19AQMM21R0009 0005.pdf

19AQMM21R0009

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/27/2021

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

LMAQMCODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

Keith Westry

NAME

703-875-6040

TEL.

westryk@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY CODE

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19AQMM21R0009

CONTACT: DUNS:

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/29/2021

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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, 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 __1__copies of the amendment;(b)By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

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

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide a Revised J.2 document

2) Provide a J.13 document

3) Update section B, L & M

4) Incorporate responses to pojnet questions into the solicitation

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Keith Westry

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

04/27/2021

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

CGFS : : CGFS

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form Identifier Title Date Number of

Pages 1 print AQS/19AQMM21R0009 2021-04-27 20:10:09.292 2047079428 - ADDED 04/27/2021

A.1 - Description of Amendment/Modification

The following are herby updated:

Section B.4 PRICES/COSTS

Added

Uplifts are defined as Danger Pay.

BREAK

Section L.2.3 General Instructions

IV. The proposal shall not exceed 60 pages, single sided, with one inch margins all around. Font will be in Times New Roman, no smaller than 10pt. 60 page count includes all of TAB A , TAB B and TAB F. The 60- page limit does not include resumes the Cover, Transmittal Letter, Table of Contents, Cross-Matrix,, Tab pages, Letters of Intent, TAB C, TAB D or TAB E.

V. Resumes will be limited to 4 pages per person.

VI. Any pages in excess of 60 will be disregarded.

Deleted.

The proposal shall not exceed 60 pages, single-sided. The 60- page limit does not include resumes and related corporate experience, as stated in Section L.2.4.1, TAB C below. Any pages in excess of 60 pages will be disregarded, and will not be included in the proposal evaluation.

Section L.2.4.1 VOLUME I ENTITLED – “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL”

Deleted

2. Project Staffing – The Offeror shall describe how it will ensure:

c. Indicate the planned approach to recruitment, selection, training, and retention methods which will be implemented by the company.

Deleted and Moved ot TAB F

6. Recuitment and Vetting SOP – The offeror shall submit draft Standard Operating Procedures explaining the specific processes demonstrating how the offeror will realize their narrative. The SOP shall demonstrate how the offeror will independently verify all minimum qualifications and provide comprehensive oversight and quality control through recruiting, vetting, selecting, submitting the best qualified applicants, and ensuring they are properly trained for success on this program. The SOP must cover all aspects of sections C.4, C.5 and C.6 of the SOW. The SOP shall not exceed 20 pages.

TAB D - Offeror’s Relevant Past Performance

J.2 attachments are to be included in this TAB

TAB E Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan for Large Businesses

The offeror shall complete Attachment J.13 Small Busniess Plan Template and include it in TAB E. The estimate ceilling for each IDIQ contract is $250,000,000.00 and the estimated period of performance is 6/1/2021 through 5/31/2026.

TAB F – Recruiting and Vetting Standard Operating Procedure

Recruitment and Vetting SOP – The offeror shall submit draft Standard Operating Procedures explaining the specific processes demonstrating how the offeror will realize their narrative. The SOP shall demonstrate how the offeror will independently verify all minimum qualifications and provide comprehensive oversight and quality control through recruiting, vetting, selecting, submitting the best qualified applicants, and ensuring they are properly trained for success on this program. The SOP must cover all aspects within section C.4 of the SOW. The SOP shall not exceed 20 pages

L.2.2 VOLUME II ENTITLED – “PRICE PROPOSAL”:

Added To

I. A typical fully burdened labor rate includes: employee compensation; payroll taxes; fringe benefits; general and administrative (G&A) costs; percentage profit; and, an overhead or fully burden rate. The offeror shall include a breakdown of the fully burdened labor rates with their price proposal.

II. A written statement that the Offeror's proposal incorporates all amendments to the solicitation is to be included in this Volume

Deleted

III. SECTION J, ATTACHMENTS – Complete and return with proposal. Specific to the Past Performance Surveys - Complete section 1 for three surveys and attach. Offeror’s Clients are requested to complete sections 2 and 3 and return directly to the Offeror

Section M9 EVALUATION FACTORS

Order of Importance for Non-Price Technical Factors

1. TF1 - Implementation Plan

2. TF5 - Recruitment and Vetting SOP

3. TF2 - Offeror Relevant Experience

4. TF4 - Offerors Relevant Past Performance

5. TF3 - Key Personnel

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