Amend-1_Ombudsman_Notification.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1.CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

AMENDMENT 00001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/22/2013

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6 . ISSUED BY CODE|____________

USCG SILC

Coast Guard Island Bldg. 54-C

Alameda, CA 94501-5100

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE|__________________

Same as Issued By

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) To all interested Parties

9.

10.

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11.

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

HSCG84-13-Q-B11051

12.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13) 11/20/2013

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITAITONS

FORMCHECKBOX

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date for receipt of Offers ( is extended, FORMCHECKBOX 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 __1___ copies of the amendment, (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on your copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF ACKNOWLEGMENT 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 AP[LIES ONLY TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

B.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, ect.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.

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.)

TITLE: Waterborne Round Trip Transportation Services The purpose of this amendment is to remove and replace the Ombudsman Information (Notice for filing Agency Protest) 2nd page of the solicitation with the attached revised Ombudsman notification.

As a result of this amendment, the solicitation has not been extended.

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)

Dawn J. Dabney

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY ________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer) 16c. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

STANDARD FORM 30 (rev. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 52.243

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for reasons of unusual and compelling urgency or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to OPAP@uscg.mil or by hand delivery to the Contracting Officer.

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is (202) 372-3695.