HE1260-16-R-0004-0001.pdf

HE126016ZEROCHINESECURRI

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 of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received from prospective vendors (See Next Page).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jul-2016

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 HE1260-16-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Jul-2016

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 is extended, X 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 1 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

25-Jul-2016

CODE

DODEA-PACIFIC - PROCUREMENT DIVISION

MS. GEORGETTE HENDRICKSEN, UNIT 35007

APO AP 96376-5007

HE1260 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HE1260-16-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 1

Q1. Please clarify the subscription terms for digital resources in option years 2-5. We understand the base year term is for six years, and that option years 6-9 are for one year each. Should digital resources be quoted for years 2-5, and if so for how long a term should the subscription be quoted?

A1. Each year after the base period is considered an option period. The price of the textbooks purchased in the base year should include an initial 6-year subscription to the digital resources. The price of the textbooks purchased in option years 1-5 should include a subscription to the digital resources for a term, at a minimum; of up to the 6th option period (e.g. book purchased in option year 2 should include at least a 4-year subscription to the digital resources).

Q2. Our program has three levels; however the program may be used for up to five years. May we submit the same resources for multiple levels?

A2. The vendor may submit the same resources for consideration in multiple levels. If the vendor submits the same resources for multiple levels, the vendor must specify the levels for which the books are recommended (i.e., Book 1 is recommended for use in both Chinese I and Chinese II).

Q3. The RFQ states that “a separate line item must be prepared for each level being proposed for the base and nine option periods”. Should this total reflect the shipping charges? If so, should the US/APO/FPO shipping be used or the “door to door” shipping option?

A3. The total for each line item should not include shipping charges. Shipping costs are to be priced as a percentage of the physical material costs as required for Contract Line Item Numbers 0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, 4006, and 5006.

Q4. Can we do an online presentation before submitting the proposal?

A4. No. The Government may ask for a demo later, but in the meantime please provide screen shots for any information you want to detail in your proposal.

Q5. Regarding the GPAT, in the “Applicable” column, if it’s blank (doesn’t state “yes” or “maybe”); does this mean that area is not applicable?

A5. Yes. If the columns have nothing stated then it's not applicable to this requirement and do not need to be addressed. Only the columns that state "yes" or "maybe" need to be addressed.

Q6. Is the base year for the adoption the upcoming school year 2016-2017?

A6. The intent was to award in time for adoption to SY 2016-2017, but the date has slipped for the implementation for the first semester of this school year.

Q7. Is the first attachment mainly the file we need to fill out?

HE1260-16-R-0004

A7. The vendor must answer each question in Attachment 1. The vendor must also complete Attachment 2 and 3 and provide all the submittals as required in the solicitation (pages 161 - 164).

Q8. In the first document, page 4 to page 73 are about 6-year continuing purchase for physical materials (including base year and options 1-5), while the rest is a 4-year order for digital resources (including options 6-9), so is the Government considering purchasing digital resources only as an option?

A8. Each year after the base period is an option period. The Government may or may not exercise each option period. The requirement for needing only digital resources (not textbooks) would begin in the sixth option period.

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