HE1254-18-Q-8017_Amendment_0001.pdf

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

This amendment is issued to:

1) Extend the proposal due date in Block 8 of the SF1449 to 17 September 3:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time);

2) Delete CLIN 0003, Patient Transport (Objective 3). NOTE: CLIN 0004, Contractor Manpow er Reporting, w ill be renumbered as CLIN 0003 in the aw ard document;

3) Update FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Item by adding the second paragraph in paragraph (a);

4) Update FAR Clauses 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services and 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract by deleting the extra w ord “w ithin” from both clauses;

5) Add FAR Clauses 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification, and 52.224-2, Privacy Act;

6) Revise the Performance Work Statement. The PWS is hereby replaced w ith the updated version issued w ithin this amendment;

7) Update Attachment 1, Pricing Sheet. Vendors shall submit their prices on this revised copy; and

8) Add Attachment 2, Questions & Answ ers. See Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Sep-2018

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 HE125418Q8017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Aug-2018

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

10-Sep-2018

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:

HE125418Q8017

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 11-Sep-2018 03:00 PM to 17-Sep-2018 03:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Coordinate employee transportation when required in support of the EDMT program; and provide services in accordance with the PWS.

To:

THIS CLIN FOR PATIENT TRANSPORT IS HEREBY DELETED. CLIN 0004, CONTRACTOR MANPOWER

REPORTING, WILL BE RENUMBERED AS CLIN 0003 IN THE AWARD DOCUMENT.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 80.00 from 80.00 to 0.00.

The unit of issue Each has been deleted.

CLIN 1003

Coordinate employee transportation when required in support of the EDMT program; and provide services in

REPORTING, WILL BE RENUMBERED AS CLIN 0003 IN THE AWARD DOCUMENT.

CLIN 2003

Coordinate employee transportation when required in support of the EDMT program; and provide services in

REPORTING, WILL BE RENUMBERED AS CLIN 0003 IN THE AWARD DOCUMENT.

CLIN 3003

Coordinate employee transportation when required in support of the EDMT program; and provide services in

REPORTING, WILL BE RENUMBERED AS CLIN 0003 IN THE AWARD DOCUMENT.

CLIN 4003

Coordinate employee transportation when required in support of the EDMT program; and provide services in

REPORTING, WILL BE RENUMBERED AS CLIN 0003 IN THE AWARD DOCUMENT.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 80.00 from 80.00 to 0.00.

The unit of issue Each has been deleted.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule for CLIN 0003 has been deleted:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 17-SEP-2018 TO

16-SEP-2019

N/A DODEA HEADQUARTERS

GINA PENLEY

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

571-372-5869 FOB: Destination

HE1254

The following have been added by reference:

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Medical Services

1. General Information and Scope of Work.

1.1 Agency: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) serves the educational needs of about 71,000 dependents of military and civilian employees by providing pre-kindergarten (PK)-12 instruction in 165 brick-and-mortar schools worldwide. Student enrollment varies based primarily on the deployment of military troops worldwide. In North America, DoDEA operates 52 schools located in seven states, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. In Europe and the Middle East, DoDEA operates 65 schools located in Germany, England, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Bahrain. In the Pacific, DoDEA operates 48 schools located in Korea, Japan (mainland and Okinawa), and Guam.

1.2 Background: DoDEA requires services by medical professionals to evaluate and support requests for reasonable accommodations, transfers, voluntary reassignments, various leave programs, other than economy/coach accommodations (OTECA), and employee and dependent medical travel (EDMT) from DoDEA employees world-wide.

1.2.1. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DoDEA is required to provide reasonable accommodation (RA) to employees and applicants for employment with known physical or mental disabilities to ensure they have full access to equal employment opportunity, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship to the Agency. When the disability is not obvious, the Disability Program Manager (DPM) may require medical documentation to make a determination regarding whether the requestor has a covered disability, whether the requestor needs a RA because of that disability, and what RA(s) would be effective. The medical documentation submitted may include a description of the disability; the nature, severity, and duration of the disability; the activity or activities the disability limits;

the extent to which the disability limits the requestor’s ability to perform the activity or activities; the RA needed and/or requested; and whether the use of a mitigating measure might eliminate the need for a RA.

To help ensure an appropriate determination is made, the contractor shall assist the DPM in reviewing the medical documentation submitted.

1.2.2. Each school year, interested overseas educators may apply to transfer to another school and/or location through the DoDEA Transfer Program. Exceptions to the deadline for submitting an application is limited to those instances in which the educator could not submit the application due to medical considerations, or for those who are declared excess after the deadline for the application submission has passed. Additionally, educators that request medical reconsideration with approved medical documentation may receive reconsideration and a change in assignment.

1.2.3. Subject to mission requirements and the reasonable exercise of management discretion, it is the DoDEA policy that voluntary reassignment (VR) will be considered for employees whose applications provide sufficient information and/or documentation to justify such a request. For consideration due to medical reasons, applications must include supporting medical documents.

1.2.3.1. If a civilian medical practitioner on the economy provides a medical statement, the physician’s statement must be in English, or translated to English. It must indicate the specific medical condition (diagnosis), prognosis, the medical basis for inability to remain in the current location/position, the medical basis for the ability to work at the designated new location/position, and the type of medical care, climate or environment needed to relieve the medical condition. The statement must also include documentation that the medical condition cannot be treated on the economy in the area where the employee currently works.

1.2.3.2. The contractor shall make a recommendation by reviewing the medical documentation submitted by the applicant, identifying if the employee or family member can or cannot be medically treated in the local area, and identifying the locations the employee or family member can be treated.

1.2.4. Under the EDMT program, employees assigned to a foreign permanent duty station (PDS), and their dependents, may be eligible for funded transportation to a designated point (DP) where proper treatment is available as approved by the Authorizing Official (AO), when a medical or dental treatment is unavailable at, or near, their foreign PDS.

1.2.5. It is a Department of Defense (DoD) policy, per the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) at par. 020206-K, that OTECA (business class travel) may be used due to medical or special needs. An AO should also consider physical characteristics when determining the class of travel and the options for accommodating those special needs. Other travel options to be considered before approval of OTECA travel include:

economy plus, bulkhead seating that provide extra leg room, or two adjoining coach seats.

1.2.5.1. Any accommodation for special need requires that a medical authority provide a written certification of the medical condition or special need. Authority to use upgraded accommodations is limited to the disabled or special needs traveler and their attendant, if required by the medical condition or special need. A medical authority must recertify the traveler’s medical condition or special need in writing every six months, for a temporary condition; every two years for a lifelong condition.

1.2.6. Various leave programs such as the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP), requests to use leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and requests to use advanced leave require employees to provide administratively acceptable medical documentation, in addition to other absence requests, as stipulated in policy. The contractor shall assist the Employee Relations (ER) Specialist in determining if the documentation adequately supports the employee’s request.

1.3 Scope of work: The Contractor shall provide medical expertise to support medical-related services in reviewing, analyzing and assisting DoDEA ER Specialist in determining if the documentation sufficiently supports the requested services.

2. Requirement (Objectives). The objective of this effort is to obtain the expertise of technical and functional medical personnel to support the DoDEA OTECA program, in accordance with all pertinent laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to the services being provided. The objectives of the PWS below follows along with all the supporting tasks associated with each objective. Each objective is represented as a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

2.1 Medical Document Analysis (Objective 1 = Totaling Approximately 380 cases/year ) The objective of Medical Document Analysis is to evaluate all medical documentation and assess sufficiency of documentation to support requests for reasonable accommodations, transfers, voluntary reassignments, new appointments to overseas positions, various leave programs, medical and OTECA travel. The Contractor shall provide services that include:

Supporting Tasks (Objective 1)

2.1.1. Task 1 - Assisting the ER Specialist in reviewing the medical documentation submitted for various leave requests (e.g. VLTP, sick leave, advanced leave) and determining if the documentation adequately supports the employee’s request, obtaining clarification from the patient’s physician by email or via telephone when necessary.

2.1.2. Task 2 - Assisting the DPM in reviewing the medical documentation submitted in RA applications to make a determination regarding whether the requestor has a covered disability, whether the requestor needs a RA because of that disability, and what RA(s) would be effective.

2.1.3. Task 3 - Assisting DoDEA personnel in reviewing medical documentation submitted in OTECA travel requests to make a determination if the documentation adequately supports the employee’s request, recommending appropriate accommodations based on the medical necessity, in accordance with the JTR;

and obtaining clarification from the traveler’s physician by email or via telephone when necessary.

2.1.4. Task 4 - Assisting the DoDEA personnel in reviewing the medical documentation submitted for EDMT requests and determining if the documentation adequately supports the employee’s request, if there is a valid urgency for the travel, and the appropriate amount of time the patient should be permitted to be away from PDS to validate estimate supplied by patient’s primary care doctor, in accordance with the JTR.

2.1.5. Task 5 - Review medical reports/documentation and Transfer/VR applications to determine if the application and medical documents submitted adequately support the employee’s request, obtaining clarification from the patient’s physician by email or via telephone when necessary.

2.1.6 Performance Standards (PS) and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) (Objective 1)

The following applies to Objective 1:

PS1 – All tasks completed on a normal not to exceed 72 hour basis, and are error-free.

AQL1 – 100% of all tasks completed by the agreed upon completion date in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

2.2 Patient Referral (Objective 2 = Totaling Approximately 240 cases/year) The medical authority shall assist in the referral of patients to the most appropriate CONUS or OCONUS medical facility. The Contractor shall provide services that include:

Supporting Tasks (Objective 2)

2.2.1. Task 1 - Identifying if the employee or family member residing overseas can or cannot be medically treated in the local area; and if not, identifying the locations the employee or family member may be treated.

2.2.1.1. Providing recommendations on the capacity of surrounding public health systems and the TRICARE Network to determine if medical needs can be reasonably met at the requested overseas location.

2.2.1.2. Identifying if any treatment options are available at local medical facilities operated by host nation doctors and hospitals.

2.2.1.3. Determining the type of medical care, climate or environment needed to relieve the medical condition.

2.2.2. Task 2 - Recommending or confirming an appropriate course of action for the patient to receive proper treatment.

2.2.2.1 Assisting in locating and referring patients to the nearest appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or civilian hospital to include doctors and hospitals in host nations.

2.2.2.2 Assisting in determining the most appropriate and cost-effective method with which to transport patients needing to be moved, in accordance with the JTR and other applicable regulations.

2.2.2.3 Determining if there is a need for an attendant or escort, in accordance with the JTR and other applicable regulations.

2.2.3 Performance Standards (PS) and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) (Objective 2)

The following applies to Objective 2:

PS1 – All tasks completed on a normal not to exceed 72 hour basis, and are error-free.

AQL1 – 100% of all tasks completed by the agreed upon completion date in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

2.3 General Requirements: (not separately priced)

2.3.1. Invoicing: The Contractor shall submit an invoice monthly for services rendered the previous month using Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Supporting documentation shall include a list of the cases processed during the invoice period, per Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

2.3.2. Post-Award Conference: The Contractor shall participate in a post-award tele- or videoconference with DoDEA three business days after the award. The meeting will provide the Contractor an opportunity to discuss contractual requirements, security requirements, and other concerns with the COR. The Government will prepare and provide a kickoff meeting agenda that will include the following:

Introduction of Personnel Overview of project tasks Invoice procedures Points of contact Quality Surveillance Process Additional issues of concern

3 Constraints. The following are all the constraints associated with this PWS. Constraints shall be complied with in their entirely during the entire duration of the contract unless otherwise stated by the Government:

3.1. The Contractor shall perform the services virtually, in the contractor’s facility/call centers to support DoDEA customers in multiple time zones throughout North America (including Puerto Rico and Cuba), Europe, the Middle East, and Pacific regions.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall have the ability to send and receive encrypted email or have a secure web portal that supports the delivery and receipt of encrypted documents.

3.1.3. Project Team Leader (PTL): The PTL shall liaise with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the PTL is absent shall be designated in writing to the DoDEA Contracting Officer (KO) and COR. The PTL or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

3.1.4. Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide medical doctors and/or staff with the following qualifications:

Current certifications/licenses as required by medical authorities. A Medical Authority, defined under the JTR is a “doctor of medicine or osteopathy who is authorized to practice medicine or surgery, or other health care provider, authorized to practice in the U.S. (or one of its territories or possessions), authorized to diagnose and treat physical, dental or mental health conditions, and who is performing within the scope of their practice. A medical authority in a foreign country is a health care provider who is authorized to practice IAW the laws of that country.”

Proficient in English and the languages of host nations where DoDEA employees and their dependents are located;

Familiarity with DoD and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), MEDEVAC, and US Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) policies and procedures;

Familiarity with the JTR, FMLA and the ADA;

Ability to work with military medical professionals, flight surgeons, and transportation officials to evaluate best course of action to treat and/or move patients.

3.2 Security requirements

3.2.1. Contractor and contract employees shall comply with the DoDEA security program policies and procedures at all times while working under this contract.

3.2.2. Contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and all information protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HIPAA's privacy rules, in physical or electronic form, from public disclosure in accordance with all applicable Federal Law (including the Privacy Act and HIPAA), Federal Policy, Federal Regulations and DoD manuals and Directives. Contractor shall also strictly follow the Privacy training requirements of FAR 52.224-3. In addition, the contractor shall provide initial and annual HIPAA privacy rule training with its annual and initial Privacy training.

3.2.3. Misconduct/Disruption of Services. At any time during the performance of this contract, the KO or COR may request that the Contractor immediately remove any contract employee whose actions result in the clear disruption to the work force or contract performance.

3.3 Response Time: are on a normal not to exceed 72 hour basis.

4 Government-Furnished Resources. Government furnished equipment will not be provided under this contract.

5 Contract Deliverables.

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

MILESTONE/

DELIVERABLE

FORMAT Number Copies

PWS

Reference

PLANNED

Frequency

Submitted to

Medical Evaluations, and/or

Recommendations

Written statement signed by licensed

2.1 Medical

Document Analysis

72 hours or less from receiving documents from DoDEA

Assigned Specialist

Physician and discussion by phone, as needed

Referrals and/or Transport Approach

Email, and discussion by phone, as needed

2.2 Patient

Referral

72 hours or less from receiving documents from DoDEA

Assigned Specialist

Invoicing WAWF 1 2.3.1. Monthly Assigned Specialist

6 Performance Requirement Summary (PRS).

Performance Objective

Performance Standard

AQL Inspection Method

Medical Evaluations, Referral, and/or

Transport Approach, PWS 2.2

All tasks completed on a normal not to exceed 72 hour basis and error free

100% of all tasks are reviewed and completed by the agreed upon completion date and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Periodic Surveillance through observation and Monthly

Status Reports

7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The Government will utilize a QASP to monitor the contractor’s performance on the contract. The QASP is a living document and can change at any time during the life of the contract. As such, the Government reserves the right to unilaterally edit the QASP at the Government’s discretion.

8 Acronyms and Definitions. Alphabetical list of definitions of key words used or acronyms.

List all agency or DOD specific Acronyms and Definitions. This can also be done as an Appendix or Attachment to the PWS.

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act AE: Aeromedical Evacuation AQL: Acceptable Quality Level AO: Authorizing Official Business Day: Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays CLIN: Contract Line Item Number CONUS: Continental United States COR: Contract Officer Representative DMEO: Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity DoD: Department of Defense DPM: Disability Program Manager DoD: Department of Defense DoDEA: Department of Defense Education Activity DP: Designated Point EDMT: Employee and Dependent Medical Travel

ER: Employee Relations FMLA: Family Medical Leave Act FOIA: Freedom of Information Act HR: Human Resources I&IR: Investigations and Internal Review JTR: Joint Travel Regulation LMER: Labor Management and Employee Relations MEDEVAS: Medical Evacuation MTF: Military Treatment Facility OCONUS: Outside of Continental United States OTECA: Other Than Economy/Coach Accommodations (Business Class Travel) PDS: Permanent Duty Station RA: Reasonable Accommodation RESOURCES: Government Furnished items and services SOW: Statement of Work USTRANSCOM: United States Transportation Command VLTP: Voluntary Leave Transfer Program VR: Voluntary Reassignment Program (previously referred as Compassionate Reassignment)

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

Addendum to Paragraph (a). Paragraph (a) is changed to read as follows:

(a) The Government will award a single Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) contract, for a 5-year period, which includes a Base Period of one (1) year and four (4) one-year Option Periods, to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation requirements represents the lowest price technically acceptable offer, meeting the minimum requirements of the non-price factors, Technical and Past Performance, listed below. This solicitation is being competed under FAR Parts 12 and 13.

The Government will first evaluate the lowest-priced response. If the Government determines that this lowest-priced response is technically acceptable, the Government intends to select that lowest-priced response for award and not conduct any further response evaluations. However if the Government determines that this lowest-priced response is not technically acceptable, then the Government will evaluate the next lowest-priced response for technical acceptability. Again, the Government intends to select that next lowest-priced response for award, if it is technically acceptable, and not conduct any further response evaluations. The Government will continue this process of evaluation (evaluating the responses in order of lowest price to highest price) until the Government finds a technically acceptable response. However, while the Government intends to use the above described evaluation procedure and does not intend to conduct exchanges with offerors, the Government may, in its discretion, conduct exchanges with offerors if exchanges are determined to be in the Government's best interest.

Minimum requirements for non-price factors:

Factor 1 (Technical) — Receive an overall rating of Acceptable Factor II (Past Performance) — Receive a rating of Acceptable or Neutral

Factor I: Technical. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s response to determine if the offeror’s response clearly demonstrates the Offeror’s ability to perform each objective and constraints as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Factor II: Past Performance. Will be evaluated to assess the Offeror’s ability to successfully meet the requirements based on the Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of how well the Offeror performed on previous contracts. Offerors without recent, relevant, sparse or no past performance record will receive a neutral rating, which shall be considered “acceptable.”

Factor III: Price. Will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

Factor IV: Representations and Certifications. Will not be evaluated, but will be reviewed for completeness.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer 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)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 calendar days days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months .

Note: If the FAR 52.217-8 extension is exercised, the total duration of this contract shall not exceed 6 months after expiration of the effective period, including all modifications thereto.

(End of clause)

ATTACHMENT

ATCH NO. TITLE

1 Pricing Sheet (superseded) 1 Pricing Sheet (Amend 0001) 2 Questions & Answers

(Attachment)

(End of Summary of Changes)