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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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KINGS POINT NY 11024-1699

300 STEAMBOAT ROAD

USMMA PROCUREMENT

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION

07/12/20240001

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/12/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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. Post the original solicitation as an attachment so that potential bidders have a place to add the pricing and to sign and return the solicitation via email when submitting their quote.

b. Disseminate questions received from prospective bidders with answers.

NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: porterd@usmma.edu NO LATER THAN 9:00

A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME(EST)ON TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 WITH SOLICITATION NUMBER

6923G224Q000013 IN THE SUBJECT LINE. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS WILL BE ISSUED BY AMENDMENT TO

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

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

07/25/2024

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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6923G224Q000013/0001

THE SOLICITTATION PACKAGE. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL quotation documents and acknowledging any amendments, and should re-visit this website periodically to check for any changes to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USMMA.

Period of Performance: 09/03/2024 to 06/02/2025

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. Are there any incumbents currently providing these services? If yes, are there any pain points or challenges with the present contract vendors?

Answer: This is a new requirement.

2. Can the agency please confirm the total budget allocated for this contract?

Answer: This solicitation is being competed on SAM.Gov and is open to all small businesses. As a result, Contractors should submit their best and final quote by the date and time specified in the solicitation.

3. Can the agency please clarify if there are any specific submission instructions or guidelines?

Answer: As stated in the solicitation, all quotes must be emailed to porterd@usmma.edu and are due back no later than August 1, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. EST.

4. Can the agency please confirm if we only need to submit the resume and pricing of the candidate?

Answer: Resumes are required along with the quote.

5. Is there any specific format for the pricing of the candidate, or do we only need to provide the hourly rate of the candidate?

Answer: There is no specific format for pricing other than the cost per hour and the total for the period of performance.

Can the agency clarify the requirement mentioned in the RFQ under the general requirements section, "Personnel in the employ of the Contractor shall, in the operation of motor vehicles, possess a valid State driver's license and registration, and current insurance certificate." Do we need to provide our firm's insurance certificate or the personal motor vehicle insurance certificate ?

Answer: You do not need to submit an insurance certificate. However, the candidate that you select should have a valid driver’s license, registration and insurance if driving on the Academy grounds.

6. The Solicitation states that this is a Firm Fixed Price purchase order, and it also states that only the Actual Hours Worked will be paid. Does this mean that the FFP should be an hourly rate?

Answer: Price should be based on an hourly rate mailto:porterd@usmma.edu

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7. Also, as an FFP, how often am I able to invoice the government for this work and what is the expected turnaround time for payment after an invoice has been received? For example, if I am able to invoice monthly (for a month's work), should I expect NET 30 payment terms or sooner?

Answer: Once the award has been issued, the Contractor can either invoice bi-weekly or on a monthly basis. Payment Terms are Net 30 (Agency goal is to pay proper invoices for small business entities within 15 days or less).

8. Lastly, aside from everything stated in the SOW, are there any other activities, such as an orientation, or a security meeting, that would require in-person attendance prior to work commencement and that would not be part of the billable hours?

Answer: There are no activities or orientation requirements before the award begins. However, the Contractor employee performing under the Contract must undergo a background clearance. As such, the Contractor employee would be required to visit the Academy’s Human Resources (HR) Office to fill out paperwork to begin the background check and HR will let them know what else is needed to complete the process. This would not be part of the billable hours.