Amendment 0001 on SOL 959P0025Q0007 Response to Questions - FY26 PSA Kick-Off Conference.pdf

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.

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 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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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)

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

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

AMENDMENT CONTROL NUMBER : 959P0025Q0007

SUMMARY OF CHANGES : Response to Questions on SOL# 959P0025Q0007

Amendment# 0001 on SOL 959P0025Q0007 provides (Q&A) "Responses to Questions" see page 2.

Quote/Proposals are due No Later Than 11 AM (EST) on Monday, June 16, 2025.

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 AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Gloria Robertson, Contracting Officer

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

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

959P0025Q00070001

PAGE OF PAGES

1 4

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

PSA Pretrial Services Agency 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Suite 1134 Washington, DC, 20004, US

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 959P00

Same As Issuing Office

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER 959P0025Q0007

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/03/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE

(X)

959P00

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06/03/2025

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

x

Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) Response to Questions

RFQ on SOL# 959P0025Q0007 Quotes due by 11 AM (EST), June 16, 2025

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QUESTION #1: There is to be no payment to staff of per diem allowance, correct?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

QUESTION #2: There are to be no meals or breaks provided in this contract award other than the provision of water stations, correct?

PSA RESPONSE: Correct on page 3 in the Statement of Work in section 4.0 SPECIFICATIONS under 4.3: Meals and Breaks under the 6th paragraph it reads: Note: Food meals/beverages (coffee/soda) are not required for the two separate PSA FY26 Kick-Off Conferences. Please read in its entirety.

QUESTION #3: Can the past performance include assignments where the NOW submitting Vendor (company-registered in SAMs.gov) acted as program/project manager for a similar project as this Solicitation?

PSA RESPONSE: Yes. All potential Vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov

QUESTION #4: The SAMs announcement-NAICS Code; statement 611430 states “Professional and Management Training,” for which this Vendor is qualified. However, within the attached Combined Synopsis Solicitation announcement, 3rd paragraph-3rd line, The NAICS code “is 611430 (Hotels, Except Casinos Hotels, Motels), and the business size is standard is $10M. Yet, the stated published small business standard threshold is 15M.” Please clarify which nomenclature/narrative statement is correct.

PSA RESPONSE: The reference information is correct and will remain as cited.

QUESTION #5: Is the Vendor required to provide transcription services to facilitate the proceedings to be Section 508 compliant?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

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RFQ on SOL# 959P0025Q0007 Quotes due by 11 AM (EST), June 16, 2025

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QUESTION #6: Is a registration desk located at the entrance to the meeting facility required and to be staffed by vendor personnel?

PSA RESPONSE: Refer to page 2 of the Statement of Work under Section 3.0 APPLICABLE CONDITIONS it cites in paragraph d. The conference venue must have space that will serve as a reception area for participants at the entrance to the conference space. The reception area will not be staffed by the Vendor.

QUESTION #7: Are name badges and (supplies) note pads/pencils required for each attendee and all staff?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

QUESTION #8: Is there any read-ahead material to be provided to the Attendees before each meeting? If yes, is the vendor required to prepare (print) such material and distribute it prior to the kick-off meetings?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

QUESTION #9: Is any resource material required to be distributed at the beginning of each meeting?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

QUESTION #10: If resource material or read-ahead material will be required for distribution, how many pages will “each” document” be?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

QUESTION #11: Should printing, if required, be black and white or in color if printing is required?

PSA RESPONSE: This is not a requirement for this solicitation.

RFQ on SOL# 959P0025Q0007 Quotes due by 11 AM (EST), June 16, 2025

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QUESTION #12: Within the SAMs announcement, Paragraph 4, (under the heading Description) the statement reads in part "... must provide proof they can provide two separate PSA FY 26 Kick-of Venues... ." please clarify how you anticipate this being provide?

PSA RESPONSE: Offeror will provide two separate venues as reference on page 1 of the Statement of Wok under 2.0 SCOPE, 3rd paragraph it states:

Two (2) separate PSA FY26 Kick-Off Conferences (as cited):

1st Conference Two-Days: Approximately 110 participants from PSA Management Team will be attending.

Scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025 and Thursday, August 14, 2025. Time: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for both days.

2nd Conference Three-Days: Approximately 90 participants from PSA Bargaining Unit Employees will be attending. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025 through Thursday, September 11, 2025. Time: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday through Thursday.

QUESTION #13: Is there a restriction for third party contractors to bid for the opportunity?

PSA RESPONSE: There is no restriction preventing third-party contractors from participating in the opportunity as subcontractors; however, only the offeror submitting the proposal—the prime contractor— may be awarded the contract. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Government maintains contractual privity only with the prime contractor and will hold the prime solely responsible for performance, regardless of any subcontracting arrangements.

Subcontractors may support the effort under a properly established relationship with a prime contractor but are not eligible to submit independent proposals unless acting as a prime.

Applicable References: FAR 9.405 (Excluded Parties), FAR 44.101 (Definitions – Subcontract), and FAR 52.244-2 (Subcontracts).