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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:

1) Extend the IT Component submission date to 10 AM ET on December 9, 2015 and the Quote/Materials submission date to 10 AM ET on January 21, 2016;

2) To include a delivery location for submission of Quotes/Materials and change the materials set-up date to January 22, 2016 in the Addendum to 52.212-1;

3) To remove Subfactor 1-Technology from the evaluation subfactors under FAR Clause 52.212.2;

4) To extend the submission date on the Attachment 2-Past Performance Part 2 Questionnaire; and

5) To provide an updated conformed copy of the solicitation w ith all changes above incorporated via a separate attachment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 9

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Dec-2015

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 HE1254-16-T-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Nov-2015

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 X is extended, 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 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 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

01-Dec-2015

CODE

DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY

ATTN: PROCUREMENT DIVISION

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

SUITE 05F09-02

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

HE1254 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HE1254-16-T-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Jan-2016 10:00 AM to 21-Jan-2016 10:00 AM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERICIAL ITEMS

1. Addendum to Paragraph (b) Submission of Quotes: In addition to those requirements as stated in paragraph (b), the following are added and shall apply to the submission requirements in response to this solicitation:

(a) Quote Structure and Content – Vendors shall submit quote packages consisting of the following separate/distinct volumes for evaluation purposes and include the content identified herein:

1. Volume 1 - Administrative. This quote volume shall include the following:

a. A cover letter with the vendor’s Tax Identification Number, Dun and Bradstreet Number, Cage Code, and point of contact information;

b. Completed Standard Form (SF) 1449.

c. Completed DFARS Clause 252.209-7991, Representation By Corporations Regarding An

Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Fiscal Year 2016 Appropriations;

d. If the vendor is registered in System for Award Management (SAM), a copy of completed paragraph (b) of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; or if the vendor is NOT registered in SAM, a copy of completed paragraphs (c) through (o) of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.

2. Volume 2 – Technical Capability. This quote volume shall:

a. Not exceed 10 pages in length.

b. Demonstrate the vendor’ s understanding of the requirement and ability to provide the supplies and services outlined in the Statement of Work.

c. NOT include any references to proposed pricing.

3. Volume 3 – Past Performance Information. This quote volume shall:

a. Provide information on at least three recent contracts for supplies and services relevant to those required in the SOW. “Relevant” is defined as work similar in complexity and magnitude to the work described in the SOW. “Recent” is defined as contracts that have been completed within the past three years or are currently being performed.

b. Use the following forms to provide the necessary information for each “recent” and “relevant” contract submitted:

i. Attachment 1, Past Performance Part I must be completed and submitted by all vendors for all three recent contracts; and

ii. Attachment 2, Past Performance Part II is a questionnaire that must be forwarded by vendors to a minimum of three references. References must complete and submit the questionnaire directly to the DoDEA Procurement Division.

4. Volume 4 – Price. This quote volume shall:

a. Be in Microsoft Excel. All items must have a price or be marked “NSP” for “Not Separately Priced.” Each item will state the description, ISBN number, quantity, unit, unit price, and estimated amount. A separate line item must be prepared for each curriculum are being proposed for the base and four option periods. A final total of the Base and Option Periods is required in the Excel Spreadsheet.

b. Reference the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) Sub-CLINs in the SF1449 Schedule of Supplies as suggested CLIN structures. In lieu of this schedule, the contractor may submit fewer or more CLINs, whichever may be appropriate to their standard commercial practice.

5. Volume 5 – Information Technology (IT) Components. The vendor shall deliver the following:

a. One set of all proposed IT components and software to include digital courseware for DoDEA’s technology safety and compliance requirements check, such as online resources, CD-ROM, downloadable material, CDs, or videos and DVDs.

b. For online courses/digital resources, include instructions for trial or demonstration access URLs, to include logins and passwords for four to seven evaluators to test simultaneously in a live environment.

c. The terms and conditions/license agreements for the digital resources.

d. One packing slip identifying each item delivered (NOTE: See early submission deadline for

IT components in paragraph (b)(2) of this addendum. Items that are received, but do not correspond to any item on the Price QuoteExcel spreadsheet may not be evaluated).

e. Completed Attachment 3 to address vendor cloud information.

f. Completed Attachment 4 Government Product Accessibility Template (GPAT) to address section 508.

6. Volume 6 – Student and Teacher Materials. The vendor shall deliver the following:

a. Submit one set of all proposed student and teacher materials/resources.

b. Submit one set for each curriculum being proposed.

c. Label each item to the corresponding CLIN or Sub-CLIN on the price quote spreadsheet

(NOTE: Items that are received, but do not correspond to any item on the Price Quote Excel spreadsheet may not be evaluated).

(b) Quote Submission Requirements –

1. Copies, Format and Quantities:

a. One original hard copy and one electronic copy of Volumes 1-4.

b. Four additional hard copies of Volume 2 Technical Capability.

c. Two hard copy sets of Volume 5 IT Components (due on two separate dates).

d. One hard copy set of Volume 6 Student and Teacher Materials.

* In the case of a conflict between the electronic and the hard copy, the hard copy will be considered the correct version.

2. Closing Dates and Delivery Methods/Addresses::

a. Information Technology (IT) Components (Volume 5). For Pre-Information Assurance Testing by the DoDEA IT Division, the closing date for all IT Components is December 09, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. ET via U.S. Postal, UPS, or FEDEX to the following address:

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 05H02-10- Procurement Alexandria, VA 22350-1400 Attn: Nina Lin / AP Literature & AP Language

b. Complete Quote Package (Volumes 1 through 6): The closing date for complete quote packages (which shall include all materials submissions and the same set of IT components submitted earlier to HQ DoDEA) is January 21, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. ET via U.S. Postal, UPS, or FEDEX to the following address:

DDESS Area Service Center ATTN: Debra Markart/ AP Lit & AP Lang 700 Westpark Dr.

Peachtree City, GA 30269

The electronic copy of Volumes 1-4 shall be sent by email to Nina.Lin@hq.dodea.edu.

DoDEA has a maximum email limit of 10MB. Vendors shall confirm receipt of their electronic copy by return email from this the above address..

3. Package Labeling:

a. All boxes containing materials submitted in response to this RFQ must include the following information on the label in this order:

What: Example:

Title of DoDEA Curriculum: AP Literature & AP Language Exact RFQ Number: HE1254-16-T-0003 Exact Box Number: Box 1 of 6 Exact Contents of Box: Student Materials, etc.

Vendor Name/POC Information: Jones Co./Sue Smith/email/phone

4. Return of Materials:

a. Vendors are responsible for the return shipment of all materials and/or books submitted following the evaluation and award of contracts for each requirement.

b. Vendors shall provide a return merchandise authorization number as a part of the quote submission under administrative information in Volume I.

(c) RFQ Questions – Questions in regards to this RFQ shall be submitted in writing via email to the CO at

Nina.Lin@hq.dodea.edu with the subject line, “Questions AP Lit & AP Lang,” no later than 10:00 AM ET on November 24, 2015. A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be provided via an amendment to the RFQ posted to www. FedBizOpps.gov.

2. Addendum to Paragraph (c) Period for acceptance of quotes: This paragraph (c) is changed to read as follows:

The vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.

3. Addendum to Paragraph (e) Multiple Quotes. This paragraph (e) is changed to read as follows: Multiple quotes presenting alternative terms and conditions will NOT be accepted.

4. Addendum to Paragraph (h) Multiple awards. This paragraph (h) is changed to read as follows: The

Government may accept any item or group of items of a quote. DoDEA intends to award p to two contracts for the stated Curriculum Programs.

Summary of Important Due Dates:

Item

RFQ

Questions Complete Set of IT

Components

Quotes and Materials Submission

(to include another complete set of IT

Components)

Materials Set-up*

Due Date/ Time

November 24, 2015

10:00 AM

ET

December 09, 2015

10:00 AM ET

January 21, 2016

10:00 AM ET

January 22, 2016

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

ET

To

Nina.Lin

@hq.dode a.edu

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 05H02-10- Procurement Alexandria, VA 22350-1400 Attn: Lin / AP Literature & AP Language

Volumes 1-6 Hard Copy to:

DDESS Area Service Center ATTN: Debra Markart/ AP Lit & AP Lang 700 Westpark Dr.

Peachtree City, GA 30269

Volumes 1-4 Electronic Copy to:

Nina.Lin@hq.dodea.edu

DDESS Area Service Center ATTN: Nina Lin/ AP Lit & AP Lang 700 Westpark Dr.

Peachtree City, GA 30269

*On January 22, 2016, Vendors may set-up their submitted materials for the technical evaluation team at the vendors own expenses. Material set-up is not required; however, the Government is not responsible for missing materials nor set-up in specific order or preference by vendors. Vendors planning to set-up their submitted materials must notify the Contracting Officer Nina Lin via email Nina.Lin@hq.dodea.edu, prior to January 22, 2016. Any missing items identified by vendors during set-up can be reshipped/hand-carried for technical review prior to TET start date, Monday, January 25, 2016.

(End of addendum to FAR 52.212-1)

ATTACHMENT 2 PAST PERFORMANCE

Past Performance Part 2: Questionnaire

RFQ: HE1254-16-T -0003 AP Literature & AP Language

** Information to be completed by vendor’s references and emailed directly to DoDEA Procurement to Nina.Lin@hq.dodea.edu by January 21, 2016 at 10:00 A.M ET with subject, “Questionnaire AP Lang & AP Lit.”

REFERENCE INQUIRY

Name of Vendor: ____________________________________________________________________

1. Reference Firm Contacted

2. Project Title: __________________________________________________________________________

3. Contract Number (if known):

4. Name of Key Person Contact:

5. Key Contact Phone No.:

6. Did the Key Contact work directly on the contract referenced? Yes [ ] No [ ]

7. Contract period: From to

8. Brief Description of Work Performed:

9. Quality of Work Performed and Products Delivered:

10. Degree of Cooperation by Contractor and Your Organization.

(a) How well overall did the Contractor work with the Contracting Organization?

(b) How well did the key personnel and Contractor’s staff work with COTR and Contracting Organization’s staff?

11. Timeliness of Contract Work.

(a) Was work completed on time?

(b) Were there any unresolved problems during performance or afterwards? ____________

12. Effectiveness of Cost Controls (For Cost Reimbursement Contracts Only).

(a) Was the project completed within budget?

(b) Were costs properly controlled? ____________________________________________

13. Would you recommend the Contractor? Yes No If no explain why

Rating __________________ (Excellent, Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory) Supporting Comments:

Common DoD Assessment Rating System

Excellent (E) - Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government's benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

Satisfactory (S) - Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Unsatisfactory (U) - Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

(End of Attachment 2)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Factor 1:Technical Capability, Factor 2: Past Performance and Factor 3: Price. Technical Capability is more important than Past Performance, which is more important than Price.

The Government will use best value trade-off procedures.

Factor 1- Technical Capability: Vendors will be evaluated on how well they demonstrate their understanding of and ability to perform the requirement as set forth in the SOW through their technical quote and proposed student and teacher materials/resources. The first Technical Capability subfactorsbelow will be evaluated on a pass fail basis, while the remaining subfactors will be evaluated on the extent to which they meet the requirement.

Subfactor 1—Copyright Date: Vendors materials have a copyright date of no earlier than 2013. The copyright preference applies only to student and teacher materials (for example, the student textbook, teacher’s editions, etc.). The copyright preference does not apply to material included as part of the Contractor’s collection (that is, articles, assessments, pictures, problems included in a textbook or supplemental to the teacher or student text) but which was created by others prior to 2013. Materials shall be available throughout the duration of the contract and their copyright dates shall remain unchanged for the entire contract period.

Subfactor 2—Advanced Placement® Literature and Composition:

(1) Student materials meet the curricular requirements of The College Board, per SOW 4.1.1.3.

(2) Student materials are based on research-based best practices for learning literacy (ELA) skills with the proficiency needed for college and career ready expectations (utilizing an integrated reading language arts approach), per SOW 4.2.2.1.

(3) Student materials include complex literature—both classic (from 16th century) and contemporary works (including fiction, drama, expository prose and poetry)—appropriate for college and career level study from both British and American writers, per SOW 4.2.2.4.

(4) Student materials provide formal and informal writing tasks that allow students to analyze literary texts and practice composition in several forms (narrative, expository, analytical, and argumentative essays), per SOW 4.2.2.5

(5) Teacher materials assist teachers in designing instruction that supports students acquiring and practicing skills (reading, writing, and listening and speaking skills) needed to understand and communicate as college and career ready individuals, per SOW 4.2.3.2

(6) Teacher materials include with a variety of instructional and assessment strategies based on best practices for teaching AP® Literature & Composition, per SOW 4.2.3.1.

(7) Classroom novel sets: The Contractor shall provide a variety of novels from which DoDEA will select four AP®-appropriate novels (hardcover) per class, per SOW 4.2.1.3.

Subfactor 3— Advanced Placement® Language and Composition:

(1) Student materials meet the curricular requirements of The College Board, per SOW 4.1.1.3.

(2) Student materials include nonfiction text (e.g. essays, journalism, political writing, science writing, nature writing, autobiographies/biographies, diaries, history, and criticism) that are selected to give students opportunities to identify and explain an author’s use of rhetorical strategies and techniques, per SOW 4.3.2.6.

(3) Student materials provide students opportunities to compose narrative, expository, analytical, and argumentative essays on a variety of subjects, per SOW 4.3.2.1.

(4) Student materials provide students opportunities to write expository, analytical, and argumentative compositions based on texts representing a variety of prose styles and genres, per SOW 4.3.2.2.

(5) Teacher materials include a variety of instructional and assessment strategies based on best practices for teaching AP® Language & Composition, per SOW 4.3.3.1.

(6) Teacher materials assist teachers in designing instruction and assessment that supports students acquiring and practicing skills (reading, writing, and listening and speaking skills) needed to understand and communicate as college and career ready individuals, per SOW 4.3.3.4.

(7) Teacher materials support instruction for research skills, including the evaluation, application, and citation of primary and secondary sources, per SOW 4.3.3.2.

(8) Classroom novel sets: The Contractor shall provide a variety of novels from which DoDEA will select four AP®-appropriate novels (hardcover) per class, per SOW 4.3.1.3.

Factor 2- Past Performance: Vendor's Past Performance will be evaluated to determine the vendor’s likelihood of success on the present requirement.

Factor 3- Price: Price quotes will be evaluated to ensure price fair and reasonableness considering the specific terms and conditions and relevant commercial practices.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

(End of Summary of Changes)