Amendment_003_SIZ10016R0001-.pdf

I. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE I OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 1 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 1 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 1 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A003 See Block 16C. PR4848394

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

American Embassy Baghdad AI Kindi Street International Zone Baghdad, Republic of Iraq

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO. , street,city,county,State,and ZIP Code) X 9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

I SIZ10016R0001

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

January 05, 2016 lOa. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

I Ob. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

II. 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 I 5, and returning _ I_ 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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM

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 I OA

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 2 copies to the issuing office.

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

This solicitation is hereby amended. See next pages for amendment of the following section:

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A , as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

I SA NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

John Gage

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C.DATE 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C.DATE SIGNED

SIGNED

~#~ BY February 4, 2016 (Signature of person authorized to sign)

Standard Form 30

Amendment #A003

Section 1 – IV. Pricing 2. Pricing Schedule

- Correct CLIN2,CLIN3,CLIN4 to read “Price per Month” and “Number of Months” for base year and all option years.

- CLIN4 to add delivery schedule (Delivered 0700 Baghdad time 7 days a week)

CLIN 0002: Iraq and Regional Arabic-language Press Monitoring

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (G)

Subpart Description Unit Price per

Month

Number of

Months

Extended

Total [D x

E]

2.1

Iraq breaking news alerts

(Delivered as available) of major developments in Iraq media outlets to be defined in consultation with the Embassy. (from Arabic language media sources: 7 Days

/Week product delivered in English)

Month 12

2.2

Morning Iraq News Briefing

(delivered 0700 Baghdad time, delivered 5 days a week). (from

Arabic language media sources:

product delivered in English)

Month 12

2.3

Morning Iraq News Briefing

(delivered 0700 Baghdad time, weekends/Holidays). (from Arabic language media sources: product delivered in English)

Month 12

2.4

Afternoon Iraqi News Briefing

(delivered 1600 Baghdad time, 5 days a week) (from Arabic language media sources: product delivered in English)

Month

CLIN 0003: Social Media Alerts, Reporting

Price per

Month

Number of

Months

Extended

Total [D x

E]

3.1

Daily Social Media Report

(delivered 0700 Baghdad time, 7 days a week) focusing on four concurrent issues. Report also includes 1 volume/frequency graph per issue. (from Arabic language social media platforms, product delivered in English)

Month 12

3.2

Weekly report summarizing a range of analytics defined in consultation with the Embassy; that is, a weekly analysis on trending topics on social media platforms in Iraq. (product

Month 12

CLIN 0004: Monitoring and reporting of local/regional/international Arabic-language television and radio news

Price per

Month

Number of

Months

Extended

Total [D x

E]

4.1

Daily(Delivered 0700 Baghdad time

7 days a week) Television and radio monitoring of major International/

Regional/Iraq news (daily reporting format to mirror International/

Regional/Iraq news & Radio reporting) – Outlets to be determined in consultation with

PAS Baghdad, (from Arabic language television outlets, product

Month

Section 1 - V Performance Work Statement, Background.

Change the statement to read as follow:-

- Background: The purpose of this firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract is to provide Media Monitoring and Analysis, Summarization and Dissemination of News and Reports to the

American Embassy Mission in the Republic of Iraq. In addition to generalized media monitoring, the contractor shall have and maintain expertise in shaping products that enhance the situational awareness of the political, governance, development, security, civic society, and broader socio-economic issues confronting senior U.S. diplomatic officials. The company shall have and maintain demonstrated depth of analytical capabilities in both spheres of the overall mission and possess the editorial judgment to discern distinct differences in foreign policy objectives. The monitoring company shall not be an affiliate of a media company providing news stories or online reporting.

Section 1 - V Performance Work Statement, Deliverables (3) Socal media Alerts Reporting.

- Correct Daily Social Media Report (delivered 0700 Baghdad time, 5 days a week, in English) to read 7 days a week to match CLIN3-sub CLIN3.1, it shall read as follow

Deliverables: The following categories are the products to be delivered:

3. Social Media Alerts Reporting. The contractor shall monitor relevant Arabic language social media and social networks, such as, but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. In consultation with the Embassy, the company will define the monitoring criteria on up to four concurrent categories and provide highly focused and objective-based reporting. The categories could include: sentiment and perceptions of the US and US sponsored activities; message tracking; hot topics; VIP mentions, such as, Ambassadors, spokesman, etc., as defined by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad. The estimated number of VIPs is 30. The specific products to be delivered in this category include:

a. Daily Social Media Report (delivered 0700 Baghdad time, 7 days a week, in English) focusing on four concurrent issues. Report also includes 1 volume/frequency graph per issue.

b. Weekly report summaring a range of analytics defined in consultation with the Embassy; that is, a weekly analysis on trending topics on social media platforms in Iraq (delivered 0700 Baghdad time, Every Sunday).

One weekly report summarizing a range of analytics defined in consultation with the Embassy; a weekly analysis on trending topics on Arabic language social media platforms in Iraq including, but not limited to, Facebook and Twitter. In addition, a weekly report on the Twitter accounts who retweet and ‘favorite’ our posts the most during that week, and a monthly report of the top 20 Twitter accounts in Iraq (accounts with the most followers relevant to bilateral relations).

Section 1 - V Performance Work Statement, Deliverables (1) News Alerts, Monitoring Reports and Analysis..

1. News Alerts, Monitoring Reports and Analysis. The contractor shall employ specialists who are experienced in identifying the ongoing and breaking news stories that impact U.S. diplomatic, interests in Iraq and the region with a performance target of 15 alerts/day. Up to 25 Iinternational leading english language media outlets shall be regularly monitored and will be defined in consultation with the Embassy before work begins on the contract. The specific products to be delivered in this category include:

Section 1 - V Performance Work Statement, Deliverables (2) Iraq and Regional Arabic Language Press

Monitoring.

The contractor shall employ specialists who are experienced in identifying the ongoing and breaking news stories that impact U.S. diplomatic, interests in Iraq and the region with a performance target of 15 alerts/day.

Up to 25 Iraq media outlets shall be regularly monitored and will be defined in consultation with the Embassy before work begins on the contract. The specific products to be delivered in this category include:

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS, Summary of instructions, Volume 2, point #4 (Media

Monitoring Sample).

To Add sub-point 4.a Evaluation criteria

4.a Media Monitoring sample evaluation criteria

1- Sample reports will be evaluated based on their merits, to include accuracy, comprehensiveness, presentation, and quality of analysis.

2- Sample reports shall cover the 24/7 news cycle.

3- Sample report can be a single document, but should be delineated by date and product.

4- Sample report Shall be legible to the average reader.

5- Sample report shall closely mirrors the terms of the contract and expected deliverables.

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS, Summary of instructions, Volume 2, point #8 (Past

Performance and Experience).

- Replace Past Performance and Experience: Provide past performance information as required by the

SOW demonstrating, among other things, knowledge of, and working experience with, diplomatic issues as they relate to U.S. policy in Iraq. The monitoring company shall not be an affiliate of a media company providing news stories or online reporting. Contractors without the relevant past performance will receive the neutral rating of ‘Un-Acceptable’ to read as follow:-

Experience and Past Performance

List all contracts and subcontracts your company has held over the past three years for the same or similar work. Provide the following information for each contract and subcontract:

(a) Customer's name, address, and the telephone numbers of previous contractors for whom similar insurance and services were provided;

(b) Contract number and type of contract;

(c) Date and place of performance of the contract and delivery dates and period of performance;

(d) Scope of the contract, i.e., types of insurance provided and range of population covered, as well as total dollar amount;

(e) Brief description of the performance requirements;

(f) Comparability to the work required under this solicitation;

(g) Brief discussion of any major technical problems and their resolutions.

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