AMMENDMENT TO SOLICITATION.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

P00001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09/08/2023

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

US Embassy Bogota General Services Office Procurement and Contracting Unit Cra 45 #24B-27

Same as block # 6.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code)

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19C02023R0001

X

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05/10/2023

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 [X] 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 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)

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

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

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 [X] is not, [ ] is required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Update B.2.0, Group Life Insurance Rates. The attached B.2.0 replaces all prior versions.

2) Update the table at B.3.2. to remove the language “and Dismemberment.”

3) Update C.2.1.2 Amount of Accidental Death Coverage. The attached C.2.1.2 replaces all prior versions.

4) Incorporate C.2.2 Life Insurance Benefits Conditions and Limitations.

5) Update C.3.0 Definitions. The attached C.3.0. replaces all prior versions.

6) Update H.4, Contractor Responsibility in Claims. The attached H.4 replaces all prior versions.

7) To extend the proposals due date from September 7, 2023 to September 30, 2023. at 4PM. No proposals will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

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.

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

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Michael Barrow

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

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B.2.0 GROUP LIFE INSURANCE RATES

This is a fixed-price requirements with economic-price- adjustment-requirements type contract under which the Government will issue firm-fixed-price task orders. The fixed prices/premium rates in Colombian Pesos ($COP) per one thousand pesos ($COP) of salary to provide life insurance (natural and accidental death) are as follows:

C.2.1.2 Amount of Accidental Death Coverage.

The employee's estate or employee will receive an amount equal to thirty-one (31) times the amount of monthly basic salary, in the event the employee is killed in an accident (work or non-work related).

C.2.2 Life Insurance Benefits Conditions and Limitations Conditions and limitations on the entitlement to life insurance benefits under this contract are as follows:

C.2.2.1 No benefits shall be payable if an employee's death or other insurance event was caused directly or indirectly by war. War shall be defined as declared or non-declared war or any martial operations or invasion, hostile acts of foreign powers, rebellion, riot, civil war, uprising, mutiny, operations by military or usurpatory authorities, martial law or state of siege or any other similar event or reason for declaring martial law or war. A terrorist attack shall not be considered war.

C.2.2.2 No benefit shall be payable under this contract if the employee's bodily injuries have been caused directly or indirectly and totally or partially by:

1. Violating the law or in resisting detention or arrest.

2. Participation in competitions involving the use of wheeled vehicles, horses, boats or water skis.

3. An accident resulting from the employee being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other toxic substance unless administered by a physician. Death as a result of a disease or physical or mental infirmities and medical or surgical treatment thereof (except pyogenic infection due to an accidental cut or wound) shall be considered a natural and not an accidental death.

4. Suicide will not be covered.

C.3.0 DEFINITIONS

FMO The Financial Management Officer (FMO) or the paying office for all

U.S. Government Agencies, except U.S. AID.

COR Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is the Human Resources Officer (HRO) at post.

Contributory Insurance

Insurance for which the employee contributes toward the premium.

Employee An individual employed by the U.S. Government, under a direct-hire appointment, personal services contract (PSC), or personal services agreement (PSA), as further defined in Section C.2.3 for life insurance. This may also include ORE Staff, EAE, and Peace Corp PSCs, if this category of individual is listed as participating under a rider in C.2.3.3 for life insurance.

Employer The United States Government or in the case of ORE and EAE employees, the Chief of Mission/Deputy Chief of Mission and the Employee Association, respectively.

GSO General Services Officer in charge of the General Services Office at post. This officer is usually the Contracting Officer (CO) for this contract.

Maximum Benefit

The total amount that will be paid to any one covered individual for life insurance benefit.

H.3 ORDERING PROCEDURES. The Government will issue a task order as soon as possible after contract award to identify all employees to be covered by the insurance described in this contract and the coverage selected by each employee. The COR will make subsequent additions or deletions to this list in writing and provide the revised list to the Contractor. All such revisions shall be consolidated, and a new or modified task order will be issued by the Contracting Officer. If any changes have been made to the coverage listing, the Government anticipates issuance of a new task order on a quarterly basis. This new task order will include all changes made since the previous task order was issued and will include any increase or decrease in necessary funding. The changes to the list of eligible individuals will supersede the initial list provided under prior task orders without prejudice to the ineligibility clause. Task orders will indicate the effective date of employment, for purposes of calculating the premium due.

H.3.1. Riders are not included under the task orders issued by the Contracting Officer.

Because their coverage is under a rider, either their employer are themselves are responsible for directly interacting with the Contractor to order any coverage. When contacted, the Contractor shall advise the person of the paperwork and payment that will be necessary to order coverage for the identified individuals. The Contractor may be contacted by more than one individual.

H.4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY IN CLAIMS

General.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all planning, estimating, programming, project management, scheduling, dispatching, supervision, and inspection of work. The Contractor shall maintain his own reference library of technical reference works and local laws and regulations, including current tariffs and registries. The Contractor shall treat the information provided by the Embassy concerning employee' personal data, medical information, and salaries as highly sensitive and not divulge any employee information to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall establish procedures for handling insurance claims as follows:

(a) Administrative Records

(1) The Contractor shall maintain files for each covered employee and proof of paid claims.

(2) The Contractor shall use the English spelling of the employees' names in all transactions.

(b) Payment of Life Insurance Benefits to Beneficiaries. The Contractor shall settle life insurance claims as follows:

(1) The Contractor shall provide forms for the designation of beneficiaries for the life insurance benefits to the COR. The COR shall have all enrolled eligible employees complete designation of beneficiary forms and keep them in their personnel, ORE staff folders, or EAE folders. Upon the death of an enrolled employee, the COR shall provide this form to the Contractor.

(2) The Contractor shall pay the employee's named beneficiary, legal heir, or estate the total amount of the claim within 60 days from the date the Contractor receives a completed death claim. Payment shall be computed on the basis of the coverage as defined in Section C.2.0 and its subparagraphs.