DOL124RP20066 MOD 1.PDF

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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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended,

(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 AC- KNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.is not, A. THIS CHA NGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUA NT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHA NGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 A RE MA DE IN THE CONTRA CT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOV E NUMBERED CONTRA CT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE A DMINISTRA TIV E CHA NGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUA NT TO THE A UTHORITY OF FA R 43.103(b).

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.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTA L AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUA NT TO A UTHORITY OF:

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14. DESCRIPTION OF A MENDMENT/MODIFICA TION

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Except as provided herein, all terms and condit ions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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To all Offerors/Bidders DOL124RP20066

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THIS MODIFICATION IS ISSUED TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS ASKED.

SOLICITATION# DOL124RP20066

REQUISITION # 483-12MR-6618

Questions

1. Are the services being solicited currently under an existing contract -

a. current contractor STRATEGIC CONSULTING ALLIANCES

b. contract number and award amount DOLJ104R22650 - $ 1,325,377.08 –

Current contract has one position that has been removed. This position was a Word Processor II.

2. Are there employees currently performing the services YES

3. Are the positions being solicited previous civil service positions NO

4. When personnel take vacation is the contractor required to provide an alternate during the period of absence?

MSHA does not request a replacement during vacation that falls under the wage determination. Excessive absences would require action on the part of the contractor.

5. Is there a requirement to submit resumes with the proposal

No. The current personnel have right of first refusal for any offers of employment. If they do no accept the position, MSHA would request resumes for review and consideration. Interviews would be scheduled with those we have an interest in.

6. How many days does it take to complete the NACI process

60 – 90 days on average.

7. Are contractor personnel allowed to work pending the NACI investigation

Generally we would allow a Contractor to begin employment before the investigation is completed but they must be able to clear the pre-employment screening process before this can happen. In addition, as long as the position/assignment is low-risk then yes they may be able to work but we handle each hire on a case-by-case basis.

8. Is the contractor required to reimburse the government for cost to complete the NACI

The contractor is responsible for the cost to complete the NACI.

9. Do any of the solicited positions require a clearance above the NACI and if so which positions

No.

10. Is there a phase in/contract startup period with the government or incumbent contractor

No period has been identified. This will be determined from the proposals submitted.

11. Are the positions being solicited in close proximity to one another

All positions are located in the same facility in different areas.

12. Is the Shipping/Receiving Clerk (A) the only part-time position YES

a. Day/hours of operation – Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 3:30pm

13. Are all solicited position subject to the Wage Determination - Yes

14. Will there be a requirement for monthly/quarterly meetings with COTR

There is no requirement for monthly or quarterly meetings. Successful offeror is encouraged to visit as they feel necessary with their employees as coordinated with the

COTR.

15. I assume all of the required labor categories are WD/SCA. If that's correct, then it becomes important to determine the tenure of the current personnel supporting the program. an you provide a listing of the current contractor personnel?

11/03/2003 - Administrative Assistant (EFS) 08/01/2010 - Video Teleconference Technician (IMD) 07/01/2008 - Librarian (TICL) 10/25/2010 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic (FS) 11/10/1997 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk (A) (IMD) 01/27/2009 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk (B) (IMD) s ?

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10/11/2011 - Library Technician (TICL) 12/19/2011 - Word Processor II (SO) 05/31/2010 - General Clerk II (ISD)

16. With regard to the Tasks, the Solicitation states that Task 0004 Shipping/Receiving Clerk (A) works 32 hours per week; Task 0009 Machinery Maintenance Mechanic works eight hours per day/five days per week; and Task 0007 Librarian has work hours that vary to meet operational needs. Are the other Tasks full time positions?

All positions are full time except the Shipping/Receiving Clerk (A).

The Machinery Maintenance Mechanic will work 5 days a week 8 hours each day.

The days are not fixed and may vary week to week. The times may also vary.

Day Shift is 7am-3:30pm; Early Shift is 6am-2:30pm; Swing Shift is 12:30pm-9pm.

The Librarian position will work 5 days a week 8 hours days. The times and days may vary to meet the needs of the facility.

17. What is the deadline for requesting an “offeror’s code”?

February 23, 2012 at 12:00pm.

18. Please clarify specifically the number of portable document files, via CD –vs. written proposals.

1 copy of the CD – please see the solicitation regarding written proposals.

19. Is the contact information in Part B supposed to be the Government/customer representative who will complete the remainder of the form or the Contractor/Offeror representative?

The Contractor/Offeror representative completes this.

20. Can you please provide the Past Performance Questionnaire in a Word format to make it easier for us to complete?

Attached

21. Is the contractor responsible for managing these nine employees?

No on-site project manager is mandated. The incumbent has managed these employees from a remote location with no issues.

22. Do covers, title pages, executive summaries, table of contents, etc. count in the 50 page count?

Please read the requirements posted. This topic is covered.

23. If there is an incumbent contractor, are they eligible to rebid?

Yes.

24. If there is an incumbent contractor, are all incumbent contractor employees available to carry forward on a new contract?

One position has been eliminated from the previous requirement. All current contract employees have the right of first refusal. This is covered in the

25. If there is an incumbent contractor, in regard to Executive Order, EO 13495, and if incumbent has an on-site manager would the position carry forward?

There is no on-site manager.

26. If there is an incumbent contractor, and in order to offer the best price and value, would you please provide the number of years seniority of the most senior employee?

Employees hire dates are provided in a previous question.

27. Will Department of Labor use the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) to assure all Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Offerors are registered and certified in the CVE? For your reference the CVE website is: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/

Verification of business types is verified from the ORCA and CCR registration. The site referenced is not a site mandated in the FAR for business size.

28. In regard to Part 6, Applicable Publications, References, Laws, Regulations and Policies bullet point “Ÿ Title III of the E-Government Act of 2002 — Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)”, solicitation PDF page 24, does solicitation.

Department of Labor offer FISMA certification? At what point is offeror required to be Department of Labor FISMA compliant?

Each employee is required to complete information training upon reporting to work. Those using MSHA systems are required to be in compliance.

29. Please let me know if and when there will be a pre-solicitation conference.

There will be no pre-solicitation conference.

30. Is this a new opportunity? If not, who is the incumbent?

This is not a new opportunity. The incumbent has been provided in a previous question.

31. Do we need a facility clearance for this opportunity?

Each employee is required to go through security processing.

32. I assume all of the required labor categories are WD/SCA. If that's correct, then it becomes important to determine the tenure of the current personnel supporting the program. Can you provide a listing of the current contractor personnel?

The contract personnel hire dates and position titles have been provided in a previous question. The names of the current contractor personnel are not needed or relevant for any interested parties to submit a proposal.

33. Is this a new requirement? I was wondering if you could provide any information regarding a previous contractor that fulfilled the same or similar work? Or is there a current contract in place that is providing the same or similar work?

This has been answered in previous questions.

34. If there is a previous or current contract, would you please provide the following information:

Contractor - Provided in a previous question Contract ID# - Provided in a previous question Contract Value – Provided in a previous question Expiration date – 3/31/12

35. Since a Collective Bargaining Agreement is not mentioned we assume there is not one.

Is that correct?

There is no CBA.

36. Must the contractor provide a project manager or site lead to provide on-site supervision?

No.

37. The 0004 Shipping/Receiving Clerk (A) works 32 hours per week. How many hours per week does the 0005 Shipping/Receiving Clerk (B) work per week?

38. Volume III – Price – Is the Schedule of Supplies/Services all that is required or must we also provide the complete price build up?

The Schedule of Supplies/Services is all that is required.