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F2G3B50162A001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose for this Amendment is to re-establish the solicitation and reflects changes in the instructions to the offerors, evaluation factors, Period of Performance and site visit date.

In accordance w ith Turkish Law 25318, Part Four, the qualifcation criteria is hereby changed so that only individual certif ied physicians are eligible for aw ard. See Summary of Changes.

Proposals are due 7 September 2010 at 4PM Local Time.

Point of Contact for this amendment is Kurt McKay. Mr. McKay may be reached at 0322-316-8075 or lgcb.confirmations@incirlik.af.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Aug-2010

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X FA5685-10-Q-0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jun-2010

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

16-Aug-2010

CODE

39 CONS/LGC FA5685 (FOREIGN)

39 UNCU KONTRAT SUBAYLIGI

BINA NO. 485 10.NCU TANKER

US KOMUTANLIGI

INCIRLIK/ADANA

FA5685 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA5685-10-Q-0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Jul-2010 04:00 PM to 07-Sep-2010 04:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 25-Jun-2010 to 25-Aug-2010.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

POP 01-AUG-2010 TO

31-JUL-2011

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

FOB: Destination

F2G3B5

To:

POP 01-OCT-2010 TO

30-SEP-2011

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2010 TO

31-JUL-2011

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

POP 01-OCT-2010 TO

30-SEP-2011

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2011 TO

31-JUL-2012

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

POP 01-OCT-2011 TO

30-SEP-2012

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

POP 01-AUG-2011 TO

31-JUL-2012

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

POP 01-OCT-2011 TO

30-SEP-2012

N/A F2G3B5 39 MSS/DPM

HALVERSON, VINCE L

BLDG 833 UNIT 7075 BOX 170

APO AE 09824

0-322-316-3512

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

Addendum To FAR 52.212-1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)

THIS SECTION IS FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS SECTION WILL BE PHYSICALLY

REMOVED FROM ANY RESULTANT AWARD, BUT WILL BE DEEMED INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

ADDENDA TO 52.212-1 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts:

PART I – Technical Proposal

PART II – Price Proposal

B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested and certification under FAR 15.406-2 will not be required. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists offerors may be required to submit information other than cost or pricing data to support a determination of price reasonableness.

C. Specific Instructions:

1. PART I – Technical Proposal – Limited to no more than 25 pages – Must contain the following information:

a. Reference factors found at FAR 52.212-2:

(i) Evidence of experience as a workplace physician or for a period of at least 5 years.

(ii) Copies of Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification.

(iii) Record of Pre-employment physical with immunization

(iv) Evidence of successful completion of an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course.

(v) Copy of criminal background check and consent to any additional checks as required.

(vi) Evidence of successful exam that is organized by the General Directorate at the end of education program.

(vii) A Statement that no exception is taken to the Performance Work Statement (PWS), the requirements of the

RFP, and the qualifications listed in FAR 52.212-2.

b. DUE TO CRITERIA SET FORTH IN TURKISH LAW 25318, PART FOUR,THE QUALIFICATION

FOR THIS EFFORT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FROM INDIVIDUAL CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS.

c. DUE ARTICLE VI OF SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT 3 TO THE DEFENSE AND ECONOMIC

COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE

GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY, THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INTENDS TO AWARD THIS

SOLICITATION TO AN INDIVIDUAL PHYSICIAN WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF TURKEY. THEREFORE,

PROPOSALS FROM BUSINESS CONCERNS OUTSIDE OF TURKEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Turkish concerns must provide the following::

(i) - TAX PAYERS LICENSE – VERGI KAYDI SURETI

(ii) - TRADE CHAMBER REGISTRATION – TICARET ODASI KAYIT SURETI

(iii) - SIGNATURE CIRCULAR – IMZA SIRKULERI

(iv) - COMPANY REGISTRATION IF APPLICABLE – VAR ISE SIRKET SOZLESME SURETI

(v) - CERTIFIED/AUTHORIZED RETAIL/RESELLER DOCUMENTATION FROM MANUFACTURER AND

OR IMPORTER FOR REQUESTED SUPPLIES – TALEP EDILEN MALLARIN ÜRETICISI VEYA YETKILI

ITHALATCISINDAN TEMIN EDILECEK YETKILI/ONAYLI PAREKENDE/SATICILIK BELGELERI.

(vi) - PHOTOCOPIES OF WRITTEN WARRANTY DOCUMENTS, IF APPLICABLE – GARANTI

GEREKIYOR ISE GARANTI EVRAKLARI SURETLERI.

THE ABOVE DOCUMENTATION MUST BE TRANSLATED AND CERTIFIED IN ENGLISH AND WILL BE

KEPT AS AN ATTACHMENT IN THE FOLDER. THESE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED BACK

TO THE ORIGINATORS.

2. PART II – PRICE PROPOSAL - Submit original and one (1) copy

(a) Complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, and c of the SF 1449. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the SOLICITATION, with attachments. The SOLICITATION constitutes the model contract.

(b) Insert proposed unit and extended prices in the Pricing Schedule. The proposal(s) must be submitted for a base period plus one (1) Option Year.

(c) Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in provisions. The provisions FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS

252.212-7000 shall be returned along with the proposal.

(d) Complete and return Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (If applicable)

3. GENERAL INFORMATION

(1) Offerors should be aware that this is a Turkish Installation and that all access to this installation is granted by the

Turkish Air Force (TURAF). Therefore, SOME DELAYS SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED WHEN HAND

CARRYING PROPOSALS. Offeror should allow sufficient time to arrive and submit the proposals to Contracting

Office (CO) PRIOR to the set closing time. Late proposals will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f)

“Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.” If a gate access is not granted please contact the CO immediately. The Offeror are responsible for coordinating and processing gate pass requests in a timely manner. The United States Government (USG) shall not be held accountable. Furthermore, Offerors must consider that although the duty day is Monday through Friday from 07:30 to 16:30, Offerors may not get to the job site at

07:30 due to TURAF gate entrance procedures. Also, Offerors need to exit the base by 16:30. This may require contractors to stop work, prepare to leave the base, and clean up prior to 16:30. Offerors are encouraged to take this into consideration when proposing a delivery or performance time. The USG shall not be responsible for delays due to in processing or out-processing the base.

(2) INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/af_afmc/far/FAR52.000.doc#b522121

(i) Proposal due date is: 7 September 2010, at 16:00 p.m. Local Time

(ii) Submit proposal to: 39 th

Contracting Squadron/LGCB

Unit 7090 Box 127

Incirlik AB, TUR 09824

ATTN: Kurt McKay or Leo Rodgers III

(3) FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by this base:

New Year’s Day 1 January

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

Presidents Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

ATTENTION POTENTIAL OFFERORS:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(4) PLEASE PROVIDE THE BELOW INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION:

A. YOUR COMPANY MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) REGISTERED IN

ORDER TO SUBMIT AN OFFER OR A BID TO THE 39th CONS.

1. YOU NEED TO HAVE DUNS AND NGACE CODE TO BE REGISTERED ON CCR.

2. THE WEBSITE FOR CCR REGISTRATION: http://www.ccr.gov/

B. NATO CAGE CODE: ________________________________

1. If you do not have a Nato Cage Code, you must contact:

http://www.msb.mil.tr/prgs/tekhizweb/TEKMURACAT/NCAGE/default.asp or

MLLI SAVUNMA BAKANLIGI

TEK.HIZ.D. BSK.LIGI

(TURK MILLI KODLANDIRMA BUROSU)

06100 Bakanliklar, ANKARA

2. Telephone NGACE ASSIGNMENT: 0312-4106184

C. YOUR COMPANY’S “DUNS” NUMBER:________________________________

1. If you do not have a DUNS number, you must contact “Dun and Bradstreet”, at the numbers below to have one assigned, before your quotation will be considered:

U.S.A. OFFICE: ISTANBUL OFFICE:

Phone: 001 610-882-7741 Phone: 0-212-327-2238 ext 122

FAX: 001 610-882-7140 FAX: 0-212-327-2243

http://www.ccr.gov/

WEBSITE: http://www.finar.com.tr

(5) FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND THE SOLICITATION PROPERLY

FILLED, SIGNED, AND STAMPED MAY CAUSE YOUR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED, AND

DETERMINED NON RESPONSIVE.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOREIGN VENDORS

NOTE 1: Authorization to Foreign Vendors

The contract warrants that it has been duly authorized to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract is to be performed, and that it has obtained, at no cost to the United States Government, all necessary licenses and permits required in connections with this contract, and that it will fully comply with all laws, decrees, labor standards and regulations of this country or countries during the performance of this contract.

NOTE 2: Law Governing Contracts

In any dispute arising out of this contract, the decision of which requires consideration of questions of law, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the United States of

America.

NOTE 3: Invoices

All invoice amounts shall be reflected in US Dollars or payment may be delayed.

VAT-EXEMPT PURCHASE

I certify that this purchase (delivery of goods or service) is made for the purpose of common defense and in accordance with the Tax Relief Agreement between Turkey and The United States of America, which was ratified by Law Number 6426 of June 1954. This purchase is exempt from Value Added Tax according to the Council of

Ministers of the Republic of Turkey decision number 92/2958 or 22 April 1992, published in the Official Gazette dated 21 May 1992, number 21234

KDV’DEN MUAF SATINALMA

Isbu satinalmanin (mal teslimi veya hizmet); Turkiye ile Amerika Birlesid Devletleri arasinda imzalanmis bulunan ve 30 Haziran 1954 tarihli ve 6426 sayili kanunla onaylanmis Vergi Muafiyetleri Anlasmasina uygun olarak ve ortak savunma amaciyla yapildigini onaylariz. Isbu satinalma: 21 May 1992 tarih ve 21234 sayili Resmi Gazetede yayinlanmis olan 22 Nisan 1992 tarih ve 1992/2958 sayili Bakanlar Kurulu Kararina gore katma deger vergisinden mustesnadir.

NOTE TO TURKISH VENDORS:

It is recommended contractors attach their VAT exempt form when submitting their invoices to Defense Finance

Accounting System (DFAS) in Wide Area WorkFlow (WWAF) and/or handcarry to 39 CONS for certification. For the Turkish Government to accept it, a duly appointed Contracting Officer must first certify the VAT exempt form.

HOST NATION LABOR LAWS,

RELATIONS AND STANDARDS

(One Time Special Requirement)

a. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with any and all Turkish labor laws, relations and standards in effect or which shall come into effect during the term of this contract. Such compliance shall pertain to: hours of work, wages, salaries, working conditions, labor relations (including collective bargaining, union agreements etc.), particular workmen’s compensation, social security contributions for all categories of dependents and professionals.

The Contractor and all subcontractors are required to adhere with all safety laws in effect and that may come into effect of the Turkish Government. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to suspend work until such time as adherence to the laws is assured and to remove from the work site any worker found to ignore safety practices. Such http://www.finar.com.tr/ suspensions of work or removal of employees shall be at no cost to the Government. Failure by the contractor to correct deficiencies in a reasonable time shall be cause for Termination of Default.

b. Furthermore, the contractor shall safeguard his firm with additional insurance for potential liabilities to Turkish authorities and workers for accidents, injuries or deaths which are imputable to the contractor for failure to observe required safety practices and/or any requirement of paragraph a. above.

c. The contractor shall be totally responsible and shall save harmless the U.S. Government from any and all disputes, claims, or grievance initiated by employees or third parties because of failure to comply with this special contract requirement.

d. Construction contractors shall be responsible for written notification to the local labor benefits office of site work initiation under this contract and shall produce copy of such notice to the Contracting Officer if requested at any time during the completion of the work.

e. With each base pass request the Contractor shall furnish the health insurance and labor benefits employee number to the Turkish Pass and ID.

f. With signature of the offer the contractor warrants that the proposed price(s) include all costs in effect or which shall come into effect during the term of the contract for compliance with this special contract requirement and also for all responsibilities and risks indicated herein.

OPERATIONS SECURITY

In the performance of contract terms and conditions, contractors performing work on Incirlik Air Base may witness or hear of activities which provide them insight into present or future military activities. Each contractor is responsible to ensure its employees and/or subcontractors understand this type of information shall not be discussed and/or spread to any other sources. Infractions on the part of any contractor (or its employees or subcontractor[s]) may result in: 1) Immediate removal of the employee/subcontractor[s] from base, 2) A less than satisfactory past performance record for the project, and/or 3) Debarment actions.

(End of Addendum to FAR 52.212-1)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

(a) This is a competitive best value acquisition utilizing Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Evaluation procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 and 15.3.

(b) An offeror will be determined technically acceptable if no exception is taken to the Performance Work Statement

(PWS), the requirements of the RFP, and the qualifications listed below. The offeror shall submit a statement to that effect. Omission of this statement may result in a determination of technical unacceptability. In order to be considered for award, the offeror’s technical proposal must be rated in all factors as acceptable. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must provide all information and/or requirements listed (See Below).

In order to be considered for this requirement offeror’s must the following qualifications (See Addendum to FAR

52.212-1):

(i) Must have at least 5 years experience as a workplace physician. The Standard is met when the individual provides evidence of experience as a workplace physician for a period of at least 5 years.

(ii) Must maintain Basic and Advance Life Support Certification. The Standard is met by maintaining and providing copies of Basic and Advanced Life Support Certification

(iii) Pre-employment physical with immunization will be required prior to commencement of work. The Standard is met by completing and providing a copy of a medical physical with current immunizations with the proposal.

(iv) Must be able to demonstrate communication in English and pass a written English examination to EFL. The

Standard is met when the applicant has demonstrated communication in English and passes a written English examination to EFL

(v) Provide a copy of criminal background check and consent to any additional checks as required. The Standard is met when applicant provides a copy of a criminal background check and consent to any additional checks as required

(vi) Must have participated in workplace physician education program. The Standard is met when evidence is provided of successful exam that is organized by the General Directorate at the end of education program.

(c) Offerors shall propose on all items. Any offer that fails to cite a price for each item or fails to make an entry that indicates service will be provided at no charge will be rejected as non-conforming to this solicitation.

(d) Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. An offer using a sliding price scale or subject to escalation based on any contingency will not be accepted.

(e) Offers will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis in their attempt to meet the conditions of the solicitation and the attatched PWS. Offers considered technically acceptable will be ranked by price with the award going to the lowest price with an acceptable rated offer.

(f) Price: Each offeror's proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness and realism.

(1) Reasonableness will be determined based on prices submitted by the competition, current market conditions, and comparison to the Government estimate and prior acquisitions, as appropriate.

(2) Realism will be based on an evaluation of prices to determine if they are compatible with the scope of effort, are not unbalanced, and are neither excessive nor insufficient for the effort to be accomplished.

(g) Financial Capability: The financial capability of the prime contractor, critical subcontractors, teaming contractors and/or joint venture partners will be evaluated to determine the offeror’s capability to meet the financial requirements of the solicitation.

(h) The Government intends to award a contract without discussions with respective offerors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

(2) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(3) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

5352.215-9001 Notice of pre-bid/pre-proposal conference.

NOTICE OF PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE (MAY 1996)

(a) A pre-bid/pre-proposal conference will be conducted at the 39 th

Contracting Squadron, Bldg

485, “D” Street, Incirlik Airbase Turkey on 31 Aug 2010 at 1400HRS for the purpose of answering questions regarding this solicitation.

(b) Submit the names of all attendees (not to exceed 2) to Kurt McKay, Contract Specialist, lgcb.confirmations@incirlik.af.mil prior to 23 August 2010. This information must be provided in advance in order to ensure access to the military base/conference site and adequate seating for the conference attendees.

(c) Bidders/Offerors are requested to submit questions to the point of contact noted above not later than 1200HRS / 30 August 2010. Information provided at this conference shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

(d) A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders/offerors.

The record should include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

(End of provision)

The following were previously included by reference and are now included by full text:

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting

Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)

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