SF 30- Amendment to solicitation to answer questions.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

AMENDMENT OF

SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION

OF CONTRACTAMENDMENT

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A0001

10/09/2024

6. ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries 400 First Street NW Washington, DC 20534

See Block 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code)

(x)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

FN1567-24

X

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10/01/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the 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 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 number. 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.

(X)

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 :

X

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) FAR 52.212-4(c)

E. IMPORTANT : Contractor is not, X is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

See Attachment A.

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)

Peyton Perry, Contract Specialist

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

(Signature of the person authorized to sign)

(Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

30-105

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 1 FN1567-24 Particleboard

Q: We don’t have a source for Micore, but would like to quote the other items. Is this acceptable?

A: Yes

Q: The part numbers you shared as requirements are not listed on the Unicor website.

Please share the manufacturer name or the original part numbers, So we would be able to offer you a solution.

A: These part numbers will not be found on UNICOR's website as these are not items that UNICOR makes. These items are the raw materials required to make the items you find on UNICOR's website. That being said, the part numbers are not really important at this point. Please quote per the specs listed in the solicitation statement of work.

Q: I have not worked with Unicor before. Can you folks shed some light on the first steps to submit my bid as well as provide any other info that might be helpful?

A: Federal Prison Industries (FPI), which operates under the trade name UNICOR, is a wholly-owned Government Corporation within the Department of Justice, under the Federal Prison System. The Corporation was created by Congress in 1934, and provides employment, education, and training opportunities to inmates under Federal custody.

UNICOR operates approximately 99 factories in over 64 locations. Its production lines are extensive and include over 250 different products and services sold to other Federal Agencies and the Department of Defense. The Office Furniture Business Group (whom initiated this solicitation) allows inmates an opportunity to learn manufacturing skills as it relates to building office furniture type items.

The best advice is for you to carefully read the solicitation in its entirety. Section C will describe the specifications we require for the particleboard we are searching for in this opportunity. When considering placing an offer with the federal government for any material or service, please remember the government wishes to do business that is equally beneficial to the vendor and the government. When setting your pricing, ensure your are including an adequate profit to suit the needs of your organization while considering what would best benefit the government.

Section M. of the solicitation will explain how each offer will be compared to any other offer received by the government. Section L. contains the business management questionairre that is required by all vendors placing on offer. Sections B and C include information regarding samples and whether or not you are required to submit any. Be sure you are familiar with all deadlines and are able to meet those deadlines as offers will not be considered if a deadline is missed.

Q: Can you tell me what quantities each facility used of each item in 2024?

A. These quantities are a sum total for all factories involved.

• HRB0001 600 ea

• PRB0003 32,430 ea

• PRB0026 62,076 ea

• PRB0100 47,097 ea

• PRB0107 0 ea

• PRB0117 630 ea

• PLY2017 5,510 ea

All terms and conditions remain the same. The offer and sample submission deadline is October 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., EST.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT