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19GE5022R0001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12/06/2021

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

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AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL FRANKFURT

GIESSENER STRASSE 30

ATTN: RPSO

FRANKFURT, 60435

David D. Machen

NAME

TEL.

machendd@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY OPEAQMCODE

RPSO Frankfurt OPE/AQM/IP/RPSO Frankfurt Office of Acquisition (AQM) Frankfurt

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19GE5022R0001

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)

11/02/2021

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:

A. Provide Question and Answers, and

B. Extend the Proposal Due Date to Monday, December 13, 2021 at 15:00 CET.

All other terms and conditions are unchanged.

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)

Eric N. Moore

(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

12/06/2021

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

CGFS : : CGFS

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

a) Each offer must consist of the following physically separate volumes:

Volume 1: Price Proposal

One (1) Electronic version sent via email

Volume 2: Technical Proposal

One (1) Electronic version sent via email

The information shall be in a format readable by Microsoft (MS) Word 2016, MS Excel 2016 or Adobe PDF as applicable.

b) The complete offer shall be submitted via email to the email addresses provided below. The email shall be marked

“PROPOSAL 19GE5022R0001” and must arrive on or before December 13, 2021, 15.00 hrs. C.E.T.

machendd@state.gov andrewsgs@state.gov

NOTE: No proposals will be accepted after the time specified above.

All proposals must be sent by email. Delivery via a cloud file storage service (eg. Google Drive, etc.) is not allowed. The file size limit for individual emails is 50 Mb. In the event that the proposal is sent in multiple emails, the email shall be labeled accordingly

(eg. file 1 of 2).

Any questions concerning any aspect of the Request for Proposal and the statement of work pertaining to this project may be directed to:

Mr. David Machen Email: machendd@state.gov

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted via email to machendd@state.gov no later than 17:00 CEST on Monday, November 22, 2021.

OFFER DUE DATE

Offers shall be submitted via email as soon as possible but not later than 1500 hrs Central European Time (CET) on Monday, December 13, 2021. Late offers will not be considered.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 15:00 (CET). This conference will provide an overview of the proposal submission requirements and provide an opportunity for prospective offerors to ask questions.

The conference will take place on Webex. Names and email addresses of those wishing to participate shall be emailed to machendd@state.gov on later than COB, Monday, November 15, 2021.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:

Proposals that are missing a significant amount of the required information may be eliminated from consideration at the Government’s discretion.

Volume 1: Price Proposal

52.212-1 Addendum - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A. SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS. Each offer must consist of the following:

The Price Proposal shall be set forth current, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation. The Price Proposal shall be prepared as follows:

1. A completed solicitation, which includes the SF-1449 cover page blocks 12, 17, and 30 as appropriate, plus any SF30's (Amendments), if any, filled-in; Failure to submit a complete proposal by the closing time and date designated in block 8 of the SF1449 may result in the proposal being deemed “late” and not considered for award. The offeror shall acknowledge all amendments by signing and returning the SF-30. Acknowledgement can only be executed by an authorized company official responsible for the offer.

2. Section 1, Pricing,

1. The offeror must insert proposed pricing into the schedule (pages 5-9), and

2. State the currency of the offer (page 9);

3. Section 5, Representation and Certifications: The offeror is required to complete all Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors or Respondents and other certifications required in Section K (page 32-49).

4. SAM Registration: The offeror is required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, in accordance with FAR 52.204-7.

5. IRS Form W-14: If required by 52.229-11, include a completed IRS Form W-14.

Volume 2: Technical Proposal

PART I – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PROPOSAL

1. Strategic Plan – Offeror shall illustrate in detail their plan for the execution of contract's preformance requirements. Your plan shall include as a minimum, but is not limited to:

a) A sample course curriculum that would meet the training goals specified in section 2.5,

b) A plan for how the offeror will accomplish the in-country immersion opportunities requirement. It shall detail an example of a potential trip that would maximize the students' immersion experience, and

c) A description of the testing methodolgy, to include a sampling of possible written test questions.

2. Quality Control Plan - Provide a Quality Control Plan that describes approach you will use to successfully perform to the standards detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Note that if selected for award, your Quality Control Plan will be incorporated into the contract and will be monitored for compliance on the Service Summary as a performance objective item. Your plan shall include as a minimum, but is not limited to:

a) A thorough and clear description in detail of the methods, processes, and procedures for ensuring performance meets the standards of the PWS;

b) A description of the offeror’s inspection system to effectively meet the quality standards of the PWS. Description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, how inspections will be documented, how feedback will be provided to employees, and the title and organizational placement of the inspectors. This should include processes for interfacing with the assigned Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs);

c) If any services are sub-contracted or a teaming arrangement is proposed, an explanation of how the offeror intends to coordinate performance to meet the standards of the PWS.

3. Management Plan - Provide a Management Plan that describes how your company will obtain and manage personnel and resources to successfully perform the work detailed in the PWS. Your plan shall include as a minimum, but is not limited to:

a) The Government considers the offeror’s Project Manager to be key personnel under any contract resulting from this solicitation.

The offeror shall provide a detailed resume and the experience of this individual.

b) A comprehensive list of equipment owned and equipment available, which will be assigned to the work described in the solicitation;

c) A listing of the number of personnel that will be assigned to this project. The qualifications and experience of the proposed language training instructors shall be provided;

d) In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), Contractor shall be required to have obtained necessary authorization to do business and operate in the country of performance.

If the offeror has obtained such authorization, provide a copy of the permit, or registration, documentation.

If offeror has not obtained such authorization, provide, the offeror shall provide:

1) A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the country of performance

2) Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will actually be required to undertake to obtain licensing and requisite permit(s)

3) Any impact such authorization may have on the contractor’s operating name and address

4) Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization. Any plan reflecting a protracted period (i.e. more than 15 calendar days after award) in obtaining license(s) and/or permit(s) shall be rejected at the discretion of the Contracting Officer since further delay would otherwise harm the Government.

e) A process to ensure adequate types of insurance and minimum amounts of insurance covering work to be performed under the contract;

f) Notwithstanding the submission in Volume I, submit completed Sections K. in this Section of Volume II. In addition:

1) If the offeror has check (i) in Secion Section K.1 - Contractor Recruitment of TCNs, provide a Recruitment Plan, a Housing Plan and the statements required by Section 2.9.

2) If the offeror has check (ii) in Section K.1 - Contractor Recruitment of TCNs, provide a Recruitment Plan and the statements required by Section 2.9;

g) Provide the Certification required in provision 52.222-56, confirming the offeror, nor its agents or subcontractors, have engaged in any human trafficking related activities.

4. Past Performance Information - Only references for recent and relevant contracts and/or projects are desired for past performance evaluation.

a). Quality and Satisfaction Rating for Contracts Completed in the Past Three Years: Offerors must submit recent and relevant contact information for a maximum of five (5) customers for whom have been provided.

1. To be considered recent, services must have been provided any time within the last three (3) years of issuance date of the solicitation.

2. To be considered relevant, services must be, or have been, similar scope, magnitude, and complexity as all of the services described in the PWS, performed at levels within 25% of the total estimated annual quantities stated in the Schedule of Services. The Government will consider past performance on multiple contracts/projects in addition to on an individual contract basis, but work must have been performed concurrently for no less than a 365 day period.

b). For each past performance points of contact provided, offerors must provide the following information to the contracting officer (see Attachment 3):

Company/Division name/Contracting Agency/Customer Name Description of service provided Contract number (if applicable) Contract value Period of performance Verified, up-to-date name, address, email c). If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past performance information on previous teaming arrangements with the same partner. If this is an initial teaming agreement, each party to the arrangement may provide a list of relevant and recent contracts performed independently from the teaming agreement. No more than five (5) total references shall be submitted.

d). Subcontractor Consent: Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor’s consent. Provide with the proposal a letter from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor.

Note: In the case of an offeror, subcontractor, or teaming partner without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”