SF30_Amendment_0001_Q A_RFQ_15-37_Catering_2014_National_Medals_of_Arts_Dinner_Wed_Sept_9.pdf

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 2

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

Amendment 0001 08/11/15

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

CODE

National Endowment for the Arts, Grants & Contracts Ofc., Third Floor, Constitution Center 400 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20506

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

Co nst itut ion Ce nte r, 7th Str eet

SW

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

Prospective Offeror W a s h i n g t o n D C

RFP 15-37

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

X 08/06/15

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, 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 one (1) copy 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 DATA 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 data 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 required to sign this document and return 1 copy to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of SF 30 Amendment 0001 to Solicitation RFQ 15-37 Catering Srvcs 2014 National Medals of Arts Dinner on September 9, 2015 is to incorporate pages 2 through 7, Questions and Answers (Q & A’s).

If you decide not to submit a proposal, please notify me with an e-mail to HARRISL@ARTS.GOV.

All other terms and conditions remain the same and unchanged.

Except at 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)

Latonca M. Harris Contracting Officer

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY Latonca M. Harris (Signature of Contracting Officer)

08/11/15

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

mailto:harrisl@arts.gov

AMENDMENT 0001, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q & A’S)

Solicitation RFQ 15-37 Catering Srvcs 2014 National Medals of Arts Dinner September 9.

Please acknowledge receipt of the Amendment via email so that the Contracting Officer knows the paperwork was delivered and received. In accordance with the Standard Form 30 (SF30), Amendment of Solicitation the Contractor is required to sign the SF30 document and return 1 copy to the issuing office at the time proposals are due.

Q1: Will this be served as a Buffet or individually plated?

A1: Individually Plated

Q2: Are there any food issues we need to be aware of or concerned with (allergies, cultural avoidance)

A2: We would like to be able to offer guests a vegetarian option, but there are no specific allergies to take into consideration at this point.

Q3: Do you want us to provide the drinks? If so, do you want a full bar or just beer & wine? (Plus non-alcoholic beverages, of course)

A3: No. PCAH will work with an alcohol distributor to purchase wine and beer, as well as a specialty cocktail for the pre-dinner reception. Non-alcoholic beverages (coffee, tea, soda) should be provided by the Caterer.

Q4: Are there any foods you would particularly like to have served?

A4: No – we generally serve a meat dish (fish, chicken, or beef) with a vegetarian option, but are happy for the Caterer to suggest main dish options.

Q5: Is there a theme to this event?

A5: This dinner is in honor of the 2014 recipients of the National Medal of the Arts and the National

Humanities Medal. We are looking for a Caterer to provide us with a creative, unique menu that is somewhat playful – the theme for the evening is a celebration of achievement in the field of the arts and the humanities, so we want to provide our guests with a dinner experience that will stand out.

Q6: Has a contractor performed similar work to this for the government in the past?

If available, please provide the incumbent contract number.

A6: Yes. This dinner was hosted in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, with a contracted Caterer providing food, linens, tableware, and wait staff at each event.

Q7: If you are unable to provide a contract number, is it safe to assume this is a new requirement for the government?

A7: This is not a new requirement, as these services have been required at this event at least 4 times in recent years (since 2010).

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