Amendment_0001_to_Solicitation.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages 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)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 ______ copies of 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 OR 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.

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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)

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)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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Continued from Block 14...

2. On page 17 of the Solicitation, the anticipated level of effort is changed from 6,363 to 6,717 hours for the entire 36 month period of performance.

3. The closing date and time remain unchanged. All proposals are due no later than November 16, 2012 at 12pm ET.

All terms and conditions of Solicitation ED-VAE-12-R-0058 remain unchanged.

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Solicitation #: ED-VAE-12-R-0058: Questions and Responses

1. Page 17 Paragraph C states “The anticipated level of effort for this requirement is 6,363 hours” Can you please clarify if this means that a) The anticipated level of effort for this requirement is 6,363 per year b) The anticipated level of effort for this requirement is 6,363 for the 36-months contract period

Response: The anticipated level of effort (number of hours) required for this contract is amended in the Solicitation (see Solicitation, pg. 17). The anticipated number of hours for the entire contract period is 6,717.

2. Does the anticipated level of effort include consultants, TWG members, and subcontractor hours or prime contractor staff member hours only?

Response: The anticipated level of effort only includes prime contractor hours.

3. “Offerors shall submit a complete cost build-up for each meeting set forth in the PWS to include all planning costs, travel, all logistic costs and post meeting costs” Is the cost build-up required for all meetings to include the kick-off meeting in Washington, DC?

Response: Yes.

4. Task 1: For Monthly Progress Meeting teleconferences, will OVAE provide the conference call line or is this a responsibility and cost of the contractor?

Response: It is responsibility of the contractor.

5. Task 2: (12 member TWG). Will the TWG members receive an honorarium for their TWG participation? If so, what is the usual and customary amount per meeting?

Response: Yes, they will receive honoraria. The contractor will determine the amount paid for honoraria based on qualifications and participation by TWG members.

6. For the TWG, resumes are submitted to the COR within 6 weeks of award, and the COR has 7 business days for feedback. If the confirmed roster of TWG members is due to the COR within 2 months of award, this is only about 1 week after COR feedback to get all confirmations. Can this date be extended to allow 3 weeks after COR feedback for TWG member confirmations?

Response: We do not expect that TWG names would be forwarded without the individual’s prior understanding and commitment, if selected to serve on the TWG. Therefore, we do not anticipate extending this timeline.

7. Task 3: This task indicates kick-off and conclusion meetings with participating site representatives to be convened at times and places which enable participation of ED staff and other Federal partners. It is unclear whether these are separate meetings with each site’s representatives (i.e., 5 separate kick-off meetings) or one meeting with representatives from all 5 sites together (i.e., one kick-off meeting), particularly since all meetings will be held at ED facilities.

Please clarify whether this is one meeting of all 5 site’s representatives, at for example an ED facility in D.C., or 5 separate meetings, one for each of the 5 site’s representatives, at regional ED facilities.

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Response: A single, combined meeting. Please see page 11 of the Performance Work Statement.

8. Task 5: How many days is each participating site on-site meeting anticipated to be? Will ED staff be attending each of the five on-site meetings?

Response: We look to the contractor to propose the most efficient and effective method and schedule for these visits. ED staff will not accompany.

Descript: The purpose of this amendment is to post the Government's response to questions received from Solicitation ED-VAE-12-R-0058 and update the Solicitation terms and conditions.

1. Government's response to questions is included as an attachment to this amendment. ...See Continuation Page

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