AMENDMENT 000001 GT.pdf

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BPD-IAF-11-R-0006

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1 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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Parkersburg WV 26101 Attn: M. Clegg

BPD-MCLEGG

200 Third Street Avery 5F Division of Procurement Bureau of the Public Debt

12/15/2010000001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

11/29/2010

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

The purpose of this Amendment 000001 is to provide answers to vendor questions, as follows:

Q1. Section L.7 Proposal Submission - Are documents in Adobe PDF files acceptable?

A1. Yes, .pdf files are acceptable.

Q2. Section L.8.1 Volume I - May the offeror acknowledge amendments in the cover letter rather than returning a signed copy with the proposal?

A2. Yes, acknowledgment of amendments may be included in the cover letter.

Q3. Section L.8.2.1.a - Professional Competence/Contractor Qualifications, Professional

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

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

GINA HANNA

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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.

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Personnel - The curriculum vitae requires a permanent address. Is this the offeror's address or the personal address of the proposed individual?

A3. It is the personal address of the proposed individual.

Q4. Section L.8.2.2 - Approach/Understanding of the Work to be Performed - This section requests a QCP with "independently crafted tools". What is meant by crafted tools?

A4. The Government has provided some examples of different tools that could be used. The Offeror shall propose its own ideas for a Quality Control Plan for this project and not necessarily just using a generic plan previously used for a multitude of other engagements.

Q5. Section L.8.2.4 - Proof of Required Language Abilities - What can the offeror furnish as acceptable proof of level of abilities for writing, reading, and speaking Spanish on a professional level? Should the offeror self-certify to the level?

A5. Yes, the Offeror should self certify. Any supporting documentation to the certification would be helpful.

Q6. Section B.3. Labor Category Descriptions - Can we propose more than the 2 labor categories prescribed.

A6. Yes, more than two (2) labor categories is acceptable as long as the Offeror's staff configuration includes an Audit Partner/Senior Manager and an experienced Staff Auditor.

Q7. Section B.3 states that the Audit Partner/Senior Manager shall be a Certified Public Accountant, for our local Guatemalan based team, these individuals will most likely have the CPA equivalent for their country (e.g., Chartered Accountant, etc.). Is this sufficient?

A7. Yes, the Audit Partner/Senior Manager should be a CPA or the local/country equivalent.

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