is stated “during vacuum-freeze drying materials will be frozen to a temperature of at least -25 degrees Fahrenheit” We have the capability to freeze materials at or below -25 degrees Fahrenheit, however we have found that for optimal vacuum freeze drying conditions it is best to freeze materials at a temperature of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit prior to drying. In some cases, sub-zero freezing can cause damage to materials and leads to extended exposure to drying cycles.

Can this requirement be revised? Or would you like the contractor to freeze materials to -25 degrees Fahrenheit during vacuum freeze drying?

Answer:

We prefer not to revise the requirement. However, we recognize that each “event” will present its own unique challenges. We intend to work with the vendor and its experts to determine the best way to recover damaged materials. That may mean that we will require a temperature of at least -25 degrees Fahrenheit and it is helpful to know that the o eror has that capability. It may also mean that we defer to the o eror’s suggestion that “optimal vacuum freeze-drying conditions it is best to freeze materials at a temperature of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit prior to drying.”

2. Question:

Page 24 of SOW, Period of Performance: The period of performance is listed as January 8 2024 through January 7, 20247. Can this be revised to January 7 2027.

Answer:

Year 20247 is a typo. The correct year 2027. The Time and Materials Indefinite-Delivery Requirements type contract will be for three years and the period of performance will be determined prior to award.

NO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

The due date for submission of proposals and Small Business Subcontracting Plan is still April 9, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT.