SFSIAQ13Q0001_-_A001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/26/2012

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.

SFSIAQ13Q0001

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)

11/05/2012

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 __4__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 amendment is to extend the closing date of this request for quotes (RFQ) to December 7, 2012 at 3:00pm 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)

Glenn A. Kowallis

(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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SFSIAQ13Q0001

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

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

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

SFSIAQ13Q0001

Contract Number: Title: Solicitation for Brazil Course Chair (SPAS/AS)

Date of Solicitation:

11/26/2012

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

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

L Instructions

Section L – Instructions, Condition, and Notices to Respondents

General Instructions.

L.1 Quotes shall include 2 segments of the quote:

1. Technical Quote and

2. Pricing/misc Quote.

TECHNICAL

All quotes must submit an original and 3 copies (4 total) of their TECHNICAL quote, (Responses to section C and M).

PRICING/MISC.:

All offerors must submit ONE (1) original of:

- Page 1 of the solicitation (blocks 12 (if applicable), 17 including DUNS #, and 30a-c)

- Section B - Pricing (Do not include pricing within your technical quote),

- Section K - Representations and Certifications (Please fill out completely)

L.2 The instructions establish the acceptable minimum requirements for the format and content of quotes:

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.

L.3 Quote DUE DATE HAS CHANGED TO 3:00pm (EST) on Friday December 7, 2012.

L.4 The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this request for quotes.

Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit quotes on recycled paper with a high post-consumer waste content and there must be no type of binding. Quotes should be Times New Roman with a 12 point font. The quote shall be submitted so as to cover all requirements as stated in the solicitation. There are no page limits, although it is recommended that the proposing contractor use brevity, clarity and a sense of restraint in answering all requirements. Endless charts, spreadsheets, and adjective laden discussions will only delay the award. 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 offer to the offerors. The RFP does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a quote. 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 RFQ will be available for download at www.fbo.gov.

L.5 Clarification Questions Prospective offerors 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 Glenn Kowallis at KowallisG@state.gov.

Clarification questions will be received until 12 noon (EST) on Wednesday November 21, 2012. Questions will then be compiled and posted with the solicitation at www.fbo.gov.

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 a quote or tender or if a lack of it would be prejudicial to any other prospective providers.

L.6 Quote Delivery Quotes will not be accepted electronically or by fax.

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

Office of Acquisitions F-2130

Department of State

Foreign Service Institute

4000 Arlington Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22204

PLEASE NOTE: The US Postal Service does not deliver mail to this address. DO NOT USE THE US POSTAL

SERVICE TO THE ARLINGTON BOULEVARD ADDRESS.

Mailing of Quotes (U. S. Postal Service):

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 is 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 quote must be scanned and received by the Acquisitions Office by the due date and time. Please allow at least 8-10 business days for this process to occur. Regardless of the method in which you send your quote, the quote must be in the Office of Acquisitions, 4000 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22204, Room F-2130, by the due date and time.

L.7 No quotes will be processed after the deadline.

L.8 On the first page of each technical proposal each quote shall provide the following information:

Name of company/quoter

Company Point of Contact telephone number and email address

A Dun and Bradstreet Number that is "active"in the System for Award Management (SAM).