AMENDMENT_95332423Q00090001_FE.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

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95332423Q00090001

Summary of Changes

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the MCC response to questions received and extend the closing date to January 18, 2023.

2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Header Information

Close Date is changed from 11-JAN-23 10:00:00 to 18-JAN-23 12:00:00.

MCC Response to Questions Received

# Solicitation Section Page

Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

1 F3 15/71 Deliverables and Delivery Schedule

The solicitation reads, "Deliverables will be determined at the Technical Direction Level and in accordance with Section C. Within two weeks of commencement of award, the Contractor shall develop a work plan that illustrates the team structure and organization and the methodology for the work in the first technical direction."

Can the Government clarify when this initial Technical Direction will be issued? Will it be issued upon award?

The first technical direction will be issued at the kickoff meeting by the COR and PM.

2 F.5 16/71

Document Ownership and Information Management System Requirements

Can the Government clarify MCC's policy on a contractors' ability to share references to work performed on behalf of MCC on company websites and/or to share approved examples of work as reference?

Unless specifically restricted, contractor's may share references to work performed on behalf of MCC on company websites and/or to share approved examples of work as reference.

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# Solicitation Section

Page Solicitation Language Reference

Question MCC Response

3 F.5 16/71

Document Ownership and Information Management System Requirements

Can the Government clarify MCC's policy on co-authorship with contractors for materials produced under this contract?

In general, under the FAR general data rights clause (FAR 52.227-14), except for works in which the contractor asserts claim to copyright, the Government has unlimited rights in all data first produced in the performance of a contract and all data delivered under a contract unless provided otherwise in the contract. Unless provided otherwise by an Agency FAR Supplement, a contractor may, without prior approval of the Contracting Officer, assert claim to copyright in scientific and technical articles based on or containing data first produced in the performance of a contract and published in academic, technical or professional journals, symposia proceedings, or the like. The express written permission of the Contracting Officer is required before the contractor may assert or enforce the copyright in all other works first produced in the performance of a contract.

4 Section H 28/71

Personnel Security Requirements for Contractor Employees and other PSCs

Can the Government clarify the security clearance requirements necessary for this contract? Are contractors without security clearance allowed to bid on this work?

A security clearance is not required for this requirement.

5 Section L 64/71

Past Performance Volume Instructions

Can MCC (via MBO) be submitted as a past performance reference?

Yes, but the PPQ should be filled out and submitted by the MCC representative (COR, PM, etc.)

6 Section L.12.2.1 66/71 Business Volume Instructions

Can the Government clarify MCC's policy on prior approval for other possible ODCs including but not limited to: copy editing, space rental, food for meetings, etc.? Are these expenses allowable? Is the approval procedure the same as that indicated for travel expense?

If applicable, they are allowable with prior coordination with and approval from the COR.

7 Section L.12.2.1 66/71 Business Volume Instructions

Can the Government clarify whether it's sufficient to include the entire indicated ODC budget ceiling amount or is a detailed estimate expected?

Offerors may choose to include the indicated ODC estimate or provide an alternate ODC ceiling.

8 Section L.12.2.1 66/71 Business Volume Instructions

Is the respondent expected to provide budget estimates for option years or just the first year?

Pricing is required for the base and all option periods.