AMENDMENT_0003_to_AB-133C-14-RQ-0097_(9Jul14)_w_CO_comments_inc.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

June 13, 2014

10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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:

submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDG-

MENT 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 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)

1. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

Set fourth item 14, pursuant to the authority of FAR 43.103 (b)

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 clarification regarding submission of offers.

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.

(Signature of Contracting Officer) 16C. Date Signed

_____________________________________________(Signature of person authorized to sign)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 0003 to Solicitation AB-133C-14-RQ-0097: Sanctuary Program Coordinator Support Services (Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary) (Page 3)

The following items are applicable to this amendment:

PURPOSE

a. The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarification regarding submission of offers. Resultant changes to Addendum to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items are identified below (see yellow highlights, red type, and strikethroughs).

b. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of this SF 30 Amendment of Solicitation by completing blocks 8, 15A, 15B, and 15C.

c. There are no other changes to this solicitation as a result of this amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

The following CAR and local clauses include the evaluation criteria and are an addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

ELECTRONIC OFFERS

Electronic (email) offers are authorized. Electronic responses shall contain all requested information to be determined a complete response and shall be in a software format compatible with those used at NOAA’s Western Acquisition Division (see Submission of Offers below). The email address/telephone number to receive electronic/facsimile transmissions for this procurement solicitation is angela.royster@noaa.gov and 206-527-0335. If the offeror chooses to transmit an email/facsimile in response to the solicitation and, if applicable, discussions/negotiations, the Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the email/facsimile, including the missing of any established deadlines. It is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm the Government’s receipt of transmitted information.

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Format.

Offer information shall be submitted in the formats noted in the offer instructions and in quantities specified below:

Business Offer: One original electronic NOAA WAD-compatible copy, Microsoft Office 2010 or Adobe Acrobat X Standard.

Technical Offer: One original electronic NOAA WAD-compatible copy, Microsoft Office 2010 or Adobe Acrobat X Standard.

Price/Cost Quote: One original electronic NOAA WAD-compatible copy, Microsoft Office 2010 or Adobe Acrobat X Standard.

If mailed, the offer shall include an electronic version (e.g., compact disc, Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive) in the format described above. The offeror shall certify that all versions of its offer are identical.

Marking.

Offers shall be marked accordingly:

SOLICITATION NUMBER: AB-133C-14-RQ-0097, Sanctuary Program Coordinator Support Services (Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary)

If mailed, the outside of the mailing package shall include the additional following information:

DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 18 July 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PST)

OFFICE DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE OFFERS:

NOAA, Western Acquisition Division Attention: Angela Royster 7600 Sand Point Way NE Bldg. 1, WC3 SOU6 Seattle, WA, 98115-6349

Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated—Western Acquisition Division’s (WAD) office in Seattle, WA—by the time specified in the solicitation. Any package not marked or incorrectly marked for identification as an offer and is subsequently delivered late will may not be considered for award.

(END OF AMENDMENT 0003)