SFSIAQ11R0008-A001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12/28/2010

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

FSIAQCODE

FSI OFFICE OF AQUISITIONS (FSI/EX/GSACQ)

4000 ARLINGTON BLVD

ARLINGTON, VA 22204 Glenn A. Kowallis

NAME

703-302-6804

TEL.

kowallisg@state.gov

EMAIL

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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SFSIAQ11R0008

CONTACT DUNS

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/01/2010

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 __3__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)

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.X

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

The purpose of this ammendment is to extend the closing date of this solicitation to January, 14th 2011 at 4pm 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)

Martin Regan

(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

12/28/2010

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SFSIAQ11R0008

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents L.1 General Instructions

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

SFSIAQ11R0008

Contract Number: Title: Stability Operations Date of Solicitation:

12/28/2010

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents

L.1 General Instructions

General Instructions

L.1 This is a 100% small business set-aside. Proposals recieved from other than a small business will be deemed unacceptable and will be given no further consideration.

L.2 All bidders must submit an origional and 3 copies of their proposals.

Additionally bidders must also submit:

1. Page 1 of this solicitation with completed information in boxes 17A, 30A, 30B, 30C

Block 17A: Put your name, address, telephone number including area code, EMAIL address, and DUNS number in this block.

Block 30A: Your signature

Block 30B: Print your name

Block 30C: Put the date of signature

2. Section B: Enter your bid rates. Follow instructions by specifying the topics your bidding on. Please do not include bid rates in and throughout your proposal.

3. Section K: Presentations and Certifications. (These pages must be returned, please read this section carefully and fill out all appliciable information).

4. Your Proposal (e.g. resume/qualifications, see section C - SOW and section M - Evaluation Criteria).

L.3 The following instructions establish the acceptable minimum requirements for the format and content of proposals: special attention is directed to the requirements for technical and past performance reports to be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any resultant contract shall include the general provisions applicable to the selected prospective provider's organization and type of contract awarded. Copies of general provisions may be obtained by accessing http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

Proposals are due by 4:00pm (EST) on Friday, January 14, 2011.

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this request for proposal. Prospective providers are encouraged to submit proposals on recycled paper with a high post-consumer waste content and with no type of binding. Proposals should be Times New Roman with a 12 point font. It is understood that your proposal will become part of the official contract file. The Government will not return any documents or other items submitted with the bid to the bidders. The RFP does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed acquisition. The RFP will be available for download at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/.

L.4 Clarification Questions Prospective bidders must submit all clarification questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the contract specialist. Telephonic questions on this solicitation will not be accepted. All questions must be submitted via email to kowallisg@state.gov. Clarification questions will be received until 4P.M. (EST) on Wednesday December 15, 2010. Any information given to a prospective provider concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective providers as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting an offer or tender or if a lack of it would be prejudicial to any other prospective providers. Clarification Questions and Answers will be posted with the solicitation at www.fbo.gov.

L.5 Delivery of Proposal

IF YOU ARE USING A COURIER SERVICE (e.g., FEDEX, UPS, etc) (RECOMENDED) all mail should be sent to:

Office of Acquisitions

Department of State

Foreign Service Institute

4000 Arlington Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22204

PLEASE NOTE: The Post Office will not deliver mail to the address above. DO NOT MAIL ANYTHING TO

THE ARLINGTON BOULEVARD ADDRESS.

Mailing of Proposals (United State Postal Service, USPS):

Note: All regular postal mail is to be sent to:

Office of Acquisitions

Foreign Service Institute

Department of State

Washington, D. C. 20520-4201

Please note that all postal mail will be scanned before it is delivered to this office. In order for your correspondence to be received in a timely manner, please allow time for this process to occur. Your proposal must be scanned and received in the 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204 Acquisitions Office by the due date and time. Please allow at least 5-7 days for this process to occur if sending by USPS.

Regardless of the method in which you send your proposal, the proposal must be in the Office of Acquisitions, 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204, Room F-2130, by the due date and time. If you or a courier are delivering your proposal, please contact Glenn Kowallis at (703) 302-6804 or Lynn Butler at 703-302-6772 for pick up.

L.6 Misc.

No proposals will be processed after the deadline.

On the first page of each technical proposal each bidder shall provide the following information:

Name of company/bidder

Company Point of Contact and their telephone number and EMAIL address.

Dun and Bradstreet Number

Solicitation Number you are responding to

Notation that you are CCR compliant