AMENDMENT 0002_12639522Q0200.pdf

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12639522Q0200 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.

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APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

08/25/2022

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

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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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

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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

06/27/2022

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.)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Extend the required response date/time to September 6, 2022 by 5 p.m. ET.

2. Revise the Performance Work Statement.

3. Revise Instructions to Quoters, Item 1.

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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)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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 .

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

a. The Performance Work Statement, Sections 1.4 and 2.1.1 are revised (additions underlined, deletions strike‐through):

“1.4 Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract shall include a base period of 12 months from the contract award date (not later than 09/30/2022) and four option periods, each 12 months in duration. The estimated date for contract award is September 2022. The contractor shall begin performance within 30 days following contract award.”

“2.1.1 Primary Competent Medical Authority (CMA)/Physician

a) Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained;

b) Current, active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the state of Kansas

c) Shall be an occupational medicine physician board‐certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine. In the absence of the primary CMA being a physician board certified in occupational medicine, a candidate possessing the following would be considered suitable:

i) Board‐certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board in their respective medical specialty.

ii) Additionally must have at least two years of occupational or infectious disease medicine experience

d) Shall be proficient in written and spoken English.

e) Shall be US Citizen”

b. The “Instructions to Quoters”, Item 1, is revised (additions underlined, deletions strike‐ through):

“INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS:

1. Submit quotes to Lisa Draves at lisa.a.draves@usda.gov by the time specified in the solicitation.

A COMPLETE QUOTE SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

☐ a. Cover page or Standard Form (SF) 1449. Reference the solicitation number and include name, address, point of contact information, and Unique Entity Identifier (SAM.gov) of the Quoter.

☐ b. Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if applicable)

☐ c. Completed Pricing Schedule (see Amendment 0001 pages 3 ‐ 5 of the solicitation)

☐ d. Technical Capability Information:

☐ 1) MANAGEMENT PLAN

Quoters shall Include a narrative description to explain how the contractor plans to staff and manage the project. The Management Plan shall, at minimum, address the following:

A clear and detailed description of the personnel and resources that will be used to complete the requirements of this contract, to include radiological services.

A detailed description of the distribution of work being performed by the quoter and its subcontractors, and lines of authority/supervision.

☐ 2) RESUMES Quoters shall include resumes and supporting documentation, as necessary, to demonstrate all proposed Key Personnel meet ALL of the requirements/qualifications stated in Section 2.1, Contractor Personnel Requirements and Qualifications.

Key Personnel:

Offsite Physician/CMA – Primary Offsite Physician ‐ Alternate 1 Mid‐Level Provider – Primary Mid‐Level Provider ‐ Alternate 1 Mid‐Level Provider ‐ Alternate 2 (optional)

Quotations must include, at minimum, resumes for the “Offsite Physician/CMA – Primary” and “Mid‐Level Provider ‐ Primary”.

If the names of other key personnel are not known prior to quotation submission, the Quoter may indicate “to be determined” and minimum qualification requirements. The Contractor shall represent that all key personnel (including “to be determined” key personnel) meet the qualification requirements of the Solicitation and are available to begin work within 30 days following contract award. on the estimated start date designated in solicitation. (September 2022).

☐ 3) PROJECT EXPERIENCE INFORMATION/QUESTIONNAIRE

Submit examples of recent and relevant projects by completing Attachment 1, Project Experience Questionnaire or by providing a narrative description.

A minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) projects total shall be submitted.

Recent experience is defined as work that is ongoing but not less than 50% physically complete or work that was completed by the quoter within the last ten (10 years).

Relevant experience is defined as medical occupational health services and occupational health and medical program consultation

Project examples shall be provided for the company (prime and/or subcontractor(s)) that will perform the work. A letter of commitment is required for a subcontractor’s experience to be evaluated.

☐ e. Representations and Certifications. Complete the representations specified in Section 6.0 Solicitation Provisions. Quoters must complete annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (beta.SAM.gov) no later than the solicitation response date.

☐ 52.204‐24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

☐ 52.209‐7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

☐ 52.212‐3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES if changes to annual representations and certifications posted electronically at SAM.gov will apply to this solicitation only.

☐ 52.229‐11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS – NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (Jun 2020)

☐ f. Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Large businesses are required to submit a small business subcontracting plan or describe why there are no subcontracting possibilities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is committed to the participation of Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged

Businesses, Women‐Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses in the performance of work under this solicitation and resulting contract. Your attention is directed to solicitation clauses 52.219‐8 entitled "Utilization of Small Business Concerns," and 52.219‐9 entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" Alt II.

Submission of a Subcontracting Plan in accordance with the above clauses is required for proposals exceeding $700,000.00. The Contracting Officer will review the plan using the following goals to assure that it represents your best efforts to maximize subcontracting opportunities. Award will not be made until the Contracting Officer approves the Subcontracting Plan. The quoters’ s subcontracting plan shall meet or exceed the goals expressed below, in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars. The accepted plan shall be included in and made part of the resultant contract. The minimum required goals expressed in percent of total planned subcontracting dollars are:

a. Small Business 21.0%

b. Small Disadvantaged Business 5.0%

c. Women‐Owned Small Business 5.0%

d. HUBZone Small Business 3.0%

e. Service‐Disabled Veteran‐Owned Small Business 3.0%

f. Reporting (ISR/ESR through www.esrs.gov) 100%

It is the contractor’s responsibility to propose goals that are achievable. Adjustments to the above goals may be proposed and may be considered for negotiation by the Contracting Officer. The subcontracting plan will be evaluated in accordance with FAR

19.704 Subcontracting Plan Requirements, which can be accessed at the following website: https://www.acquisition.gov/

Contractors should be aware that failure to meet subcontracting goals in the performance of the contract may negatively impact performance evaluations, see also Clause 52.219‐16 Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan.”