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RFP No. 1605JE-21-R-00008, Amendment 0001

Muhlenberg Job Corps Center/OA/CTS

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Nathan A. Quinn

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Amendment 0001

Amendment 0001, Block 14 continued

1. This Amendment extends the proposal due date until May 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM ET.

2. Responses to Requests for Clarification (RFCs) are hereby incorporated into this Solicitation, and are available as an attachment to this Amendment.

3. The following sections/clauses/provisions are hereby amended as follows:

Section J – List of Attachments The following attachments have been updated/added and are attached to this Amendment.

Attachment # Title/Description J-5 CTST Slots, updated Amendment 0001

Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents – Provision L.7, Proposal Content – add the following language:

Note to offerors regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the requirement and on the offerors’ proposal:

Offerors shall submit a proposal that assumes that the center will have the ability to accommodate 100% of the OBS stated in Section C, the Statement of Work. Offerors’ technical and price proposals shall not reflect the inclusion of distance learning.

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Attachment J-5 – CAREER TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING (CTST)

The following Career Technical Training programs qualify for CTST funding.

Career Technical Skills Training Program E-TAR Code Training Slots

Welding WELDG-100-OJC-14 48 Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic HEMEC-100-OJC-13 16 Heavy Equipment Operations HEOPS-100-OJC-15 48 Heavy Truck Driving - Straight HTDRI-110-OJC-14 48

TOTAL SLOTS 160

*Training provided by National Training Contractors

RFP Section Question(s) Answer(s)

Attachment J-9 Please verify that dorm 1403 is currently vacant as indicated on page 51 in Volume 2 of the Facility Survey dated June 2020.

Dorm 1403 is currently occupied with male students.

Attachment J-9

Does Muhlenberg County Schools maintain an alternative high school program at the Muhlenberg JCC? The Facility Survey, Volume 2 page 109 indicates that there is a High School Principal and High School Classroom housed in Building 1414.

Yes, Muhlenberg County has an alternative high school program at the center; however, offerors are expected to propose partnerships envisioned. Upon award, the offeror is expected to development a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in accordance the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, (Chapter 3.15, R3)

Section C Does Muhlenberg JCC have a co-enrollment agreement in place with the Muhlenberg County School district to serve 12th graders in part day CTT training?

Offerors are expected to propose partnerships envisioned. Upon award, the offeror is expected to development a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in accordance the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook, (Chapter 3.15, R3)

Section F.3, H.18

RFP F.3 shows Phase-Out functions to begin 30 days prior to the end of the last performance period. H.18 states The Contractor has an obligation to initiate the closeout process with the Government. Within ninety (90) calendar days of contract expiration. Request the Contracting Officer clarify if the Phase- Out period is 30 or 90 days.

Phase-out is expected to commence 30 days prior to the end of the last performance period.

Section I

Section I, FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Small Business Plan.

Request the Contracting Officer delete this Clause. Small businesses do not require to prepare a small business plan.

While Section L states this plan is not required from small businesses, Section L is removed from the resultant award document while Section I remains in effect.

FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan is a FAR-required clause and will not be removed. It is not applicable to small business, as stated in the clause.

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Section I

Section I.6 FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) and FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000). Request the Contracting Officer change the days from 10 days in 52.217-8 to 60 and 1 day in 52.217-9 to 30. A longer period of time is required in order to keep employees from looking for another job if the 10 and 1 date is the requirement.

These clauses will not be revised. These are the minimum times that the Government has to notify a contractor of its intent to exercise an option. Typically, the Government notifies intent earlier.

Section L

Section L, FACTOR 2. DEMONSTRATED RECORD OF EFFECTIVENESS (PAST PERFORMANCE). In addition, offerors must describe in this section, their experience in complying with subcontracting plan goals for small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns, monetary targets for SDB participation, and notifications submitted under FAR part 19.1202-4(b), if applicable. This information will be used in the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination prior to award. Request the Contracting Officer delete this section of Factor 2 since this is a small business set-aside and small businesses are not required to have subcontracting plan goals.

This will not be deleted; offerors shall propose in accordance with the RFP. Factor 2, Demonstrated Record of Effectiveness (Past Performance) clearly states that offerors must describe this experience, "if applicable." If the information is not applicable, offerors do not need to address it.

Section L

Section L. Business Management Data. Request the Contracting Officer delete the requirement for Cost Accounting Standards information. Small businesses are not required to have cost accounting standards.

This will not be deleted; offerors shall propose in accordance with the RFP. This section states "Applicable Certifications and Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification as required." If the information is not applicable, offerors do not need to address it.

Section C

The government notes that the offeror’s proposed technical and staffing approaches will be incorporated into the contract and shall become requirements. It also states the contractor’s entire proposal may be incorporated into the contract.

Will the incorporation include the BMP?

Yes, it will include the BMP.

Section C.2

The table of Career Technical Training offerings does not include or indicate any NTC programs and Attachment J-5 list 136 CTST slots, which include: Building Construction Technology, Pre- Apprentice*; Carpentry, Pre-Apprentice*; Electrical, Pre- Apprentice*;

Maintenance & Light Repair; Painting, Pre-Apprentice*; and Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice*.

Please confirm the CTT Offering table in the RFP is accurate as presented.

The CTT offering table in Section C.2 is correct. The CTST slots in Attachment J-5 have been updated, and a revised J-5 is attached to Amendment 0001.C12

Section F.6

The Government notes that “Generally, the Government will measure performance through the programs performance management system, which is comprised of four Outcome Measurement System (OMS) Report Cards”

With the current Pandemic crisis & remote learning occurring, will the government consider a waiver to these specific report card metrics? Or modify them considering the current atmosphere?

As stated in this section, performance is "generally" measured through the programs performance management system. Other sources and relevant information may be considered when measuring a contractor's performance.

Section G.9

With the current Covid-19 pandemic atmosphere and remote learning, is 100% OBS still the expectation after 3 months grace period? And if not, how does the government expect to adjust monthly price given the current situation?

This contract would not start until January 1, 2021, at the earliest. At this time, the Government cannot predict what the pandemic situation will be at the start of next year.

Attachment J-5

There are 136 CTST slots listed on Attachment J-5 for CTT offerings, including NTC-operated programs that are not included in the CTT offerings in Section C.

Please confirm if the J-5 attached to the RFP is accurate?

Attachment J-5 has been updated to reflect correct CTST slots and is attached to Amendment 0001.

Attachment J-12

Are there any costs for utilities outside of Electricity, Water, Natural Gas, & Sewer?

Would the Government please provide current utility information relating to the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center?

This information is provided in the referenced attachment - Attachment J-12.

N/A Please confirm that PRH Change Notice 20-05 (Changes to Health and Wellness Staffing) needs to be incorporated into this

RFP.

Yes.

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With PRH Change 20-05 (Nursing and CMHC Increases) being released on 4/16/21, is it expected to submit based on the requirements contained in that PRH change notice, even though they are not effective until June 15, 2021?

Yes.

Section L.6.H Section L.6.H -- Does the narrative explanation of staff schedules count toward the page limitation (6 pages for 3A-3C)?

Any narrative submitted to support staff schedules and the organizational chart counts in the 6 pages.