Amendment 3 Newsletters .pdf

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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 add to the Questions & Answ ers section.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Jan-2022

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 W912ES22Q0018

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Jan-2022

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 is extended, X 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 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 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

20-Jan-2022

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST PAUL

180 FIFTH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

SAINT PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Questions & Answers:

Q1: Could you please clarify if the contractor will be responsible for 508 compliance?

A1: No, the Government will handle 508 compliance of the PDF’s.

Q2: What is the final newsletter completed size? Is there a requirement on paper weight for printing?

A2: Per scope of work section 2D, “The newsletter is to be printed on white, heavy paper, 14”x21” recycled paper, using soy ink in full color processing.”

Q3: Is there a requirement on paper weight for printing?

A3: 50 lb paper is what is considered heavy for newsprint, paper shall be 50 lb minimum.

Q4: Can USACE clarify what is required for “field investigations” under scope of work 2A?

A4: Field investigations may include site visits to project areas for the purpose of interviewing people of interest, taking photos, or obtaining documents.

Q5: Can USACE clarify who from the contractor’s organization would be required to travel to USACE districts?

A5: Travel personnel is up to the contractor in order to obtain needed details to write and complete the story.

Q6: Scope of work section 2C, can USACE elaborate on the current process of collaboration between USACE and the contractor on the idea list?

A6: The contractor would perform research to develop several possible lead story ideas and a few dozen relevent topic ideas. The initial ideas proposed to USACE may include lead stories, atrwork, pictures, etc.

Q7: Is USACE able to provide the 50,000 addresses in scope of work section 2E? Also, identify the 10 distribution locations and the 4 international shipment destinations identified in scope of work section 2A.

A7: The address list will be provided after award to the printing company. The 10 distribution locations are USACE field offices and the 4 international shipments are in Canada.

Q8: How many pages is the newsletter?

A8: Per the scope of work, 12 pages.

Q9: Are the face-to-face meetings still in effect with COVID-19?

A9: Yes

Q10: What are the requirements for the solicitation?

A10: See evaluation criteria listed in clause FAR 52.212-2

Q11: What is the protocol for invoicing?

A11: Invoices shall be sent to the Government point of contact after newsletters are received, typically after 15th of May, July, and September each year.

Q12: Will USACE allow other types of eco-friendly, vegetable-based inks other than soy ink?

A12: No, soy is the current eco friendly standard for our printing.

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Q13: There are refernces to “regional writing… within the Mississippi Valley Region” which creates restraints on competition. Will USACE consider omitting this from the evaluation criteria?

A13: The regional requirement is in place so the Contractor is experienced in the subtle differences between watersheds and has an understanding of the unique topics and needs of the Mississippi River.

Q14: Clarify “folded twice”, is the trim size 14”x21” folded in half to 14”x10.5”, and then folded in half again?

A14: The reading size is 14”x10.5”. To mail, that is folded and tabbed with the water seal and ink jetted.

Q15: Can USACE clarify the 350 locations referenced?

A15: These locations receive the bulk of the deliveries (from 2 to 600 copies each) to locations such as museums, libraries, hotels, etc.

(End of Summary of Changes)