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1 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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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

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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.

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

The purpose of this Amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted to NRC by interested contractor regarding this solicitation.

Final proposals are still due Friday June 24, 2016 at 3:00P.M. ET

Period of Performance: 09/01/2016 to 08/30/2017

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)

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

06/14/2016

Responses to answers for NRC Plaques Solicitation # NRC-HQ-84-16-Q-0002

1) Are the 900 plaques to be delivered at one time or is this over the contract year time?

Answer: The plaques will be ordered on an as needed basis and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

2) Does the gov. provide the art work for the logo to be cast?

Answer: Yes, an example of the mount will be provided.

3) I am a small co. is this something I can do, or is this for a big co.?

Answer: The competition is open to both large and small companies. It is up to the company to determine if they can fulfill the NRC’s requirements.

4) I had a question about the retirement plaques, what type / style of plaque is this for?

Answer: The requirements for the plaque are spelled out in the SOW.

5) In regards to the 4.5 inch modeled emblem that is to be placed on the plaque, can you advise if this is metal material, and how thick it is? Additionally are you able to advise a vendor of this particular emblem or was this provided by the previous plaque provider?

Answer: The emblem shall be made of metal and at least three quarter inch (3/4”) thick.

An example of the mount will be provided.

6) I wanted to ask if once you award the winning bid if you are able to provide a deposit prior to the plaques being placed into production due to the large quantities requested.

Answer: At the time of contract award, the NRC will place money on the contract ($7500 at the time of award) Please note that the estimated 900 plaques will not be ordered at one time.

7) Is there any way I am able to get one of the plaques so I am able to get the closest to the one you are looking for?

Answer: A sample of the plaques the NRC has procured previously is attached to this solicitation.

8) Does the logo need to be of metal or can it be of another material?

Answer: See response to question 5.

9) Are the 900 spread over the year? Like 75 per month or all at once?

Answer: See the response to question 1.

10) I have a question however will the emblem be provided by us or will they be supplied to us in order to be attached to the plaque?

Answer: The emblem will be provided by the vendor.

11) Is there a way to find out the previous bid tabulations for this bid?

Answer: A FOIA request would have to be made to get this information.

12) Could not locate the actual picture on fed connect or FBO

Answer: Picture is located in the Base solicitation at the end of the package, right after the Clause section.

13) Is there an image of the retirement plaque that you could provide?

Answer: See response to question 12.

14) Do you happen to have a photo of the type of plaque you would like to use? Also, are you open to different types of materials?

Answer: A picture is attached to the solicitation that shows the requirements for the plaque the NRC wants. Also, as this competition is Lowest Price technically acceptable, the offerors must meet the standards in the SOW.

15) Can you provide a picture of the plaque? I see Amendment 1 but there is no picture attached to it.

Answer: See response to question 12

16) Will you provide the mount or is that supposed to be part of the quote?

Answer: The mount should be part of the quote.

17) What is the lead time to produce the mount if the vendor is supposed to provide it? Can you provide a sample of the mount to create a reproduction from?

Answer: Vendor will have thirty (30) days to produce the mount. NRC will provide a sample of the mount.

18) Are the 8 x 10 Plaque boards solid walnut? You do not specify if the wood can be particle board with a walnut stain or solid.

Answer: The plaques should be made of solid wood, stained walnut in color.