Sources_Sought_-_Amendment_0001_-_AG-3198-S-16-0032.pdf

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OMB Approval 2700-0042

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.24

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 03/29/2016

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

CODE

U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, Contract Management Branch 3101 Park Center Drive, Ste 228 Alexandria Virginia 22302

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. Street, county, State and ZIP: Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-3198-S-16-0032

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/16/2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 1EFX9 FACILITY CODE

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 one (1) copy 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 DATA 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 data specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

N/A

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

(4) 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.

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

SFSP PARTICIANT CHARACTERISTICS AND MEAL ANALYSIS OF QUALITY

The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendors’ questions.

See Continuation Page

Except at 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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Thu A. Vo

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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AMENDMENT 0001

SFSP PARTICIANT CHARACTERISTICS AND MEAL ANALYSIS OF QUALITY

Questions and Answers

QUESTION 1: Is there an incumbent contractor? If yes, please provide the name of the incumbent contractor.

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 1: No.

QUESTION 2: What is the period of performance?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 2: This will be addressed in the solicitation.

QUESTION 3: What is the timeline for data collection for States, sponsors, sites and participants/non-participants?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 3: This will be addressed in the solicitation.

QUESTION 4: Will Institutions Review Board (IRB) approval be required for this contract?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 4: The successful contractor is responsible for ensuring all necessary approvals, such as IRB approval, required to conduct data collection with program participants.

The approvals will need to be obtained prior to the start of data collection and can vary by State and local entities.

QUESTION 5: Would the sample of SFSP non-participants be a nationally representative sample or a sample of convenience?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 5: The sample size of SFSP nonparticipants shall be designed to successfully conduct a comparison of SFSP participants and nonparticipants. In addition, the nonparticipant sample shall be large enough to make strong assertions about the reasons eligible families do not participate in

SFSP.

QUESTION 6: Is the meal quality part of the study based on the nationally represent sample of sites that requires site visits to assess meal quality?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 6: The meal quality assessment shall be nationally-representative. Offerors shall propose the best method to successfully collect data on SFSP meal characteristics.

QUESTION 7: Is FNS open to stipends being provided to SFSP on-site coordinators to facilitate data collection?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 7: The use of stipends shall adhere to OMB guidance at the time of data collection.

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QUESTION 8: The FNS forecast outlines an evaluation of the SFSP program and participants as well as an evaluation of SFSP meal quality; will the two evaluations be released as separate or combined solicitations?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 8: The Sources Sought notice is for one solicitation that includes an evaluation of participant characteristics and meal quality.

QUESTION 9: What is the estimate total contract value?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 9: The Government will not release the value of the procurement.

QUESTION 10: Can FNS please provide an anticipated level of effort?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 10: This will be addressed in the solicitation.

QUESTION 11: Will the SFSP study include a household survey?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 11: Offerors shall propose the best method to successfully collect data from SFSP participants and eligible nonparticipants.

QUESTION 12: Will the SFSP study include a survey of sponsors and/or site operators?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 12: Offerors shall propose the best method to successfully collect data on SFSP participation and meal characteristics.

QUESTION 13: When does FNS anticipate releasing the solicitation?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 13: FNS anticipates releasing the solicitation in fiscal year 2016.

QUESTION 14: Does an incumbent exist for the requirement and if so, could you please provide the vendor and the corresponding contract number?

GOVERNMENT ANSWER 14: Please see response to Question #1.