SOL-72065618R00008_-_ECHO_Amendment_04.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES 1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

Amendment 04

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05/03/2018

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

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

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE

USAID/MOZAMBIQUE

JAT COMPLEX, RUA 1231, NO.41

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

Same as #6

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

NO.

SOL - 72065618R00008

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 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 your 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 X is not, is required to sign this document and return copies 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 provide responses to clarification questions provided in Attachment I.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Mandy Dagold – Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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

Solicitation: 72065618R00008 Efficiencies for Clinical HIV/AIDS Outcomes (ECHO)

AMENDMENT 04

ATTACHMENT I - RESPONSES TO CLARIFICATION

QUESTIONS

Clarification Question 1: Response 23 states, “The offeror must submit biographical data sheets to support the proposed long-term and short-term personnel cost of those positions that are expected to exceed $49,000 per year.” but response 67 states, “The Offeror must submit biographical data sheets to support the proposed long-term personnel cost of those positions that are expected to exceed $65,000 per year” Please confirm that biographical data sheets are only required for positions that are expected to exceed $65,000 per year.

Response 1: Yes, biographical data sheets are only required for positions that are expected to exceed $65,000 per year.

Clarification Question 2: Response 42 states, “Partner Government Entities: ... The total amount of all awards to partner government entities over the life of the project may not exceed $9,900,000 unless specifically authorized by USAID.” Page 24 of the RFP states, “the contractor will implement a system for administering grants to clinics, districts, and provinces.” Given there are 5 provinces, 61 districts, and over 400 health facilities within the ECHO targeted regions, please confirm that the $9.9M ceiling does not apply to grants for health facilities.

Response 2: The $9.9M ceiling does apply to provision of funds to health facilities. As mentioned in the response to Question 42 of Amendment 02, this restriction does not apply to in kind grants. An offeror may propose provision of total grants in excess of $9.9 million to partner government entities. However, during administration of the award, USAID approval would be required prior to exceeding the threshold of $9.9 million. This is necessary to ensure compliance with Congressional Notification requirements per ADS 302.3.4.13.b(4).

While USAID may authorize the contractor to provide more than $9.9 million total over the life of the award to partner government entities, the total value of all GUCs that provide funds to a particular partner government entity (for example, ministry, municipality, district, etc.) is subject to the limitations provided in response to Question 42 of Amendment 02. Note that USAID must comply with the requirements of ADS 302.3.4.13 prior to the execution of any GUCs to a partner government entity (including preparation and approval of a Determination & Findings for the entities identified as potential recipients). The contractor may be required to assist USAID in completing such requirements.

Clarification Question 3: According to Response #23 biodatas for all proposed staff whose salary is expected to exceed $49,000 (approx. FSN11, step 1) must be submitted with the Cost Proposal, but according to Response #67 biodatas must be submitted for proposed staff with salary expecting to exceed $65,000 (approx. FSN 12, step 1). Can USAID please clarify which biodatas must be submitted in the Cost Proposal -- those for proposed staff exceeding $49,000 or those for proposed staff exceeding $65,000?

Response 3: Please see response to clarification question 1.

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