NARA - NY Exhibit Design - NAMA-10-Q-0101 - Amendment 2.doc

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amendment of solicitation/modification of contract

8601 Adelphi Road – Rm. 3340

College Park, MD 20740

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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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 Offers Error! Reference source not found. [ ] is extended, [X] Error! Reference source not found.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 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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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:

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14. description of amendment/modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Solicitation: NAMA-10-Q-0101 for NY Exhibit Design services for the NARA is hereby amended as follows:

1. Answers to submitted questions are attached. The response date for quotations in response to questions received and the answers provided in this amendment remains unchanged.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

END OF AMENDMENT NO. 002

LaVerne Fields

Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

RFQ

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: The words "Exhibit Fabrication" are used in Attachments 1-7, but the RFP appears to be for Design services only. Please clarify whether this RFP is for Design only or Design and Fabrication.

ANSWER: The RFQ requires exhibit design only.

RFQ Change: None

2. QUESTION: The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is titled NY Exhibit Fabrication Services (Attachment 1). However Section 3.0 of the document, 3.0 EXHIBIT FABRICATION SERVICES (pp 2-4 of the PWS), itemizes tasks starting with an initial meeting and Charette/Workshop through delivery of Design Control Drawings and Production-ready Graphic Materials and Sample Boards. Fabrication of the exhibition and graphic materials is not itemized in the PWS. Can you confirm that fabrication is not to be included in this quote?

ANSWER: See answer to Question 1.

RFQ Change: None

3. QUESTION: Is the fabrication of the wayfinding optional items included in the $85,000 fabrication budget, or will there be an extra amount allocated for this?

ANSWER: The fabrication budget will need to include some elements of the wayfinding design,primarily related to identity.

RFQ Change: None

4. QUESTION: Is it possible to get a one week extension for submitting the quote?

ANSWER: See Amendment 1 RFQ Change: None

5. QUESTION: The scope of work is for design and graphic production only, correct? Will fabrication of the exhibits (or production) be sent out in a separate solicitation?

ANSWER: The scope of work is for design and graphic production only. A separate solicitation will be sent out for fabrication.

RFQ Change: None

6. QUESTION: Who is the curator from the DC NARA offices that will be involved in the project?

ANSWER: To Be Determined RFQ Change: None

7. QUESTION: The design-to budget of $85K is for production of the exhibits only and does not include the actual design of the exhibits, correct? Is there an overall budget for the project that NARA has in mind?

ANSWER: Yes, the design-to budget is $85,000. The overall budget is not available.

RFQ Change: None

8. QUESTION: Will there be any multimedia involved in the project?

ANSWER: Only if it can be done in the parameters of the $85,000 fabrication budget.

RFQ Change: None

9. QUESTION: The specified date of September 2011--is this the deadline for the completion of design only? Or for both design and fabrication of exhibits? How much time would NARA like to see dedicated to fabrication?

ANSWER: The deadline is for design and graphic production only. Fabrication is planned for six-eight months from that date.

RFQ Change: None

10. QUESTION: Is the wayfinding approach considered an add/alternate or should it be included as part of the overall design package?

ANSWER: It should be considered an option.

RFQ Change: None

11. QUESTION: In responding to this solicitation, what should be included in the package? Are there any forms that need to be filled out? Normally, when responding to federal projects there are specific proposal directions. I do not see any here. Please advise.

ANSWER: Please refer to the Solicitation. The pricing section should be a separate document in the quotation package.

RFQ Change: None