EDIES12R0006_amd0001.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

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

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

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 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 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 OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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A. THIS ORDER ID 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)

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 AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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Description of Modification/Amendment:

The purpose of this Amendment is to respond to offeror's questions.

Supplementary Page

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Questions and responses for solicitation #ED-IES-12-R-0006

1) If an offeror is not submitting information that is a trade secret or proprietary, what should be included in item 6 of the project narrative?

Response: An offeror is responsible for deeming what is appropriate in this case.

2) Does the Department of Ed. have any current priorities regarding subjects and/or grade levels for 2012 SBIR projects?

Response: The offeror should refer to Section IX. 2012 Research Priority Areas, of the solicitation.

3) When will there be a request for proposals for Phase II ?

Response: As is noted in the solicitation, the Phase II solicitation will be available late in the Phase I project.

4) Can we submit a Phase I for both the IES and Special Education?

Response: Offeror’s may submit proposals to each program. The offerors should refer to the solicitations for more guidance on multiple proposals.

5) What the definition is of "proven concept"? The reason I ask is that we are utilizing a technological concept in creating educational teaching/learning tools.

We have had the opportunity to conduct one informal and one formal test in our local school district on science and math concepts. However, the last test was conducted back in 2007. As a result, would these tests prevent us from being eligible for submitting a proposal for this effort?

Response: The reviewers are charged to determine the quality of the evidence from previous development work and research.

6) One big question looms over my head at this point. Is it appropriate for a project team member from overseas (the UK, to be specific) and to allow that individual a consulting fee? This individual is not a US citizen, but does have a

Federal ID number.

Response: Such an individual can be a member of the project team, however as noted in the solicitation all work must be performed in the U.S.

7) If we form a newly established corporation (to address IP and ownership rights), can we still respond to the SBIR financial track record part of the grant proposal using our experience and qualifications gained working as a part of this

LLC?

Response: Yes.

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8) If we respond via our current company, is it acceptable to the U.S. Department of Education for us to transfer the award to a newly established corporation?

Response: A request for transferring the award could be made after the award to the Contracting Officer. There is no guarantee that such a request would granted.

9) In Section III, 2, a - the specifications state: 'For the purpose of proposals submitted under this solicitation, a "page" is 8.5 inches x 11 inches, on one side only, with 1 inch margins at top, bottom, and both sides." However, Section III, 2, f - it states 'To conserve paper and save on shipping costs associated with the weight of the packages mailed, offerors are encouraged to submit proposals with double-sided printed pages (i.e. print on both sides of the page). I am just curious if you are requesting one sided pages or two sided pages?

Response: The offeror can decide whether to use single or double sided pages.

10)I work for an organization. I have an idea that I have been thinking about in the field of education. Kindly let me know how should I go about applying for this grant.

1. Can I be the PI? If not, then can I be the senior personnel?

Response: The offeror must decide.

2. Do I need a registered company for this grant?

Response: The offeror should read the requirements set forth in the solicitation.

3. Does the idea need to be patented before I apply for the grant?

Response: The offeror should read the solicitation for information on what is acceptable or not acceptable regarding patents.

4. If I need some technical help from abroad then what do I do.

Response: No guidance can be provided on this question.

11) If we already have done the research and development for an online LMS education/training certification programs but have not tested it nor administered it to date, would it still qualify? We’ve been in R&D for 15-months and have no funding to administer the program, I am inquiring to see if you think that we would still meet qualifications for phase 1?

Response: Offeror’s must propose new R&D. The new R&D can be of an existing prototype or product.

12)Also, if SBIR requires manufacturing and this is an education RFP, would the education need to be specifically directed to manufacturing or could we identify manufacturing as the “type” of business that we offer this training?

Response: While there is a tie-breaker clause in the solicitation, manufacturing of the eventual products developed through this program are not required.

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13) I am the part owner an Australian small business that has developed innovative

‘World First Software’ that is used by Australian Educators from Primary schools through to University level education. Would I be eligible to apply for a

SMIR grant?

• Response: The small business concern must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States.

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