SOL-596-14-000001_-_Amend_1_Signed.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

(a) Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date)

(1) For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

(2) For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

(3) For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

(4) For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

(5) For a modification confirming the contacting officer’s determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor’s name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Item 9. (Amendment of Solicitation No. – Dated) and 10.

(Modification of Contract/Order No.-Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the Number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Date). When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries.

(1) Accounting classification………..

Net Increase $………

(2) Accounting classification ……….

Net Decrease $……….

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words “See continuation sheet.”

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103).

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

(1) Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

(2) Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $…….

(ii)Total contract price decreased by $…… (iii)Total contract price unchanged.

(3) State reason for modification.

(4) When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(5) When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited –

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and (ii)A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(6) Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer’s signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer’s signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev 10-83) BACK

2. Standard Form 33, Box 9 delete “10:00 a.m.” and substitute with the following “2:00 pm”.

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Amendment 1

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO SOL-596-14-000001

USAID CENTRAL AMERICA PROJECT FOR A SUSTAINABLE RESPONSE TO HIV – PASCA II

Question #1 In Block 9 of the SF 33 in the Solicitation, the response due date time is listed as 10:00 AM Guatemala Time.

However in the cover page of the Solicitation, 2:00 PM Guatemala Time is listed. Please confirm that I am to abide by the time listed in Black 9 of the SF33.

Answer #1 Correct date and time to receive proposals is: December 16, 2013, 2:00 pm, Guatemala time, as stated in the cover page of the Solicitation. This Amendment 1, corrects the time reflected in Block 9 of SF33.

Question #2 I would like to respectfully request clarification in regards to X Organization eligibility to participate in the procurement of USAID Central America Project for a Sustainable Response to HIV- PASCA II.

X Organization had previously been contracted, to assess the current political landscape and possible future direction for the USAID Central American Regional HIV/AIDs Policy program in July 2012. Given that there was a subsequent evaluation of the PASCA project, we are uncertain if the organizational conflict of interest clause in our contract remains in effect for this procurement. Please advise.

Answer #2 In accordance with the mentioned Purchase Order, more specifically, Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause included under the Purchase Order, Contractor is ineligible to furnish, as a prime or subcontractor or otherwise, the implementation services under SOL-596-14-000001, USAID Central America Project for a Sustainable Response to HIV – PASCA II.

Question #3 The solicitation does not provide and estimated start date for PASCA II. We assume an April 1, 2014 start date to provide continuity of support and program execution. Please confirm.

Answer #3 USAID is contemplating to award the new instrument o/a August 2014.

Question #4 Section I.28 752.7001 Biographical Data (Jul 1997) The RFP states that the Contractor agrees to furnish to the Contracting Officer on AID Form 1420-17, "Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet", biographical information on the following individuals to be employed in the performance of the contract:

(1) All individuals to be sent outside of the United States, or (2) any employees designated as "key personnel".

Biographical data in the form usually maintained by the Contractor on the other individuals employed under the contract shall be available for review by USAID at the Contractor's headquarters. A supply of AID Form 1420-17 will be provided with this contract. The Contractor may reproduce additional copies as necessary.

However in Section L.9 Instructions for Preparing the Cost/Business Proposal. (A) Salary and Wages (p.

139), the RFP states Biographical Data Sheets are required for all long-term and short-term personnel being proposed.

Please confirm 1420 forms are only required for those individuals designated as key personnel.

Answer #4 Note that Contract Clause I.28 752.7001 Biographical Data (Jul 1997), also states “Biographical data in the form usually maintained by the Contractor on the other individuals employed under the contract shall be available for review by USAID at the Contractor’s headquarters”. USAID/Guatemala is requesting Biographical Data Sheets in advance for all long-term and short-term individuals being proposed under this solicitation as stated in Section L.9. Instructions for Preparing the Cost/Business Proposal.

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