Amendment_0002_to_W9114F-16-T-0012.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to Technical Evaluation Factor 1, Instrument Capability, subsections (i) and (ii) in

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Feb-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9114F-16-T-0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Jan-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Feb-2016

CODE

W40M EUR REGIONAL CONTRACT OFC

KIRCHBERG KASERNE

BUILDING 3705

LANDSTUHL 66849

W9114F 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9114F-16-T-0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 19-Feb-2016 10:00 AM to 19-Feb-2016 10:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

The following paragraphs are hereby amended:

Paragraph 52.212-1(a) Does not apply to this Request for Quotation.

Paragraph 52.212-1(b)(4) is hereby replaced with the following:

(a) If a Quoter believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Quoter shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) in writing with supporting rationale.

NOTE: To all Vendors: Please check (X) a box below:

Are you providing a quote that is an EQUAL PRODUCT to the BRAND NAME PRODUCT?

YES NO

If checked “Yes”, complete the Evaluation Criteria and place a check mark (X) to the subfactors that apply and follow the instructions in 52.212-1(m) below.

Standard Standard

FACTOR I: TECHNICAL FACTORS Acceptable Unacceptable

Subfactor 1 : Must meet all salient characteristics: Instrument Capability

(i) Must be able to perform 60 tests/hour (200 tests/5 hours after the 1 3/4 hour start time and and 370 tests/7 to 8 hours.

(ii) The system will have the capacity to hold reagents for up to 2880 caps onboard and be able to maintain reagents at refrigerated temperatures.

(iii) Comes equipped to perform continuous access and statistical analysis;

capable of real time or (on-line) Quality Control. Provide QC assessment with comparison to apeer group on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, to include QC Lot #’s, means, ranges, SD, and CVs%.

(iv) The system will have the capability to store calibration curves for 28 days.

(v) Must have the ability to detect liquid level, clots and perform onboard dilutions.

(vi) The system must require only 40 uL of sample per test.

Subfactor 2: CUSTOMS. Quoters shall submit a written narrative to show how it plans to clear all ordered items through the German customs, while ensuring package integrity and manufacturer-recommended transport temperature ranges are met and are acceptable.

Subfactor 3: FDA APPROVAL. Quoters shall certify that all quoted reagents are approved by the FDA.

FACTOR II: PRICE. Quoters shall provide their product price quotes on attached Technical Exhibit #1. Quoters shall indiciate whether the quoted prices include door-to-door shipping costs to LRMC. If shipping costs cannot be quoted in the product price, the shipping costs shall be separately shown under the column for Shipping Costs.

Failure to receive an Acceptable rating of any of the technical factors will result in an Unacceptable technical rating unless the error(s), deficiency (ies) or omission (s) can be corrected.

Para (i) Does not apply to this RFQ.

Para (m) ELECTRONIC OFFERS. Vendors may submit electronic quotes in response to this RFQ. The quote must arrive by the time specified in the RFQ to the following email address: Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil

Vendors may call Mr. Rowton at 011-49 6371-9464-4157 to verify receipt of the quote. If the vendor chooses to email the quote, the Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quote, or any failure of the vendor to verify receipt of the emailed quote.

Para (o) QUESTIONS. Prospective vendors are strongly encouraged to submit any questions regarding this RFQ seven (7) calendar days before closing date of quote submission by e-mail to Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil, telefax 011-49 6371-86-8070. All questions received will be answered officially through an amendment for distribution to all prospective vendors.

ACQUISITION PROCEDURE

This is a commercial item under FAR Part 12 and the acquisition procedures to be used for this purchase will be in accordance with FAR Part 13.

SPECIAL NOTE: All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award. Vendors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via Internet at http://www.sam.gov. All quotes are due on the date and time indicated on Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449. Quotes may be sent via email to

Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil or faxed to 011-49-6371-86-8070. If the Quoter does not receive confirmation that the quote was received within 24 hours of submission, the Quoter shall fax a copy of the quote to 011-49-6371-86-

8070. The point of contact for this acquisition is Mr. Rowton at 011-49-6371-9464-4157 or at

Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FILL-INS IN 52.212-3 AND RETURN WITH YOUR QUOTE.

(End of Provision)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

(a) The Government will issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to the Quoters whose quote represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price, mailto:Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil mailto:Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil mailto:Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil mailto:Nicholas.J.Rowton.civ@mail.mil

Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. If any technical factor below is rated “Unacceptable,” then the Government will no longer consider issuing a BPA to that Quoter, thus the Quoter will be ineligible for award. The following technical factors shall be used to evaluate all quotes:

Technical Factor. The Quoter must explain how it will comply with the requirements in the RFQ by submitting written naratives which describe:

Standard Standard

FACTOR I: TECHNICAL FACTORS Acceptable Unacceptable Subfactor 1 : Must meet all salient characteristics: Instrument Capability

(i) Must be able to perform 60 tests/hour (200 tests/5hours after the 1 3/4 start time and 370 tests/7 to 8 hours.

(ii) The system will have the capacity to hold reagents for up to 2880 caps on board and be able to maintain reagents at refrigerated temperatures.

(iii) Comes equipped to perform continuous access and statistical analysis;

capable of real time or (on-line) Quality Control. Provide QC assessment with comparison to a peer group on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, to include QC Lot #’s, means, ranges, SD, and CVs%.

(iv) The system will have the capability to store calibration curves for 28 days.

(v) Must have the ability to detect liquid level, clots and perform onboard dilutions.

(vi) The system must require only 40 uL of sample per test.

Subfactor 2: CUSTOMS. Quoters shall submit a written narrative to show how it plans to clear all ordered items through the German customs, while ensuring package integrity and manufacturer-recommended transport temperature ranges are met and are acceptable.

Subfactor 3: FDA APPROVAL. Quoters shall certify that all quoted reagents shall be approved by the FDA.

FACTOR II – PRICE. The Government will select the quote that is based upon the lowest evaluated price, technically acceptable quote. All Items in Technical Exhibit I shall be priced by the Quoter. If the Quoter failed to price all Items in technical exhibit I, the quote will not be considered for award.

EVALUATION STANDARDS. The Quoter’s technical quote will be evaluated using the following standards for a final rating:

ACCEPTABLE: A quote that meets the Government’s technical requirements identified in the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE: A quote that fails to meet the Government’s technical requirements identified in the solicitation.

(b) A written order, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall constitute an offer by the Government to buy the services/supplies called for in this RFQ. A contract will be established when the quoter accepts the Government’s offer.

(c) The word "quoter" shall be substituted for the word "offeror" wherever it appears in FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I and DFARS 252.212-7000.

(End of Summary of Changes)