Amendment_0001_-_9531BM18Q00470001.pdf

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)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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 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 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.

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.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., 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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

9531BM18Q00470001

Summary of Changes

Review Attachment 5 - Questions and Answers for additional information.

ATTACHMENT 5

Questions and Answers

Request for Quote: 9531BM18Q0047 Webcast and Wi-Fi Services

# Questions Answers

Wi-Fi Services C.2.2: Please verify the upload and download speed minimums for the Wi-Fi services. Customarily, upload speeds are less than or equal to download speeds. 1GB Down/ 35Upload

On page 11, C.2.2 Wi-Fi Services, it asks for 1GB download and 35MB upload speeds. Should that be 1GB download and 35MB upload speeds? Yes, 1GB Down/35MB Up

3 Can you clarify the targeted bitrates for the encoded streams. 500-700 kbps live, 900-1200 archive

4 How many Animation/Short Videos will be hosted? An estimated 15; however, this total has the potential to increase or decrease.

For the Internet connection that the Contractor is installing, are there any specific NTSB security policies that need to be followed? The WiFi must require a password to access.

Will WIFI service only be needed when there is a webcast event for that day? Or will there be times when the WIFI is needed for a meeting but there would be no webcast? The WiFi should always be available for use.

7 Where does Wi-Fi need to be provided at the NTSB Training Center?

The WiFi is for the NTSB Conference Center only (L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC) .

On page 2 of Attachment 1 it is asked that the contract provide a “Wi- Fi installation price”. Is this a one-time price that is separate from providing monthly Wi-Fi or is it referring to the same?

Yes, the WiFi installation price is a one-time fee that is separate from the monthly Wi-Fi price.

Will there ever be 2 webcast going on at the same time in different locations? Possibly, but not likely.

Can NTSB confirm that the correct estimate for the number of webcasts per year is as follows?:

4 hour webcast, up to 100 concurrent users. Quantity = 1 4 hour webcast, 500 users. Quantity = 14 8 hour webcast, 500 users. Quantity = 19 8 hour webcast, 5,000 users. Quantity = 1

The totals provided are the NTSB's best estimate based on the anticipated level of effort.

Can you clarify the platforms the targeted streams will be delivered

in. The rfp has listed in Attachment 1 for reporting to include Windows Media, Flash Media, Apple, Mobile Devises. Windows Media, Flash, Mobile, Tablets (Including Apple devices iPhone, IPad).

ATTACHMENT 5

Questions and Answers

Request for Quote: 9531BM18Q0047 Webcast and Wi-Fi Services12

In what format will the “pre-mixed audio/video source” be? SDI, HDMI, RCA, etc.? HD/SDI

Is wireless internet connection expected to be used at both the Conference Center & the Training Center? No, Conference Center only (L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC)

Regarding access, will network infrastructure be made available to install the WiFi network against existing equipment?

No network infastructure will be provided. The only access will be to the physical space in the NTSB Conference Center (L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC).

C.4. (2) Does an independent contractor hired by the Contractor qualify as a Contractor employee?

If the individual is working on behalf of the Contractor and the Contractor assumes complete responsibility for the quality of performance or lack there of, of said individual, then yes, an independent contractor may be considered the Contractor's employee.

16 Who is the incumbent? George Mason University DBA The Capitol Connection 17 Is the incumbent eligible to bid on contract? Yes 18 What was the value of the previous contact for this service? $687,688.00

What do you expect will be the period of performance for this new contract?

The period of performance will be from date of award through twelve (12) months for the base year and up to four (4) option years. Award will be made before September 30, 2018.

When do you expect the first webcast will occur under the new contract? The first webcast event is contingent upon final award of the contract.

Page 17, L.2.3 asks the Offeror to complete Sections A, J and K. We cannot locate these sections. Can you point us towards them or provide a link?

Section A is page 1 of Attachment 2 - SF-18 - RFQ 9531BM18Q47.

Section J are Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire (to be completed by past performance references) and Attachment 4 - Accessibility Requirements Tool.

Section K starts at page 21 of Attachment 2, SF-18 - RFQ 9531BM18Q47.

22 Does the contractor have to be HubZone certified to bid? No.

490 L'Enfant Plaza East SW Washington, DC, 20594-0003, US