Amendment_0003_MACC.pdf

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. 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 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 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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 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.)

The purpose of this amendment is:

1. Incorporate Questions and Answers into the solicitation. Please see attachment to this amendment titled: MACC Contracting Questions. Responses to Technical Questions will be posted on/or about 19 March 2019.

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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 AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE ORF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE ORF National Institutes of Health NIH/ORF/OA Contracting Officer Building 13, Room 2E-47 OD - Office of Research Facilities Building 13, Room 2E-47 9000 Rockville Pike 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892-5711 Bethesda, MD 20892-5711

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

75N99019R00001

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02/12/2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

(X)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03/14/2019

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. Change Section M, Paragraph M.2.1 Recent & Relevant Contracts to read:

FROM:

M.2.1 The Past Performance evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in the Offeror's ability to successfully perform the requirements of this effort. The evaluation is based on recency, relevancy, and a demonstrated record of performance. The Past Performance factor will receive one of the below Integrated Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings:

TO:

M.2.1 The Past Performance evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in the Offeror's ability to successfully perform the requirements of this effort. The evaluation is based on recency, relevancy, and a demonstrated record of performance. The past performance shall be of the prime offeror only; past performance of companies proposed to work as subcontractors on the awarded contract will not be considered. The Past Performance factor will receive one of the below Integrated Performance Confidence Assessment Ratings:

3. Change Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 2-EMR Rating to read:

FROM:

Subfactor 2 - EMR Rating Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall provide its CURRENT insurance Experience Modification Rating (EMR) from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) or its calculating State Agency equivalent. A technically acceptable EMR rating is

1.0 or less. Offeror that is a Joint Venture shall provide CURRENT EMR of each of its constituent members. If not eligible for NCCI rating, then the Offeror must explain why and present other proof from their insurance company. The proof for not being eligible for a NCCI rating shall come from the insurance company, on a signed letter, on the insurance company's letter head, detailing why the Offeror is ineligible to have an NCCI EMR. The letter shall have been dated within 45 days of the posting of the solicitation. Emails are not acceptable means to demonstrate proof.

TO:

Subfactor 2 - EMR Rating Solicitation Submittal Requirements:

The Offeror shall provide its CURRENT insurance Experience Modification Rating (EMR) from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) or its calculating State Agency equivalent. A technically acceptable EMR rating is

1.0 or less. Offeror that is a Joint Venture or Mentor-Protégé agreement shall provide CURRENT EMR of each of its constituent members. If not eligible for NCCI rating, then the Offeror must explain why and present other proof from their insurance company. The proof for not being eligible for a NCCI rating shall come from the insurance company, on a signed letter, on the insurance company's letter head, detailing why the Offeror is ineligible to have an NCCI EMR.

The letter shall have been dated within 45 days of the posting of the solicitation. Emails are not acceptable means to demonstrate proof.

4. Change Section L, Paragraph L.7-Past Performance (Factor 2) to read:

FROM:

L.7 VOLUME 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE (FACTOR 2)

(One (1) Original Hard Copy (unredacted), three (3) Redacted Hard Copies, and 1 Electronic Copy (unredacted).

Redacted means no reference to offeror to include company name or names of individuals. Redaction may include removal or darkening out of names or references. Total Volume Page Limitation: 60 pages

TO:

L.7 VOLUME 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE (FACTOR 2)

(One (1) Original Hard Copy (unredacted), three (3) Redacted Hard Copies, and 1 Electronic Copy (unredacted).

Redacted means no reference to offeror to include company name or names of individuals. Redaction may include removal or darkening out of names or references. Total Volume Page Limitation: 80 pages