This notice answers submitted questions and releases an amendment to the solicitation 12-1NTS-21-R-0005. The amendment adds clarification to laboratory analysis requirements and clarification on instructions for submitting contractor personnel experience.

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued this special notice to provide answers to submitted questions and amend solicitation 12-1NTS-21-R-0005. This requirement is classified under NAICS 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and PSC H987 for OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES. The primary purpose of the amendment is to clarify laboratory analysis requirements and refine instructions for submitting contractor personnel experience.

The amendment updates the project objectives to include potential laboratory analysis, such as microbiological and chemical testing for moisture content and fitness for human consumption in the event of contamination. Proposal instructions are modified to clarify that the total page limit encompasses all submitted documents, including title pages, cover letters, and resumes. Additionally, the contractor capacity section now includes summary of experience language with a reduced limit of one page, and the pricing structure for black lighting services is adjusted to be as proposed.

Work for this opportunity is performed in Washington, DC, under the direction of point of contact Kyle Hugo. The response deadline is March 11, 2021. Three attachments accompany the notice, including the amendment document, a question-and-answer file, and the SF30 amendment form.