Microsoft_Software_Assurance_-_Amendment_001.docx

NARA – 88310319Q00047, Microsoft Software Assurance and Premier Support Services – Amendment 001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

National Archives & Records Administration Same as Block #6

8601 Adelphi Road - Room 3340

College Park, MD 20740

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

5/16/2019

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 [] 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 __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 telegram 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 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:

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.)

Solicitation 88310319Q00047 for Microsoft Software Assurance and Premier Support Services is hereby amended as follows:

1. See attached, RFQ Questions and Answers.

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.

Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: The quotation submission instructions state: “Contractors must submit a completed copy of Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices and Attachment 3, Required Quotation Information with its quotation.” However Attachment 3 in the solicitation is titled “Additional NARA Terms and Conditions (Addenda to FAR clause 52.212-4)”. Is there another Attachment titled “Required Quotation Information” that NARA would like Vendors to complete? We do not see this attachment in the documentation provided and want to ensure we are compliant in our response.

ANSWER: Attachment 5, Required Quotation Information.is included as an attachment to Amendment 001.

RFQ CHANGE: CHANGE THE SOLICITATION COVER SHEET UNDER QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED COPY OF ATTACHMENT 1, SCHEDULE OF PRICES AND ATTACHMENT 3, REQUIRED QUOTATION INFORMATION WITH ITS QUOTATION TO CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED COPY OF ATTACHMENT I, SCHEDULE OF PRICES AND ATTACHMENT 5, REQUIRED QUOTATION INFORMATION WITH ITS QUOTATION.

2. QUESTION: Microsoft provides up to date VPAT information via a hyperlink. Is this acceptable to NARA?

ANSWER: Yes. The Microsoft VPAT hyperlink will be accepted as the Contractor’s supplied Vendor Product/Service Accessibility Template (VPAT) for Application/Operating System Software.

RFQ CHANGE: NONE

ATTACHMENT 5

REQUIRED QUOTATION INFORMATION

STATUTORY/REGULATORY COMPLIANCE – The following items, if checked by NARA, apply to this solicitation. Contractors must confirm in its quotation that all quoted products are new and meet the checked items. Completion and submission of this sheet is required. Failure to submit this sheet with the quotation will result in rejection of the entire quotation without review. Contractors must complete, sign and return this enclosure with its quotation.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE TRADE AGREEMENT ACT (TAA) COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION WILL RESULT IN NO FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE QUOTATION AS IT WILL BE DEEMED SIMILAR TO QUOTING A PRODUCT FROM A NON-TAA COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION. CONTRACTORS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR RECEIPT OF THE DELIVERY ORDER. FOR THIS REQUIREMENT ITEMS LISTED IN CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0009, 0010, and 0011 MUST BE FROM A TAA COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION.

Energy Star® Energy Use requirement compliance, as required: YES____ or NO _____?X?

EPEAT Rating: Bronze____, Silver ____, or Gold ____? [Check One]X?

IPv6 COMPLIANT: YES____ or NO_____?X

GOVERNMENT PRODUCT/SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY TEMPLATE (GPAT) or a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) responsive to the requirements in the GPAT: Completed and returned with quotation: YES____ or NO____?X

Products are 508 Compliant: YES____ or NO___?

Appropriate IT security policies and requirements [see http://checklists.nist.gov] that must be met are: ______________________

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized/certified Contractor: YES_____ or NO_____? X

Quoted items are approved for resale in the USA by the OEM and are not grey market items: X

YES____ or NO____?

[Insert specific date or time (e.g. 15 days after order)]

CONTACT INFORMATION

Company Name

Address

DUNS

GSA Schedule Contract Number

Contractor Point of Contact (POC) Name

Contractor POC Email

Contractor POC Phone Number

POC Fax

Contractor Certification: By signing, the Contractor certifies that all information provided in response to RFQ 88310319Q00047, is accurate and complete. This enclosure must be returned with Contractor’s quotation.

Printed Name

Title

Signature of Person Authorized to Sign

Date