47PB0020R0005 Tab 10 Amendment 0002.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 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 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

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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

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

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

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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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1PQB

Robert Budlong, Contracting Officer

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1PQB

Acquisition Management Division (1PQ) Contract Operations Branch (1PQB) GSA/PBS

10 CAUSEWAY ST., RM 1100

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077 USA

Acquisition Management Division (1PQ) Contract Operations Branch (1PQB) GSA/PBS

10 CAUSEWAY ST., RM 1100

BOSTON, MA 02222-1077 USA

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47PB0020R0005/0002

The solicitation referenced in Block #9a for Custodial and Building Operations and Maintenance Combined Services at Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) in Jackman and Coburn Gore, Maine is hereby amended as follows:

1. Publish Pre-Proposal Conference Minutes and attendance sheet for Pre-Proposal

Conference and Site Visit held on December 18, 2019.

2. Publish responses to Question Set 1.

3. In Amendment 0002 in paragraph 2, there are typographical errors. Delete the paragraph in its entirety and replace with "In Addendum 05, Instructions to Offerors, on page 6 of 7 in FAR Provision 52.212-2(a), after "When combined, all non-price factors are equal in importance to price." add "Award will be made on a best value basis and as ratings of the most highly rated offerors become more equal, preference will be given to Women Owned Small Businesses."

4. In Addendum 05, Instructions to Offerors, on page 6 of 7 in FAR Provision 52.212-2(b) Options, after "Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s)" add "The Government will also evaluate an additional period of six month period beyond the fourth option year which is not on the CLIN spreadsheet. The prices for this 6-month period will be taken from the 4th Option Period (Option Year 4)".

5. In Addendum 05, Instructions to Offerors, on page 7 of 7, under the heading of "SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS", delete "no later than COB" and replace with "no later than 4:30 PM EST". Delete "TBD" and replace with "December 30, 2019".

6. In Addendum 05, Instructions to Offerors, on page 7 of 7, under the heading of "SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS", under the subheading of "Volume 1" delete "the GSA 527" and replace with "certified financial statement or GSA Form 527".

7. Insert GSAM Clause 552.204-70 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (DEVIATION I) (AUG 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- “Covered telecommunications equipment or services”, “Critical technology”, and “Substantial or essential component” have the meanings provided in FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing-

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Representation. [Contractor to complete and submit to the Contracting Officer] The

Offeror or Contractor represents that it [ ] will or [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, 47PB0020R0005/0002 order, or other contractual instrument resulting from this contract. This representation shall be provided as part of the proposal and resubmitted on an annual basis from the date of award.

(d) Disclosures. If the Offeror or Contractor has responded affirmatively to the representation in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Offeror or Contractor shall provide the following additional information to the Contracting Officer--

(1) All covered telecommunications equipment and services offered or provided (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of clause)

SOLICITATION: 47PB0020R0005

COMBINED SERVICES AT LAND PORTS OF ENTRY IN JACKMAN AND COBURN GORE,

IN MAINE

Question Set 1

Question 1: Reference PWS paragraph C.2.1: this paragraph identifies that the contractor shall provide “management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies…and shall be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair of equipment and systems, including vertical transportation and all related services located within the property line of the Jackman LPOE and Coburn Gore LPOE”. The 14 item list that follows includes Wind Turbines identified in TAB 10, Section J as “NPS 11-21 Artic (Northern Power Systems)”. While researching these systems, we received a message that “As of August 26, 2019 Northern Power Systems has ceased all commercial operations. This information along with other material has resulted in the following questions:

a. When were these systems installed as they came with a 2 year warranty? Installed in 2010, they came with a 5 year maintenance plan.

b. Aside from the reference in C.2.1, there is no mention of the wind turbines anywhere else in the PWS nor in the GSA Public Buildings Maintenance Standards. Due to the highly specialized nature of the equipment, we are relatively certain that the maintenance work is subcontracted. Who is currently performing the work on these systems? Northern Power Systems was bought out by Power Grid Partners who is currently servicing the systems.

c. As these two turbines are capable of powering up to 80 homes, are these systems tied into the electrical grid? If so, what is the Contractor’s responsibility? The system is tied into Hydro Quebec power grid. The contractor is responsible up to the point where it crosses into Quebec.

Response: Underlined above.

Question 2: Reference PWS paragraph C.5.11.1, Repairs: this paragraph states in part “If the Contractor identifies a repair that it believes is of such a specialized nature that a specialized subcontractor is required to complete the repair properly…”. While these systems are really not much different than high power transmission lines which are typically not dealt with by the Contractor, will this equipment be excluded from a “Shared Liability” scenario as they will absolutely require specially trained technicians for all work?

Response: No. Not excluded.

Question 3: Ref. C.2.1, Scope of Work: this paragraph states “The Contractor shall provide management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies (shipping & handling) and shall be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair of equipment and systems, including vertical transportation and all related services located within the property line of the Jackman LPOE (ME0823BJ, ME0824BJ, ME025BJ) and Coburn Gore LPOE (ME0551BE, ME0552BE, ME0553BE, ME0554BE, ME0555BE) building(s), to include the following”… Later in the PWS, paragraph C.6.12 Vertical Transportation System is marked as “RESERVED”. Please clarify if Contractor is responsible for vertical transportation system maintenance. Is Contractor responsible for elevator certification and inspections?

Response: The Contractor is responsible for the automotive lift but the contractor is not responsible for the maintenance of elevators; however, they are for general cleaning and lighting.

Question 4: Ref. Addendum 05 – Instructions to Offerors, page 6 Evaluation Factors for Award.

The instructions in the paragraph headed “Volume 1” state that offerors shall submit the GSA 527 with their Price and Business Proposal. Will the government accept offeror’s financial statements in lieu of a GSA 527?

Response: Yes, we will allow certified financial statements. See Amendment 0002 for details.

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