RFP_Amendment_02.pdf

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Amendment of Solicitation No. RFP N02TR-17-4002

Amendment No.: 02

Amendment date: 7/14/2017

Due Date for Proposals: August 2, 2017. 3:00 pm Eastern (unchanged)

Issued by:

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences NINDS R&D Contracts Management Branch 6001 Executive Boulevard Suite 3287, MSC 9531 Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9531

Primary Point of Contact: Secondary Point of Contact:

Jeffrey Schmidt, Contracting Officer Stuart Kern, Contract Specialist Phone: (301) 402-1488 Phone: (301) 402-3334 E-Mail: schmidtjr@mail.nih.gov E-Mail: stuart.kern@nih.gov

NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR: To All Offerors

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted. 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 letter, provided each letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

PURPOSE: To remove CMMI-DEV maturity level 3 as a separate evaluation factor. Third-party assessments and certifications will be considered along with any other evidence of organizational experience, but are not required and will not be considered as a stand-alone factor.

All other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged.

Subparagraph 3 of clause M.4.C., Technical Evaluation Factors – Organizational Experience, is deleted, and clause M.4.C., Technical Evaluation Factors – Organizational Experience, is amended to read:

C. Organizational Experience, 30%

1. Evidence that the organization has current capabilities; and for assuring performance of this requirement. Evidence of supporting subcontractors, consultants and business partners will be considered.

2. Appropriate mix and balance of education and training of team members.