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N00014-16-R-0014 x x 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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875 N. Randolph Street tracie.simmons@navy.mil Tracie Simmons (703) 696-7827 Office of Naval Research ONR 254

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

12/16/2015

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

The purpose of Amendment 000004 is to amend the solicitation as follows:

1. Revise Section A, to add a Question and Answer

2. Revise Section L 5.4, paragraph (e)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

Kara Stith

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form was revised as follows:

A 2 Questions and Answers

Question 20:

Does the prime 8(a) need to hold the facilities clearance or can the sub hold the facilities clearance for the prime?

Answer:

The prime 8(a) must hold the facilities clearance.

SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders was revised as follows:

L 5.4 Volume IV – Price

e. Offerors shall provide evidence of an approved accounting system to be authorized cost reimbursement ODC CLINs and fixed price progress payments. In accordance with FAR 16.301-3(a), a cost reimbursement contract may be used only when the contractor’s accounting system is adequate for determining costs applicable to the contract. In accordance with FAR 52.232-13, Notice of Progress Payments (APR 1984), the clause shall be inoperative during any time the contractor’s accounting system and controls are determined by the Government to be inadequate for segregation and accumulation of contract costs. This accounting system requirement will be reviewed by the Government to determine if an offerors proposal is responsive to the requirement. Any proposal that does not contain evidence of an approved accounting system shall be considered incomplete and non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Documented evidence of an approved accounting system can include but is not limited to:

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) accounting system approval.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) audit within the last year that can provide a certificate that the accounting system complies with the system criteria for an acceptable accounting system as prescribed in DFARS Clause 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration for collecting and segregating costs.

Documentation/certification from the result of performance of a compliance audit conducted by external consultants/CPA or internal auditors.

Billing rates or evidence of submitting progress payments from a previous government contract(s).

Evidence that a CPA is or will conduct a cost accounting system audit and certify compliance prior to award.

Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions remain the same and unchanged under award number [To Be Determined].