Amendment 0001 19IS7024R0004.pdf

8/6/2024

Amendment 191S7024R0004 0001 ATTACHMENT A

Section 1, VIII.

From

0001 Base Year Total in NIS

1001 1st Option year Total in NIS

2001 2nd Option year Total in NIS

3001 3rd Option year Total in NIS

4001 4th Option year Total in NIS

Grand Total for Base + All Option Years in NIS

To now read

0001 Base Year Total in NIS

1001 1st Option year Total in NIS

2001 2nd Option year Total in NIS

3001 3rd Option year Total in NIS

4001 4th Option year Total in NIS

VAT in NIS

Grand Total for Base + All Option Years in NIS

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August 6, 2024

MINUTES FROM PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE OF AUGUST 1, 2024

SOLICITATION 19IS7024R0004 TACTICAL WEAPONS FACILITY SERVICE

Introduction

Mr. Ahmed S Wali, the Contracting Officer relayed a message that he would not be able to attend due to an unforeseen emergency and that he has delegated the contract specialist to lead the conference. Mr. Chanan Stern, the Contracting Specialist welcomed all attendees, and the following Government Attendees were introduced:

1. Mr. Chanan Stern – Contract Specialist

2. Ms. Eran Barr – Procurement Agent

3. Mr. Avihu Sasson – RSO Training Operations Coordinator - COR

All attendees introduced themselves. The Contracting Specialist thanked all attendees for coming and expressed his hope to have a fruitful and mutually beneficial working relationship.

Discussion of the Solicitation Package

The following sections of the solicitation were highlighted:

1. Proposal due date, time, and delivery requirements were specified. It was emphasized that all proposals may be delivered electronically.

2. Confirmation that offers that do not meet the deadline and submission requirements will not be considered.

3. SF1449 – The completion and signing of the SF1449 was discussed

4. Section 1 Pricing – Contract line items were discussed. Each line item needs to be priced as stated on the solicitation with a total based on the estimated quantities. Since VAT is required for the service, it was mentioned that the solicitation section 1.VIII will be amended to add a line for the VAT. Minimum and Maximum was discussed.

5. Section 1 Scope of Work was discussed. All the required services were mentioned, as was the performance schedule.

6. Section 1, Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) was discussed.

7. Section 2 Contract Clauses were discussed and the Clause 52.222-50, Combating

Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) was emphasized.

8. Clause 52.229-12 was discussed as was the requirement for the contractor submitting proposal need to submit a signed W-14 form if they are a foreign (non-American) contractor.

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9. Section 3 was discussed as what is required for the submittal of a successful proposal.

10. Reviewed Section 4 – Evaluation Factors. It was noted that the U.S. Government will award the contract to the lowest priced and technically responsible offeror.

11. Reviewed Section 5 – Representations and Certifications – This section was explained in detail, and it was emphasized to all that the certifications need to be signed and certified as part of the technical proposal. The offerors need to provide their TIN (for American firms) and CAGE code. NDAA certification and requirement was discussed.

12. It was emphasized that all questions that might arise prior to submission of the proposal may be submitted in written form and that all answers to questions will be posted in

SAM.GOV and the US Embassy Web site. A deadline for submitting questions shall be marked on an official amendment to the solicitation.

Questions

The attached questions were asked and answered during the conference. See Attachment C.

Conclusion

The conference concluded and attendees were thanked for their presence and expression of interest in serving the U.S. Government. The meeting was adjourned.

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ATTACHMENT C

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

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Question #1: What is the requirement for the Dojo training hall?

Answer #1: Section 1.3.2 b) of the Scope of work in the solicitation states, “On-site

“dojo” training hall for DT training – specifications:

1) Dimensions: At least 130 square meters.

2) Padded walls.

3) Padded floor.

4) All pillars/columns padded.

5) Air conditioning, fans and windows.

6) Toilets and potable water on site.

7) At least 6 punch bags hanging.

8) Capacity for simultaneous training of up to 24 trainees.

9) Lockable entrance door.”

Question #2: Does regular office space meet the requirement for the on-site staff room for the instructors?

Answer #2: Section 1.3.2 E) of the solicitation states,” On-site staff room for instructors

– specifications:

1) Dimensions: at least 25 square meters.

2) Windows with bars.

3) Lockable door.

4) At least 5 electrical sockets.

5) Electric lighting.

6) Toilet and WHB available.”

Question #3: What is meant by the Contract maximum stated in section VIV?

Answer #3: Section VIV.2 of the solicitation states, “During the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed NIS 700,000. This is the contract maximum for this period of performance and for each option year.”

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Question #4: Can an interior shooting facility be used to meet the requirement of Section 1.3.2

F) of the solicitation?

Answer #4: No, section 1.3.2 F) of the solicitation states, “On-site open air shooting range in which tactical drills involving vehicles can be incorporated”. Only an open air shooting range can meet this requirement.

Question #5: Which standards need to be met for this solicitation?

Answer #5: The standard must meet all the written requirements of the scope of work in section

1 of the solicitation.

Question #6: How is the technical acceptability of our proposal assessed?

Answer #6: Section 4 of the solicitation states, “The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFP to include the technical information required by Section 3.

Question #7: When is the proposed starting date of the contract awarded off this solicitation?

Answer #7: The Government hopes to be able to award a contract off this solicitation within the first week of October 2024.