951700-24-R-0029- Janitorial- Amendment 01.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

FACILITY CODE

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)

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)

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

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions and requests for clarification. As a result of this amendment, the solicitation closing date and time is remain unchanged. PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE 10/11/2024, 12:00 PM EST.

NO questions or clarifications concerning this solicitation shall be submitted after the distribution of this amendment. OFFEROR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND

RETURN THIS AMENDMENT TO THE ISSUING OFFICE.

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.

Questions Received in Response to Solicitation 951700-24-R-0029- Janitorial

Question 1: Total Square Footage: Could you kindly provide the square footage of the areas that require janitorial services, including any specific details for the designated zones (A, B, C, and D)?

Government Answer:

Count Buildings and Structures Floor Area (sf)

Shortwave - Moepeng Hill Mediumwave Site 1 Administration Building 5332 1 Gazebo 495 1 Buildings and Grounds/Facility 725 1 Buildings and Grounds Building 476 2 Bulk Storeroom 1242 1 Canteen 176 1 Guard House 208 1 Mail Porta Cabin 44 1 Riggers Porta Cabin 943 1 Transmitter Building 2424 1 Satellite Interconnect System Shelter 750 1 Warehouse 2250 1 Radio Repeater Shelter 208 1 Telephone Booth Shelter 208 1 Flameable Porta Cabin 480 1 Switch Gear 406 1 Stores Porta Cabin 620 1 Generator Building 1953 1 Riggers Workshop 775 1 Generator Building 1953

Mediumwave - Moepeng Hill Mediumwave Site Count Buildings and Structures Floor Area

(sf) 1 Transmitter Plant Building 6090 1 Guard House 208 1 Water Pump House 256

Industrial Pump House Site Count Buildings and Structures Floor Area

(sf) 1 Equipment Room 96 1 Toilet Room 65

Question 2: Previous Awarded Contract Information: If available, could you please share details regarding the previous contract for janitorial services at the Botswana Transmitting Station, such as the name of the incumbent contractor, the award amount, and any relevant performance information?

Government Answer:

The contract was issued to KB Construction, CEO John Lambrou (Botswana Citizen), as a base and 2 option years contract in 2016 and went to month-to-month PO afterwards due to Covid 19. The KB construction performed their duties in accordance with terms of the contract.

Question 3: In our Country we have registered with VAT and have to pay VAT. Clarify on that indeed we should not include it on our quotation.

Government Answer:

Companies should charge VAT if their VAT taxable turnover is eligible with the terms and conditions of the Botswana Unified Revenue Service.

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