RFQ_Amendment_000004,_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.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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NIHES201800013 - EHP Language Translation Scientific Services

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.No. Reference Questions Answers

1 General

With reference to RFP titled 'Environmental Health Perspectives

(EHP) Language Translation Scientific Services', could you please let us know whether an organization from India is eligible to participate in this event.

Reference Attachment I – Statement Of Work, Section 12.0 for information on the Place of Performance.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) does not explicitly prohibit awarding a contract to a foreign entity for services. However, there are restrictions through the Buy American Act, implemented by FAR 25, that restricts the procurement of foreign-origin supplies and materials. There are also restrictions through various trade agreements that the US has entered into with foreign countries that could have an impact on a contract. Additionally, there are restrictions imposed by the US on foreign countries that might present a national security concern. When award a contract to a foreign entity, a Contracting Officer might have to exercise due diligence to determine whether a foreign entity is eligible for award. Additional information can be located at FAR 25 “Foreign Acquisition”, in particular, please review FAR 25.801 and FAR 25.802 for further guidance:

FAR 25.801 General.

Treaties and agreements between the United States and foreign governments affect the evaluation of offers from foreign entities and the performance of contracts in foreign countries.

FAR 25.802 Procedures.

(a) When placing contracts with contractors located outside the United States, for performance outside the United States, contracting officers must—

(1) Determine the existence and applicability of any international agreements and ensure compliance with these agreements;

and

(2) Conduct the necessary advance acquisition planning and coordination between the appropriate U.S. executive agencies and foreign interests as required by these agreements.

(b) The Department of State publishes many international agreements in the “United States Treaties and Other International

Agreements” series. Copies of this publication normally are available in overseas legal offices and U.S. diplomatic missions.

In addition to this, treaties and agreements between the United States and foreign governments affect the evaluation of offers from foreign entities and the performance of contracts in foreign countries. It depends on the foreign “organization” and/or company.

NIHES201800013 - EHP Language Translation Scientific Services

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Attachment V –

Sample Task Order

Statement of Work

Question regarding the test translation project:

• The word “Focus” at the beginning of the article, could you confirm it is a section of the scientific journal?

Would the NIEHS be able to answer this last question before our team begins the test translation project and we submit our bid?

The word “Focus” at the beginning of the article is a section of the scientific journal. Just specific to the word “focus”, it also appears in the same article provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6108581/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6108581/

NIHES201800013 - Government's Responses to Industry Questions

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide the Government's responses to additional Industry questions. See pages 2 and 3 of the Amendment. Note the following:

(1) The period for questions has closed; and

(2) The RFQ closing date remains Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM ET.