S01 Amendment 0001 Foreign Credit Reports - FINAL 03 08 2022.pdf

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OMB Approval 2700-0042

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.24

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 03/08/2022

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

811 Vermont Ave. NW, Office 1240 Washington, DC 20571

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. Street, county, State and ZIP: Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

83310122Q0016

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/01/2022

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 1EFX9 FACILITY CODE

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 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATA 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 data specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

N/A

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

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

(4) 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:

D. OTHER Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return ___1__ copies to the issuing office.

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

83310122Q0016 – Foreign Credit Reports

The purpose of this amendment is to provide the questions and answers to the RFP #83310122Q0016 for Foreign Credit Reports. Questions were due by 2:00 pm on 3/7/2022. The following questions were received. Please note that the FSC code is changed to R611- Credit Reporting Services and NAICS code is changed to 561450.

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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AMENDMENT 0001

Foreign Credit Training

Questions and Answers

1. I see the contract expects no more than 600 backgrounds per year. Can you give an average amount for a year and the minimum amount possible?

Government Answer #1: An estimated average number of reports pulled is around 350, this may fluctuate from year to year based on the insurance applications received.

2. Would you be able to clarify the location of work? Will the contractor be able to work from their current location of business, or be required to relocate to D.C., at any point? If relocation is required, would there be an option to travel to D.C., when necessary? If so, how often?

Government Answer #2: Location of work or relation is not applicable. For more information, please review the RFP/SOW pages 41 to 45, this service allows EXIM Bank “to access and run electronic Credit Reports 24/7 on foreign companies to support the underwriting of the short-term exporter held Express multi-buyer export credit insurance policy (“Express”).”

3. Does the EXIM provide the databases to conduct research and international credit report checks, or will the contractor be required to use their own databases?

Government Answer #3: The contractor is required to have their own databases and ability to produce the necessary credit information on each foreign buyer. For more information, please review the RFP/SOW pages 41 to 45, this service allows EXIM Bank “to access and run electronic Credit Reports 24/7 on foreign companies to support the underwriting of the short-term exporter held Express multi-buyer export credit insurance policy (“Express”).”

4. Does the EXIM provide computers or devices utilized for work production, or will the contractor need to use their own?

Government Answer #4: No, The contractor will need to use their own computer systems, network, etc. As stated on page 41 of the RFP “The contractor shall provide electronic current credit agency reports for international companies on an on-demand basis through a web-based report ordering system, with emphasis on emerging and developing countries to include but not limited to demographic information, , legal status and date of establishment, description of business activity, number of employees and subject’s standing in its industry, trade references, commercial morality, pay history, agency credit scores, financial condition, public sector entities, and opinions and recommendations on creditworthiness.”

5. Who is the incumbent?

Government Answer #5: The incumbent Contractor is CRIF Select Corporation, and the Contract number is EXIM-17-P-0047.

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6. Has the current statement of work changed?

Government Answer #6: No, the current statement of work hasn’t changed.

7. Do you need any domestic reports as well? What volume?

Government Answer #7: No, just credit reports on foreign buyers.

8. Range for reports says 300-600 annually. I can give a more accurate price if this is more exact. Since this will be Firm Fixed Price, do you have a more accurate count of international reports?

Government Answer #8: See Gov’t Answer to question #1.

9. Can an international based organization/UAE based organization(without any US presence) respond to the RFP # 83310122Q0016 and is there anything we need to take care as part of RFP response?

Government Answer #9: Yes, if a company meets the outlined requirements in RFP, they can submit an offer. In order for EXIM to award a contract, a company has to be registered in SAM.GOV through Entity Information and has a Unique Entity ID.

The Government will not accept any more questions.

END OF AMENDMENT 0001