This modification request is in direct response to GSA’s ...

 SUBJECT: Request to Add Essentially The Same (ETS) Products to GSA Contract Number___________ Dear Contracting Officer, This modification request is in direct response to GSA’s efforts to award ETS products under Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts for select NSNs for which Purchase Exceptions (PEs) have been granted by the AbilityOne Commission (AB1), pursuant to GSA’s Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) Memo 2020-10, Purchase Exceptions From the AbilityOne Program in Response to COVID-19, issued April 29, 2020 and SPE Memo 2020-10 Supplement #1, issued 5-28-2020. In accordance with the instructions provided by GSA, we hereby certify to the following: 1. This is a stand alone modification request proposing to add ETS products to our MAS contract. 2. The request does not include other proposed product/service offerings, economic price adjustments, etc. 3. We have identified items for addition on the following price proposal templates (PPTs) (one or both as applicable):A. Price Proposal Template (PPT) for ETS itemsB.PPT for Non-TAA Compliant ETS items 4.We understand that these ETS products are only available for orders supporting the Government’s COVID-19 response efforts and are subject to unilateral and immediate removal by GSA. 5. We understand that all ETS products awarded under an FSS contract must be clearly identified as “ETS” when responding to a Request for Quote (RFQ).6.We understand that the requirement to submit a Schedules Input Program (SIP) file has been waived for ETS items added to contract. We understand that any SIP file submitted which contains ETS items will be rejected by the CO. 7.We understand that ETS items proposed for addition must meet all applicable contractual requirements including the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). ETS items offered from Non-Designated Trade Agreement countries meet all requirements outlined in GSA’s Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) Class Determination and Findings (D&F) SPE Memo 2020-11, Buying for America - Exception for Non-availability for Trade Agreements and Buy American Statute Clauses. 8. We understand that the following terms and conditions will apply to this modification: a. We agree we have been provided the 30-calendar-day written notice required by GSAR clause 552.238-79 Cancellation. b. We agree all ETS products will be removed from the contract effective immediately upon expiration of the relevant PEs or upon Government issuance of the unilateral Cancellation modification. c. The date of removal will be in accordance with SPE Memo 2020-10 and Supplement #1. Orders shall be for as short of duration as is feasible to ensure an adequate supply is obtained. Authorized Negotiator Name and Title: Signature of Authorized Negotiator: Date: ................
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