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1 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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 answers to Vendor questions concerning this solicitation, per the Attachment.

The closing date has been extended to 2:00 pm ET on March 2, 2017.

El proposito de esta enmienda es proporcionar respuestas a las preguntas de los contratistas referentes a esta pedido de propuestas, por adjunto.

La fecha de cierre se ha extendido a las 2:00 pm ET del 2 de marzo de 2017.

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

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

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

BRANDON D. BURNWORTH

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Questions and Answers Grant Data Verification and Evaluation Services for El Salvador for the Inter-American Foundation (IAF)

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1. How do you define "a full-time physical presence in El Salvador?" Does it require the contractor to physically remain in the country for the entirety of the contract period, with exceptions at the request of Contracting Officer Representative, or does it require that the contractor only be physically present in the country of El Salvador only when the completion of the contract tasks requires it or at the request of the Contracting Officer Representative?

Answer: Full-time physical presence means the contractor has to reside in El Salvador for the entire period of the contract.

1. ¿Cómo se define "una presencia física a tiempo completo en El Salvador?" ¿Exige que el contratista permanezca físicamente en el país durante la totalidad del período del contrato, con excepciones a solicitud del Representante de la Oficial de Contrataciones o requiere que el contratista esté físicamente presente en el país de El Salvador sólo cuando la finalización De las tareas del contrato lo requiere oa petición del Representante del Oficial de Contrataciones?

Respuesta: La presencia física a tiempo completo significa que el contratista tiene que residir en El Salvador durante todo el período del contrato.

2. What is meant by the requirement that the contractor have "legal status to operate in El Salvador?"

Answer: The contractor, if not a legal resident of El Salvador, must have official papers allowing him/her to work in the country.

2. ¿Qué significa el requisito de que el contratista tenga "estatus legal para operar en El Salvador?"

Respuesta: El contratista, si no es residente legal de El Salvador, debe tener documentos oficiales que le permitan trabajar en el país

3. How narrowly is "Social Sciences" defined in this context? Is it limited to traditional Social Sciences or does it also include Humanities and STEM disciplines that have a greater focus on societal functions? Or is "Social Science" open to a degree of interpretation assuming that the degrees, accomplishments, and experience of the contractor fulfills the requisite experience and/or knowledge necessary to perform the work described?

Answer: The term "social sciences" includes disciplines associated with society and the relationships among individuals within a society. Humanities and STEM disciplines are acceptable if it focus on topics related to grassroots development, characterized by economic opportunity, social inclusion and greater citizen participation in democratic processes.

3. ¿Qué tan estrechamente se define en este contexto las "Ciencias Sociales"? ¿Se limita a las Ciencias Sociales tradicionales o también incluye las disciplinas de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Tierra que se centran más en las funciones sociales? ¿O está abierta la "Ciencia Social" a un grado de interpretación suponiendo que los grados, logros y experiencia del contratista cumplen con la experiencia y / o conocimiento necesarios para realizar el trabajo descrito?

Respuesta: El término "ciencias sociales" incluye disciplinas asociadas con la sociedad y las relaciones entre individuos dentro de una sociedad. Las disciplinas de humanidades y STEM son aceptables si se enfocan en temas relacionados con el desarrollo popular, caracterizados por oportunidades económicas, inclusión social y mayor participación ciudadana en los