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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 electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

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D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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

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

The purpose of this Amendment to the Solicitation is to:

1. extend the Due Date Time of the Quote Submission Package to 8:00PM EST;

2. include SF1449 for cover page of Quote Submission;

3. include Fully Executed SF 30 for Amendment 0001;

4. include Revised SOW based on Questions asked during Questions Period;

5. include Questions and Answers submitted to Contracting Officer.

Quotes must be received no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 8:00PM EST.

All quotes must be sent via email to elizabeth.mcdannell@dot.gov. Quotes shall include delivered price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, CAGE Code, business size

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ELIZABETH MCDANNELL

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6913G622Q300033/0002 under NAICS Code 624230, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements and details of Transition Plan, if applicable.

Quotes must be received no later than Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 8:00PM EST.

Period of Performance: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2027

The offer should be addressed to the following:

U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National

Transportation Systems Center, Attn: Elizabeth

McDannell, V-222, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA

02142. The signed offer must be submitted via e-mail to the contracting officer elizabeth.mcdannell@dot.gov . The time for receipt of offers is 8:00PM Eastern Time

Wednesday, June 15, 2022. No telephone requests will be honored. The Government will not pay for any information received. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order as a result of this solicitation. This RFQ is expected to result in a single purchase order award, subject to receipt of an acceptable proposal.

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Questions Period: All Questions must be sent via email to elizabeth.mcdannell@dot.gov with email subject: RFQ#6913G622Q300033 QUESTIONS.

Questions must be received no later than Thursday, June 02, 2022 at Noon (12:00PM) EST.

All quotes must be sent via email to elizabeth.mcdannell@dot.gov. Quotes shall include delivered price(s), a point of contact, name and phone number, CAGE Code, business size under NAICS Code 624230, and payment terms. Each

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response must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and requirements. Quotes must be received no later than Wednesday, June 08, 2022 at 12:30 PM EST.

Period of Performance: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2027

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for a firm fixed price contract for contractor support for information, medical and emergency support for federal foreign travelers.

CLINs 00100 and optional CLINs 00200 through

00500 which may or may not be exercised. Funding for CLINs 00200 through 00500 will not be obligated unless the optional CLINs are exercised in the form of a modification to the purchase order.

00100 Base Year Comprehensive Information, Medical and

Security Assistance Support Services for Federal

Government Employees Traveling Abroad for 12 months.

Period of Performance of this CLIN is July 01, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

To be billed monthly at a monthly rate.

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00200 Option Year One (1):

Comprehensive Information, Medical and Security

Assistance Support Services for Federal

Government Employees Traveling Abroad 12 months:

Period of Performance of this CLIN is July 01, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

To be billed monthly at a monthly rate.

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06/01/2023

Period of Performance: 07/01/2023 to 06/30/2024

00300 Option Year Two (2):

Comprehensive Information, Medical and Security

Assistance Support Services for Federal

Government Employees Traveling Abroad 12 months.

Period of Performance of this CLIN is July 01, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

To be billed monthly at a monthly rate.

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07/01/2024

Period of Performance: 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025

00400 Option Year Three (3):

Comprehensive Information, Medical and Security

Assistance Support Services for Federal

Government Employees Traveling Abroad 12 months.

Period of Performance of this CLIN is July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

To be billed monthly at a monthly rate.

(Option Line Item)

07/01/2025

Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 06/30/2026

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Comprehensive Information, Medical and Security

Assistance Support Services for Federal

Government Employees Traveling Abroad 12 months.

Period of Performance of this CLIN is July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

To be billed monthly at a monthly rate.

(Option Line Item)

07/01/2026

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

The offer should be addressed to the following:

U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National

Transportation Systems Center, Attn: Elizabeth

McDannell, V-222, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA

02142. The signed offer must be submitted via e-mail to the contracting officer elizabeth.mcdannell@dot.gov . The time for receipt of offers is 12:30 PM Eastern Time

Wednesday, June 08, 2022. No telephone requests will be honored. The Government will not pay for any information received. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order as a result of this solicitation. This RFQ is expected to result in a single purchase order award, subject to receipt of an acceptable proposal.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Amended SOW based on CS/S #6913G622Q300033 Questions and Answers

U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Comprehensive Information, Medical, Security and Evacuation Support Services *Revised (after Questions Period) Statement of Work

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) sends Temporary Duty (TDY) travelers on special assignment to all regions of the world. The Volpe Center has conducted a lengthy review of services required or provided under Department of State and DOT TDY policies, and recent experiences of Volpe Center staff while on international TDY. The Volpe Center has determined that acquiring outside expertise and comprehensive information, medical, security and evacuation support services to supplement those services provided by partner agencies is necessary to improve the information and necessary on-the-ground support for its personnel on TDY outside the United States The objective of this procurement is to seek international Government traveler information, medical, security and evacuation support services that require very little maintenance on behalf of Volpe Center staff, and which are managed such that there are few administrative barriers related to enrollment, verification of eligibility for services, and action initiated and followed through on emergency mitigation, response, and resolution.

SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide comprehensive information, medical, security and evacuation support services for all of Volpe Center’s Government employees on TDY assignment outside the United States. These individuals include short-term TDY Government employees traveling to carry out the mission of the Volpe Center on international assignments around the world.

Emergency Support and Evacuation services shall include comprehensive medical and security emergency assistance, including medical and political evacuation services to supplement what may be provided by the U.S. Department of State or other U.S. Government agencies. These services also include consolidated and up-to-the-minute information resources and alerts available prior to and during a trip to support and promote sound choices leading to the greatest levels of health and safety for Volpe Center Government employees while traveling internationally. It is anticipated that these services shall be provided for approximately 75 international trips per year *with 40 (forty) unique travelers (with some taking multiple trips). Trips tend to be distributed through the year. There may be 3-4 trips out at the same time, but they are not all clustered during any one period. Trips can occur simultaneously with different groups to different countries; trips can occur one trip at a time.

Comprehensive Information Support Services

• Compilation and electronic distribution of multiple sources of information relevant to safety, security, and health while traveling internationally. Multiple media approaches to exchanging and disseminating information.

• Website and mobile application site that includes up-to-the-minute information, updates and alerts on security and medical concerns for travelers that can be accessed by Government employee traveling, Volpe Center staff, and family members prior to the departure and during the trip so travelers may make the most well-informed decisions possible and take all appropriate precautions and actions to ensure their safety and health.

• Customized web pages and links that allow for the consolidation of information and increased efficiency. Customized pages and links with information specific to Volpe Center procedures shall be readily available alongside the information provided by the vendor on their services webpage. Email alert notification systems to serve Government employee traveling and their supervisors.

• Telephone, mobile application, and web-based resources to gain immediate access to further support (contact information for Embassies, Volpe Center Key Personnel, hospitals, health care facilities, emergency numbers, etc.) Volpe Center will provide the contractor with the Volpe Center Key Personnel information.

• Command Centers and staff available 24/7 to manage round-the-clock inquiries from Government employee traveling in all time zones around the globe and manage responses.

• Training for users and administrators on how to maximize use of websites, mobile applications and support personnel at call centers.

Enrollment - Emergency Contact Cards

Automatic issuance of information cards and/or other information pamphlets that can be carried by Government employees during international travel. The cards shall list all relevant emergency contact numbers and procedures in the event of an emergency to facilitate and expedite communication for either the traveler, or someone else providing assistance in the event the Government employee is unable to communicate. No Government employee shall be excluded from enrollment for any reason (age, pre-existing health conditions, etc.).

Medical Support Services

• Identification of reliable health care providers and advisory services in foreign countries which meet U.S. standards.

• Assistance with transport, intake, admissions, and monitoring during a medical emergency.

• Translation and interpretation services, as necessary.

• Medications and supplies will be sent to Government employee traveling TDY, as necessary including replacement of lost, stolen, or unavailable meds.

Security and Evacuation Support Services

• Communication Assistance - 24/7 access to a crisis center or incident command center and case manager in the event of a security related concern – disasters (natural, political, etc.)

• Coordination of information and logistics for support and evacuations with all U.S.

Government agencies involved.

Medical, Security and Evacuation Support Services Available Upon Request

These Medical, Security and Evacuation Support Services listed below shall be available and provided by the contractor upon request of the Contracting Officer should the need arise under separate order with an urgent and compelling need justification.

• Logistical and operational management and services support for medical evacuations and repatriation – includes payments to providers in remote locations that the U.S.

Government may not be able to make in an expeditious manner. The contractor shall provide a description of their standard operating procedure for reimbursement with the government and traveling employee’s health insurance providers.

• Medically trained escort services as required for sustained care of a patient during transit.

• Security evacuation assistance.

• Repatriation of mortal remains in the event of a death abroad.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All work shall be performed at the Contractor’s site(s), unless otherwise noted in this Statement of Work.

DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide monthly reports of services performed and after-action reports should an emergency medical event or evacuation occur. These reports shall be provided electronically to the Technical Point of Contact(s) and/or readily available through an online system.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance will be a 12-month Base Year plus Four, 12-month Option Years as follows:

Base Year: July 01, 2022 through June 30, 2023;

Option Year One: July 01, 2023 through June 30, 2024;

Option Year Two: July 01, 2024 through June 30, 2025;

Option Year Three: July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026;

Option Year Four: July 01, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

TO OFFERORS

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. All Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (the complete provision is provided in Attachment 2). An Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically using the System for Award Management (SAM) accessible via http://www.Sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. All Contractors must be registered in SAM in order to receive an award from a DOT Agency. The Government intends to award one (1) purchase order on a firm-fixed price basis as a result of this solicitation. This RFQ is expected to result in a single purchase order award, subject to receipt of an acceptable proposal. FAR Clauses and Provisions 52.212-4, Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

-Commercial Items, 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.232-40, Providing

Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors, 52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that

Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) and 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION

2015-02) are hereby incorporated by reference. Additional clauses cited in 52.212-5 that apply to this acquisition are: 52.209.6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-50, 52.223-

18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. The FAR provisions and clauses cited in this notice can be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.

This combined synopsis/solicitation hereby incorporates all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses contained herein. The offer should be addressed to the following: U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Attn: Christine Guy, V222, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142.

The signed offer must be submitted via e-mail to Christine.guy@dot.gov by closing date of May 29, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. ET. No telephone requests will be honored. The Government will not pay for any information received. It is anticipated that an award resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation will be made on or about June 5, 2017.

The following FAR provision is incorporated by full text:

52.203-98 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS- REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015) (DEVIATION 2015-

02)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution

Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard

Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such

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5/24/2017 waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(End of provision)

The following FAR provision is incorporated by full text:

52.203-99 - PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015) (DEVIATION 2015-02)

The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form

312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution

Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(End of clause)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment

Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

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U.S. D.O.T. The Volpe Center Amended Combined Synopsis/Solicitation #6913G622Q300033

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I’m not aware of any requirement to have a US citizen located abroad to provide the services referenced in the SOW.

Trips tend to be distributed through the year. There may be 3-4 trips out at the same time, but they aren’t all clustered during any one period.

Yes:Trips can occur simultaneously with different groups to different countries; Yes: Trips can occur one trip at a time.

You mentioned 75 trips per year, those are well distributed within the 12 months or trips occur more often in a certain period of time of the year?

Is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services?

Trips can occur simultaneously with different groups to different countries or one trip at a time ?

Do you need one of our american agents to be locally with the Federal Government Employees abroad? or a local representation is enough ?

An incumbent.

The Scope of Work addresses the approximate number of international trips per year, which is 75.

75 travelers per year with 40 unique travelers (with some taking multiple trips).

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If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Under ‘Scope of Work’, it mentions that the anticipated services will be provided for approximately 75 international trips per year. Can you please confirm the number of unique travelers?

Are both the website and mobile application already existing, provided as GFI, and the offeror would only need to maintain them? Or, do you require development of a new application and website?

The expectation is that the vendor would operate a website and mobile application as described in the SOW. The Volpe Center would not provide the website or mobile application. If the vendor did not already have a website and mobile application that our travelers, management, and families could access for information, etc., then the offerror would need to develop one.

Title: Comprehensive Information, Medical and Security Assistance Support Services for Federal Government Employees Traveling Abroad

There were 10 questions emailed to the Contracting Officer.

Yes

Can you provide name of incumbent?

International SOS Government Services, Inc.

Number of Travelers for the Volpe Center?

75 travelers per year with 40 unique travelers (with some taking multiple trips).

Is a zip. File acceptable for final submission?