Amendment_1_Diversity_TN.pdf

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 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Jacob Acosta, Contracting Officer

Solicitation 951700-18-R-0124 is hereby modified as follows:

Response to questions from industry attached (see page 2).

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) 330 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20237

001/951700-18-R-0124

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QUESTIONS IN RESPONSE TO DIVERSITY TRAINING SOLICITATION

1. The Technical Proposal page limit is 10 pages and the resumes are part of Factor 1 Experience and Qualifications. Does the Vendors resume (s) count toward the Technical Proposal 10 page limit?

No, the Vendors resume (s) do not count toward the Technical Proposal 10 page limit.

2. The SOW says written parts of the proposal shall be formatted with font size 12 point or larger. Can tables be 10 or 11 point?

Yes, tables can be 10 or 11 point font.

3. What is the interval that the training classes will be conducted? In other words, will classes be conducted on a bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis?

The interval will vary based on the topic needs; however it's usually monthly.

4. The solicitation indicates “up to 32” personnel, but does this indicate “up to” 32 per training session?

(a) Is this training initiative for the entire organization?

Yes, the training initiative is for the entire organization.

5. Is there an incumbent contractor, or is this a first time initiative?

Yes, there are incumbent contractors.

Under place of performance it states: “The place of performance for the BPA will be at the following location:

• 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20237 (Cohen Building)

• Delivery of training shall be conducted live in-person at the locations identified above. In addition the BBG anticipates live-broadcasting (video conferencing) to remote participants in regional offices.

6. Does the Cohen Building classroom where training will take place have video conferencing cameras in place to bridge with OCR remote sites?

Yes, video conferencing is available, if needed.

7. Does BBG regional sites have video conference cameras in place?

Yes, video conferencing is available, if needed.

8. Does the government want OCR participants at remote sites to participate in a class simultaneously via video teleconference with students attending a particular class at the Cohen building?

Yes, the Government would like the capability to allow for OCR participation along with students attending a particular class at the Cohen building, if needed.

9. Will the government provide an IT person to set up video conference requirements such as IP addresses and bridge points before each course to connect to remote sites and Cohen building or will that be the vendor’s responsibility for all video conferencing set up?

Yes, the Government will provide an IT person to set up video conference requirements, as necessary.

10. Is $105,000 the total contract price the government is willing to pay over the duration of the contract?

The $105,000 is the estimated amount of Diversity Training costs over the period of performance of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

11. How many participates will attend the training per workshop?

The BBG maximum number of attendees is 32 students, per training session.

12. How many training workshop sessions are you anticipating over the contract?

The estimated amount of training sessions is 2 a year.

13. How frequent will the training session be offered (for example, once per month, biweekly, etc.)?

The interval will vary based on the topic needs; however it's usually monthly.