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W91QVN22R0164

0011779838

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

See Next Page

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Jul-2022

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 W91QVN22R0164

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Jul-2022

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 is extended, X 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 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

12-Jul-2022

CODE

411TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE, KOREA

HUMPHREYS CONTRACTING DIVISION

UNIT 15289

APO AP 96271-5584

UNITED STATES

W91QVN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 1

A. The purpose of this amendment is to read as following.

a. To change period of performance FROM 29 August – 9 September 2022 and 12 September – 23 September 2022 TO 12 September - 23 September 2022 and 24 October - 04 November 2022

b. To answer for the questions as below.

c. To correct paragraph number of PWS due to system error.

d. To correct Contracting Officer’s e-mail address from tondar.r.

madison.civ@army.mil to tondra.r.madision.civ@army.mi. in the submission of “Addendum To FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offeror – Commercial Items”.

B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. Can the contractor stay on post?

Answer 1: Yes

2. The PWS states up to 25 people to be trained. Is that 25 each ten day training period (for a total of 50) or 25 total over both training periods?

Answer 2: That is 25 for each 10 day training. Resulting 50 personnel trained.

3. The end result is attendees getting Hazardous Materials Technician Certified. However, the PWS asks for certificates to be issued for each subsequential level - Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations Level. Would it suffice for the end result, Hazmat Technician Certificate, be the only certificate issued (since it includes Awareness and Operations levels as prerequisites)?

Answer 3: It will suffice if the end result is a Hazmat Technician Certificate.

4. Can you elaborate on the current Covid – 19 quarantine guidelines and protocols for entry into Korea?

Answer 4: Short-term travelers who are infected with COVID-19 upon arrival in Korea will be taken to a government designated quarantine facility for 7 days and must pay for their treatment.

COUNTRY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The U.S. Department of State currently has a level 1 travel advisory (Exercise Normal Precautions) for the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Effective June 8th all travelers are exempt from quarantine regardless of vaccination status. Travelers need to register their travel information through the Quarantine COVID19 Defence (Q-Code) system BEFORE traveling to Korea.

A pre-departure negative COVID-19 test is required for all travelers over 6 years of age regardless of vaccination status. You have two options for testing:

a. A supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) taken at a clinic or hospital within one calendar day prior to travel.

b. A PCR test taken within two calendar days prior to travel.

Regardless of test type, the results must contain the following information: name as it appears on the passport, date of birth, test method, test date, test result, date of issuance, and name of testing center.

Persons who had COVID-19 in Korea and re-enter Korea within 10 to 40 days are exempted from presenting a pre-departure test. They must have proof of a positive PCR test result within 10-40 days and one of the following: resident card, overseas Korean resident card, permanent resident card, or ID card of a diplomatic mission in Korea.

Arriving passengers are required to take a PCR test within 3 days after arrival regardless of vaccination or age. A RAT test within 6-7 days is also recommended.

Short-term travelers who are infected with COVID-19 upon arrival in Korea will be taken to a government designated quarantine facility for 7 days and must pay for their treatment.

Some exceptions to the above policies may apply. Please direct any questions regarding Korean entry and quarantine requirements to your nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate. General information is detailed below, but please consult the ROK COVID-19 Portal , Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and the Embassy of the ROK in the USA . More information at https://kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/

Key Information for Travelers to South Korea

Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to South Korea.

If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, avoid travel to South Korea.

Even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, you may still be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19.

Anyone 2 years or older should properly wear a well-fitting mask in indoor public spaces.

If you have a weakened immune system or are at increased risk for severe disease, even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, talk with your clinician about your risk, and consider delaying travel to South Korea.

Follow all requirements and recommendations in South Korea.

Make sure to plan ahead Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel.

Follow all airline requirements of transportation operators as well as any requirements at your destinationExternal Link, including mask wearing, proof of vaccination, testing, or quarantine.

Consider getting tested for current infection with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.

Requirements for travelers in other countries may differ from U.S. requirements. If you do not follow your destination’s requirements, you may be denied entry and required to return to the United States.

Everyone aged 2 years or older—including passengers and workers— should properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator in indoor areas of public transportation (such as airplanes, trains, buses, ferries) and transportation hubs (such as airports, stations, and seaports), especially in locations that are crowded or poorly ventilated such as airport jetways.

5. The Government intends on providing all equipment for the classes with the contractor only responsible for learning materials and books?

Answer 5: Yes

6. Does Camp Humphreys recognize Labor Day as a holiday for the soldiers who are attending the course, as Labor Day occurs during the first-class schedule?

Answer 6: Yes.

7. What is the expected award date?

Answer 7: August 2022.

8. Are the current class dates listed within the PWS firm?

e. Answer 8: No. I would like to change the dates to 12 September - 23 September 2022 and 24 October -04 November 2022

9. Does the contractor need any special work visa to stay in Korea for the entire time frame for current schedule of the classes?

Answer 9: Yes. SOFA stamp on their Passport. They will receive the SOFA stamp upon arrival.

10. Can the government provide a shipping address for the shipment of the learning materials for the classes?

Answer 10: 23D CBRN BN Unit # 15803

APO AP 96257

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFEROR – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. CONTRACT AWARD

1.1. The Government intends to execute a firm fixed price with requirements CLINs/Sub-CLINs contract for the HAZMAT Training Services for the United States Forces Korea (USFK). Award will be made to the responsible Offeror submitting the most competitively price offer IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Items” and 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures” that satisfies all terms and conditions of the solicitation. Offers will be evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-cost factors/subfactors. All non-cost factors and subfactors will be rated as either "acceptable" or "unacceptable". In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non- price factor/subfactor. In other words, a rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or subfactor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”.

1.2. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g). Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(a) These instructions are designed to ensure submission of essential information in order for the Government to understanding and evaluate proposals. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers received, without discussions with Offerors.

(b) Offerors are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government team to fully ascertain each Offeror’s capability to perform all of the requirements identified in the solicitation. All commitments made in the proposal shall become a part of the resultant contract.

(c) Offerors are required to submit the following information requirements by e-mail to Contract Specialist at myonghui.hong.ln@army.mil and Contracting Officer at tondra.r.madison.civ@army.mil by no later than 13:00 hours Local Standard Time (KST). Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

NOTE: Questions will be addressed to Hong, Myong Hui, Contract Specialist at myonghui.hong.ln@army.mil and Tondra R. Madison at tondra.r.madsion.civ@army.mil. All questions must be received no later than 13:00 hours (KST) within 15 days after the solicitation is issued. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered.

(d) The Government intends to evaluate and make award without discussion with the offerors (other than minor clarifications), unless discussions are determined to be necessary. If discussions are determined to be necessary, then the Contracting Officer reserves the right to limit the competitive range for the purposes of efficiency.

3. COMPLETION OF PROVISIONS/CLAUSES:

Offeror(s) shall fill out the following FAR or local clauses and submit as the final part of the price proposal:

a. 52.212-3, Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items Alternate I.

b. FAR Clause 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment and FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

The offerors to provide two representations under FAR 52.204-24(d)(1)&(2):

To certify whether they will or will not PROVIDE covered telecommunications equipment or service to the Government

To certify whether it does or does not USE covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or services that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services

Also, the offerors to provide one (1) representations under FAR 52.204-26 (c).

To certify that it does or does not PROVIDE covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

4. Signed Solicitation and Amendment: Signed first page of the solicitation (SF1449) and each amendment (SF30) (if any amendment were issued).

5. General Instructions for Preparation of Proposal:

a. Offerors are required to submit proposals electronically in response to this solicitation in the following:

b. System for Award Management (SAM) registration, which requires Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code, will be required prior to the award.

FACTOR A. TECHNICAL

1 Original (Technical proposal shall be included each page number.) 100 pages limitation (any page exceeding the page limit will not be considered for evaluation)

Sub-Factor 1. Prime Offeror’s Prior Experience:

The offeror shall provide prior experience in performing training with a minimum of two (2) years experience as following within the last seven (7) years. Prime contractor’s prior experience shall not substitute with the sub-contractor.

The title of the Project or Contract No. for the Commercial or Government requirement A clear description of qualifying work experience Length of contract/project (From: year/month/date – To: year/month/date)

Value of contract/project Complete POC of employer (including name, phone no, and e-mail) and validating POC.

Sub-Factor 2. Two (2) personal Experience of Technician:

The offeror shall provide a resumea of the proposed technicians to present verifiable minimum of two (2) years working experience by providing a history of knowledge-based classes taught to include description that demonstrate and understanding of the following within the last seven (7) years from the closing date of this solicitation Work experience must clearly identify type of work (description of qualifying work experience), length of work experience, value of contract/project for total amount, employer and any other relevant contact information etc.

An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with an incident

The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency The ability to identify hazardous substances Knowledge of the basic hazmat hazards and risk assessment techniques Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment A basic understating of hazardous material terms Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resource and personal protective equipment Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures

Sub-Factor 3: PROBOARD Certification Certificate. Offeros shall provide the PROBOARD certification certificate required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazarodus Materials/Weapons of Mss Destruction Incidents standard.

Sub-factor 4: Offeror shall be accredited and able to certify trainees in accordance with the following:

Fire Service Professional Qualification Systems International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)

FACTOR B. PAST PERFORMANCE: 3 pages limitation.

The offeror shall provide at least three (3) of relevant performance records within the last seven (7) years in performing HAZMAT traing from the issuance date of this solicitation and any amendment. Relevant past performances those that are the same or similar services. This data on recent contracts will be used by the Contracting Officer to evaluate past performance. The following information shall be included as applicable:

The title of the contract/project A brief description of performance Period of contract/project (year/month/date – year/month/date) Value of contract/project Complete name and phone number of point of contact at Client Organization

FACTOR C. PRICE: No Page Limit.

The offeror shall provide complete CLINs identified. Proposed price will be reviewed to determine if the estimate price is complete and reasonable in order to assess the offeror's understanding of the solicitation. The pricing proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.404-1 (b)(2)(v).

(2) POINT OF CONTACT (POC): Offeror shall provide the Name(s), office/mobile telephone numbers, and e-mail address of person(s) authorized to conduct discussions/negotiations and to financially bind the company.

Contract References to “Day”: Unless otherwise stated herein, all references to ‘day” shall be interpreted to mean ‘calendar day’.

NOTE 1: The proposals are intended to be evaluated, and award made, without discussions with the offerors (other than minor clarifications) unless discussions are later determined to be necessary.

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Hazmat Training Course, August - September 2022

US Army Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea

1. General: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide two (2) ten-day (10) Hazmat training courses. The Government shall not exercise supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all instructors, transportation, tools, training materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform duties defined in this Performance Work Statement.

The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: The 718th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company (EOD) is the assigned EOD response unit for all U.S. installations on the Korean Peninsula. As the EOD response company for Korea they require the training necessary to safely respond to all explosive hazard threats and munitions in their Area of Operation (AO). One of those missions includes the Carroll* mission that involves EOD working with many hazardous substances.

HAZMAT training is required in order for EOD to be able to familiarize and teach its personnel who will be obligated to perform EOD support to the Carroll* mission. Additionally, 23d CBRN BN that 718th EOD falls under requires E6 promotable CBRN personnel in their formation to attend the HAZMAT training as well in order to attend the Senior Leader’s Course for their career progression.

1.3. Objectives: The 718th EOD request a contractor to provide HAZMAT technician level training IAW 49 CFR §1910.120 to minimize the risk of injury or death during explosive or other hazardous responses. Training will consist of the following:

PROBOARD certification certificate An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with an incident The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency The ability to identify hazardous substances Knowledge of the basic hazmat hazards and risk assessment techniques Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment A basic understating of hazardous material terms Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resource and personal protective equipment

Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures

1.4. Period of Performance: The period of performance for instruction on-site at Camp Humphreys, Korea shall be for ten-days (10) no later than 29 August – 9 September 2022 and 12 September - 23 September 2022 12 September – 23 September 2022 and 24 October – 04 November 2022 . Training shall not be conducted on the weekends and the method of training will be PowerPoint presentation, practical and a written exam.

1.5. Other: Instructors for this training course shall not have access to any computer networks and will be escorted on-post to all training facilities as needed. Instructors shall conduct Anti- Terrorism AT level one training and provide training certificates no later than 5-10 days prior to course start date. Prior to departure the unit Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) shall provide instructors with an area of responsibility (AOR) specific awareness training as directed by AR 525-13 through email.

2. Contractor responsibilities:

The contractor will provide 2 highly-trained professional instructors. Contractor shall provide text material, Power Point briefing / instruction for up to 25 attendees.

The contractor will present this course at Camp Humphreys, Korea.

The contractor will arrange travel - including lodging and transportation - from the contractor’s home location to Camp Humphreys, and return to the contractor’s home location.

The contractor will provide 2 ten-days (80 classroom hour) training course. The dates will be

29 August – 9 September 2022 and 12 September - 23 September 2022. 29 12 September - 23 September 2022 and 24 October - 04 November 2022

Materials: The Contractor shall provide the necessary training materials and exams to execute this training.

PROBOARD Certification Certificate. Contractor shall have the PROBOARD certification certificate required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents standard.

Contractor shall have accredited and able to certify trainees in accordance with Fire

Service Professional Qualification Systems and international Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)

3. Government furnished materials and services:

3.1 Facilities: The Government will provide a classroom suitable for 25 attendees and audio-visual equipment for Power Point instruction at a training facility on US Army Camp Humphrey NLT 29 August – 9 September 2022 and 12 September - 23 September 2022 12 September – 23 September 2022 and 24 October – 04 November 2022.

3.2. Utilities: The Government will provide the contractor all utilities in the training facility for the contractor to perform the tasks outlined in this PWS.

3.3. Equipment: The Government will provide all equipment to execute this training.

3.4. Materials: The Government will provide the necessary announcements to attendees and Standard Operating Procedures, and policies to support attendee course completion.

4. Hazmat Training Course curriculum.

4.1. Hazmat Awareness Training 2 Day (16-hour class).

(1) All students completing the class will receive the PROBOARD certification certificate.

Certificate copies must be submitted with the invoice.

(2) First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have sufficient experience to demonstrate competency in the following areas:

An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident.

The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency.

The ability to identify hazardous substances.

Measure of performance- At the conclusion of Day 2 training, students will receive a written exam and must pass with a score of 80%. This exam will validate students have sufficient knowledge of hazardous response at the awareness level.

4.2 .Hazmat Operations Training 3-Days (24-hour class).

(2) First responders at the Operations level shall have sufficient training or have sufficient

Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques.

Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment. A basic understating of hazardous material terms.

Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resource and personal protective equipment. Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures.

Measure of performance- At the conclusion of Day 3 training, students will receive a written exam and must pass with a score of 80%. This exam will validate students have sufficient knowledge of hazardous response at the Operations level.

Additionally, students will receive a hands-on practical exam demonstrating their knowledge on containment, confinement and decon procedures.

4.3. Hazmat Technician Training 5-Days (40-hour class).

(2) First responders at the Technician level shall have sufficient training or have sufficient

Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment. A basic understating of hazardous material terms.

Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resource and personal protective equipment.

Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures.

At the conclusion of Day 5 training, students will receive a written exam and must pass with a score of 80%. This exam will validate students have sufficient knowledge of hazardous response at the Technician level. Additionally, students will receive a hands-on practical exam demonstrating their knowledge on containment, confinement and decon procedures.

5. Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Required Services (Tasks)

Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality Threshold

Method of Surveillance

Incentive (Positive and/or

Negative) (Impact on Contractor Paymen

ts) 1.3.

Objectives

The contractor shall provide

PROBOARD

certification certificates

100% Periodic Deficiencie s corrected on the spot

1.3. Objectives The contractor should

ensure students understand what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with an incident.

100 % Periodic Random, Customer Feedback