Amendment 0001 191S7025R0002 Residential Interior Painting Services.pdf

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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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191S70

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Raj Sriram

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a. Revise Section 3 and Section 5 of the solicitation as per Attachment A

b. Incorporate Attachment B: Minutes from May 7, 2025, Pre-proposal Conference

c. Incorporate Attachment C: Questions and Answers from Interested offerors posed during the Pre-Proposal Conference

d. Inform the public that prospective contractors’ questions will not be accepted after May 16, 14:00, Israel Standard Time

AMERICAN EMBASSY JERUSALEM, EMBASSY BRANCH

TEL AVIV

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

71 HAYARKON STREET, TEL AVIV, 63903ISRAEL

AMERICAN EMBASSY JERUALEM, Embassy Branch Tel Aviv

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

71 HAYARKON STREET,TEL AVIV, 63903 ISRAEL

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15062616

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

191S7025R0002

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05/14/2025

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/30/2025

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5/14/2025

Amendment 191S7025R0002 0001 ATTACHMENT A

Section 1, Subsection 23

From

23. INSURANCE

A. Amount of Insurance

The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary under 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation.” The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1. Bodily Injury on or off the site stated in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence NIS 7,200,000 Cumulative NIS 7,200,000

2. Property Damage on or off the site in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence NIS 90,000 Cumulative NIS 540,000

To now read

23. INSURANCE

A. Amount of Insurance

The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary under 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation.” The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1. Bodily Injury on or off the site stated in NIS:

Per Occurrence NIS 7,200,000 Cumulative NIS 7,200,000

2. Property Damage on or off the site in NIS:

Per Occurrence NIS 90,000 Cumulative NIS 540,000

Amendment 191S7025R0002 0001 ATTACHMENT A

Section 3, ADDENDUM to 52.2212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (SEP 2023)

From

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023)

is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Summary of instructions. Each offer must consist of the following:

1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

To now read

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023)

is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1442).

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

A. Summary of instructions. Each offer must consist of the following:

1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1442 cover page (blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 20 and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out.

Amendment # 19IS7025R0002 00001 – ATTACHMENT B

May 7, 2025

MINUTES FROM PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE OF MAY 7th, 2025

SOLICITATION 19IS7025R0002 Residential Interior Painting Services

Introduction

Mr. Raj Sriram, 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. Mr. Patrick Burke – Facility Manager Tel Aviv.

3. Ms. Sharla Windham - Facility Manager Jerusalem.

4. Ms. Ranaya Dahdal - Procurement Supervisor.

5. Ms. Mirna Farraj - Deputy Procurement Supervisor.

6. Mr. Ronen Ben Eli – Procurement Agent.

7. Ms. Sarit Baranes – Procurement Agent.

8. Mr. Kobi Amar - Housing Supervisor Tel Aviv.

9. Mr. Bilal Adileh- Housing Supervisor Jerusalem.

10. Mr. Ilan Levy - Deputy Facility Supervisor Tel Aviv.

11. Mr. Nader Abdelkarim - Facility Supervisor Jerusalem.

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. SF1442 – The completion and signing of the SF1442 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. Minimum and

Maximum was discussed.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

U.S. EMBASSY JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

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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.

9. Section 3 was discussed as was the importance of the technical proposal as well 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. The Government reserves the right to award multiple contracts off the solicitation, as well as separate contracts for Option 1 (location Tel Aviv) and option 2 (Location Jerusalem).

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: Will the contractors be able to visit examples of the property types?

Answer #1: Yes, provision 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984) states, “Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable.” With this amendment, the following statement is added to 52.237-

1 SITE VIST ‘All interested parties should contact the Embassy and Solicitation POCs to arrange this site visit.’

Question #2: Are the estimated quantities in Section 1 Pricing a guarantee of the amount of work that will be received if the contract is awarded?

Answer #2: No, Estimated quantities in Section 1, Pricing are estimates only. In accordance with

Section 1, subsection 3 Pricing, the Contract Minimum and Maximum amounts for each base or option year are, “1. Contract Minimum during the contract period, the Government shall place orders for a minimum of

$5,000. This is the contract minimum for this period of performance.

2. Contract Maximum during the contract period, the amount of all orders shall not exceed $300,000. This is the maximum contract for this period of performance.

Question #3: Is it possible to submit a proposal only for one of the geographical options?

Answer #3: Yes, and in section 1, subsection 3.6 Total Contract Price of the solicitation there is an option for two separate grand totals. One for Option A (Tel Aviv), and one for Option B (Jerusalem). It is also an option to submit a proposal for both options. Clause 52.212-1(e), States, (e)Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with

FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.”

Question #4: When is the high season when the majority of the work will take place?

Answer #4: In general, the high season for this service is during the summer months, from June –

August, however work may be performed throughout the year off of task orders awarded from the contract.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-4.10#FAR_Subpart_4_10

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Question #5: Are security clearance needed for the painters?

Answer #5: Yes, section 1, subsection 27B Construction Personnel Security of the solicitation states, “Personnel Security. After award of the contract, the Contractor has ten calendar days to submit to the

Contracting Officer a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project for the Government to conduct all Construction necessary security checks. It is anticipated that security checks will take 30 days to perform. For each individual the list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number”

Question #6: Are the properties that need painting service furnished?

Answer #6: Yes, the properties that need the painting services from Section 1 are furnished and section 1, subsection 7 Preparation/Protection of Work Area states, “The Contractor shall first remove or protect furnishings (such as furniture and rugs) by appropriate covering.”

Question #7: What is the Government’s policy in property damage liability?

Answer #7: Refer to. Additionally, offerors should refer to 652.236-70(a) High Risk Activity and (c)

Mishap Reporting.

Question #8: Could there be a requirement of removing wallpaper?

Answer #8: Yes, Section 1, subsection 11(f) states, “Remove Wall Covering. Upon assignment by task order, the Contractor shall remove the designated wall covering (wallpaper, cork, mirror, tile, etc.).

After removing the wall covering, the Contractor shall clean and make ready for painting the area. The

Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the old wall covering.”

Question #9: What is the standard color required?

Answer #9: Refer to Section 1, subsection 11(a).

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Question #10: What is the required minimum completion times for the services?

Answer #10: Section 1, subsection 17 Completion Dates Under Task Order, paragraph B of the solicitation states ‘The following are minimum completion times that will be included in individual task orders, dependent upon the type and amount of work to be done:

“Painting Type A house – Eight working days

Painting Type B House – Eight working days

Painting Type C House – Seven working days

Painting Type D House – Six working days

Painting Type E Apartment – Four working days

Painting Type F Apartment – Four working days

Painting Type G Apartment – Four working days

Painting Type H Apartment – Four working days

Painting Type I Apartment – Four working days”

Question #11: Is there a requirement to be registered in SAM.gov?

Answer #11: Currently there is a waiver in place for SAM registration for local contractors in the country of Israel; however, it is expected that the contractor will become registered in SAM within 30 days of contract award or when the first invoice is submitted for payment, whichever is sooner.

Question #12: Is there a requirement for a bond in this solicitation?

Answer #12: No, there is no bond requirement in this solicitation.

Question #13: Can more than one property be awarded on a task order?

Answer #13: Yes, more than one property may be awarded on a task order.

Question #14: Does the representation 52.229-11 need to be completed and signed, if a signed W14 is already signed and completed?

Answer #14: Yes, the representation 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and

Representation, from section 5 of the solicitation needs to be completed and signed regardless of whether the offeror has completed a W14.

Attachment C QA from Pre-Proposal Conference May 7 2025 191S7025R0002 0001