75D301-20-R-67869 00003 -Amendment Doc Final.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

00003

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/05/2020

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 2543 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Office of Acquisition Services (OAS)

2900 Woodcock Blvd

Atlanta, GA 30341-5539

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

X

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

75D301-20-R-67869

9B. DATED (See Item 11)

06/05/2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (See Item 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 Offers x is extended, is not extended.

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 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 ACKNOWLEGMENT

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

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, X is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

1. See Continuation Page for Details.

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)

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Candice L. Simmons

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY ___________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

20 May 2020

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105 Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

ITEM 10A.

CONTINUATION PAGE

Amendment 00003 to Request for Proposal 75D301-R-67869 is being issued to do the following:

1. Incorporation of revised Section M titled “Evaluation Factors for Award” with the following changes:

a. Incorporate revised section L.11 titled “Business Proposal Instructions (Apr 2000)” with bolded and underlined changes at number (2) titled “Contract Form, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, and Representation and Certifications”.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

L.11 Business Proposal Instructions (Apr 2000)

The business proposal must be prepared on 8 ½” x 11” papers, using no smaller than a 12 point font and a 1” margin.

The business proposal is not restricted to a page limitation. However, offerors are advised that any documentation that is not attributable to the information requested above for inclusion in the business proposal, or any documentation that appears to be an overflow of the technical proposal, shall not be evaluated. Because cost competition is anticipated, offerors are not required to submit cost or pricing data (certified) for the proposed costs with their business proposal.

However, the Government reserves the right to request submission of this data at a later date if necessary. Adequate supporting documentation for each proposed cost element is required. The business proposal must include, at a minimum, the following sections:

(1) Contract Proposal Cover Sheet and Table of Contents.

(2) Contract Form, Supplies and Services and Prices/Costs for performance of services and Representations and Certifications

(3) A copy of your Organization’s current travel policy

(4) Accounting system Information

(5) Other Administrative Data

(1) Contract Proposal Cover Sheet and Table of Contents

The cover sheet of your Business Proposal must comply with FAR Table 15-2, which requires the following information (as applicable):

(1) Solicitation and/or amendment number;

(2) Name and address of offeror;

(3) Name and telephone number of point of contact;

(4) Name, address, and telephone number of Cognizant Contract Administration Office;

(5) Name, address, and telephone number of Cognizant Audit Office;

(6) Whether your organization is subject to cost accounting standards; whether your organization has submitted a CASB Disclosure Statement, and if it has been determined adequate; whether you have been notified that you are or may be in noncompliance with your Disclosure Statement or CAS, and, if yes, an explanation; whether any aspect of this proposal is consistent with your established estimating and accounting principles and procedures and FAR Part 31, Cost Principles, and if not, an explanation;

(7) The following statement:

“This proposal reflects our estimates and/or actual costs as of this date and conforms to the instructions in FAR 15.403-5(b)(1) and Table 15-2. By submitting this proposal, we grant the Contracting Officer and authorized representative(s) the right to examine, at any time before award, those records, which include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and form or whether such supporting information is specifically referenced or included in the proposal as the basis for pricing, that will permit an adequate evaluation of the proposed price.”

(8) Date of Submission;

(9) Number of pages;

(10) Expiration date of Offer;

(11) Name, title, and signature of authorized representative;

(12) A table of Contents listing the following shall precede the Cover Page.

(2) Contract Form, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, and Representation and Certifications

For the overall contract, the offeror shall submit, only once, the contract form found in Section A, and the completed Representations and Certifications contained in Section K, of this solicitation. The contract form and the Representations and Certifications must be executed in the indicated places by an official authorized to bind the offeror.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/15.htm#P410_73681#P410_73681

Supporting Cost Information for proposal submission:

Include all supporting costs for Business Proposal submission for evaluation (fringe, overhead rate, G&A, profit etc.).

Supporting Documentation for each proposed cost must be included (payroll records, indirect rate agreement, vendor quotes, etc.). Additionally as part of this section a signed copy of Attachment J.7 titled “Proposal Preperation Certification” should be provided for.

The itemized cost and the rationale for individual cost categories shall be furnished as follows:

(a) Direct Labor. Provide a weekly breakdown of labor hours, rates, and cost by appropriate category, and furnish bases for estimates;

(b) Indirect Costs. Indicate how you have computed and applied your indirect costs (overhead rate, G&A rate etc.), including cost breakdowns. Show trends and budgetary data to provide a basis for evaluating the reasonableness of proposed rates. Indicate the rates used and provide an appropriate explanation;

(c) Other Direct Costs. Provide a breakdown of all other costs not otherwise included in the categories listed above. These shall include costs associated with performing work in an overseas location which may include but are not limited to: relocation, shipping of household goods, housing, security, education allowance, *post differential, **cost of living allowance, repatriation and other associated costs to legally perform services in a foreign country and provide bases for pricing;

NOTE: *Only candidates relocating from the US to an overseas location may receive Post Differential.

**Contractors shall chose either in country cost of living allowance or yearly salary increases but not both

(d) Fringe Benefits: Show fringe benefits as a separate cost category. Include the rate(s) and the method of calculating fringe benefits. Provide a copy of the fringe benefit rate and institutional guidelines;

(e) Materials and Services: Provide a consolidated priced summary of individual material quantities included in the various tasks, orders, or contact line items being proposed and the basis for pricing (vendor quotes, invoice prices, etc.). Include raw materials, parts, components, assemblies, and services to be produced or performed by others. For all items proposed, identify the item and show the source, quantity, price, and extent of competition;

(f) Royalties. If royalties exceed $1,500, you must provide the following information on a separate page for each separate royalty or license fee: Name and address of licensor.; Date of license agreement; Patent numbers;

Patent application serial numbers, or other basis on which the royalty is payable; Brief description (including any part or model numbers of each contract item or component on which the royalty is payable); Percentage or dollar rate of royalty per unit; Unit price of contract item; Number of units; Total dollar amount of royalties; If specifically requested by the Contracting Officer, a copy of the current license agreement and identification of applicable claims of specific patents (see FAR 27.202 and 31.205-37);

(g) Facilities Capital Cost of Money: When you elect to claim facilities capital cost of money as an allowable cost, you must submit Form CASB-CMF and show the calculation of the proposed amount (see FAR 31.205-10).

(3) Travel policy

Contractor travel may be required for this contract and will be reimbursed to the Contractor in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations.

(4) Accounting System Information In the event you do not have a Government approved accounting system and/or have never had a cost type Government contract, the following is required (include major subcontracts) to be submitted with your proposal:

Provide letter of acceptable accounting system audit by an indepedent agency.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/27.htm#P53_7033 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/31.htm#P827_150548 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/31.htm#P462_89099

(5) Other Administrative Data

(1) Your proposal must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of the RFP. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that it is firm for a period of at least 120 days from the date of receipt by the Government.

(2) List name and telephone number of person to contact regarding your proposed accounting system.

Name:

No.:

(3) List name, address, and telephone number of cognizant Government audit agency:

Name:

No.:

Address:

(4) Your proposal must list any current commitments with the Government relating to the work or services and indicate whether these commitments will or will not interfere with the completion of work and services as contemplated under this proposal.

(5) Your proposal must identify any former HHS employee to be utilized on this project by providing the individual’s name, when employed by HHS, where employed, and the capacity in which employed.

(6) It is HHS policy that contractors provide all equipment and facilities necessary for performance of contracts;

however, in some instances, an exception may be granted to furnish Government-furnished property or to authorize purchase with contract funds. If additional equipment must be acquired, you must include in your proposal a description and the estimated cost of each item, and state whether you propose to furnish the item with your own funds. You must identify all Government-owned property in your possession, and all property acquired from Federal funds to which you have title, that you propose to use in performing the prospective contract.

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