DHHS-NIH-NIAID-AO-2009029 - RFP Amendment 3.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

April 27, 2010

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO

5. PROJECT NO.

(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

National Institutes of Health, NIAID, AMOB

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

10401 Fernwood Road, MSC 4813 Bethesda, MD 20817

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

Any Prospective Offeror

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

April 15, 2010

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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.

Offerors 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 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.

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 data, etc.) SET

FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY

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 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 for this amendment is to respond to additional questions posed by Offeror(s). See Page 2 of this amendment

The due date for any proposals submitted in response to this RFP is extended through Monday May 10, 2010 at 10am. Potential Offerors are required to submit all materials required by the initial solicitation document to the Contract Specialist noted in the RFP by the revised due date and time.

All OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SOLICIATION REMAIN UNCHANGED

The Offeror should review the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fedbizopps.gov) periodically for any updates to this solicitation 15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

Terrie Nestor, Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

30-105

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Responses to Questions

Q1. Will the Government consider offers from Contractors who propose to manufacture the product in a

Government owned manufacturing facility where there is a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) or similar relationship between the Offeror and the Government manufacturing facility?

A1. Any decision to submit a proposal is based upon the determinations by the Offeror. While the Government may consider all proposals that are submitted on time and meet the submission standards of the solicitation, it should be noted that this is a commercial acquisition requirement.

The Government has no interest in partnering in or developing any type of CRADA agreement at this time.

Q2. Paragraph 3 on page 15 of the RFP states, “ prior to the award of any contract, a potential awardee must have, or be able to obtain, an assurance from the NIH Office if Laboratory Animal Welfare, as well as, an accreditation from the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, or an equivalent agency.” If the animal testing will be performed at a subcontractor vendor site that is AALAC accredited and maintains the NIH-OLAW assurance, is the prime contractor also required to have these certifications/assurances.

A2. Prime contractors who subcontract animal work to other organizations, or use the facilities of another organization/company/or institution which is covered by a valid animal care and use assurance, may be required by the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) to establish an inter-institutional agreement with that subcontractor prior to the award of any contract.

Determinations and requirements for certifications and/or assurances will be decided by the OLAW division prior to award. In all instances, the prime contractor is required to ensure that all standards of safety and certification are met and maintained throughout the performance of any contract..

Q3. The RPP indicates that pProposals shall be submitted to the attention of the Contract Specialist. Is the address to submit proposals the same as that noted in Block 9 of the SF1449?

A3. That is correct. Proposals shall be submitted to the address noted in Block 9 and submitted to the attention of the Contract Specialist.

Q4. Please provide information regarding the required contents of the business proposal.

A4. Offerors are required to provide a signed SF1449 including any subsequent amendment documents; a response to the Price Schedule as noted in Attachment 2 of the RFP; a response to the Representations and Certifications; if required, a copy of the offerors Small Business Subcontracting Plan noted as attachment 4 to the RFP; and any information that the Offeror chooses to provide to support their pricing structure (please note the response to previous questions regarding the requirements for support documentation)

Q5. Are Offerors required to provide a copy of the Customer Past Performance surveys in the proposal?

A5. No. Responses to the Past Performance surveys are to be submitted by email, directly from the Offeror’s references.

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