HE125418R3000_0002.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

The purpose of this amendment is to post a question and answ er document.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Dec-2017

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 HE125418R3000

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Nov-2017

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 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

07-Dec-2017

CODE

DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY PROCUREMENT DIV

ATTN: CRISTINA VEGA

CRISTINA.VEGA@HQ.DODEA.HQ

4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA VA 22350-1400

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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EMAIL:TEL:

HE125418R3000

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

ATTACHEMENT 3

RFP

Section #

RFP Section Title

RFP

Page

Question Answers

1.3 INTRODUCTION 22

Section 1.3 discusses upgrades to IT infrastructure. Upgrades to IT equipment in existing spaces typically requires upgrades to supporting systems as well, such as power and HVAC. Will the Government please confirm if supporting systems (power, HVAC, etc...) requiring upgrades for the new IT equipment will be part of the scope?

The scope is only what is listed in the BOM and the PWS. This contract is for network infrastructure supplies and installation services only.

2 SCOPE 22

Please confirm that upgrades to the communications infrastructure will include both the communications (voice/data) cabling, as well as the associated pathways for that cabling.

The communications infrastructure, both the horizontal and vertical cable plant will already be in place, there is no requirement for the contractor to pull infrastructure cable. The ONLY communications cable which requires connecting is the ethernet patch cable from the patch panel to the network switch and the keystone jack in a given area to a Wireless Access Point.

2 SCOPE 22

Section 2 references "inside delivery".

Will the Government please confirm the definition of inside delivery.

The equipment will be delivered to a site (school building) and unloaded and delivered to an inside location designated by the site

POC

3.1 REQUIREMENT 22

Section 3.1 explains that the contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, tools, materials, and other items needed to perform requirement. Will the Government please confirm that contractors are to only include the maximum cost for the listed equipment in our pricing; and that personnel, equipment, transportation, tools, DBA insurance, etc... will be priced at the task order level.

The solicitation is looking for the Maximum price for BOM list in order to establish parts pricing for the IDIQ contracts that will be awarded. The installation pricing will be at the task order level.

4 GENERAL

INFORMATION

Please confirm the manufacturer and series information for Voice Over IP Telephone systems being utilized by DoDEA.

DoDEA uses the Cisco IP Telephony solutions. As there are varying uses of telephony devices, there isn't just one device or series of devices. We use wireless IP phones, different desktop models and conference phones.

(b)

52.212-2

ADDENDUM –

EVALUATION –

COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (DEC

2006)

BASIS FOR

CONTRACT

AWARD.

The RFP states "(b) Subfactor: Salient Characteristics requirements. Offeror provides specification documents that clearly show the proposed hardware can meet the requirements of the individual specifications identified in Attachment 2 – Salient Characteristics and Unit Price List."

As Attachment 2 already details the Item Specifications, will the Government provide clarification on what level of detail it is looking for in regards to "specification documents" are to be included in the 70 page Technical Proposal?

The government is requesting Brand Name or Equal products. If you are quoting the Brand Name just confirm. If you are providing what an alternative to the Brand Name, provide the product literature so it may be evaluated.

(b)(4)2

TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENT

S.

The RFP states "Offerors shall submit a technical proposal that sufficiently details the plan to support the requirement for DoDEA such that DoDEA can to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. The technical proposal must address the requirements defined in Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics and Unit Price List."

Is it the Government's intent to receive technical approaches for all sections and subsections in Attachment - PWS, or solely for the PWS section "3.

Requirement?" There are PWS sections that do not contain delivery requirements (i.e., 1. Introduction, 4.

General Information, 6. System Requirements).

The PWS is considered a single document and refers to the Salient Characteristic list (BOM). Kindly address as you see fit. Note: In the FAR 52.212-2 Addendum, paragraph (1)(a) indicates what is required to be acceptable for the PWS subfactor.

(b)(4)3

TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENT

S.

The RFP states "Offerors may submit any other information deemed relevant to meeting the technical requirements for the proposed hardware and PWS.

Other relevant information is limited to 20 pages in addition to the 70 pages allowed in the technical proposal."

Will the Government clarify whether this additional 20 pages of relevant information be evaluated as part of the Technical Factor? The use of the additional 20 pages are at the discretion of the proposer. It may be used to supplement the technical part.

3.5.4 REQUIREMENT 23

Section 3.5.4. states that we are to provide all professional services to install the hardware are included under this contract. Will the Government confirm that the Contractor will have design and engineering responsibility, in addition to procuring and installing the equipment.

Design and engineering is not being requested under this contract.

3.7.3.7 REQUIREMENT 24

Section 3.7.3.7 states that the Contractor is responsible for all freight costs, storage fees, custom fees, and any additional costs associated with the shipment and delivery of the hardware.

Section 3.5.3 indicates the possibility for "other shipping methods". Please confirm that if other shipping methods are required, that the Government will make those known during the task order pricing, including associated costs and potential storage times. Any shipping deviation outside of commercial shipping will be designated at the Task Order level.

3.8.2 REQUIREMENT 24

Section 3.8.2 mentions the installation of wireless access points. Please confirm that predictive wireless studies, including the production of heat maps, will be part of the Contractor's scope.

Yes, heat maps as well a spreadsheet which will detail the MAC address and location of the installed WAP in the building

GENERAL

Please provide the names of the incumbent contractors.

This is a new requirement, therefore no incumbent contractors.

Past Performanc e

PAST

PERFORMANCE

INFORMATION

SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENT

S.

The RFP states "If submitting an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for consideration, the delivery/task order or BPA call for which evaluation is requested shall be specified. Each delivery/task order or BPA call submitted will count toward the five contract maximum limitation."

As this contract is a SBSA multiple-award IDIQ, a preponderance of relevant PP is performed by SBs under similar ordering vehicles involving multiple, connected TOs. To adequately demonstrate relevant PP information, we request that a similar SBSA ordering vehicle (IDIQ or BPA) be allowed to include multiple TOs and submitted as a single PP Information response.

Multiple orders from IDIQ contracts and/or calls from BPA's may be submitted, however, each order or call will count toward the five contract maximum limitation.

CLINS PRICE 3

Page 3 of 70...Items 1‐3. Are you requiring we put a price to each of these, or is this an example of how you all plan to order?

The BOM attachment either in the spreadsheet or the contract document must have a maximum price vendors may charge when quoting prices when competing for future delivery orders. Vendors must indicate the prices for each item on the BOM attachment to be eligible for consideration of contract award.

CLINS PRICE 35 Page 35 of 70...CLIN 100. Are you asking for a single blended labor rate?

No. The government will request pricing for the labor/installation portion of at the task order level.

Labor pricing is not being requested.

General Scope

Regarding the solicitation HE1254-18- R-3000, can you please let me know if this bid has European locations where to deliver the hardware

- do we know which are these locations?

- can we bid for EU only?

The scope is only what is listed in the BOM and the PWS. This contract is for network infrastructure supplies and installation services only. The task order level will determine locations.

This requirement will be for all locations. Partial bids will not be considered.

CLINS BOM

Please advise – Quantities are not listed in your attached Bill of Materials for this requirement, do you want contractors to bid price on a single unit?

The BOM should be used to quote the maximum price for each of the items listed. Quantity of 1.

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