91995918R00030001_FormSF30.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

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

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

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

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, 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 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 OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 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)

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 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

This amendment responds to clarification questions from offerors, as detailed in the attachment. The proposal due date remains unchanged:

September 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET via email to munira.mwalimu@ed.gov and anthony.r.white@ed.gov.

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National Assessment Governing Board 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 825 Washington DC 20002-4233

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AUG 17, 2018

See Schedule

August 29, 2018

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RFP #: 91995918R0003

Responses to Clarification Questions

Request for Proposals #: 91995918R0003

Amendment 0001

Responses to Clarification Questions

Executive Director Search

August 29, 2018

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RFP #: 91995918R0003

Responses to Clarification Questions

The following responses to clarification questions are provided as an amendment to the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Solicitation:

1. Are only GSA-approved search firms at the small business level allowed to submit responses?

No, any firm registered via www.sam.gov and had a small business status under NAICS 561312 – Executive Search Services – may submit a proposal. The size standard is $27.5 million.

Statement of Work:

2. Assuming the proposed timeline of 9/13 award date, with a subsequent kick-off meeting to follow, a 10/1 interim qualified candidate list and 10/30 final candidate list would certainly change, correct?

The Government Board has an aggressive timeline which is a Governing Board requirement. Offerors may propose other timelines within these limitations.

3. It appears candidates do not have to apply through USAJOBS, correct?

Correct, candidates are not required to apply through USAJOBS. Application materials are to be submitted directly to the search firm.

4. It does not appear this position is a Senior Executive Service position, correct? If so, what is the pay band level of this position?

This position is not a Senior Executive Service (SES) level position. This position is Administratively Determined (AD) Federal Executive Level IV.

5. What is the top end of the salary range for this position?

The salary with locality pay for Washington, DC for FY 2018 is $174,500. The pay details for Executive Level compensation can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2018/executive-senior-level

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RFP #: 91995918R0003

Responses to Clarification Questions

Instructions to Offerors:

6. Can proposals be submitted in either Microsoft Word or PDF?

Either MS Word or PDF is acceptable. Budgets must be submitted in Microsoft Excel with formulas.

7. It will be very difficult to submit a proposal that is only 5 pages. Can this be increased to 10 pages?

The technical proposal shall be 5 pages or less in length, 12-point font, and single spaced.

Supporting details may be provided as an Appendix. The cost proposal shall be submitted as a separate volume, as well as past performance information.

8. There is no mention of a pricing component in the proposal submission. Shall a pricing proposal be included? If yes, shall it be a separate attachment or shall it be included in the 5 page proposal?

The price proposal shall be submitted as a separate volume and will not count towards the 5 page limitation for the technical proposal.

9. If a firm has not conducted searches for at least 3 executive positions in the education sector within the past 24 months, does that prohibit a firm from responding to this RFP? Or, does this simply mean its evaluation score will reflect those deficiencies?

Similarly, if a firm is unable to provide at least 3 references in the education sector, does that prohibit the firm from responding to the RFP? Or, does this simply mean its evaluation score will reflect those deficiencies?

These examples do not prohibit offerors from submitting a response. The evaluation will reflect the deficiencies. The National Assessment Governing Board encourages all qualified offerors to respond to the requirement.