N6449821Q50030002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answ er the contractor questions received in response to the RFQ.

2. Remove GSA statement in Section L.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Feb-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N6449821Q5003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Nov-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer 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 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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09-Feb-2021

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 02311, MARISSA DICKENS

267-990-6187, MARISSA.DICKENS@NAVY.MIL

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

N64498 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

marissa.dickens@navy.milEMAIL:215-897-1947TEL:

MARISSA DICKENS / CONTRACTING OFFICER

N6449821Q5003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to answer the following contractor questions:

Question 1: Under section 5.0 Place of Performance please confirm if access to the NSWCPD facilities should be considered a viable option at the time to host said event or is it the expectation due to the Pandemic all events and trainings will be virtually at this time or through the first half of the calendar year.

Answer 1: It is anticipated that the place of performance will be virtual, however, in person is a possibility and travel costs should be considered and included in the quoted FFP price.

Question 2: The referenced solicitation includes a requirements at L.3.3.1, Pg. 105, as follows: “The offeror shall provide a copy of the GSA Schedule contract including the contractor’s pricelists. The proposed unit prices proposed shall be the Offerors Firm-Fixed-Price contract prices for each base and option period CLINs.” Is this an artifact from a previous FAR 8.4 solicitation? It conflicts with FAR 13 in that it is not applicable and represents a barrier to our participation given we do not possess a Professional Services schedule (i.e., catalog pricing). Can you clarify and advise if this will be amended?

Answer 2: The GSA statement under Section L.3.3.1, Pg. 105 is now removed from the RFQ.

Question 3: With regards to the topic of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, is there a recommended topic template available to follow or, are we able to develop a meeting topic and outline based on our recommended guidance for the meetings (we have some articles and subject matter reading that we’d like to include)?

Answer 3: The facilitators are allowed to pursue and grow the group discussion based on the interaction of the participants.

Question 4: Can you please let us know the professional and seniority levels of the discussion groups?; Are they senior level civilian or military employees?

Answer 4: The groups are voluntary and may include senior level participants. The Captain is active duty and may attend as well.

Question 5: Do you have a sample budget guidance template for us to review?

Answer 5: No

Question 6: Should our facilitation proposal include Travel and Expenses (T&E) and if so, do we use GSA issued travel per diem guidelines?

Answer 6: It is anticipated that the place of performance will be virtual, however, in person is a possibility and travel costs should be considered and included in the quoted FFP price. Contractors are not limited to use GSA issued travel per diem guidelines.

Question 7: The RFQ specifies “diversity and inclusion” – can companies assume that the discussion groups will also address equity?

Answer 7: Yes.

Question 8: On page 21, paragraph "2.0 Desired outcomes" What are the employees' baseline knowledge of DEI matters? Do you expect participants to come away with basic, intermediate or advanced knowledge of DEI?

Answer 8: We want the employees to understand the true strength of inclusivity and its positive effect on the workforce. The baseline knowledge will be mixed, but the focus is on participants coming away with intermediate knowledge being that this is a six month program.

Question 9: On page 22, paragraph 5.0 "Place of Performance" If the first year of virtual instruction results in successful outcomes, would you consider having subsequent sessions virtually?

Answer 9: Yes.

Question 10: Was some work done in the past that is the reasoning behind this new solicitation e.g. climate survey, past discriminatory lawsuits?

Answer 10: Improving the work environment and being proactive through inclusivity is the reason for this effort aside from interest in expanding similar efforts being completed across the larger Navy Enterprise.

Question 11: Will the agency provide the online platform or is the contractor responsible for hosting the virtual online platform e.g. will we be using our own Zoom account or will the agency provide an online platform they wish to use?

Answer 11: The vendor should provide the tool.

Question 12: Will the training take place during the day time? At the same time for each particular group e.g.

recurring monthly meeting day and time?

Answer 12: Yes.

2. The following have been modified:

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this RFQ and in the same format as outlined herein. Failure to comply with the requirements of the RFQ may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in quotations. Quotations shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government evaluation board members to make a thorough evaluation and to arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the prospective Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements and associated risks and is able, willing, and competent to devote the resources necessary to meet the requirements.

Pricing information should only be present in the Price Volume.

No classified information shall be provided in any volume.

The projected award date/ start date for the contract(s) resulting from this solicitation is April 2021.

L.1.2. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Offerors may submit questions, concerns, or request clarification of any aspect of this solicitation electronically as follows:

TO: Marissa.dickens@navy.mil CC: Cynthia.esposito@navy.mil;

SUBJECT LINE: Question (insert name of Offeror) N6449821Q5003 EEO Facilitators

The questions should include the page number and paragraph number or identifier which pertains to the Offeror’s question. Questions received without this information may not be answered. The deadline for receipt of questions is three weeks after date of solicitation issuance. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after this deadline will be answered. Acknowledgement of receipt of questions will not be made.

L.1.3. SOLICITATION CHANGES

Any changes or additional information (responses to questions, amendments, etc.) related to the solicitation will be made available only through the following website: http://beta.sam.gov. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall provide quotations in response to any and all amendments to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s). The cover letter /transmittal letter shall acknowledge receipt /response to the amendment version).

L.2. QUOTATION FORMAT

Quotations shall be prepared on standard 8-1/2” by 11’ paper, set at single-spaced with 1” width spacing, 0” left and right indent and a single blank line before and after each paragraph. The font shall be Times New Roman with a font size of 12 throughout the document.

The Offeror’s company name, the solicitation number and the date of the quote shall appear at the top of each page.

Each page shall contain a footer that includes, at a minimum, the volume number, page number and, if applicable, restrictive legend (see FAR 52.215-1(e) (2)).

The Non-Cost/Price Volumes of a quote shall not contain any reference to cost. They should be written so that government personnel evaluating the quote can arrive at a sound determination as to whether the quote meets the requirements of this solicitation. To this end, the quote shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective Contractor has a clear understanding of the technical requirements contained in Section C of this solicitation. Statements such as "the Offeror understands", "will comply with the Performance Work Statement," "standard procedures will be employed"; "well known techniques will be used" and general paraphrasing of the Performance Work Statement are considered inadequate.

L.2.1. PAGE NUMBERS AND LIMITS

A page is defined as one sheet of paper with typing on one side. When information is contained on both sides of a single sheet of paper it will be counted as two pages and shall be numbered accordingly. Partial pages count as a full page. Foldouts may be used for diagrams, charts, or graphic material only that could not be depicted otherwise on standard 8-1/2” by 11” paper. Foldouts shall fold from left to right (sideways), shall not exceed 11” by 17” and shall count as two pages.

Specific page limitations are provided below in Table L.3. Pages that exceed the page count limit will not be evaluated by the Government. If the quote exceeds the identified page limit, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count. Blank pages must contain only material pertinent to the page heading and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." All pages within a page limited volume shall be consecutively numbered, starting at page one, and shall not exceed the page limitation.

The following are not included in the page limitations:

a. Title/Cover pages

b. Tables of Contents

c. Glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms

SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Marissa Dickens, via email (Marissa.dickens@navy.mil) within the response date established.

L.3. QUOTATION CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION

The quote shall contain three (3) separate volumes with page limits identified as follows:

Volume Contents Electronic/S oft

Copies

Page Limits

I. QUOTATION DOCUMENTS 1 None

II. FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL 1 None

Subfactor A – Staffing/Management Approach - -

Subfactor B – Corporate Experience - -

III. FACTOR 2 – TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE 1 None

L.3.1. VOLUME I: QUOTATION DOCUMENTS

This volume is the Offeror’s contractual commitment, complete in every respect and ready for acceptance by the Government.

L.3.1.1 TRANSMITTAL/COVER LETTER

The Offeror’s quotation shall include a transmittal letter on the Offeror’s letterhead signed by an executive of the company who possesses authority to contractually bind the Offeror. The letter shall provide the name, title, phone number and e-mail address of the Offeror’s principal point of contact for the solicitation and identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government and contractually bind the Offeror. The letter shall include the following information:

1. Reference the RFQ number and acknowledge that it transmits an offer in response to the requirements as stated in the solicitation,

2. Identify all attachments and enclosures being transmitted as part of the response to the RFQ,

3. List all subcontractors identified in the Offeror’s quotation.

4. Shall state that the quote is made without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation; or if the Offeror takes any exceptions to solicitation, provide a full explanation. Each exception shall be referenced to the applicable paragraph or contract line item number. Any exceptions made, and not clearly delineated here will not be considered or accepted. Any material exceptions to the RFQ may render the quotation unacceptable and ineligible for award.

5. Statement that the quotation is valid for at least 180 calendar days after the date established for receipt of offers.

6. Provide the following information pertaining to the Offeror:

a. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number,

b. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNs) Number,

c. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN),

d. Address(es) of the location(s) at which the Offeror intends to perform the proposed effort,

e. Name, address and telephone number of the cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), audit office,

f. Name, address and telephone number of the cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency

(DCMA) office,

g. If no Organizational Conflict of Interest exists, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in its cover letter

h. Names, titles, phone numbers and electronic addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the

Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

7. If the quotation contains a “contractor team arrangement” as defined in FAR 9.601, provide information that describes the contractor team arrangement to include any information that will help the Government understand the contractor team arrangement purpose and benefit.

L.3.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

L.3.2.1 SUBFACTOR A – STAFFING/MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror’s response to the RFQ shall include narrative addressing its ability and capacity to perform the SOW requirements. The Offeror shall address the total number of facilitators that will be utilized among the six (6) groups, provide a plan for which Diversity and Inclusion topics will be discussed per group and how those discussions will be facilitated each month, and provide a list of proposed materials/books that will be utilized. The offeror shall provide the names of proposed facilitators and their qualifications.

L.3.2.2 SUBFACTOR B – CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

Offerors shall submit a narrative demonstrating their relevant corporate experience in performing work that is the same or similar to the requirements in the Statement of Work. Offerors shall demonstrate performance of work of the same or similar magnitude, complexity and time of performance relative to the services to be furnished under the present solicitation.

Offerors should provide the following information:

1. Contract Number

2. Customer/Agency

3. Contracting Officer and Technical Point of Contact (names and telephone numbers)

4. Brief description of the scope of work

5. Contract type

6. Award Price

7. Total Labor-Hours of Effort

8. Period of Performance

9. Contract Deliverables

L.3.3 VOLUME III - PRICE QUOTATION

L.3.3.1 COMPLETED RFQ

This document shall be fully executed. The document shall not be embellished with any cover or binding. If the Offeror makes any qualifications to any provisions in the RFQ, all such qualifications shall be listed in the transmittal letter to the quotation.

Offerors must fill in all areas of the RFQ listed as Offeror fill-ins, including proposed costs including unit price and fees for each CLIN/SLIN in Section B. (Note - This information is exempt from the font and spacing requirements identified under Paragraph Page Numbers and Limits). Special attention should be taken to accurately enter the prices required in Section B.

Offerors shall submit signed Section K signed Representations, Certifications and Acknowledgements and System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors shall ensure that Representations and Certifications in SAM are current in the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) database at www.Beta.SAM.gov.

Each Offeror is required to submit a Price Volume for all priced CLINs. Electronic copies, if authorized, shall be submitted on separate media, using MS Word/MS Excel as applicable.

(End of Summary of Changes)