07R0007Amend0001.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CHANGE DISTRIBUTION METHOD

The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to solicitation HDEC02-07-R-0007.

1. The following are changes to Addendum to Far 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items:

On page 8 of 66, paragraph j, entitled Alternate Distribution Proposals change to read the following:

(j) Distribution Proposals: The Government’s preferred distribution method is source load. However, offerors are given the opportunity to submit a proposal that meets the source load requirement or the cross-docking requirement for consideration for contract award. Offerors can submit a proposal that meets one of these distribution methods for consideration for contract award. Any proposal submitted must be clearly identified and must clearly state the proposed advantages to the distribution method, to include pricing. Offerors must submit proposals in accordance with paragraph 5, Submission of Proposal Package.

2. On page 12 of 66, Technical Proposal – Volume II, Section 2: Evaluation Sub-Factor – Distribution Plan, change question (a) to the following:

(a) Describe, in detail, the key concepts of your distribution plan. Include in your narrative how orders are received, processed, distributed, and how transportation is scheduled. Explain how your firm’s proposed distribution plan will meet or exceed the delivery schedule to make the required sail dates with the maximum shelf life remaining. Explain your plans for source loading or cross-docking under this contract.

3. The date and time for receipt of offers (Block 8 of the SF 1449) will remain January 4, 2008, 4:00 p.m., Local Time (Fort Lee, VA).

4. All other terms and conditions remains unchanged.