A003_to_Pack__Ship_Solicitation_No._SMX530-17-R-0001.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A003

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

January 31, 2017

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

American Embassy Mexico General Services Office/Contracts Paseo de la Reforma No. 305 Colonia Cuauhtemoc 06500 Mexico City

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, city, county, State, and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

S-MX530-17-R-0001

December 16, 2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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 Offerors 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 two copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor ☐ is not, ☐ is required to sign this document and return _________ original(s) to the issuing office.

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

The purpose of this Amendment is to amend Section C.19.2, Delivery of Household Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage and subsection C.19.2.2, of the Solicitation. Please see the attached continuation sheet to this SF-30 with the specific change to this Solicitation.

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) Lisa S. Liao General Services Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Continuation to SF-30, Block 14 Amendment Number A003 To Solicitation S-MX530-17-R-0001

Solicitation Number S-MX530-17-R-0001 Solicitation Amendment A003 Packing and Shipping Solicitation

1. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement C.19.2. Delivery of Household Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage to a Residence.

Title of Section C.19.2, is hereby changed to read from “C.19.2. Delivery of Household Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage to a Residence” to “C.19.2. Delivery of Household Effects, Unaccompanied Air Baggage, Vehicles and General Cargo”.

2. Additionally, paragraph C.19.2.1, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

“C.19.2.1. The placing of U.S. Government furniture, Household Effects, UAB, and general cargo in the client's residence or any other previously designated delivery site, as specified, shall include, but not be limited to, shipment handlings, the laying of pads and rugs; placing of items of furniture within rooms; setting up of beds, including the placing of springs and mattresses on bed frames; and the placing of all kitchenware, dinnerware, glassware, silverware, linens and other miscellaneous items in locations specified by the client or his/her representative. Assembly of large or bulky items or furniture without damage to the item. Nuts, bolts, screws, or other hardware shall be securely tightened to ensure proper use of the item. Legs or other articles (such as dining room table or chair legs) previously removed from furniture for shipping shall be properly reassembled and tightened to ensure proper use of the item. The contractor is not required to move furniture within the residence after the first placing of furniture.

The privately owned or U. S. Government owned vehicles shall be delivered to the requested delivery address and shall include all the necessary handlings to successfully perform the service.

The contractor accepts full responsibility for any and all losses and/or damage, from the time such cargo is received into the hands of the contractor until it is released into the custody of the Government as evidenced by a signed receipt.

The contractor further agrees that in any instance involving loss or damage to the U. S. Government cargo, where the contractor fails to exercise reasonable diligence, the contractor shall assume full responsibility for such losses or damage including payment of claims for such losses or damage up to the maximum liability of $8.50 times the net weight of the shipment or the blue book value of vehicles.”

3. Paragraph C.19.2.2, is hereby reworded to read as follows:

“C.19.2.2. The contractor shall inquire of the client at the time arrangements are made for delivery, if the shipment includes large items such as pianos, freezers, refrigerators, etc. The contractor shall have all the necessary tools and equipment on hand to open containers and safely deliver these items.”