B09_140M0122R0009_Amendment_5_0005.pdf

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140M0122R0009 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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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

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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

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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 Amendment 5 is is to respond to the questions received on the RFP Amendments

3 and 4 and revise the RFP based on the responses.

BOEM's responses to the questions received on the Amendments 3 and 4 are attached. As a result, RFP Sections B.3, G.4.2 and L.9.2(g)(1) are revised to clarify BOEMs requirements.

RFP Replacement pages 1, 2, 22 and 45 are issued noting the changes using the blueline/strikeout method. Information that is highlighted using the redline/strikeout method indicate changes from Amendment 3.

The RFP due date of September 6, 2022 at 12pm Eastern Time, does not change.

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Questions Answers

1. Could you please clarify what proposal documents are required for CLIN 00020 Optional

Task: Remove Study Materials? Should a description of CLIN 00020 be included in the technical proposal for CLIN 00010, or does it get its own stand‐alone technical proposal?

Similarly, is there a stand‐alone Cost Proposal submitted for CLIN 00020, or is it included as part of the Cost Proposal for CLIN 00010? Also should the “continuation sheet” attached to Form 33 in the original offering (140M0122R0009) be amended to include a price for 00020?

The technical proposal shall include a discussion of the optional task (CLIN 00020) and what the offeror proposes to perform for that task. The discussion should be included in the technical proposal but clearly indicated that it is for the optional task.

The price proposal shall also include pricing for the optional task, clearly indicated that it is for the optional task, with a total price (base and option). The "continuation sheet" will not be amended at this time but CLIN 00020 will be added to the award.

2. The Table under section B3 is labeled in a way that it is not clear to us how ‘authorized supplies and services’ would be entered. Could you describe how ‘authorized supplies’ would be entered in the table‐For example, if we were purchasing three shovels at $20 each. Similarly, could you describe how a contract for ‘authorized services’ would be entered into the table listed under B3. For example, what if the service was paving 1,000 feet of a bike path for $100,000.

BOEM anticipates that this will be a time and materials (T&M) type award. With this type of contract, the labor categories and rates are set. That is what Section B.3 is for ‐ to set out the approved labor categories and rates. Materials, in a T&M contract, are paid based on actual costs and are not listed in the contract. Changes have been made to Sections B.3 and G.4.2 to clarify the T&M process. See FAR 16.6 and 52.232‐7 for additional information on T&M Contracts.

3. Section L.9.2 (g) (1) asks for a labor matrix‐would this be the same format as the table in

B3? And is it the same table?

The Table in B.3 is similar to what is required in L.9.2(g)(1), except the latter table includes additional information such as proposed labor hours by task. This is needed for the optional task also. Section L.9.2(g)(1) is revised to clarify this requirement.

4. Section L.13 shows a contract start date of 9/30/2022, which does not appear to have changed with the issuing of Amendment 3. Is that still correct? This information is needed to appropriately fill out the Gantt chart for project timing.

Yes, September 30, 2022 is the anticipated contract start date.

5. Section C.1 of the revised RFP states that ‘Engineered Rock’ is being used as scour protection at the base of the two turbine foundations at the CVOW Pilot Study. Could

BOEM provide more information specifically defining the composition and attributes of what constitutes engineered rock that is being used so that we can factor that information into our materials selection? Also, could BOEM provide a copy or link to the report of this use as we have been unable to find specific details regarding the material used.”

The Research Activities Plan (RAP) revision on the BOEM web page has info on the armor rock on pages 9 and 10.

https://www.boem.gov/sites/default/files/renewable‐energy‐ program/State‐

Activities/VA/CVOW_RAP_Amendment_Memo.pdf.pdf.

Additional details are in the Federal Design Report (FDR) which may be available after award as it is not yet publically available.

RFQ 140M0122R0009 ‐ Questions on Amendment 3

Evaluating Effectiveness of Nature Inclusive Design Materials -Amendment 5 RFP No. 140M0122R0009

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) on behalf of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), is issuing this solicitation in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, for the project titled “Evaluating Effectiveness of Nature Inclusive Design Materials.”

B.2 CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN)

The specific details and description of the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is described below:

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT

00010 Scientific and Technical support services for the effort as described $ * in Section C, Statement of Work

CLIN 00010 is a time-and-materials (T&M), not-to-exceed (NTE) line item that if exceeded, is at the contractor’s own risk and is inclusive of all labor and other direct costs associated with the effort as detailed in Section 2. Reference Clause 52.232-7, Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contract for details related to the ceiling amount. Direct Productive Hourly Labor, Indirect Rates, Materials and travel may be billed in accordance with the rates identified in Section B.3 below.

00020 Optional Task: The Contractor shall $ *________________ Remove study Materials (Sect. C.3.4., Task 4)

CLIN 00020 is an Optional Task that shall only be undertaken if the option is exercised by the Government. It is a time-and-materials (T&M), not-to-exceed (NTE) line item that if exceeded, is at the contractor’s own risk and is inclusive of all labor and other direct costs associated with the effort as detailed in Section 2.

Reference Clause 52.232-7, Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor- Hour Contract for details related to the ceiling amount. Direct Productive Hourly Labor, Indirect Rates, Materials and travel may be billed in accordance with the rates identified in Section B.3 below.

B.3 AUTHORIZED BILLING RATES

The following table contains the authorized supplies and services that may be billed under the contract.

To assist the Government in assuring that efficient methods and effective cost controls are being used, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of significant (~20%) changes to labor hours, subcontracts, or materials that arise during the performance of the contract. Changes shall not exceed the time and materials ceiling limit without a modification to the order issued prior to the additional work or supplies to be provided.

B.3.1 Labor: The following table contains the authorized labor categories and billing rates in performance of this contract. All unit prices are fully-loaded (i.e., inclusive of all direct costs, indirect costs, and profit/fee,).

CLIN 00010

Labor Category Unit of Measure

Fully Burdened Hourly Rates

[* = Offeror shall provide these dollar amounts in the Business/Cost Proposal and may include different rates per labor category to account for the multi-year period of performance (e.g., 55.23/hour for 2022, 58.45/hour for 2023).]

CLIN 00020 – OPTIONAL TASK

Labor Category Unit of Measure

Fully Burdened Hourly Rates

B.3.2 Materials

All materials and subcontracts used in direct performance of this contract shall be billed at cost.

See FAR 16.601 and 52.232-7 for additional information on allowable costs. Receipts shall be submitted with invoices to support costs.

B.3.3B.4 TRAVEL COSTS Travel Costs

The Contractor may be required to travel during performance of the contract and will be reimbursed for actual, allowable, and reasonable travel costs incurred, exclusive of any fee.

Advance written approval must be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to incurring any costs for travel. Travel will be reimbursed in amounts not to exceed the limitations of the Federal Travel Regulations (41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapters 300 through 304). The Federal Travel Regulations may be found at the following web site:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104790

Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in System for Award Management [SAM]) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3–5 business days from the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973- 3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP tor submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the CO with its proposal or proposal.

G.4.2 INVOICING REQUIREMENTS AND FREQUENCY

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform (IPP) System, as stated above.

Invoices shall be submitted not more than once a month, after services have been provided and accepted by the Government, as priced in Section B.

1. All labor costs shall be in accordance with the Authorized Billing Rates in B.3.1

2. All travel costs shall be in accordance with Section B.43.3.

3. All materials costs shall be in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-7(b), Payments under

Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts

The following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Documentation required by FAR 32.905(b);

Description of the supplies or services provided and date;

Current charges and cumulative billed to date All invoices and receipts for ODCs billed with an explanation of the need;

Verification of time worked billed under the Contract (including any Contractor and subcontractor hour reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment and by individual daily job timekeeping records and records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract.

All travel receipts documenting actual costs occurred; and, The Contractor may submit the invoice using the SF-1034 and SF-1035 available via the internet at www.gsa.gov under the “Forms Library” tab or may submit a suitable self-designed form that contains the information required in FAR 32.905(b).

that the Contractor is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, and that the registration is up to date, shall be included. Offerors are required to follow the instructions in Section K Representations and Certifications, in accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-8 and reply accordingly in the proposal submission.

(c) Standard Form 33: The Offeror shall complete blocks 13, 15, 16, and 18 of page one of the SF33, and signature in block 17 to show that the Offeror has read and agrees to comply with all the conditions and instructions provided in this RFP. If the Contracting Officer issues any amendments to the solicitation, 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). The Offeror shall acknowledge AMENDMENT 3, in accordance with the instructions in block 11 of the Standard Form 30 and submit it with your price proposal.

(d) The Offeror shall indicate whether or not the organization’s accounting system has been approved by any Government Agency (such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency-DCAA), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, FAR part 31, “Contract Cost Principles and Procedures” and the supporting documentation to substantiate this claim, in addition to the date the contracting entity was organized, and 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. If a DCAA audit has been conducted, state the name and location of cognizant audit agency, the name and telephone number of cognizant auditor, and the types of government contracts for which the organization’s accounting system has been approved. A copy of the most recent audit report should be included if available. Offerors with established rate agreements with cognizant Federal agencies or who have been audited by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) shall submit one copy of such document, if applicable. Note: Not having an approved accounting system will not render a proposal unacceptable.

(e) The Offeror shall briefly describe organizational policies in the following areas (published policies may be furnished):

Salary increases to include merit, cost of living and general.

Travel/subsistence.

Consultant use and terms of agreements.

(f) The Offeror shall complete and submit Sections B.2-B.3 of the RFP. This includes submitting a price for the Optional Task (CLIN 00020) for the removal of experimental materials (e.g., cement blocks or whatever material they choose to set out on the sea floor for the study).

(g) The Offeror must also submit the following detailed information to support the proposed price, as part of the Business/Cost Proposal for the base work and the optional task.

(1) A Labor Matrix that clearly shows the fully burdened hourly labor rates and hours along with the each of the task areas specified in the SOW so that reviewers can clearly see the level of effort to be assigned to these tasks, with the totals displayed at the end of every row and column, as appropriate.

(2) The amount proposed for travel, subsistence, and local transportation supported with a breakdown which includes: number of trips anticipated, number of person(s) scheduled for