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1 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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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)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

10/01/2020

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 (Amendment 0001) is to provide answers to questions received during the Q&A period of the RFQ, to also make changes to the RFQ as a result of questions asked, and to extend the deadline by two days to Friday, November 6, 2020 at 1:00 PM ET

(1300 ET). Answers to questions received in response to the RFQ and changes are hereby provided and are attached to this document.

Below are changes to the Request for Quote. Page 3 of the attached document are the questions and answers, pages 4 - 7 are the replacement pages for the RFQ. Changes can be identified by the redline/strikethrough/bar on left side of the page.

Replacement Page 10 - added 'as needed' after influenza test strips

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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)

David Jablonski

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 .

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Replacement Page 11 - added a note to use 102 FDA

Approved Quick Serology Tests and 102 PCR Swab

Test/period (i.e. for the base and each option period) to use in estimating the total NTE limit to quote for CLINS 00040, 00080, 000120, and

00160.

Replacement Page 30 - Changed the date due for quotations from November 4 to November 6, 2020 at

13:00 ET (1:00 PM ET)

Replacement Page 31 - Section 4.4.1.1(d)-1 -added point a. to provide how many flu kits have been used over the past six months. This is for estimating purposes for materials needed under each site.

Replacement Page 31 - Section 4.4.1.1(d)-1 -added point b. to provide the total PCR Swab and

Rapid Blood Test kits to use in estimating the

NTE limit for the base period and each option period as noted above.

**NOTE**: Contractors submitting a quote shall sign this amendment (SF30) and submit the signed amendment, acknowledging acceptance of the amendment within the contractor's quotation as required under Section 4.4.1.1(b) of the solicitation.

No other changes have been made and all terms and conditions remain unchanged.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Questions and Answers

Q1) Given the recent certified lab limitations by the FDA for Rapid Serology blood tests, is this still a requirement for the award?

A1) Yes, with this procurement an FDA approved rapid serology blood test are required as part of the

Level III Screening process to gain access to certain offshore facilities.

Q2) What is the level of licensed medical professional preferred to perform this service.

A2) The onsite screener must be trained to screen temperature, administer a flu test, administer a

COVID-19 serology and nasal swab test. The onsite screener is not expected to perform any diagnosis only collect the information and provide it to a higher medical authority to provide diagnosis when a

BSEE employee fails a questionnaire.

Q3) The solicitation mentions influenza test strips. Is on site flu testing also a part of the requested services for this contract?

A3) Yes, however flu testing is only needed on an as needed basis to confirm the person does not have

COVID-19. Over the past six months, only 17 flu tests have been conducted to assist with estimating purposes

Q4) Will the contractor be responsible for providing the FDA Approved PCR Nasal Swabs and Serology

Tests as well or will these be provided by BSEE?

A4) It will be the contractor’s responsibility. The Government has updated the solicitation to provide the number of each tests to use for providing an estimate for the NTE amount for each period. This can be found in the attached replacement pages.

Q5) Will the contractor be testing the BSEE inspectors for the flu as well and providing those test kits?

A5) Yes, see answer to Question 3, the flu tests are only needed to confirm the person does not have

COVID-19. Over the past six months, only 17 flu tests have been conducted to assist with estimating purposes.

Solicitation #: 140E0121Q0002 Replacement Page 10 of 63 recommendations for personnel if suspected of COVID-19 exposure, and administer Level III testing (See Task 3) if needed/requested; any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at each site for the licensed health professional; thermometers; influenza test strips (as needed). The screener must be on location ready to conduct screenings from 6:00 AM until 11:00 AM CT. The screener must also remain available for call back from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM CT and be available within one hour of notification between those hours (Note: Call backs are infrequent but have occurred approximately two to three times per month). The contractor shall use the COVID- 19 Screening Questionnaire for BSEE Personnel Traveling to Outer Continental Shelf listed in Attachment 3 or similar approved questionnaire when conducting screening services daily as approved by the CO or COR.

2.3.1 Optional Task 1

The Contractor shall perform COVID-19 screening services at the Houma Office as described in the Scope of Services above. If it is determined that COVID-19 screening services are needed at this location, the Government may at its sole discretion exercise Optional Task 1.

2.3.2 Optional Task 2

The Contractor shall perform COVID-19 screening services at the Lake Charles Office as described in the Scope of Services above. If it is determined that COVID-19 screening services are needed at this location, the Government may at its sole discretion exercise Optional Task 2.

2.3.3 Optional Task 3 - COVID-19 Level III Screening Services

The Contractor shall perform COVID-19 Level III Screening Services at New Orleans, Houma, and Lafayette District Offices at locations described in Section 2.1. These services shall be provided if needed by the license health provider conducting COVID-19 screening services under the base requirement. BSEE personnel and the contractor will follow the guidelines at each site:

BSEE Inspector(s) will be self-quarantined for 5 days before pre-screening.

BSEE Inspector(s) will report to their designated location and submit to the COVID-19 screening questionnaire including a body temperature and be tested for COVID 19 (FDA approved PCR Nasal Swab) after being self-quarantined for 5 days by BSEE’S contracted medical professional. BSEE Inspector(s) will remain in their vehicle and BSEE’s contracted medical professional will come out and perform the test. BSEE Inspector(s) will return home to continue self-quarantine while awaiting results. The contracted medical professional will provide the results of the PCR results within 24 hours via phone call and email with lab results to each BSEE Inspector.

After receiving a negative result of the PCR test, the BSEE Inspector(s) shall report to the heliport, submit to the COVID-19 screening questionnaire including body temperature and a COVID-19 Serology Test (FDA Approved Blood Test). BSEE Inspector(s) will remain in their vehicle and BSEE’s contracted medical professional will come out and perform the test. BSEE Inspector(s) will remain in their vehicle until receiving negative confirmation.

Once the BSEE Inspector(s) has received negative results from all tests, the BSEE contracted medical professional will issue an official HIPPA compliant letter stating BSEE

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Inspector(s) are negative for COVID-19, and BSEE Inspector(s) may report to the helicopter for travel.

The Level III Screening procedures are subject to change in order to adhere to CDC guidelines. The offeror is expected to provide flexibility in order to be compliant with these updated procedures.

**NOTE** For estimating purposes, contractors should use 102 FDA Approved Quick Serology Tests/period and 102 PCR Swab Tests/period to estimate the total NTE limit for CLINS 00040, 00080, 00120, and 00160.

2.4 MEETINGS, REPORTS, AND OTHER DELIVERABLES

2.4.1 Weekly Status Reports

Number of personnel tested per day by location and status (not by name and status of cleared/not cleared). Notification within 4 hours upon a presumptive positive screening or positive COVID- 19 test with location, patient name, and follow on actions taken (where was he transported and how).

2.4.2 Monthly Status Reports

The Contractor shall prepare and submit status reports every month. These reports shall be in sufficient detail to describe all work accomplished and results achieved during the month and shall include a brief discussion of the planned actions for the succeeding month. The information requested in the weekly status report should also be included in the monthly report.

2.4.3 Correspondence

All correspondence shall be clearly marked with the Contract number on the first page. Emails pertaining to this Contract shall also be sent and shall include the contract number on the subject line.

2.4.4 Project Lead/Project Manager

The Contractor shall provide a Project Lead/Project Manager to facilitate BSEE-Contractor communications. The Project Lead shall be the primary technical and managerial interface between the Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) located at the Elmwood Towers Building, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans LA.

2.4.5 Quality Assurance

The COR will review, for completeness, preliminary or draft documentation that the Contractor submits, and may return it to the Contractor for correction. Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of

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SECTION 4

QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 FAR 52.252-1 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/far

FAR Clause Title Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items Oct 2018

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Jan 2017 Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation

52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018

4.2 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Any questions regarding this RFQ must be delivered to David Jablonski at David.Jablonski@bsee.gov no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Time on October 14, 2020.

4.3 QUOTATION DUE DATE

Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ shall be received by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on November 64, 2020 via email to David Jablonski (David.Jablonski@bsee.gov) with the solicitation no. clearly identified on the quote and in the subject line of the email.

4.4 QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Quotations must be submitted in two separate volumes: 1) Price Volume and 2) Technical Volume, in accordance with the instructions contained in this solicitation. All quotation volumes must be submitted in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and/or Microsoft Excel.

The failure to submit any of the information requested in this RFQ may lead to the rejection of your quotation without further discussion.

This RFQ in no way obligates the Government to issue or award orders. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this RFQ or subsequent orders. You may participate by submitting your response in accordance with the instructions contained herein.

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4.4.1 Volume 1, Price Volume

4.4.1.1 General Requirements: No technical information should be included in the Price volume and if included, will not be evaluated by the Government. Quotations shall include a statement that the Offeror’s quotation is valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days from the solicitation closing date. There is no page limitation for the price quotation submission. The price submission shall include a statement affirming that the Contractor is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, and that the registration is up to date.

(a) The offeror shall complete and submit Section 1.2 of the solicitation.

(b) If any amendments to the solicitation are issued by the Contracting Officer, the Offeror must acknowledge each amendment in accordance with the instructions provided in block 11 of the Standard Form 30 included with the amendment(s).

(c) The following business and financial information:

1. Offeror’s Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number

2. Offeror’s Tax Identification Number

3. Offeror’s business size (number of employees and annual revenue in dollars).

4. The date the Offeror’s business was organized

5. Whether the organization is a separate entity, a division, or subsidiary corporation. If it is a division or subsidiary corporation, provide the name and address of the parent company.

(d) Detailed pricing that provides a basis of estimate to support your proposed pricing including, at a minimum, the following data:

1. Detailed pricing that provides a basis of estimate to support your proposed pricing including, back-up documentation to support the various cost elements (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) for these services. The cost portion must clearly identify your basis of estimate for this effort.

a. To assist with estimating purposes on the number of potential flu kits, a total of 17 flu tests have been administered over the past 6 months. Flu kits will be used on an as needed basis to rule out someone having COVID-19 if they have a high temperature.

b. To assist with estimating the NTE Ceiling for Level III testing services under CLINS 00040, 00080, 00120 and 00160, contractors should use 102 FDA Approved Quick Serology Tests/period and 102 PCR Swab Tests/period. This is the total number of each tests that should be used for estimating the ceiling for the base and each option period under the order.

1.2.If consultants and/or subcontractors are proposed, detailed data concerning proposed consultant costs should include the following: