Sol_140P5121Q0040_Amd_0001.pdf

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140P5121Q0040 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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Atlanta GA 30303-8701 1924 Building 100 Alabama St., SW

NPS SER EAST MABO

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Atlanta GA 30303-8701 1924 Building 100 Alabama St., SW

NPS SER EAST MABO

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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

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

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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 provide questions and answers in response to the solicitation.

Questions and answers are provided as attachment number 0004.

Legacy Doc #: NPS

Period of Performance: 07/01/2021 to 01/01/2023

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)

Edward Dingle

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 .

Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5121Q0040 Attachment 0004

Environmental Audits and Ad Hoc Services at Interior Region 2

Solicitation # 140P5121Q0040

Questions and Answers

Question 1. Please confirm the proposal due date. The notice on sam.gov indicates proposals are due June 8, 2021 at 6:00pm EDT; but page 3 of the Solicitation indicates proposals are due no later than June 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EST?

Answer: Quotes are due June 08, 2021 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) in accordance with block 10 on Standard Form 18 (SF18) for this request for quotation.

Question 2. 2. Considering that many clients are on holiday travel and given the relatively short turn around period, would the government accept submittal of existing CPARS ratings or existing Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) if clients cannot complete the Attachment 3 PPQ and submit directly to the government?

Answer: Yes, CPARS and previous Past Performance Questionnaires will be acceptable, permitted they meet the criteria set-forth in the solicitation.

Question 3. For this solicitation (number 140P5121Q0040), is it a sources sought or an IDIQ?

What is the percentage set aside for women-owned small business? And, is there a pre-proposal meeting?

Answer: This requirement will be awarded as a firm fixed-priced single award, 100% woman-owned small business set-aside, with no proposal meetings.

Question 4. The SOW indicates that “work in relation to the auditing portion of this TO requires the contractor to provide at least one technical employee per audit at the P-4 or P-5 level, who shall serve as the primary auditor for the auditing tasks of this TO.” Can the government provide the required qualifications (e.g., years of experience, education, certifications, etc.) for the P-3, P-4, and P-5 levels? If these levels require a specific certification such as Professional Engineer (PE), would the government consider lowering or dropping the requirement? In our past experience of performing audits, use of a PE is not required due to the nature of the work. Our team does have PEs on staff to accomplish the work, however, this would also unnecessarily increase the cost of the work with no perceived benefit to the client.

Answer: None of the levels specifically require a PE. A guide to the experience for each level mentioned in the question is included below.

P3: B.S. with minimum 2 years of experience. A Consultant (P3) is a well-rounded consulting assignment team member. Has a management, engineering, or scientific specialty. Collects data in accordance with plans developed by others. Verifies and analyzes data to identify trends and relationships as well as current and potential technical and management problems. Drafts reports of findings, along with related documentation.

Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5121Q0040 Attachment 0004

P4: B.S. with over 4 years of experience. A Senior Consultant (P4) is a consulting assignment senior team member or task manager on assignments with limited scope and complexity.

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data in one or more management, scientific, and engineering specialties. Develops or participates in the development of assignment methodology.

P5: B.S. with over 6 years of experience. An Associate (P5) is a mature consultant who reliably manages routine assignments, takes ownership of client relationships, and demonstrates leadership abilities. Responsible for all and/or major segments of multiple assignment outputs and deliverables.

Question 5. Is there an incumbent?

Answer: No

Question 6. Can a sample or prior report be provided?

Answer: No

Question 7. Are there current forms, checklists... that the Park Service prefers to use?

Answer: Yes. NPS has a standard pre-visit questionnaire for environmental audits. Additionally, the park uses a standard spreadsheet to record audit findings (one park per spreadsheet – See attachment 0005 and 0006).

Question 8. When was the last audit performed?

Answer: Approximately five years ago. All parks are audited on a 5-year schedule.