B08.03 Solicitation Amendment_ Sample Analysis.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

Reference Solicitation Number W912HZ25Q0021 for Instrumental Sample Analyses Conducted for the Genomics and Systems Biology Team.

The changes made effective w ith this Amendment are as follow s:

a)Questions submitted on May 29 2025, are hereby answ ered.

b)The period for submitting questions is off icially closed.

c)All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Note: Solicitation and all Amendments must be acknow ledged (signed) and returned w ith proposal.

Please see Page 2 for additional information.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Jun-2025

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 W912HZ25Q0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-May-2025

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

09-Jun-2025

CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

W912HZ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

anitra.d.wilson@usace.army.milEMAIL:601-634-3676TEL:

ANITRA D WILSON / CONTRACTING OFFICER

W912HZ25Q0021

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Solicitation Number W912HZ25Q0021 for Instrumental Sample Analyses Conducted for the Genomics and Systems Biology Team. The changes made effective with this Amendment are as follows:

a) Questions submitted on May 29 2025, are hereby answered as follows:

Contractor Question #1:

We would like to provide our best efforts with costing a price per sample, and would like to know how samples will be received so that we can factor in costs for processing the samples for analysis? Will samples be prepared for TEM/SEM or will this task be required by the contractor?

Government Answer #1: The initial set of samples will be prepared by us and sent out for TEM/SEM analysis.

Response: Depending on the results, we may consider sending raw samples in the future and having the contractor handle the preparation.

Action: No changes to the solicitation are being made as a result of this question.

Contractor Question #2: We also have a question regarding the HPLC, LC-MS analysis of cyanbacteria inhibition using peptide/protein measurements, will this involve our processing the cyanobacteria that have been cultured and quantitation through a specific assay followed by a protein digest step and subsequent analyses by HPLC, LC-MS?

Government Answer #2:

Response: We will prepare the protein/peptide in-house, purify it using Affinity and SEC columns on the FPLC system, and then send the purified samples for HPLC and LC-MS analysis.

Action: No changes to the solicitation are being made as a result of this question.

b) The period for submitting questions is officially closed, and the proposal due date remains unchanged.

c) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

L1.0 General Information

L1.1 This is a solicitation for instrumental sample analyses services conducted for the Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC’s) Genomics and Systems Biology Team. Requisition Number W912HZ25Q0021 is being issued as a request for proposal (RFQ) with intent to award as a single contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. This requirement is unrestricted with a HUBZone price evaluation preference under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541714, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg MS 39180-6199 has a requirement for Instrumental Sample Analyses Conducted for the Genomics and Systems Biology Team.

L1.2 Proposals shall be submitted electronically to Ms. Crystal North, Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil and Ms.

Sonia Boyd, Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil.

L1.3 In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.1102 offerors and quoters are required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. If you are not actively registered in the SAM database at the time of proposal submission, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

L1.4 Offeror's Responsibility. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure the completeness and accuracy of his or her quote. Corrections will not be made by the Government. Errors in the proposal will be considered, among other factors, as a reflection of the offeror's technical and management capability.

L1.5 Policy on Requests by Prospective Offerors for Assistance in the Preparation of Proposals. It is the policy of the Corps of Engineers to not provide any assistance to prospective offerors in the preparation of their quotes.

However, this is not meant to preclude offeror's requests for information or clarification. Information will be provided if it is available and releasable, while clarification will be provided in all cases.

L1.6 Offerors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Offerors are cautioned not to alter or disassemble the solicitation.

L2.0 Proposal Preparation Instructions

L2.1 Overall Arrangement of Proposal – The overall proposal shall consist of three (3) physically separated volumes.

L2.1.1 Proposal Volumes and Titles:

Volume 1 – Price Proposal The Offeror shall provide their quote using the bid schedule in Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices, as well as provide a completed SF 18 with proposal signature from authorized official, and Proposal Submission Form.

(Attachment A)

Volume 2 – Technical Proposal The Offeror shall demonstrate their capability to perform each requirement stated in the PWS with descriptive means of accomplishment.

Volume 3 – Past Performance Proposal The Offeror shall demonstrate relevant past performance or affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance. Relevant past performance is performance under contracts or efforts within the past five (5) years that is of the same or similar scope, complexity, and magnitude to that which is described in the solicitation.

L3.0 Communications Concerning the Solicitation

L2.1 All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted to the Government via email to Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. The Government will no longer accept questions concerning the solicitation because the time period for submitting questions is oficially closed.

L2.2 The offeror shall NOT engage into any form of contact with Government personnel regarding this requirement prior to submission of proposal except the POC identified above. Contact regarding the requirements ser forth in this request for proposal (RFP) shall only occur with the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer. Discussion or information obtained via other sources could make you ineligible for award if deemed a conflict of interest or a violation of the Procurement Integrity Act.

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