Trusted Internet Connectivity Q A 3.pdf

“Trusted Internet Connectivity”

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.: RFP- NIH-LM-2012-351-TIC-AS

AMENDMENT NO.: 03

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 9, 2012

ISSUED BY:

Nation Library of Medicine, NIH 6707 Democracy Boulevard Room 105 Bethesda, Maryland 20894-5488

Point of Contact: Amy Sheib, Contracting Officer

NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR: To All Offerors The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth below. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is NOT extended. 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 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.

All other terms and conditions of the RFP remain unchanged.

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

PURPOSE: To modify/clarify the RFP requirements and respond to questions submitted under the RFP. Unless specifically noted, all specifications remain unchanged.

The responses to questions are as follows:

Question 1. At each TIC site location, what interface does the customer require/prefer?

Answer 1. A 10Gbps optical interface is required.