RFQ_Amendment_000002,_NIHES201800013,_Language_Translation_Scientific_Services.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 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 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 your 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 APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

CHECK ONE 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 not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following documents are incorporated into this RFQ:

SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS

No. Title Location

I. IDIQ General Statement of Work (SOW) See Document titled RFQ Section J - Attachments I - V

II. Deliverable Schedule See Document titled RFQ Section J - Attachments I - V

III. Quality Assurance Requirements Summary See Document titled RFQ Section J - Attachments I - V

IV. Contract Pricing Matrix (CPM) See Document titled RFQ Section J - Attachments I - V

V. Sample Task Order (STO) SOW See Document titled RFQ Section J - Attachments I - V

OTHER ATTACHMENTS, IF APPLICABLE

VI Disclosure of Lobbying Activities http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116430

OMB Form SF-LLL

INFORMATIONAL ATTACHMENTS

VII Invoice Instructions for NIH http://oamp.od.nih.gov/sites/default/files/DGS/contracting-forms/rc2_508.pdf

Fixed Price Contracts NIH(RC)-2 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116430 http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116430 http://oamp.od.nih.gov/sites/default/files/DGS/contracting-forms/rc2_508.pdf

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

ARTICLE L.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. NAICS CODE AND SIZE STANDARD

1. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541930.

2. The small business size standard is $7.5M.

b. TYPE OF CONTRACT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS

1. It is anticipated that one contract will be made from this solicitation and that the award will be made on/about November

20, 2018.

2. The Government contemplates award of a Single Award IDIQ Contract with Fixed Price (FP) task orders contract resulting from this solicitation.

c. COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed procurement. Any other commitment, either explicit or implied, is invalid.

d. COMMUNICATIONS PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD

Quoters shall direct all communications to the attention of the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer cited on the face page of this SOLICITATIONS. Communications with other officials may compromise the competitiveness of this acquisition and result in cancellation of the requirement.

e. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Contract selection and award information will be disclosed to Quoters in accordance with regulations applicable to negotiated acquisition. Prompt written notice will be given to unsuccessful Quoters as they are eliminated from the competition, and to all

Quoters following award.

f. PREPARATION COSTS

This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quote.

g. SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPTEMBER 2006) - FAR 52.233-2

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting

Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Uche Washington, Contracting Officer

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Office of Acquisitions

P.O. Box 12233, MSC: K1-04, Room 1048

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision)

ARTICLE L.2. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference, (unless otherwise noted), with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

a. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) PROVISIONS

1. FAR Clause 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013

2. FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JAN 2017

3. FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items JAN 2017

ARTICLE L.3. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

This contract incorporates the following clauses by full text.

FAR PROVISION 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Single Award IDIQ Contract with Fixed Price (FP) task orders.

FAR PROVISION 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfhhsara.htm.

ARTICLE L.4. ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Replace paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of offers” with the following instructions.

(b) Submission of Quote. Submit signed and dated quote at or before Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET. Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the Quoter from further consideration. Only e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

2. Quotes Submittal and Inquiries.

(1) Quotes shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified above to the following address:

uche.washington@nih.gov. NOTE: FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, OR PHYSICALLY MAILED QUOTES WILL

NOT BE ACCEPTED. The burden of ensuring the Contractor’s quote is received by this office, within the stated timeframe, is the Contractor’s responsibility.

(2) The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer

(Reference NIHES201800013 in the e-mail’s subject line). Address all questions or concerns you may have regarding this solicitation in writing via email to: uche.washington@nih.gov.

3. General Instructions.

(1) The selection of a source for award will be conducted utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as delineated in FAR

Part 13. Quoter will be evaluated using the criteria under FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation--Commercial Items”.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfhhsara.htm mailto:uche.washington@nih.gov mailto:uche.washington@nih.gov

Noncompliance with the Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the quote and may result in elimination of the quote from further consideration for contract award.

(2) The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to award with discussions. Quoter is encouraged to present their best quote and prices in their initial quote submission.

(3) These instructions prescribe the format for the quote and describe the approach for the development and presentation of quote data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of quotes.

(4) If the Quoter believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale.

4. Quote Preparation Instructions.

(1) The response should consist of 3 volumes. The volumes are: Volume I – Mission Capability, Volume II – Past

Performance, and Volume III – Price.

(2) Quote must comply with the page limitations and format specified for each volume. Information submitted beyond limitations identified could negatively impact the evaluation during the rating process. The follow-on paragraphs provide the specific information required for each volume.

Volume Format Page Limitation

Volume I – Mission Capability MS Word 2007 or higher/Unprotected pdf 70 Page limit

Volume II – Past Performance MS Word 2007 or higher/Unprotected pdf 50 Page limit

Volume III – Price MS Word 2007/MS Excel 2007 or higher None

Additional format requirements for quotes to Volumes I and II must be as follows:

• Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required.

• Response to Tab 2 – Sample Task Order Technical Solution (Attachment V), System Security Plan (SSP), resumes, signed contractor teaming arrangements, labor category descriptions, charts, graphs, tabs, diagrams, tables, photographs, drawings, title page, table of contents, covers for volumes, glossary of terms/abbreviations and acronyms, indices, section dividers, and section dividers are excluded from the page limitation.

• All volumes must be clearly marked as either “Volume I - Mission Capability, Volume II - Past Performance, or

“Volume III - Price”, respectively.

(3) Quote Content:

1. VOLUME I – MISSION CAPABILITY: The Mission Capability volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. Legibility, clarity and coherence are very important. The Technical volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(a) Tab 1 – Technical Approach (Attachment I): Quoter shall provide the following:

a. Management Concepts and Organization Plan Summary: Management consists of management philosophy and human resources, i.e. general management principles and applications that include overall administration of the work performed, the interaction between and among the contractor’s organizational elements and personnel (balance of control, autonomy, and empowerment), administration of the contract and any subcontracts, and internal personnel management, including issues such as pay, benefits, and employee relations. The Quoter shall also provide the following:

• A detailed organizational chart with management roles and responsibilities;

• The authority to be delegated to the contractor’s project manager and subordinate managers and supervisors within the proposed organization and how it will contribute to effective management of the work to be performed.

• The provisions incorporated into the proposed contractor organization for interaction and liaison between the contractor’s and the Government’s personnel to ensure effective communication and problem resolution.

• The type of controls the contractor will use to ensure timely and quality work by any subcontractors, the extent of any such subcontracting within the processes and organization identified, and how such subcontract work will be obtained, coordinated, and controlled.

• Details of how qualified personnel will be identified, recruited, and retained.

b. Contract Technical Approach: Quoter must provide the following:

• Provide a detailed narrative describing your technical approaches and strategies proposed for satisfying all the activities listed in section 3 of the SOW. Identify all assumptions upon which your approach/solution is based, and the rationale supporting the assumption (i.e., why do you believe the assumptions are valid). Discuss technical alternatives considered and why the proposed alternative was chosen.

• Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your understanding of 508 and WCAG compliance principles, and your existing experience analyzing content and applying 508-specific alternatives to technical content.

• A System Security Plan (SSP): Quoters should detail a security plan in their technical response.

Quoter shall provide an SSP appropriate for journal copy-editing and composition and shall provide the rationale for their decisions. Quoters shall provide the following and must ensure their systems comply with the requirements of Attachment V located at Section J of the

Solicitation and HHS Information Security and Privacy Policy (IS2P).

- Identify any revisions, or development, of an internal corporate policy to adequately address the information protection requirements of the SOW.

- Identify the Contractor’s existing internal corporate policy that addresses the information protection requirements of the SOW.

- Identify measures to ensure contractor/subcontractor compliance with safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) and security and privacy controls in the NIST 800-

53.

- Identify your system information categorization to ensure the identification of the PII requiring protection.

- Provide a narrative detailing your existing system risk assessment.

- Provide a narrative detailing your existing internal corporate policy that addresses the information protection requirements of the SOW.

- Provide a schedule for performing regular penetration tests and security evaluations, and a narrative of how those results will be shared with the government.

- Provide a narrative explaining your understanding of:

o The security and privacy controls of NIST Special Publication 800-53 , latest version, involving the encryption of transported information that will be implemented when PII is physically transported to or stored at a remote site;

o The NIST Special Publication 800-53, latest version, security and privacy controls requiring authentication, and how virtual private network (VPN) connections and other technical safeguards will be implemented.

o The NIST Special Publication 800-53, latest version, and how security controls enforcing allowed downloading of PII will be implemented.

o How your system is commensurate with the size and complexity of the requirements listed in the PWS based on your System Categorization.

If any of the security measures required in Section H of the Solicitation cannot be followed, the Quoter must provide a detailed equivalent security strategy to provide similar protection of the content.

c. Quality Control Plan (QCP): Quoter shall provide the following:

• A narrative that describes your control system and inspection techniques used to attain the level of performance required by the SOW;

• A narrative that describes your methodology for identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed before the level of service became unacceptable;

• A narrative that describes your internal processes for documenting, maintaining records and reporting quality related problems for performance improvement.

(b) Tab 2 – Sample Task Order Technical Solution (Attachment V): Provide detailed response to satisfying the STO by completing the translation test to verify their ability to provide an accurate translation. A test file and a copy of the current version of the EHP style manual are included. The Quoter shall submit a translated XML file using the following guidelines:

• Provide your technical solution to the setting in Section J, Attachment VI – STO. Your detailed narrative must describe your technical approach proposed for satisfying all the activities listed in the

Sample Task Order.

• Translation shall be completed in XML, and shall conform to the guidelines of the DTD declared in that file.

• The translation shall be added to the original XML provided, using the appropriate translated elements built into the DTD specified (for main text, the translation shall be grouped into a single <sec> element; all translated tags shall include the appropriate @xml:lang attributes, or other attributes as specified in the tagging guidelines, applied throughout). The XML file shall not contain any parsing errors upon its return to EHP.

• All translations shall adhere to the EHP style guide.

• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation shall be correct.

• All MathML tagging shall be preserved in the final deliverable (EHP currently follows the

MathML 2.0 Presentation specification). If changes are needed in the display of the math to conform with certain grammatical rules in the translated language, the contractor shall provide correct MathML for the new equation in the XML deliverable.

• “Math” is defined as any construct containing an operator, variable, sub/superscript, or Greek character. The contractor shall ensure that appropriate fonts and symbols are used. Note that all equations shall be tagged in their entirety; for example, in the expression x2 = 5, it is not sufficient to only tag the left-hand portion of the equation. Some general mathematical guidelines include:

o Do not capture spaces between operators or characters, unless the space conveys mathematical meaning (there is no instance where extra space around an operator conveys meaning). When space is appropriately captured, always use the <mspace> tagging.

o Blank or empty tags are not allowed.

o Certain characters (such as the degree symbol, when paired with a temperature) are not considered operators, and shall not be captured in math unless they are part of a larger equation.

o Fences (parentheses, brackets, braces) are considered operators when used in mathematical expressions. Do not capture fences in MathML when used as part of text – this includes when the fences surround a mathematical expression in its entirety, and have no mathematical influence on the expression.

o Variables shall be tagged consistently throughout the manuscript – all variables shall be tagged as “math”, not just italic text.

o Correct symbols shall be used for all characters, and these must map to the appropriate

Unicode character. For instance, hyphens or dashes cannot be used in place of a minus sign. SGML/HTML entities shall not be used.

• Figures and images shall be translated along with the paper; however, changes shall not be made to the figures themselves. Any figures or images containing English text shall have translated text added to the figure caption. This may take the form of a verbatim translation, or simply a summary of what the English text means. Specific instructions for the scope of such translations will be provided with each paper.

• Tables shall be translated along with the paper. Tables shall follow EHP style with regard to headings and layout, and shall meet 508 accessibility guidelines.

• Translators shall translate the alternative text that is provided for figures, equations, or any graphical elements as needed to conform with 508 accessibility guidelines.

• Translators shall query EHP for any problems they are unable to resolve, or to confirm any translations that may change the meaning of the text.

• All translations shall be proofread for accuracy prior to delivery.

• Any changes made or errors introduced to the original English content will be considered a failure.

(c) Tab 3 – Staffing Plan & Technical Experience (Attachment I): The Quoter shall provide the following:

- Provide a list of labor categories deemed necessary to perform the services. This list of labor categories must correspond to those listed in Attachment I – General SOW.

- Team Structure: Describe your team structure (to include utilization of subcontractors), the work/work area allocated to each team member.

- Resumes associated with each key labor category should be submitted to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, training, and education levels for this labor category considered necessary for each key labor category proposed (Simply claiming the proposed qualifications is not acceptable).

- Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your existing experience of translating articles from English to Simplified Chinese, and into other languages (as specified in the SOW), for a scientific publication.

- Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your existing ability to handle varying amounts of input on a week-to-week basis (shall indicate how translation assignments are made to staff or freelance contractors).

- Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your use of an existing publisher portal, its capabilities, flexibility, and the ability for the contractor to tailor it to the needs of EHP.

- Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your existing strong customer service abilities.

- Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your existing expertise in XML journal publishing principles, MathML publishing principles, and participation in the scholarly XML publishing community. The contractor shall have demonstrated experience working with and modifying XML content for a scholarly client.

- Provide a detailed narrative that demonstrates your prior familiarity with and experience implementing

AMA style.

- Signed Contractor Teaming Arrangements. Quoters must provide evidence of binding commitments

(partnerships, joint ventures, prime contractor/subcontractor(s)), if applicable.

2. VOLUME II – PAST PERFORMANCE: The Past Performance volume shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail to demonstrate the Quoter possesses the relevant technical experience required to successfully perform the contract requirements. The Quoter shall submit the following information:

(a) Tab 1 – References: The Quoter shall provide a minimum of three (3) references.

A list of three (3) references with who like or similar services has been provided within the past three (3) years. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state and local governments and commercial concerns. The past performance references must include:

• Project title

• Description of the project

• Contract/task order number and, if applicable

• Total contract value and type of contract

• Company Name/Government Agency/Organization

• Point of Contacts/Contracting Officer’s name and telephone number.

• Current status, e.g. completed and/or if in progress start and estimated completion dates.

Quoter shall submit sufficient past performance information to demonstrate the depth and breadth to successfully satisfy all task areas. It is incumbent upon the contractor to present the past performance information in such a manner and in sufficient detail to ensure the Government clearly understands the information provided. Submissions should explain the aspects of the contracts/references that are deemed relevant to the effort. Include a discussion of significant achievements or explain past problems considered to be relevant to the efforts, as well as past efforts to identify and manage program/project risk. In describing contractual effort and the past performance, include specific details of performance as follows and as applicable:

• Quality of services

• Timeliness of performance and record of meeting schedules o Ability to understand and resolve deficiencies in a timely manner with no adverse impact on the mission o General responsiveness to contract requirements and to technical direction

• Customer satisfaction.

3. VOLUME III – PRICE SUBMISSION: The price volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

(a) Tab 1 - RFQ Documents. The contractor must submit the following documents as part of the RFQ

Document:

1. Cover Letter: This statement page shall also include the following information:

Company Name/Address: ____________________

DUNS #: ____________________

Cage Code: ____________________

Federal Tax ID: ____________________

2. Point of Contact: The Quoter shall provide the name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your quote and who can obligate your company contractually.

3. Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Quoter: In accordance with provisions FAR

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, IF YOU INTEND TO

SUBMIT A QUOTE, YOU MUST: (1) Go to the Online Representations and Certifications Application

(ORCA) and complete the Representations and Certifications. Offerors must access ORCA through the

System for Award Management (SAM) at http:// www.sam.gov; and (2). Complete, and INCLUDE as part of your price quote.

4. Subcontracting Plan: THIS PART IS NOT APPLICABLE TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The

Quoter shall submit a written Subcontracting Plan that separately addresses subcontracting with small business concerns, IAW FAR 52.219-9. The written response shall address the extent; complexity and variety of the work small businesses are to perform in support of this requirement.

(b) Tab 2 – Price Quote. The contractor shall submit the following documents as part of the Price Quote:

1. Contract Pricing Matrix – (Attachment IV): The Quoter shall complete the pricing matrix below for services rates that will be incorporated into the resultant contract. The matrix will be used in the pricing future task orders issued under the contract. The price matrix will have specific rates that reflect the maximum rates to be paid for listed items through the life of the contract.

Contract Price Rates { FOR FUTURE TASK ORDERS} – Do not add to or change the service items below

Service Items Ordering Period: Five Years

Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price

1. Translations - Per English Article (PDF) Page Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

a. Into Chinese $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

b. Into Portuguese $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

c. Into Russian $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

d. Into Japanese $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

e. Into Spanish $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

f. Into Hindi $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

2. Figures Per Article $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______

NOTE: Billing for translations are on a per-page basis, with the number of pages for each article determined by the reference English PDF provided. The unit price for each translated page shall be fixed. Translation of figures shall also have a fixed unit price.

http://www.sam.gov/

2. Sample Task Order Price Sheet – (Attachment V): The Quoter shall complete the matrix below to price the STO Technical Solution. Pricing for the STO shall the total price to successfully execute and complete all the tasks required under Attachment V.

Sample Task Order Price Rates – Do not add to or change the service items below

Service Items Unit Qty Unit Price Totals

1. Translation into Chinese Per English Article (PDF) Page _______ $ _______ $ ___________

2. Figures Per Article _______ $ _______ $ ___________

Total Price $ ____________

5. Replace paragraph (c) entitled “Period of acceptance of offers” with the following instruction:

(c) Period of acceptance of offers. The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

6. Replace paragraph (e) entitled “Multiple offers” with the following instructions:

(e) Single offers. Quoter shall submit only one offer presenting the terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

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(1) RFQ Section J - Attachment IV - Contract Pricing Matrix (CPM) and Attachment IV - The Sample Task Order (STO) Statement of Work (SOW) pricing table; and

(2) RFQ Section L - ARTICLE L.4 (Subsection 4 "Quote Preparation Instructions", "(3) Quote Content","3. VOLUME III – PRICE SUBMISSION: - Attachments V"). Specifically (b) Tab 2 – Price Quote 1. Contract Pricing Matrix – (Attachment IV) and 2. Sample Task Order Price Sheet – (Attachment V)"

- Note that the RFQ closing date remains Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET.

- All changed items are highlighted in “yellow” in the Amended copy of the RFQ.