DJM-17-A44-Q-0021_-_P0001.pdf

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)

MHQ008CODE

UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVI

ASSET FORFEITURE DIVISION

CM-4,10th floor 3601 Pennsy Drive Landover, MD 20785

Freddie L. Everett

(O) (703) 740-1444

Freddie.Everett@usdoj.gov

6. ISSUED BY E/LACODE

UNITED STATES MARSHAL-E/LA

EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA

C-600 U.S. COURTHOUSE

500 CAMP STREET

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

DJM-17-A44-Q-0021

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09/27/2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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 __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 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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to the questions, and update the pricing schedule.

See attachment: - Q and A.

- Pricing Schedule

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)

Freddie L. Everett

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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FEverett Typewritten Text 10/04/2017

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

1 Solicitation/Contract Form 2 Commodity or Services Schedule 3 Contract Clauses 4 List of Attachments 5 Solicitation Provisions

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Section 2 - Commodity or Services Schedule

MIQ #: M-17-A44-R-000087

Set Aside: Unrestricted

AFD: Dog Care Services

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Section 3 - Contract Clauses

No Clauses

This Section Is Intentionally Left Blank

Section 4 - List of Attachments

No Clauses

Identifier Title Number of Pages

10 Q and A - ADDED 2

Section 5 - Solicitation Provisions

No Clauses

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Questions and Answers for Solicitation DJM-17-A44-Q-0021

1. Will the government confirm that the Period of Performance is 6 months? Attachment 8, Pricing Schedule leads in that direction, however, there is no POP confirmed in the SOW or SF 1449.

a. YES, OUR INITIAL REQUEST IS FOR A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

FOR 6 MONTHS.

2. Will the government extend the POP at the same daily rate submitted if the judicial proceedings extend past the original POP?

A. POTENTIALLY YES, IF THE OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

CLAUSE IS EXERCISED, BUT WE HAVE UPDATED THE PRICING

SCHEDULE TO ALLOW YOU TO PRICE THE OPTION TO EXTEND

THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT THAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE

CONTRACT THAT IS AWARDED.

3. Attachment #7 Statement of Work section 3) a) requires an Operational Plan to be transmitted to the USMS. Will the government confirm the timeline for transmittal (i.e.

with proposal or at time of award)?

a. OPERATIONAL PLAN SUBMISSION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE

COR AFTER AWARD IS MADE AND IS DEPENDENT ON KNOWN

FACTORS RELATED TO THE SEIZURE

4. Attachment #7, Statement of Work section 5) i) requires a photo and page 1 of the intake form to be submitted within 48 hours of taking custody of the canines. Will the government provide a copy of the intake form format or an example?

a. NO IT IS ASSUMED THE CONTRACTOR WILL USE AN EXISTING

INTAKE FORM, OR DEVELOP ONE

5. Attachment #7, Statement of Work section 7) 1) requires expert witness curriculum vitae to be provided. Will the government confirm when the CV must be presented (i.e. with proposal, upon award, or when needed)?

a. WHEN NEEDED

6. Attachment #7, Statement of Work section 9) 1) a) indicates the canines may be surrendered during seizure. In this case the USMS will ONLY pay for transport. Will the government indicate how many of these 40 canines have been surrendered by the owner during seizure? If canines have already been surrendered, will the contractor be required to transport these dogs or have other arrangements been made?

a. IT IS UNKNOWN UNTIL THE SEIZURE IF ANY DOGS WILL BE

SURRENDERED. AT TIME OF SEIZURE, IF THERE IS A SURRENDER,

CONTRACTOR SHALL TRANSPORT AND MOVE TO

ASSESS/KENNEL/REHOME, AND BILL THE USMS FOR THE

TRANSPORT ONLY

7. Attachment #7, Statement of Work section 9) 1) a) states that upon surrender, dog(s) are the immediate responsibility of the contractor on-site. This provision penalizes any contractor that is not a traditional shelter and places all post-surrender expenses on the contractor for actions that are not under their control. To increase competition and allow non-traditional vendors (ex. large canine training facilities) to participate, would the Government consider funding an additional period for any no-notice surrenders for a period of 30-45 days?

a. NO

8. Attachment #7, Statement of Work section 9) 1) b) indicates once dogs have been relocated and the dogs are surrendered the USMS will pay for 5 additional days, using surrender date as the beginning of the 5 calendar days. Will the USMS pay for any services that will be conducted during those 5 days such as spays/neuter?

a. NO, NOT IF THE DOGS HAVE BEEN SURRENDERED

9. Attachment #7, Statement of Work section 9) 1) a) indicates the canines may be surrendered during seizure. The statement of work also requires submission of the written report due within 10 days of intake. In the event of a surrender during seizure what paperwork will the government require?

a. THE INITIAL INTAKE FORM AND INVENTORY

10. Travel time is estimated to be 15 hours from locations in Louisiana to the Canine Training Center. Will the government confirm that the 10 day requirement for the written report to be submitted is based on 10 days from arrival at the kennel facility, or is this 10 days from beginning of transport?

a. ARRIVAL AT KENNEL