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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 telegram 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 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.

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Philadelphia PA 19106 Attn: Corey Parkes

OPO/FPS/EACCG/R11/C

701 Market Street, Suite 3200 Ofc of Procurement Operations - FPS U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security DHS/FPS/East CCG/Region 11/Group C

Philadelphia PA 19106 701 Market Street, Suite 3200

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Federal Protective Service Acq. Division Office of Procurement Operations U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

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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

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

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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 date, 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.)

A. Questions & Answers are hereby provided for informational purposes only and does not amend or change the solicitation. If there is any conflict between the solicitation and the information contained in the answers to questions, the solicitation governs.

B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2023 to 03/31/2028

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)

Corey Parkes

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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 .

TEL: EMAIL: 215-521-2248 corey.parkes@fps.dhs.gov

Question #1. Can you please clarify the Guard Mount policy? Our experience has shown that paying for guard mount time or additional compensation is unnecessary. The Request for Proposal (RFP) does not mention Guard Mount nor the CBA, but the Price Element Breakdown sheet includes a row for calculating the guard mount time. Is there a requirement for the guards at this specific post to participate in a guard mount, as it is a rare practice to compensate PSOs or armed guards for being ready to start work upon arrival at the post?

Answer: The Statement of Work does not have any formal guard mount requirements. Please refer to the applicable CBAs for any guard mount requirements. Further, an offeror may include guard mount at their discretion.

Question #2. CBA-2023-29 (MD0195). Will the government please provide an updated Appendix A or MOU regarding current wage and benefit rates for this CBA, as the last stated rates were effective 09/30/2020 and 12/01/2020?

Answer: The CBAs in the solicitation are the current CBAs as confirmed by the incumbent contractor.

No further updates are available.

Question #3. CBA-2023-27 (MD0766-MD1185), CBA-2023-29 (MD0195). Has the updated CBA(s) allowed for an increase in holidays to include Juneteenth?

Answer: See answer to Question #2.

Question #4. SOW Exhibit 8a. Please verify which, if any posts, are IRS specific facilities, requiring the Annual IRS Security Awareness training. Can this training be completed during billable hours?

Answer: MD0195 is an IRS facility. All PSOs working at this facility shall require the annual IRS Security Awareness training. No, this training can’t be completed during billable hours.

Question #5. SOW Exhibit 10.6. Is the Post Tracking System (PTS) currently in use at all buildings? If not, when does the Government anticipate the new Post Tracking System (PTS) will become active on this contract?

Answer: No, PTS is not a requirement on the incumbent contract. The Government anticipates PTS to be available at the start of performance.

Question #6. SOW Exhibit 10.2 What is the required weapons platform to be used on the new contract?

Answer: 9mm. See SOW Exhibits, Attachment 2, Exhibit 10. Contractor-Provided Equipment.

Question #7. SOW Exhibit 10.2. What is the current weapons platform used by the incumbent Guards at each building?

Answer: 9mm, Smith and Wesson, M&P model

Question #8. SOW Exhibit 10.2. Are shotguns required at any facilities?

Answer: No

Question #9. RFP, Page 3. At the sites where there is allowed weapons and ammo storage space, where is this located in relationship to the post(s) location?

Answer: As stated in the RFP, there is no weapons storage at MD0195. All other facilities have onsite weapons storage; however, the Government cannot answer this question due to the varying distances of the weapons storage space in relation to the different post locations within each facility.

Question #10. Is the level of effort reflected in the RFP the same level of effort that is currently being performed by the incumbent guard force?

Answer: Yes. Please be advised that this is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract and task orders will be issued for the actual known service requirements based on the post requirements at that time. The current, known service requirements are provided for informational purposes only. Please see page 11 of A. Contract Clauses of the RFP, section 03. Maximum Quantities.

Question #11. Are there any staffing issues on the current contract?

Answer: The Government can’t answer questions in relation to the incumbent contractor’s performance.

Question #12. Are current contractor employees fully qualified in terms of training completion?

Answer: Incumbent PSOs currently standing post are fully qualified to stand post on the incumbent effort; however, if any training expires between now and when the new contract starts performance, there may be circumstances where the PSO is not fully qualified to stand post. It will be the awardee’s responsibility to ensure PSOs are fully qualified to stand post on the new contract. Please also refer to the Master Certification List (Attachment 11) for PSO training information.

Question #13. Is there an NWDTP certified Instructor on the contract?

Answer. Yes. Please also see SOW Section 6.7 & 11.4.

Question #14. Are the current PSOs and Supervisors trained to the NWDTP standards in the solicitation?

Answer: NWDTP is a post specific training and not all PSOs are required to have this training. Please refer to the post exhibit which specifies which posts require this training and the Master Certification List (Attachment 11) which specifies which PSOs currently have this training.

Question #15. Where is the incumbents Program Management Office?

Answer: There is no requirement in the incumbent effort nor in the instant requirement for a program management office. As an aside, Amendment 0001 lists the locations which currently provide onsite space for contractor use; however, there is no guarantee this space will be available for contractor use throughout the life of the contract.

Question 16. Is vehicle screening required at any of the access control posts? If so, is the vehicle screening equipment provided by the government?

Answer: No

Question 17. What is the recommended brand/model for handheld radios?

Answer: The Government does not specify a recommended brand/model for handheld radios. Please see SOW Exhibits, Attachment 2, Exhibit 10. Contractor-Provided Equipment, Communications Equipment Requirement for the Government’s minimum requirements under this RFP in relation to the communications equipment.