Signed_Amendment_1_RFQ-CTS-017-17.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09/27/2016

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-017-17

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X 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 __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

1. Address the additional questions received regarding the solicitation.

2. Extend the closing date and time of the solicitation to Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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

09/27/2016

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Additional Questions Regarding RFQ-CTS-017-17 (CTS in Chattanooga, Tennessee)

Question 1: Is there a section in the contract that explains the option to discontinue services and what kind of notice must be given? Since this is a 10-year contract I just wanted to be aware of option to end in the case of something that would be unforeseeable at this point. I cannot locate any information on this.

Response: No. There is no clause within the impending contract that would allow the contractor to discontinue services during the lifetime of the contract. If issues arise during the contract performance period, the Contractor should work with the Contracting Officer to resolve such issues.

Question 2: What is the difference between sections 52.217-8 and 217-9? These reference the options to extend services and terms of the contract.

Response: Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services allows the government to extend the performance period of the contract for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months to allow time to award a new contract.

Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract allows the government to exercise each option year within the contract.

Question 3: The due date of this RFQ is on 10/10 by 2 PM according to my paperwork. If I FedEx this

DVD/CD on Friday 10/7, is there someone that can sign for this package on Monday, 10/10 at your office

(10/10 is Federal holiday I think?) I usually send this type of package with a receipt required.

Response: Monday, October 10, 2016 is a Federal holiday. With that being said, the closing date and time of the solicitation is being extended until: Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Question 4: What section of the RFQ has information on Required Documentation Identified at

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Item? Can you provide me a page number?

Response: This clause references the fact that the Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Item have been specifically tailored for this particular solicitation. The Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Item can be found in Section 5.1 on pages 27 and 28 of the solicitation.