Amendment 1 - Q and A.pdf

SF30

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

8-21-2022

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

Department of State

American Embassy Rabat

KM5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI, Morocco

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

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

PR10727423

Prospective Offerors

X 9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

July 18, 2022

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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) See correction on page 2.

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

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 [X] is not, [ ] is required to sign this document and return ___ copies to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this amendment is:

To post Attachment A, all questions submitted by interested vendors with USG answers.

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.

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

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Ivan Murray for Bruce Akard

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C.DATE

SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

8-21-2022

ATTACHMENT A

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1: Kindly let me know if we can quote in US Dollars?

A1: Yes, you can quote in USD if you are located outside of Morocco.

Q2 : We’d like to know if malagasy providers are allowed to participate?

A2 : Yes, you are allowed to participate.

Q3: What is the language requirement for the handheld analyzer device in terms of the readout display and any supporting materials?

A3: The language requirement for the handheld analyzer device is French. If the device has language configurations option that would be ideal, the end user will then be able to use the language of their choice such us French or Arabic.

Q4: Is it an absolute requirement that both the equipment and in-country training be delivered within 30 days of award...or will exceptions be allowed?

A4: No, it is not a requirement to have both the delivery of equipment and training be delivered within 30 days of award.

Q5: Is there a "use it or lose it" funding deadline that is driving the delivery requirement?

A5: No.

Q 6: Can you confirm that quoted prices need to be in Moroccan Dirham and not USD?

A6: If the company is located in Morocco, then the quote should be in Moroccan Dirham. If the company is located elsewhere, then the quote should be in USD.

Q7: We request that you reconsider the procurement as Total Small Business vice 8(a).

A7: This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Award. It will not be set aside to small businesses, minority-owned business, etc.