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5 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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MD 20892-5711

Bethesda

ADM-ORF

Building 13, Room 2E48 A/E Construction Contracting Branch OD - Office of Research Facilities National Institutes of Health

MD 20892-5711

Bethesda

IO-ORF

Building 13, Room 2E48 A/E Construction Contracting Branch OD - Office of Research Facilities National Institutes of Health

05/04/2010000001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/29/2010

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

This Amendment changes the proposal due date from noon, May 31, 2010 to noon, June 1, 2010.

Also see the attached questions and answers to the solicitaton.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

LIST OF CHANGES:

Bids due date : 31-MAY-10 changed to 01-JUN-10

Date distributed : 29-APR-10 changed to 04-MAY-10

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

AARON B. CRAWFORD

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

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.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SOLICITATION #NIHOF2010227

As of: 05/04/2010

REPLY

BY

QUESTIONS RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS

1. I am writing to obtain clarification on the services defined in the subject solicitation. I note that you are requesting the services of CQM be performed by a “credentialed contractor” under NAICS code 236220.

We are a SDVOSB A/E/C firm with extensive experience performing CM and QA services on medical facilities for DoD. Typically, we perform these services under NAICS code 541330, Engineering Services. Our engineers, inspectors, PMs and CMs are experienced in providing a wide range of Engineering and Construction Phase Services including:

Pre-design phase Facility Planning & Feasibility Studies Space Planning Statements of Work (SOW) Full Requests for Proposals (RFPs) Provide order-of-magnitude cost estimates Design phase Conduct engineering design and constructability reviews Lead project meetings including project kickoffs, design workshops and charrettes

1. Sorry, we’ve already conducted our market research under NAICS Code 236220 and based on our analysis of the responses to the market survey we have set the requirement aside under this NAICS for competition among small businesses.

Construction phase Construction Management Construction Inspection Risk Management Engineering Investigation/Site Visits Shop Drawing Review Prepare As-Built Drawings Post Construction Phase Engineering inspection and investigation Develop construction deficiency mitigation plans

In addition, throughout the design/construction lifecycle:

Program/Project Management Project Scheduling & Controls Contract Management Project Administration Commissioning

We find that placing the CMQ services in the hands of an A/E firm experienced in managing projects from the owner’s perspective provides a broader range of services available to the owner. As an A/E and CM we understand all phases of the project and have the engineering and architectural expertise to work with the designer to provide solutions to issues that arise during the construction phase. With engineering and architectural expertise in-house, our CMs and inspectors have the reach-back resources available to solve issues without the need for additional sub-consultants. In addition, our commissioning capability permits us to act as a 3rd party commissioning agent, completely independent of the construction process.

There are many very well-qualified small business operating under NAICS 541330 that have the capacity and experience necessary to perform the work as advertised, and I believe that the NIH would be well-served to consider placing this work under this code.

I would welcome the opportunity to open a dialogue with you concerning this matter. Additionally, if you believe it would be beneficial, I can arrange a visit to your agency to discuss our capabilities and the benefits of contracting for owner’s services with a SDVOSB A/E firm.

2. Could you please confirm the due date to submit proposals for solicitation NIHOF2010227 (CQM services for Renovation of Building 10 F Wing)?. The RFP indicates May 31, 2010. May 31, 2010 is a holiday.

2. The proposal response date is changed to noon, June 1, 2010.

3. Could you please advise when the proposal intent response form needs to be submitted?

3. At the earliest convenience.

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