Amendment_0001.pdf

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 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 OF 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.

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

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)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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)

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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

The purpose of this Amendment is to revise the submission requirements referenced in "Proposal Checklist" and provision 52.212-1 Addendum; and to revise provision 52.212-2 "Evaluation - Commercial Items".

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USDA APHIS MRPBS

ASD Procurement Branch Butler Square, 5th Floor 100 N 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55403

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

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06/05/2017

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

5/25/2017 x

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Amendment 0001

SF30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The “Proposal Checklist” on page 4 of the solicitation has been revised to read as follows (changes underlined):

“PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

This checklist is provided for reference purposes only to assist firms in submitting a complete response to this solicitation. Proposals must contain all of the information described below (in accordance with 52.212‐1 Addendum (Pages 21‐22)).

PART 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Submit the items below to Lisa Draves at lisa.a.draves@aphis.usda.gov

・ Signed Standard Form (SF) 1449 and acknowledgement of any Amendments to the solicitation.

・ Completed Pricing Schedule (Page 5 of the solicitation). Provide a unit price for each line item as specified in the Pricing Schedule. Alternative pricing schedules will not be considered. Offers must include a price for all items in the solicitation to be eligible for award.

・ Execution and Management Plan. Offerors shall provide a narrative description of their proposed plan to accomplish the work for the entire contract. The Plan shall describe how the contractor will ensure an acceptable product is delivered on time every 35 calendar days throughout the contract period of performance. The Plan must contain sufficient detail to convince the evaluators that the offeror has considered all of the essential elements of the project, and that there is an adequate contingency plan to address performance risks.

・ Past Performance Information. Provide at least two (2) past performance references for recent and relevant work performed by the offeror within the last three years. Include project title, description, dollar value, dates performed, location, and contact information (name, title, valid email, and phone).

・ Subcontracting Plan. Proposals submitted by large businesses valued in excess of $700,000 must include a subcontracting plan. Proposals submitted by large businesses that do not include a subcontracting plan will be considered non‐responsive. Your attention is directed to clauses 52.219‐8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns”, 52.219‐9 (Alt II), “Small Business Subcontracting Plan”. The plan must separately addresses subcontracting with small business, veteran‐owned small business, service‐ disabled veteran‐owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women‐owned small business concerns. The accepted plan shall be included in and made a part of the resultant contract.

PART 2: PRODUCT SAMPLE

・ One (1) product sample of corn cob grounds 80 mesh or finer, no less than 5 pounds. Submit separately to the address below for testing prior to the required response date/time. Mark with the solicitation number, company name, address, and point of contact information. Samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government and will not be returned to the offeror.

USDA APHIS PPQ

22675 N. Moorefield Road

Warehouse at Moore Air Base

Edinburg, TX 78541

Attn: Martha Garza”

2. The Provision 52.212‐1 Addendum has been revised to read as follows (changes underlined):

“52.212‐1 ADDENDUM

FAR 52.212‐1 (b), Submission of offers, is replaced in its entirety by this addendum.

(b) Submission of Offers. Submit Part 1, Technical Proposal, to Lisa Draves at lisa.a.draves@aphis.usda.gov. Submit Part 2, Product Sample to the address specified below.

AT MINIMUM, PROPOSALS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PART 1: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(1) Signed Standard Form (SF) 1449 and acknowledgement of any Amendments to the solicitation.

(2) Completed pricing Schedule (see page 5 of the solicitation). Provide a unit price for each line item as specified in the Pricing Schedule. Alternative pricing schedules will not be considered. Offers must include a price for all items in the solicitation to be eligible for award.

(3) Execution and Management Plan. Offerors shall provide a narrative description of their proposed plan to accomplish the work required by the contract. The Plan shall describe how the contractor will ensure an acceptable product is delivered on time every 35 calendar days throughout the contract period of performance. The Execution and Management Plan will receive a rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable” based on its entirety. In order to receive an “acceptable” rating, the Plan must contain sufficient detail to convince the evaluators that the offeror has considered the essential elements of the project, and that there is an adequate contingency plan to address performance risks.

(4) Past Performance Information. Provide at least two (2) past performance references for recent and relevant work performed by the offeror within the last three years. Include project title, description, dollar value, dates performed, location, and contact information (name, title, valid email, and phone).

(5) Subcontracting Plan. Proposals submitted by large businesses valued in excess of $700,000 must include a subcontracting plan. Proposals submitted by large businesses that do not include a subcontracting plan will be considered non‐responsive. Your attention is directed to clauses 52.219‐8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns”, 52.219‐9 (Alt II), “Small Business Subcontracting Plan”. The plan must separately addresses subcontracting with small business, veteran‐owned small business, service‐ disabled veteran‐owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women‐owned small business concerns. The accepted plan shall be included in and made a part of the resultant contract.

PART 2: PRODUCT SAMPLE

(1) One (1) product sample of corn cob grounds 80 mesh or finer, no less than 5 pounds. Submit separately to the address below for testing prior to the required response date/time. Mark with the solicitation number, company name, address, and point of contact information. Samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government and will not be returned to the offeror.

USDA APHIS PPQ

22675 N. Moorefield Road Warehouse at Moore Air Base Edinburg, TX 78541 Attn: Martha Garza”

3. The provision 52.212‐2 has been revised to read as follows (changes underlined):

“52.212‐2 EVALUATION ‐‐ COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the Lowest‐Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Each technical evaluation factor must be found to be “acceptable” in order for the proposal to be found technically acceptable. Proposals will not be ranked. Missing, incomplete, or ambiguous information may result in a rating of “unacceptable” for that factor. Evaluation factors are listed below:

(i) Price.

(ii) Product Conformance to the Specifications.

The product sample will receive a rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. The sample product must conform to all specification requirements to receive an “acceptable” rating.

(iii) Execution and Management Plan.

The Execution and Management Plan will receive a rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable” based on its entirety. In order to receive an “acceptable” rating, the Plan must contain sufficient detail to convince the evaluators that the offeror has considered the essential elements of the project, and that there is an adequate contingency plan to address performance risks.

(iv) Past Performance.

The past performance factor will receive a rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable” based on its entirety. Evaluation of past performance may be based on one or more of the following:

The Contracting Officer’s knowledge and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; customer surveys and past performance questionnaire replies; and the

Governmentwide Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at www.ppirs.gov. The

Government may contact any and all past performance references provided in response to this solicitation.

Past performance will be rated “unacceptable” if the contractor receives an unsatisfactory assessment from a past performance source unless the offeror can demonstrate that adequate corrective actions were taken. In the case of an Offeror with no relevant performance history, or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror will be evaluated as

"acceptable" provided the Offeror certifies that additional past performance information is not available and provides an acceptable explanation as to why past performance information is not available.

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(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is AG‐ unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.”