Amendment_A0001_AB-133F-16-RP-0032.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

2. AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

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

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your 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 ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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 NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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, 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)

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

See Attachment Page.

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A0001 MAR 31, 2016 NFFP7300-16-00106

AJ630031

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION

CONTRACTS BRANCH

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE, SOU6

SEATTLE WA 98115-6349

See Block 6

AB-133F-16-RP-0032

MAR 16, 2016

See Schedule x

Attachment Page

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SOLICITATION CHANGES/AMENDMENTS:

Add the following language to page 92, Factor A, after the “the requirements of the PWS in this solicitation”:

Additionally, proposed key personnel will be evaluated based upon resumes provided that addresses their education, qualifications, and experience.

Add the following labor category to the Performance Work Statement on page 42 after the labor category description of “Marine Mechanic III”:

Project Mechanic

Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment required in the performance of the Task Order.

Experience required

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the skills applicable to each anticipated Task Order. Journeyman level skills in the appropriate trades as required.

Education required

Trade school or equivalent experience.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

The following questions were received; duplicate questions have been merged:

1. Will there be an opportunity for smaller firms to participate and propose to provide some of the requested services? Or is NOAA only interested in single or team respondents that will be able to provide all the services requested?

Proposals, whether from a single vendor or team of vendors, must cover all the services requested in the solicitation.

2. The government has provided a sample task order (Section D, Attachment 3) but there are no explicit instructions to respond to it in the instructions or evaluation criteria. Does the government want offerors to address the sample task order in our response?

Offerors do not have to address the sample task order. The sample task order is only to provide offerors an idea of the type of task orders that will be issued off this IDIQ.

3. The government states in the instructions that resumes are not included in the page limit, but does not ask for key personnel or resumes to be included or evaluated. Does the government want offerors to provide resumes and/or bios for personnel key or otherwise?

See page 2 of this amendment. Resumes are requested for key personnel under Factor A.

4. Are the Title page, Table of Contents, List of Figures, and Proposal Summary sections counted against the 40 page limit?

Yes, the title page, table of contents, list of figures, and proposal summary are included in the 40 page limit.

5. Will the government allow for a different font and size for tables and graphics? If so, what is the minimum allowable size?

No, the solicitation states on page 90 that the technical proposal must be typed, single-spaced, with one inch margins, using Times New Roman font, 12 font and printed, unreduced in size, on 8½" by 11" paper, not exceeding 40 pages, single-sided.

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6. Is there currently an incumbent and current contract? If so, how many incumbent personnel are there to be transitioned to the new contract?

Yes, the current contract is AB-133F-13-CQ-0016. The incumbent is Ocean Associates, Inc. The number of incumbent personnel that are to be transitioned to the new contract will depend on the Government’s need and funding.

7. Wage determinations titled WD-05-2441 and WD-05-2559 are incomplete. Will you please provide these in their entirety?

Yes, WD-05-02441 and WD-05-2559 are added to this amendment in full text.

8. Many of the labor categories identified in the table on page 3 of the RFP are not listed on the wage determination sheets. Will you please provide occupation codes and the rates for the positions listed in the table?

The Contractor is responsible to determine the labor mix proposed and which categories are SCA applicable.

9. How many Task Orders were issued during each of the following years 2013, 2014, and 2015?

In total, 56 Task Orders have been issued under the current contract. However, this may vary in the future due to consolidation efforts.

10. Can you provide the total hours worked per labor category for each of the last three years?

The following table is for information purposes only and provides a general estimate of the annual amount of hours for each labor category:

Biological or Fisheries Aide I 1,680

HR

Biological or Fisheries Aide II 1,680

HR

Biological Technician (Fisheries)

3,120

HR

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Boat Operator I 1,000

HR

Boat Operator II 2,080

HR

Boat Operator III 2,080

HR

Deck Hand I 1,000

HR

Deck Hand II 1,000

HR

Electronic Technician

HR

Fisheries Biologist I Ecologist I 4,160

HR

Fisheries Biologist II Ecologist

II 10,400

HR

Fisheries Biologist III Ecologist III 6,240

HR

Fisheries Biologist IV Ecologist IV 2,080

HR

Laborer

HR

Marine Mechanic I

HR

Marine Mechanic II

HR

Marine Mechanic III 1,040

HR

Project Mechanic

HR

Statistician

HR

Task Coordinator 1,040

HR

Vessel Coordinator 1,040

HR

11. How many contracts does NOAA expect to issue under the above referenced solicitation, 1 or multiple?

The Government intends one contract from the solicitation.

12. Is the Task Coordinator described in the RFP a position to be filled on the Task Order level to manage specific task orders where this level of management is necessary with work performed at a NOAA facility or is it a position to manage all task orders

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performing duties directly and indirectly related to the contract?

The Task Coordinator is filled on the Task Order level and not filled to manage all task orders.

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END OF AMENDMENT A0001