SPE30224QS003-0001_India FFV.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

See Block 14

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

6. ISSUED BY CODE SPE302 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SPE30224QS003

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2023 DEC 15

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 OffersX is extended, X is not extended.

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.

1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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:

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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:

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.

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

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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning

DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16C. DATE SIGNED

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

See Attached Continuation Sheet(s).

(X)

CHECK ONE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13. THIS APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

2023 DEC 28

CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED: PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES

SPE30224QS003 - 0001

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation SPE302-24-Q-S003 / Fresh Fruit & Vegetables (FFV) in India.

A. The purpose of this amendment is to respond to questions received by the Government.

Question 1) Does the DLA expect Indian made produce or imported?

Answer 1) It doesn’t matter. However, Quality should be equivalent to U.S. Fancy or U.S. Extra No. 1/U.S. No. 1 (Top Grade).

Question 2) If Indian, what certification are expected of the vendors to have?

Answer 2) No certification required.

Question 3) Does the vendor have to have storage facility at Both Visakhapatnam as well as Chennai?

Answer 3) No

Question 4) How many vessels are expected at both the ports?

Answer 4) We don’t know. Please refer Attachment 1 Item List for Estimated QTY.

Question 5) Is this the first one for DLA in India and don’t reckon they have an existing contract of FFVs for India?

Answer 5) Yes. This will be the first Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) by DLA.

Question 6) Solicitation ( page 5) its mentioned that ”All invoice pricing will be based upon the unit price at time of order. NOTE: Pricing will include transportation cost of delivering to any location within assigned region of operation within the Philippines”, reckon it’s a typo error and it should read India with delivery at Vishakhapatnam Port, India & Chennai Port, India.

Answer 6) Noted.

Question 7) On Page 4, “Customers shall place their orders to accommodate 14 business days from the time the order is placed. Orders may be placed with a longer lead-time; however, the minimum lead-time is 14 business days. Can you please tell us realistically what will be the lead time for this solicitation?

Answer 7) We don’t have answer for this question. To be determined (TBD) later

Answer 8) On page 5 “Initially, a copy of the STORES Orders will be transmitted via FAX. Please be advised that all orders placed in STORES are sent to the Vendor via fax. Due to the processes that must take place in system it can take up to several hours before the fax order is released to the vendor's fax machine”.

Is it via FAX? or via email?

Answer 8) Awardee’s choice.

B. All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same.