1131PL20RDM11237 Amendment 0001.pdf

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 or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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1131PL20RDM11237-A0001

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See Attachment 1: Amendment 0001 (A0001) for Solicitation No. 1131PL20RDM11237 - Questions and Answers (Bold) for Definitional Mission (DM): Nigeria Gas Sector Opportunities.

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Office of Acquisition Management US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100 Arlington, Virginia 22209

Same as Block 6

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1131PL20RDM11237

2020-11022A

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08/11/2020

Solicitation No. 1131PL20RDM112 Title: Definitional Mission (DM) for Nigeria – Gas Sector Opportunities

ATTACHMENT 1

CONTINUATION FROM: SF 30 BOX 14

AMENDMENT - 0001 (A0001) QUESTIONS (Q) AND ANSWERS (BOLD)

Questions on the subject Solicitation number: 1131PL20RDM11237 are as follows:

A0001:

1. (Q) Is this the first issue of this solicitation (is this a re-compete of an existing USTDA requirement or a new requirement?

Answer: Yes, First issue of this solicitation. Not re-competed.

2. (Q) Can you advise on if there were/are an incumbent provider(s) for these services? If Yes

– Who is/are the incumbent(s) and can you provide a previous contract number?

Answer: No.

3. (Q) If there is an incumbent, is there a reason the known incumbent may be precluded from bidding on this new or existing requirement?

Answer: No.

4. (Q) Does this requirement stipulate that the proposed bidder must hold an active Form DD254 (Top Secret) Facility Clearance "Before BEING AWARDED” this contract?

Answer: No. See Requirements for Offeror(s) as stated in the Combined Synopsis /Solicitation.

5. (Q) If an active Form DD254 (Top Secret) Facility Clearance is required will arrangements be made to assist and provide adequate time to process the required paperwork or are bidders without DD254 (Top Secret) Facility Clearance not advised to participate?

Answer: Please see response to question number 4.

6. (Q) For areas where strict requirements exist for an active Secret/Top-Secret Facility Clearance would government accept a Contractor Teaming Agreements (CTA) under The GSA Construct that fulfills Facility Clearance requirement?

Answer: Not Applicable

7. (Q) Can this requirement be facilitated as an SBA 8 (A) Set-Aside?

Answer: No.

8. (Q) Can this requirement be facilitated as a HUBZone Small Business Set Aside?

Answer: No.

9. (Q) Can this requirement be facilitated on the GSA PSS (00CORP PSS) 874-1 SIN Schedule as a Small Business 8(a) Set-Aside? If so, will the government add this contract vehicle to allow small businesses an adequate opportunity to compete and support this requirement?

Answer: No.

10. (Q) Can you guide the level of effort expected (Total Labor Hours, Labor Hours by Key Team Members, etc.) to complete the Performance Work Statement (PWS)?

Answer: Offeror must determine their own level of effort based on the requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

11. (Q) Does the USTDA anticipate that required personnel (Key & Non-Key) supporting 1131PL20RDM11237 work remotely or on client site at USTDA offices in Arlington Virginia.

Answer: Please refer to the Performance Work Statement (The places of performance shall be in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and at the Contractor’s facility)

12. (Q) What are the Workers' Comp Codes and National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Classifications for the positions required under Total Small Business Set Aside 1131PL20RDM11237? A Workers' Comp Codes and NCCI Classification Code is a three-or four-digit numerical code assigned by NCCI. Class codes are assigned to differentiate between the various job duties (such as 8810 - Clerical or 8292 - Warehousing) or scope of work performed by employees. The designation for specific workman’s comp code impacts costing for workman’s comp insurance.

Answer: As stated in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation this solicitation is under:

This procurement is a 100 percent set-aside for Small Business under NAICS Code 541690. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals.

13. (Q) In trying to calculate annual work hours for this project (1131PL20RDM11237), does USTDA use 2,080 (i.e., 40 hours/week * 52 weeks) for employees/contractors according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Federal Standard? If NO, Please advise on how many hours per year are established for a full time under this contract? Does the USTDA calculate annual work hours based on 2,080, 1920, 1860, or “other” please state?

Answer: Offeror must make their own determination of the level of effort to complete this procurement. Period of Performance as stated in the PWS is 24 Months.

14. (Q) Can the Government provide specific guidance on proposal formatting for each required volume (Technical, Past Performance, Price, etc.), including font size, graphics/tables font size, margins, and page limitations?

Answer: Instructions are provided in the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation

15. (Q) Should/Can Past Performance/Relevant Experience information be included in the Technical Proposal Volume, or should Offerors provide a separate Past Performance/Relevant Experience Volume for response to 1131PL20RDM11237?

Answer: Please see instructions provided in the Combined Synopsis /Solicitation

16. (Q) Are bidders required to provide a price estimate for Travel and ODC Costs related to the 1131PL20RDM11237 Contract? If not, Does the government require that bidders provide a separate "best estimate" of Travel and ODC to accompany the proposal? In such an instance, please provide guidance on which specific proposal volume to include Travel and ODC Cost Estimates.

Answer: Yes, please see requirement as stated in the Combined Synopsis /Solicitation.

17. (Q) Is this requirement part of a Multiple Award Schedule/Contract or a Single Award Schedule/Contract?

Answer: No. As stated in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation the Government intends to award a Firm -Fixed Price (Fixed Labor Rate/Labor Day) with Cost Reimbursable (for travel) Contract.

18. (Q)Has The U.S. Trade and Development Agency held preliminary meetings with specific contractors interested in responding to this solicitation?

Answer: No.

19. Is it estimated that full funding exists for this solicitation? If so, is there an intended Maximum/Minimum funding threshold?

Answer: Yes, Funding exist for this solicitation. The Government has an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) using prior historical rates and information.

20. Is the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination in force with this RFQ? If so, can you advise a) What SCA/Wage numbers are applicable? And b) What City and State SCA Wage Determination takes precedence?

Answer: No. The Service Contract Act applies to every contract entered into by the United States or the District of Columbia, the principal purpose of which is to furnish services in the United States through the use of service employees.

21. For areas where strict requirements exist for the number and types of past performance as a PRIME Vendor; would the government accept a Contractor Teaming Agreements (CTA) under The GSA Construct that fulfills Past Performance requirements?

Answer: Refer back to the Performance Work Statement under requirements for past performance.