FA5587-12-R-0025-Amendment-2.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 answ er questions received via e-mail and provide some information about living in the UK.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Aug-2012

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 FA5587-12-R-0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jul-2012

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

09-Aug-2012

CODE

48 CONS/LGC - FA5587

BLDG 977, RAF LAKENHEATH

BRANDON

SUFFOLK

IP27 9PN UNITED KINGDOM

FA5587 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

FA5587-12-R-0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

INFORMATION-LIVING IN THE UK

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This is to inform all potential contractors on the current support policy for RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

1. The contractor is responsible for bearing the costs of the following items:

a. Movement and/or storage of household goods and personally owned vehicles.

b. Before shipping a personally owned vehicle ensure that the UK will allow you to bring it into the country. Military/DoD civilians are authorized to ship one per military/DoD civilian member per the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). A contractor may not be authorized since they do not fall under the SOFA. It may be more beneficial to purchase a UK spec used car. Generally, you can find a decent used UK spec car for around $3000.

c. Obtain and maintaining VISA which grants entry to and the right to work in the UK. Go on line and view the UK Border Agency’s website for further information.

d. Federal income taxes, Medicare, and Social Security contributions. You are responsible to pay all required taxes. W-2’s are not provided.

e. Government housing is not provided nor available.

f. Logistical Support (Base Exchange, Commissary, Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR), and

Service Station privileges) may or may not be provided. The Performance Work Statement will indicate if Logistical Support is provided.

g. Contractor children are authorized to attend Department of Defense Dependent Schools

(DODDS) and pay the tuition cost. For additional information please visit www.dodea.edu and click on the European link. British schools are also available in the local area and can be researched online.

2. When living on the British economy here are some items that you may want to keep in mind:

a. Have sufficient funds to get into a home – normally you are required to put down a security deposit worth one and a half months rent along with the first month’s rent. This can be very expensive depending on rental cost. Research UK Letting Agencies for information on rental housing and costs. (Example: a 3-bedroom home costs £1400.00 per month resulting in an approximate cost of £3500.00 (1.5 months worth of deposit and first month’s rent) – that translates into $5600.00 using an average exchange rate of $1.60.) This is just an example, housing cost can run higher and lower than the example.

b. Utility deposits – generally not required in the UK, but recommend you research.

c. Electricity. Uk standard is 220V. Appliances from the US, unless dual voltage will require a transformer in order to operate in the UK. US TVs will not be able to receive UK channels;

this is because Europe uses PAL and the US runs on NTSC.

http://www.dodea.edu/

d. Purchasing fuel on the economy is very expensive, go online and check current prices. Please note that fuel is purchased by liter. If you are authorized Logistical Support you may purchase fuel on base.

e. Contractors may be required to pay Council Tax which is based on your homes location within any given city/town/village. This generally covers garbage, sewer, Police, etc. As a contractor you do not fall under the SOFA therefore you may NOT be exempt from paying

Council Tax. Suggest you research online.

f. Other taxes/costs that are required:

i. Annual Television Tax (about £120)

ii. Road Tax (depends on the type of vehicle and engine size, and if you pay yearly or semi-annually. Annual cost could be anywhere between £100 to £300)

iii. Ministry of Transport test (MOT) – annual vehicle inspection. (about £40)

iv. Light conversion for U.S. specification vehicles (if imported).

g. Rent and utilities are set up for automatic withdrawal so getting a UK checking account may be beneficial. If authorized Logistical Support this can also be done at the Community Bank on the base.

3. The above information is by no means all inclusive but rather a snap shot of what you may encounter.

If a staffing agency is being used certain costs may be covered by that agency. Please check with them for details. If submitting an independent proposal, it is advisable that you seek legal council to determine what may be required in order to work or be employed in the UK.

4. Note: This information is geared towards contractors who do not have Military/DoD dependent status. Dependents should already have a VISA and are authorized Logistical Support based on their dependency status.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2

Questions/Answers for General Surgeon

Q1: How many sick days, holiday, and leave days are allowed?

A1: The contract is for 1960 hours, this works out to 40 hours per week, 49 weeks of the year.

There is no set amount of holidays, leave in the contract but based on the hours there are three spare weeks of the year to cover this. The contractor only gets paid for hours worked.

Q2: Can you please put me in contact with one of the surgeons already at the base so I can discuss details of the actual work?

A2: Unfortunately I cannot put you in contact with any of our surgeons here. If you have questions please e-mail, I will get answers and post onto FBO. The reason for this is everyone interested in this contract has to be given the same information.

Q3: Would you be willing to sole source/direct award this solicitation?

A3: I have to post this position on the open market and the selection process we are using is

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. We could not justify sole source as this a widely available service.

Q4: Can you confirm where in the solicitation the guidelines are that I need to make sure to follow? Is it page 4, section 52.212-1 subset (b)? Is there anywhere else I should be paying close attention to?

A4: Addendum 52.212-1, pages 10-14 outline the main proposal requirements. Of course you should read and be aware of the whole solicitation.

Q5: Just to confirm, bids are due on 12:00 am August 17, 2012?

A5: Proposals are due 17 August 2012, 15:00 UK time, which would be 10:00 am US Eastern time.

Q6: Is there housing available on the base for the provider?

A6: No base housing is not available for contractors.

Q7: "Credentials must be verified prior to awarding contract. Credentialing paperwork must be submitted with application. The 48 MDG will verify credentials of selected applicants upon receipt from 48 CONS. Selected applicant will be required to finalize the credentials process on location at the 48 MDG in the CCQAS system." If we submit all the documentation listed on the Credentialing Checklist, it will exceed the maximum number of pages (25) allowed?

A7: "Government provided forms for fill-in do not count towards the 25 page limit."

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