SBG30017R0003_Amendment_SF30.doc

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 3

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A003

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

February 26, 2017

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5918477

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6.

ISSUED BY

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

Contracting Officer

N/A

8.

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

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SBG30017R0003

X

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

January 30, 2017

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, [X] 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 one (1) copy 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)

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 [ ] is not, [X ] is required to sign this document and return _01_ 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 the amendment 001 to this solicitation is for the following:

1. To post Attachment A, the pre-conference minutes of the meeting held on February 9, 2017.

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

3. The solicitation due date has now has been extended to March 8, 2017 16:30 Bangladesh Time.

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

Jennifer Garcia

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C.DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Standard Form 30 (revised 10/83) Previous edition unusable

Attachment A (Meeting Minutes)

February 16, 2017

U.S. Embassy Dhaka

Embassy Annex

Baridhara, Dhaka

Bangladesh

Minutes From Pre-Proposal Conference of February 9, 2017

Introduction

The Contracting Officer welcomed all attendees, introduced the Contracting Officer’s Representative, staff from the Information and Resource Management section, Procurement Supervisor, and Contract Specialist.

Discussion of the Solicitation Package

The following sections of the solicitation were highlighted:

· Section 1, III. Pricing: The offeror should use the pricing templates included in the solicitation.

· Continuation to SF-1449, 1. Performance Work Statement

· Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions

· Section 4 – Evaluation Factors

Questions:

The attached questions were asked during the conference or prior to the conference:

Conclusion

The conference concluded and attendees were thanked for their presence and expression of interest in serving the U.S. Government. The meeting was adjourned.

Sincerely, Jennifer S. Garcia

Contracting Officer

Enclosure:

Questions and Answers

ATTACHMENT B

(Questions and Answers)

Cellphone Services Contract Solicitation, SBG30017R0003 Pre-proposal Meeting held on Feb 9, 2017 Questions & Answers

Question 1. Is there any device requirement included under this solicitation?

Answer: No. There is no device requirement is included in this bid.

Question 2. How the validity of the requirement of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) under the Performance Work Statement can be addressed as currently no such option is available in Bangladesh?

Answer: The requirements are listed in the Performance Work Statement (page 14).

Question 3. How the cost of any future technology will be calculated while making the offer in present day?

Answer: The technology requirements are listed in the Performance Work Statement (page 14-15). This contract is for one year plus 4 option years. The offeror must include the cost for Base and all options years in their proposal.

Question 4. How many cell phone connections will be operated throughout the contracting period?

Answer: The number of connections that should be estimated each year can be found in Section I. Pricing 4. Data Package (page 6). The minimum and maximum number of connections can be found in the Performance Work Statement (page 14).

Question 5. What do you mean by “A highest limit for monthly uses should be set to BDT 50,000.00”?

Answer: This is explained in the Performance Work Statement on page 14.