Amendment W91247-21-Q-0010 P00001 (8 September 2021).pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) adjust the timelines of the site visit, question due, and the suspense date of quote submission,

2) add information of attachment 2 (Map of DPW/MICC Fort Bragg Conference Room),

3) update the method of question submission w ith attachment 3 (Question Submission form)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Sep-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9124721Q0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Sep-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer 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 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 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 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

08-Sep-2021

CODE

MICC CENTER - FORT BRAGG

MICC - FORT BRAGG

2-1731 C ARMISTEAD STREET

FORT BRAGG NC 28310-5000

W91247 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9124721Q0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Sep-2021 02:00 PM to 16-Sep-2021 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Replace the terms “offerors” and “offer(s)” to “responder” and “quote(s)’ in paragraphs (b) through (l).

2. Replace paragraph (b) with the following instructions:

(b)Submission of Offer. NO fax submissions, nor hardcopies will be accepted. Submit signed and dated quote (SF1449) at or before the exact time specified in this Solicitation, via electronic means only, all quotes are to be emailed to dong.h.kim49.mil@mail.mil and anna.m.walker.civ@mail.mil. Contractors are instructed to verify that their quote packet has been received within the allotted timeframe. Contracting will not notify contractors of any missing documentation. Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the offeror from further consideration. Only a quote submitted on the SF 1449 will be accepted. The quote content is as follows and must be submitted and arranged in the following sequential order.

3. Delete paragraphs (d), (e), (h) (i) and (l) in their entirety.

4. Add paragraph (m)(1) and (m)(2) to include the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs):

(m)(1) Site Visit

a) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contractperformance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for--

09:00 AM (EST) September 13, 2021

c) Participants will meet at--

Department of Public Works (DPW), Bldg. 3-1634 in the DPW/MICC Conference Room (please see the solicitation attachment 2, Map of DPW/MICC Fort Bragg Conference Room); and then all will follow to different locations to see one facility for each type of system. Participants shall come to the conference room between 0830 and 0900. The site visit starts at 09:00 AM as stated above.

d) Those that are planning to attend, please provide the name of your firm no later than 2:30 pm EST on 10 September 2021. Please limit to two representatives per firm.

e) Strict adherence to Fort Bragg’s COVID-19 precautions will be required for the site visit. All personnel will be expected to wear masks for the duration of the site visit and practice social distancing to the maximum extent practicable.

The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. The deadline for the submittal of all questions is 14 September 2021 @ 02:00 PM EST. Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna Walker at anna.m.walker.civ@mail.mil and Contract Specialist, SSG Dong H. Kim at dong.h.kim49.mil@mail.mil. All questions and comments relating to this requirement must be submitted using solicitation Attachment 3, “Question Submission Form.” To the maximum extent practicable, submit all questions and comments on one form, in one email. The Government will compile all questions received and submit a “Questions and Answers” document electronically to all vendors. Identities of the vendors submitting questions will not be disclosed. Mail or hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.

NOTE: Offerors shall electronically submit their offers via email to: dong.h.kim49.mil@mail.mil and anna.m.walker.civ@mail.mil no later than 16 September 2021 @2:00 pm EST.

A. Request for Quote (RFQ) Instructions. Volumes I, II, and III shall be submitted as listed below.

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMITS

I Acknowledgement of RFQ Documents/Amendments

No Page Limit

II

Factor 1 – Mission Capability

Statement Not to Exceed 15 Pages

III Factor 2 - Price No Page Limit

B. Request for Quote Format. All pages of each volume must be appropriately numbered and identified with Solicitation Number: W91247-21-Q-0010 in the header and/or footer of each page. If RFQ page limits are exceeded for Volume II, the pages in excess of the limit will be removed and not evaluated. No pricing information is to be presented in any part of the quote outside of Volume III. The offeror shall submit each volume of the RFQ as noted above. Separate sections of Volume I, II, and Volume III shall be separately identified for ease of identification to distinguish between the RFQ Documents, Technical Capability, and Price respectively.

C. RFQ Page Limit. The page limits for Volume I, Acknowledgments of Request for Quote Documents/Amendments; Volume II, Factor 1 – Technical Capability Statement; and Volume III, Factor 2 – Price are identified above. Per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) a page is defined as a page being 8-1/2 x 11 inches (215 x 280 mm), one side only. Therefore, a fold-out page will be considered as 2 pages. Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, cross reference indices, and section dividers/tables if they are inserted solely to provide ease to the reader in locating parts/sections of the quote; however, they will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted. If resumes are submitted they will be counted in your page limitation.

D. Request for Quote Content

1. Volume I, RFQ Documents: Volume I must be clearly marked “VOLUME I – RFQ DOCUMENTS, RFQ W91247-21-Q-0010." Failure to follow the below Quote preparation instructions may cause your quote to be deemed unacceptable by the Government. The quote volumes shall be organized as follows and contain the identified information.

Tab A – RFQ Documents. The submission content is as follows and must be submitted and arranged in the sequential order listed below:

i. SF 1449. The offeror must include all applicable information and must submit an original signed and dated SF 1449. Only a response submitted on the SF 1449 will be accepted.

ii. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments. The offeror must submit a signed SF 30, Solicitation Modification, an acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if applicable.

iii. No pricing information is to be presented in any part of Volumes I – RFP Documents or Volume II –Factor 1 – Technical Capability.

iv. Representations and Certifications, FAR clause 52.212-3 and DFARS clause 252.212-7000.

The contractor must complete paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-3 and submit the required representations and certifications or submit System for Awards Management (SAM) Representations and Certifications portion.

v. Banking Information. The offeror shall submit the name and address of the responder’s bank or financial institution, and the name, title, and telephone number of the offeror's point of contact. The banking information will be used, in part, to determine responsibility. The Government may request information from the offeror's financial institution to determine that the responder has adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain the resources, to perform the contract requirements. The offeror should submit a statement authorizing the financial institution to release applicable information.

vi. Company data which includes pertinent company information such as, but not limited to, DUNS, Socio-economic certifications, CAGE Code and geographic area the company serves; and contact information which includes a point of contact (POC), company website, address, phone (main and cell), email of the POC named who shall have the authority to negotiate and enter into contractual agreements on behalf of the company.

2. Volume II, Mission Capability Statement: Volume II must be clearly marked “VOLUME II – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY, W91247-21-Q-0010” - The Technical Capability shall consist of the responder's response to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as described below.

(a) Managing the Contract. Explain the role of each management staff member and their authority to act on behalf of the contractor. Discuss how testing reporting will will communicate with the Government.

(b) Key Personnel. Thoroughly demonstrate that all Key Personnel’s have the qualifications in accordance with (IAW) Sections 2.1.11.3 and 2.1.11.16 Qualification Standards of the PWS.

(c) Mission Capability Plan. The Mission Capability Plan is to be specific to the requirements outlined in the PWS; and must include a succinct, clear statement that demonstrates how the company has the technical expertise to complete the requirements of the PWS. The plan shall include the number of personnel proposed, qualifications (such as certifications, education, licenses, and experience), and how the proposed staffing is sufficient to perform each task in the PWS section.

The plan should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Statements that the offeror understands, can, or will comply with the Statement of Work (including referenced publications, technical data, etc.); statements paraphrasing the Statement of Work or parts thereof (including applicable publications, technical data, etc.); and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered unacceptable. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's quote. Elaborate brochures or documentation, binding, detailed art work, or other embellishments are unnecessary and are not desired. Technical

Capability Statement page limitation includes any attached charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, and drawings.

3. Volume III, RFQ Price. Price will not be scored or rated. In accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106, evaluation of price will be performed using one or more of the price analysis techniques identified in FAR Subpart 15.404.

Through these techniques the Government will determine whether prices are reasonable and complete. In addition to completing the SF 1449, the contractor shall clearly marked “VOLUME III – RFQ PRICE, W91247-21-Q-0010.”

RFQ Price. The RFQ Price submission content must be submitted and arranged in sequential order as listed by CLINs below.

Schedule of Pricing. The offeror must submit a quoted price for contract line item (CLIN) 0001 for a six month period. The techniques and procedures described under FAR15.404-1 will be the primary means of assessing price to determine the proposed price to be complete and accurate. Through these techniques, the Government will determine whether an Acceptable Offeror’s overall price is reasonable in accordance with FAR 15.404.

(End of Summary of Changes)