12305B24R00140002.pdf

(x)

12305B24R0014 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

x

ARS-12305B

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

02/21/20240002

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

PAGE OF PAGES

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/21/2024

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

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

Operations and Maintenance at the Eastern Regional Research Center, Wyndmoor, PA

Questions 1 through 11 and Answers 1 through 11 on the continuation page of this amendment are hereby implemented into the solicitation.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2024 to 11/30/2029

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

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

DREUX M. JOHNSON

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Question 1: The RFP package did not include a Government-provided PPQ attachment. Will the Government please provide Offerors with a PPQ attachment to ensure uniformity of PPQs filled by customers and sent to the Government.

Answer 1: The Government will not be providing a PPQ attachment. Each Offeror will be responsible for creating their own.

Question 2: Will the Government please allow Offerors to submit CPARS reports in lieu of PPQs?

Answer 2: A CPARS may supplement the PPQ but may not be used in lieu of.

Question 3: What is the Government's intent for having a Pre-Proposal Conference and a Site Visit?

Answer 3: The Government’s intent for having a Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit is improve the understanding of the requirement and promote an early exchange of information.

Question 4: Will the seniority list be provided for the existing staff or should the contractor assume Day 1 seniority for the purpose of vacation and other union fringe benefits? If there should be another assumption for pricing, please provide the seniority level we should price to.

Answer 4: The seniority is as follows:

1. HVAC- 2/3/09

2. Mail Room/Shipping Receiving Clerk-7/5/94

3. Custodian-10/1/18

4. Custodian-1/17/99

5. Laborer-9/5/17

6. Carpenter-2/19/13

7. Plumber-6/8/09

8. Boiler Operator-11/2/20

9. Equipment Operator-3/2/07

10. Controls Tech-2/9/98

11. Boiler Operator-7/13/21

12. Custodian-4/13/98

Question 5: Will the site use COGZ or MAXIMO or both? Does the contractor need licensing?

Answer 5: COGZ is provided by the government. No licensing by the contractor is required.

Question 6: Please provide a list of current subcontractors.

Answer 6: See attachment A.4.1.

Question 7: Are there tie offs for cleaning the outside of the windows?

Answer 7: No.

Question 8: Please confirm the Government requires all asbestos work to be performed by subcontract as opposed to in house.

Answer 8: See PWS para 4.1.2.

Question 9: What is the response time for Priority One calls? A 15-minute requirement was listed for refrigeration services but was not referenced in the Priority One work description.

Answer 9: See PWS para 2.5.1.

Question 10: Will the Government replace the materials referenced in 1.3 of the PWS as they are used?

Answer 10: See PWS para 1.3.

Question 11: Does the Government have separate workload history on upgrades, structure and equipment work or are they contained in the provided historical data?

Answer 11: Capital improvements completed outside of the O&M contract will be made available to the successful bidder.

END