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Decontamination Analytical and Technical ServicesPR-HQ-06-13897/0001Page 1 of 10 
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1.CONTRACT ID CODEPAGE OF PAGES 
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2.AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.
PR-HQ-06-13897/0001
3.EFFECTIVE DATE4.REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
PR-HQ-06-13897
5.PROJECT NO.
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If applicable 
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6.ISSUED BYCODE 7.ADMINISTERED BY
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If other than item 6 
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Environmental Protection AgencyBid and Proposal Room, Ariel Rios Building (3802R)1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Washington, DC 20460
8.NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR
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No., street, county, State and ZIP Code 
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)9A.AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
PR-HQ-06-13897
9B.DATED
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SEE ITEM 11
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06/01/06
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10A.MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDERNO.10B.DATED
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SEE ITEM 13 
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CODEFACILITY CODE
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 Offers
 
[
 
] is extended,
 
[
X
] is not extended.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 Items 8 and 15, and returning
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copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offersubmitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDG-MENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULTIN 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 orletter, 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
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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
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)A.THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:
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Specify authority 
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THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CON-TRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10AB.THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES
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such as changes in paying office,appropriation date, etc 
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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
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Specify type of modification and authority 
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E.IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not,
 
[ ] is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.14.DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION
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Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.
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The purpose of this amendment is to respond to questions regarding the RFP and amend the following clauses: H.30Security Clearances, L.10 Technical Proposal Instructions, L.21 Submission of Contractor Plans, and M.3 Evaluation ofStandard Operating Procedures.
 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 forceand effect.15A.NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER
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Type or print 
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16A.NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER
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Type or print 
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CHRISTINE EDWARDS
15B.CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 
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Signature of person authorized to sign 
)
15CDATE SIGNED16B.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
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Signature of Contracting Officer 
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16C.DATE SIGNEDNSN 7540-01-152-8070PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE30-105STANDARD FORM 30 (REV 10-83)Prescribed by GSAFAR (48 CFR) 52.243
 
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 AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION
1.The Section H clause entitled "SECURITY CLEARANCE" has been modified.The text is as follows:a) the offeror must possess a
interim 
or final facility clearance (FCL) attime of award and provide proof of the facility clearance by providing a copyof the DD441 with the proposal.b) At time of award the contractor shall have a clearance for personnelequal to the highest classification stated on the Contract SecurityClassification Specification (DD 254)and maintain throughout the life of thecontract. In addition, an interim Top Secret personnel security clearance(PCL) at time of award is also acceptable. The DD Form 254 has been posted asa PDF file Attachment #8 to this solicitation on SRRPOD’s web site. The website address for this solicitation’s entry page is:http://www.epa.gov/oamsrpod/ersc/dats/index.htmThe office to contact for assistance in completing the DD254 is the Office ofAcquisition and Resource Management Security Information, Security ManagementDivision at 202-564-6352.c) The Contractor shall comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form254), including the
National Security Information (NIS)
handbook, and (2) anyrevisions to that manual. The NSI Handbook has been placed as a PDF fileAttachment #9 to this solicitation on SRRPOD’s web site. The web site addressfor this solicitation’s entry page is:http://www.epa.gov/oamsrpod/ersc/dats/index.htmd) As stated in b) above, the government will consider award to a contractorwho has been issued an interim Top Secret PCL and an
interim FCL
by time ofcontract award, in accordance with Attachment #9 of the solicitation.However, the contractor must demonstrate how it intends to
maintain
Top Secretcapabilities in the event that Top Secret clearance is not granted to certainpersonnel as required. If the contractor cannot maintain Top Secretcapability (whether it initially held either interim or final), the governmentshall consider the contractor to be non-compliant with this clause and mayterminate the contract for default, in accordance with the section I clauseentitled, “Termination.” For further guidance, see Attachment #9 of thesolicitation, the Section L clauses entitled, “Technical ProposalInstructions” and “Submission of Contractor Plans.”e) If, subsequent to the date of this contract, the security classificationor security requirements under this contract are changed by the Government andif the changes cause an increase or decrease in security costs or otherwiseaffect any other term or condition of this contract, the contract shall besubject to an equitable adjustment as if the changes were directed under theChanges clause of this contract.f) The Contractor agrees to insert terms that conform substantially to thelanguage of this clause, including this paragraph (d) but excluding anyreference to the Changes clause of this contract, in all subcontracts under
 
PR-HQ-06-13897/0001Page 3 of 10this contract that involve access to classified information. 2.The Section L clause entitled "TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS" has beenmodified. The text is as follows:I. General Instructions.(a) The offeror’s attention is directed to the provision in Section H ofthis solicitation entitled, RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESSINFORMATION.(b) As stated in FAR clause 52.215-1(f)(4), “The Government intends toevaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors(except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, theofferor’s initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a costor price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right toconduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to benecessary.(c) Delivery of Written Submission:All written submissions should be sent to:Hand Delivered and Overnight Commercial CarriersEnvironmental Protection AgencyAttn: Brooke Bernold, MC 3805 R1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004U.S. Mail OnlyEnvironmental Protection AgencyAttn: Brooke Bernold, MC 3805 R1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20460 II. Proposal Instructions:Offerors are advised to closely read the proposal instructions and evaluationcriteria before preparing a proposal. Proposals will consist of both oral andwritten elements.(a) General Instructions:(1) The offeror shall submit a cover letter indicating that thisproposal is its official offer to the Government. The letter must be signedby an official authorized to bind the offeror. The proposal shall beconsidered to be firm for a period of not less than 180 days from the due dateof the solicitation.(2) The Offeror shall provide an original and seven (7) copies for all
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