Signed_Amendment_1_RFQ-CTS-009-16.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10/05/2015

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

BCOCODE

Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office CTS Contracting

320 FIRST STREET NW

WASHINGTON, DC 20534

Robert Carroll, Jr.

(O) 202-307-2594

(F) 202-616-6224 r1carroll@bop.gov

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

RFQ-CTS-009-16

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09/25/2015

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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 __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 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 APPROPRIATION 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.

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

Amendment 1 is hereby issued to address the questions received regarding the solicitation.

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 AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Robert Carroll

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

10/05/2015

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Response to Questions to RFQ-CTS-009-16 (CTS in Richmond, VA.)

Question 1: Is there a page limit on the proposal or any of the sections?

Response: There is no page limit for any quotation submitted.

Question 2: I also saw the client notification letter. Are we to provide a list of references? If so, how many? I did not see that specified and wanted to make sure we responded appropriately?

Response: The Client Notification Letter should be written to references or past contractors mentioned within your quotation. This letter is used to let them know that they may be contacted by the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) to confirm and or verify any information mentioned in your quotation.

Question 3: For Clause 52.212-3, is it acceptable to add our electronic certs and reps page as an attachment to our proposal?

Response: It is acceptable to add your organization’s System of Award Management

(SAM) reps and certs to your quotation as an attachment.

Question 4: Will you accept an electronic paperless file system to manage inmate files? If so, will electronic signatures be accepted on these files?

Response: A paperless or electronic filing system must meet FIPS 140-2 standards, as this is the Bureau/Federal Government requirement. Federal Information Processing

Standard Publication 140-2 is a computer standard. If your organization intends to use a paperless filing system, please include system details and specifications with your quotation. Also, per page 14 of the Statement of Work (SOW), “Electronic signatures are not acceptable.”