THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMEND IS TO:

1. CHANGE THE QUOTE DUE DATE AND SERVICE DATE TO ALLOW FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION AND COMPETITION;
2. ADD CLAUSES 252.204-7016, 252.204-2017, 252.204-2018, 252.225-7974, 52.204-24, 52.204-25, AND G1.

ALL ELSE REMAINS THE SAME.

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1. PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A NEW 10MB ETHERNET LEASED ACCESS CIRCUIT ON THE IQO (BULLETIN BOARD) CONTRACT BETWEEN BLDG 2120, RM 145, FL 1, 175/CF 2701 EASTERN BLVD, BALTIMORE, MD 21220(CCI) AND BLDG E5103, DCO ROOM, 5103 BOND ROAD, EDGEWOOD, MD 21010-5423(CC2).

2. EACH CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND COMPLYING WITH ALL TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THIS SOLICITATION, TO INCLUDE READING AND AGREEING WITH THE STANDARD PROVISIONS, ATTACHMENTS LISTING SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, PRICE QUOTE REQUIREMENTS, AND REQUESTED SERVICE DATE.  FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO ANY PORTION OF THE INQUIRY SHALL RENDER THE QUOTE NON-COMPLIANT AND RESULT IN IT BEING EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND AWARD.

3. THE SERVICE DATE TO BE MET IS: 13 AUG 2020.  THE GOVERNMENT ASSUMES THAT CONTRACTORS HAVE CONSIDERED ALL ISSUES THAT MAY IMPACT THE SERVICE DATE.  THE GOVERNMENT MAY CANCEL, TERMINATE, OR REQUEST CONSIDERATION IAW STANDARD PROVISION 42 FOR FAILURE TO MEET CONTRACTUAL SERVICE DATE OR COMPLY WITH ANY CONTRACT TERMS OR CONDITIONS.

4. CONTRACTORS SHALL SUBMIT QUOTES IAW STANDARD PROVISION 04. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE SUFFICIENT DETAIL FOR EFFECTIVE EVALUATION AND SHOULD NOT SIMPLY REPHRASE OR RESTATE THE GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS.  QUOTE MUST PROVIDE CONVINCING RATIONALE TO ADDRESS HOW THE CONTRACTOR INTENDS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION, NO TERMS OR
CONDITIONS PLACED UPON THE GOVERNMENT, NOR ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS AND REQUEST CLARIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENT(S) BEFORE SUBMITTING QUOTES.  QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO CONTRACT SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING OFFICER DURING THE SOLICITATION PHASE ONLY, AND RESPONSES FOR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES WILL BE POSTED TO BETA.SAM.

5. QUOTES MUST BE UPLOADED TO IDEAS.

FAILURE TO READ AND ADHERE TO ANY PORTION OF THE SOLICITATION SHALL RENDER THE QUOTE NON-COMPLIANT AND RESULT IN IT BEING EXCLUDED FROM EVALUATION AND AWARD.