Amendment 0001 - Responses to offeror questions and revise Section L_REPOST.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

-0001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/03/2020

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

9411CODE

Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave SE LA325 Washington, DC 20540-9411

6. ISSUED BY 9411CODE

Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress 101 Independence Av SE LA 325 Washington, DC 20540-9411

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

030ADV20R0107

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/20/2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, 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 ____copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, 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 (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) 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 (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to:

1. Provide Attachment J-3 - Responses to Offeror Questions; and

2. Revise solicitation Section L, clause LC 52.215-1(c), to remove the requirement for the offeror to provide a unique proposal number.

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 force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Jennifer Zwahlen

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

J List of Attachments L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

LC52.215-1 Proposal Submission Instructions - Best Value Trade-Off

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Section J - List of Attachments Identifier Title Date Number of

Pages 3 Attachment J-3 - Responses to Offeror Questions - April 3, 2020 - ADDED 04/03/2020 1

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

LC52.215-1 Proposal Submission Instructions - Best Value Trade-Off

(a) Proposal Submission: All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Moji Adejuwon at moad@loc.gov and Jennifer Zwahlen at jzwa@loc.gov no later than the response date specified in the solicitation. Offerors must comply with the submission in-structions specifying the format and content of the proposal. If the proposal does not comply materially with the submission instruc-tions, the Library reserves the right in its discretion to determine that the offeror is ineligible for award.

Email submission instructions The email must include the solicitation number 030ADV20R0107 in the subject line. The maximum file allowed through the Library’s email system is 20MB. If needed offeror may send multiple emails but must ensure they are clearly identified. Offeror must not sub-mit zipped or locked files. Offers submitted through beta.sam.gov will not be accepted.

(b) Clarifications and Questions: Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Moji Adejuwon at moad@loc.gov with a copy to Jennifer Zwahlen at jzwa@loc.gov no later than 12:00 Noon EST, March 31, 2020. The Library will provide answers to questions of a substantive nature to all offerors. The Library will not guarantee answers to questions received after the required question submittal date/time.

(c) Proposal Format: Proposals shall be submitted electronically in either Microsoft Office or Adobe formats. Each page must be numbered and labeled with the name of the offeror, the solicitation number, and proposal section number. The format for all docu-ments must be 8.5 x 11 inch pages, single-spaced, 1-inch margins, and Times New Roman 12-point font in text.

Offeror shall submit a proposal package that includes two separate volumes as described below. Each volume must include the solicit-ation number, company/firm’s name, mailing address and DUNS number.

1) Volume 1: Technical Proposal (Technical Factors) - offeror shall not include price or price related information in this volume.

A. Technical Approach B. Technical Expertise C. Past Performance

2) Volume 2: Other Requirements

(d) Content of Proposals:

Volume 1: Technical Factors

A. Technical Approach

(i) Offeror shall submit a narrative describing how offeror will approach the requirements of the order attached at Section J-2. The nar-rative must demonstrate offeror’s understanding of the Library’s requirement and offeror’s ability to effectively provide the services.

(ii) Project Plan: Offeror shall provide a project plan for the order using the Order’s SOW attached at Section J-2.

Offeror’s proposal might be determined to be unresponsive or unacceptable if offeror simply restates the Statement of Work.

B. Technical Expertise Offeror shall provide a narrative on how offeror is qualified to perform the services described in Section C (Statement of Work) with

Document Number: 030ADV20R0107 Page 3 of 4 specific reference to experiences of similar size and scope as the NBF. The response must include examples of at least three (3) relev-ant and recent (not more than five (5) years old) projects. Offeror shall provide the customer’s name or description and size of the event if offeror was an exhibitor.

C. Past Performance For each customer referenced in the Technical Expertise section above, offeror must provide the data below. To ensure inclusion of all references in the evaluation process, the offeror is encouraged to provide The Library with the most current data on each reference.

The information must be clear as to whether the work was done by the prime contractor or a subcontractor. Offerors shall limit their response to the information requested below:

i) Customer name, address, email address and telephone number

ii) Contract number, period of performance and total dollar amount

iii) Point of contact, name, email address and telephone number (for Federal Government contracts – names of Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative)

2. Other Requirements

(a) Offeror shall provide a signed copy of the SF 1449 form and sign and return all amendments as part of their price proposal.

(b) Offeror shall complete the “Representations and Certifications” – Section K of this solicitation.

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