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 release an amendment for solicitation 12-1NTS-21-R-0005. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and PSC H987 for OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES. Responses are due by March 11, 2021, for performance located in Washington, DC. The notice includes three attachments consisting of an amendment document, a Standard Form 30, and a questions and answers document.

The amendment clarifies laboratory analysis requirements, noting that microbiological and chemical testing for moisture content and fit for human consumption may be necessary in cases of suspected contamination. Administrative updates specify that the total proposal page limit includes all submitted documents, such as title pages, cover letters, and resumes. Additionally, the contractor capacity section is modified to require a one-page summary of experience rather than two pages, and the pricing instructions for black lighting are updated from a per-hour or daily rate to an "as proposed" basis.

The primary point of contact for this action is Kyle Hugo. The documentation provided synthesizes the updated instructions for submitting contractor personnel experience and technical proposal requirements to ensure all offerors have clarified terms before the response deadline.