Amendment_002_with_SF30.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

2. AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

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

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 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 OR 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.

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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)

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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The due date for quotations, June 30, 2014, remains unchanged by reason of this amendment.

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1. The following questions and responses are hereby provided:

QUESTION 1:

Is there a previous contract for this equipment?

RESPONSE 1:

There is not a previous contract for all equipment identified in the current solicitation.

QUESTION 2:

Who is the vendor currently servicing the equipment?

RESPONSE 2:

While there is not an incumbent for all equipment identified in the solicitation, historically, service has been provided by All Business Machines, Inc. for some GC-MS instruments and Agilent Technologies for some LC-MS Instruments.

QUESTION 3:

What was the cost of the last year's contract and is this the same equipment as last year's contract?

RESPONSE 3:

Given that this statement of work has no incumbent, no response is provided.

QUESTION 4:

Is the contract available for viewing?

RESPONSE 4:

Given that this statement of work has no incumbent, no response is provided.

QUESTION 5:

Is there a service history available?

RESPONSE 5:

No.

QUESTION 6:

Is all the equipment up and running?

RESPONSE 6:

The instruments are running and operational.

QUESTION 7:

Will NIST consider partial quotes?

RESPONSE 7: The intent of this solicitation is to award all equipment under a single contract, therefore, a single award is intended.

QUESTION 8:

Specifically, on page 5 “Written documentation and/or correspondence between the Contractor and the manufacturer which clearly demonstrates that proposed service personnel maintain active and current certifications and authorizations to repair Agilent equipment”…Can this…wording be removed from the bid…

RESPONSE 8:

The basis for this requirement is to ensure that NIST receives the most Current and up-to-date service and information is provided for all equipment.

NIST is willing to incorporate a change, reference Section 2 below, however, note that the responsibility is on the Contractor to demonstrate that this requirement can be met.

2. The following changes are hereby incorporated into the solicitation:

2.1 In the combined synopsis/solicitation, Maintenance Requirements, the following change is hereby incorporated into #1:

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DELETE:

The maintenance shall be performed by technicians certified and authorized by Agilent Technologies. Certifications and authorizations must be active and current.

ADD:

The maintenance shall be performed by technicians certified and authorized by Agilent Technologies. Certifications and authorizations must be active and current. In the absence of active and current certifications and authorizations, the Contractor must be able to document that technicians have access to Agilent parts, up-to-date training, up-to-date software, firmware and service notes, and up-to-date technical expertise for Agilent equipment identified in Attachment I.

2.2 In the combined synopsis/solicitation, Required Submissions, the following change is hereby incorporated into #1, Evaluation of Technical Capability:

DELETE:ऀ

Written documentation and/or correspondence between the Contractor and the manufacturer which clearly demonstrates that proposed service personnel maintain active and current certifications and authorizations to repair Agilent equipment;

ADD:

Written documentation and/or correspondence between the Contractor and the manufacturer which clearly demonstrates that proposed service personnel maintain active and current certifications and authorizations to repair Agilent GC-MS and LC-MS equipment.

In the absence of active and current certifications and authorizations, the Contractor must provide clear documentation that they and their proposed technicians have access to Agilent parts, up-to-date training, up-to-date software, firmware and service notes, and up-to-date technical expertise for Agilent equipment. Quoters must state the most recent information that they have on record for each piece of equipment identified in this solicitation.

2.3 The following statement is hereby incorporated and made a part of the combined synopsis/solicitation:

ऀ Responsibility to Perform The prime Contractor shall retain all responsibility for the required maintenance and support as well as responsibility for the actions or lack of action taken by their personnel as well as all Subcontractors and/or consultants.

Descript: The above referenced solicitation is hereby amended to respond to technical questions submitted and incorporate changes to the solicitation.

Reference the attached pages for amendment details.

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