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DISAM199010197

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 provide response to questions submitted and correct the number of hours on CLIN 3001 and correct Technical Exhibit 2. The deliverable PWS section reference in Exhibit 2 is changed to read 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.3.3.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Aug-2011

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 HQ0013-11-R-0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Aug-2011

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

16-Aug-2011

CODE

DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY-CON

ALI BESHIR

201 12TH STREET, SOUTH

SUITE 203

ARLINGTON VA 22202

HQ0013 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HQ0013-11-R-0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. In the RFP, estimated hours for a man year are 2088. Actual man years are less than that when holiday hours and personal leave are removed. May the contractors bid our “standard” man year?

Answer: Contractor shall submit hourly rates for the numbers of hours indicated.

2. Why do the hours decrease as shown in item number 2001 below? Is this intentional? We do not usually see a decrease followed by an increase the following year as shown in item number 3001 below. Also note that Task 2 drops off after year 2 of the contract.

Answer: The decreases are intentional. However, the number of hours on CLIN 3001 is adjusted to 2088.

3. Could the government provide more detailed guidance on the work location of employees? The RFP states

“at government or contractor facilities”. Rates for positions differ based on government site or contractor site location, so any guidance would be appreciated

Answer: We are requesting contractors conducting development efforts spend a minimum of 16 hours per week at DISAM. Other times can be at alternate locations of the contractors choosing. Some of the tasks may require greater time spent at DISAM not to exceed 40 hrs/week.

4. The GFP list does not include any of the software required to perform this effort. Does the government have licenses available for contractor use on any of the listed software? Will the government allow for software costs under the ODC CLIN? Will software listed under the “desired” (not required) section be required as part of the FFP base contract, or may it be added on via a contract change if the government decides to utilize that software?

Answer: DISAM does not have licenses available for the contractor. Purchase of required software is covered under this contract. Software under desired should be listed as part of the FFP base contract. Contractors will be expected to use the Adobe e-Learning suite to maintain compatibility with DISAM.

5. CLINS 0006 and 1006: 3,654 hours equates to 1.75 man years using the 2088 per man year. Did the government intend to request 1.75 FTEs worth of support? Part time rates generally are higher than full time rates. Would the government consider 2 FTEs for this task?

Answer: It is the government intent to request 3,654 hours.

6. The Deliverables Schedule in Technical Exhibit 2 references paragraphs 5.2.1 through 5.2.3. This appears to be a typographical error

Answer: It has been corrected to read 5.3.1, 5.3.2, and 5.3.3.

7. Page 47 of the instructions specifies that the proposal should be submitted on CD, 1 copy and 3 sanitized hard copies, which implies that the proposal must be delivered via Fed Ex or mail; however, on page p. 46 Addedum to FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors #3 states that the proposal may be submitted via email.

Can the proposal be submitted as an attachment to an email?

Answer: Yes, proposal can be e-mailed. If e-mailed, the contractor shall submit one sanitized (company name removed) and one un-sanitized copy of each volume (Vol. I, II, and III).

8. Pages 21-37 require a unit price itemization by function for the initial and subsequent years of the contract.

It also requests Travel/ODC Cost. Where are other indirect/overhead and profit amounts reflected?

Answer: The contractor will not need to enter Travel/ODC amount. Travel / ODC/ CLIN 0005 are estimated $15,000.00 / year and are reimbursable cost in accordance with Federal Travel Regulation.

9. Page 4, 1.4.1.5 'Provide technical support to students regarding the Blackboard LMS ....'

Could you please clarify the expectations for technical support? Can the help desk be operated from any physical location or is the expectation that it be a DISAM onsite help desk? What are expectations for help desk hours?

Answer: Help desk can be operated from alternate locations. Technical support includes, but is not limited to, providing technical solutions to students regarding access to Bb and lessons, resetting passwords, providing usage reports to COR, posting announcements regarding issues with Bb such as pending maintenance, maintain help desk records tracking problem reports from initial call to resolution. This individual will also support the courseware development efforts of DISAM when not providing technical support.

Expected hours of help desk and Bb administration should not exceed 20 hrs/week.

10. Page 12, 3.3 'Utilities: The Government will provide office space....' However, other references within the document refer to work being done off-site at the contractor's facilities. Is the contractor required at any time to work on-site at DISAM facilities?

Answer: See responses to question # 3 above.

11. Section 1.6.13 is labeled “Key Personnel and Experience,” but it includes positions that are also designated

“optional.” Could you please clarify what appears to be the dual designation of some positions as both key and optional?

Answer: All positions are key and positions of CLIN 0001, 0006, 0007 and their associated option years CLINs are core positions. Positions of CLIN 0002, 0003, 0004, and their associated option years CLIN are optional positions. Optional positions are positions that the government may or may not contract for.

However, contractor shall submit pricing and experience information for all core and optional positions as requested.

12. What are the page limits, if any, for volumes II and III?

Answer: 20 pages of each volume excluding resume(s).

13. We would prefer to email the Volume I, Volume II and Volume III documents to you in pdf format in the formats specified on page 47. Is this acceptable?

Answer: See responses to question # 7 above.

14. Is there an incumbent? And if there is an incumbent please provide incumbent's name.

Answer: No incumbent.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 3001

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 2,088.00 from 4,176.00 to 2,088.00.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

30-SEP-2015

N/A DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION

AGNCY-DISAM

WILLIAM RIMPO

DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL

STUDIES (DI)

2475 "K" STREET

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7461

937-255-8187 FOB: Destination

HQ0013

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

POP 01-OCT-2014 TO

30-SEP-2015

N/A DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION

AGNCY-DISAM

WILLIAM RIMPO

DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL

STUDIES (DI)

2475 "K" STREET

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7461

937-255-8187 FOB: Destination

HQ0013

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