AMENDMENT 0002.pdf

HQ023611514001

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 as follow s: 1) Extend the quote deadline date to August 8, 2011 at 12PM CET, 2) Add a paragraph (w hich has a primary purpose of establishing a ceiling price to contract sub line item 0001AA) to the Instructions to Quoters section of the Request for Quote, 3) Change the minimum education requirement from a bachelor's degree to a master's degree, 4) Add an evaluation factor entitled "Period of Performance", and 5) Revise The Submission Requirements and the Evaulation Methodology. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jul-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 HQ0236-11-T-0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Jun-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 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 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

22-Jul-2011

CODE

DSCA GEORGE C. MARSHALL CENTER

CONTRACTING BRANCH

GERNACKER STRASSE 2 GEB 112

82467 GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN,GERMANY

HQ0236 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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HQ0236-11-T-0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

SUBMISSION METHOD

1. This requirement is being solicited using FAR 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The purpose of this test program is to vest Contracting Officers with additional procedural discretion and flexibility, so that commercial item acquisitions greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $6.5 million may be solicited, offered, evaluated, and awarded in a simplified manner that maximizes efficiency and economy and minimizes burden and administrative costs for both the Government and industry.

2. The Government’s funding level for SLIN 0001AA is $165,000. The SLIN 0001AB travel CLIN remains at $25,000. The Government desires to award the contract for the full 12 month base period. If a quoter is not able to provide the full 12 months of service for $165,000 or less not including travel, then the quoter shall state the number of months of service that they are able to provide for $165,000. The Government reserves the right to make an award for a base period of less than 12 months. The Government also reserves the right to make no awards as a result of this RFQ if it is determined that a sufficient level of service for the base period cannot be provided for $165,000 or less not including the travel CLIN.

3. E-mail quotes are acceptable to the attention of Mr. Brian Kehoe at brian.k.kehoe@marshallcenter.org.

4. Submittal Contents:

Price: Quoters shall complete the price schedule on Pages 10-16 of this request for quote and return with the SF 1449, with Block 17a completed, and Blocks 30a through 30c filled out and signed by the quoter.

Quoters shall also return the completed Representations and Certifications with the price quote (FAR

52.212-3 ALT I and DFARS 252.212-7000). Quoters please provide a Duns and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and a NATO Cage Code (NCAGE) Number on your quote. If you do not have DUNS and NCAGE, first register for DUNS at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/pages/CCRSearch.jsp. Next, register for NCAGE at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form_AC135.asp. For Block 5. PRIORITY / PRIORITÉ, please mark "Emergency". Be advised that the DUNS and NCAGE is a requirement for award. In addition, please note whether or not you will accept U.S. Government Credit Card as a form of payment.

Quoters shall also return 252.229-7001, TAX RELIEF (JUN 1997) (ALT I) completed to indicate which taxes, if any, have been excluded from the contract price due to any existing tax agreements between the United States Government’s and the quoter’s Government.

1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The vendor shall submit an updated resume.

In its response, the quoter must also address all factors.

Factor 1, Pass/Fail English Language Skills

Factor 2 Experience

Factor 3 Education

Factor 4 Past Performance

Factor 5 Period of Performance

Factor 6 Price

1.1. Pass/Fail-Sub-Factor 1, English Language Proficiency.

Submission Requirements: The quoter shall demonstrate the proposed instructor’s English language proficiency with the ability to listen, speak, read, and write at a level consistent with that of an educated native speaker.

Documentation of English language proficiency shall consist of evidence that the proposed instructor is a native speaker, or, the proposed instructor obtained target language proficiency through formal education (courses completed at an institution of higher learning taught in an English speaking country), or English language proficiency certification, or has used the English language in a work environment where English was the primary means of communication.

1.2. Factor 2, Experience.

Submission Requirements: The quoter shall provide the following:

Experience in the Counter-Illicit Narcotics Trafficking Field. The quoter shall provide a narrative of the proposed counter-illicit trafficking contractor’s experience in developing and executing an academic program related to counter trafficking narcotics. Experience coordinating programs with elements of the U.S. Department of Defense will be an advantage, as this is frequently needed.

Experience in the Counter-Illicit Human Trafficking Field. The quoter shall provide a narrative of the proposed counter-illicit trafficking contractor’s experience in developing and executing an academic program related to counter trafficking humans. Experience coordinating programs with elements of the U.S. Department of Defense will be an advantage, as this is frequently needed.

Developing Programs, Lessons and Lectures. The quoter shall provide a narrative of the proposed counter-illicit trafficking contractor’s experience in developing academic modules, appropriate reading materials, preparing lesson plans and preparing lectures on the subject including number of years, location and level of responsibility.

Organizing International Events. The quoter shall provide a narrative of the proposed counter-illicit contractor’s experience in organizing academic outreach teams offering programs involving counter trafficking to single nation or multiple nation audiences. Having done so in an international setting will be an advantage, as it will indicate an ability to deal with foreign personnel. The quoter shall give examples that show diplomacy, awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences, knowledge of logistical and visa requirements, and refining themes and project/agenda topics.

1.3. Factor 3, Education.

Submission Requirements: The quoter shall demonstrate the proposed counter-illicit trafficking contractor’s educational qualifications by providing transcripts or diplomas of all courses taken at institutions of higher learning.

The proposed counter-illicit trafficking contractor shall have a minimum of a Master’s degree in international relations, public administration, political science, education, or related fields.

1.4 Factor 4, Past Performance.

Submission Requirements: The quoter shall provide past performance information (e.g. contract performance evaluations) indicating the quality of Counter Illicit Trafficking Instructional Services (as described in the PWS and in the factors above) during the past three years. Past performance information shall cover a minimum of 1 year in providing the instructional services. The quoter shall provide at least one reference for any project identified under the experience factor that has a performance period within the past three years. The quoter shall complete the name of the proposed client and immediately forward the below Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment A) for completion by references for projects cited under the experience factor. Quoters shall request their references to return Attachment A to the George C. Marshall Center Procurement Office as soon as possible so that the Government receives as many references as possible on or before the due date for the receipt of quotes. For each reference, the quoter shall use Attachment A and provide:

1. Organization/company/contracting partner’s name.

2. Point of contact’s (POC) name and contact information:

Current phone numbers.

Valid email addresses.

3. Description that precisely explains:

General scope of the contract.

Specific requirements of the contract.

Performance period.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

“ATTACHMENT A”

The contractor listed below is being considered in a Source Selection by the George C. Marshall Center in Garmisch, Germany. It would be appreciated if you would provide us with comments regarding the named contractor's past performance. Your comments are considered Source Selection Sensitive; therefore, you are advised that the Federal Acquisition Regulation (15.1004) prohibits the release of the names of individuals providing reference information about a contractor’s past performance. In order to maintain the integrity of the source selection process, we respectfully request that you do not divulge the name of the contractor nor discuss your comments on this questionnaire with any other individuals. Please fax or e-mail this form as soon as possible to: Brian Kehoe, Contracting Officer 49 08821 750 2554 or e-mail at brian.k.kehoe@marshallcenter.org.

Background information of the Marshall Center’s requirement:

1. BACKGROUND

The College of International and Security Studies (CISS) is located at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (GCMC). The GCMC is a joint US Department of Defense and German Ministry of Defense institution located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The CISS seeks to strengthen its counter-illicit trafficking program. The CISS academic programs support the educational aspect of focusing on important current issues facing counter trafficking communities. They also consult in defense education enhancement and conduct outreach and alumni events and faculty development. The contractor shall provide the necessary non-personal services and management required to support the planning, development and execution of the counter-illicit trafficking programs of the CISS. The nature of the contract includes coordination of an annual schedule of events.

The principal area of effort will be supporting the Counter-Illicit trafficking activities aimed at enhancing the education of defense professionals in Partner nations.

__________________________ is being considered as a counter-illicit trafficking contractor for the CISS.

Your Project Information:

1. Contractor’s name (prime/sub): ________________________________________________________________

2. Project title/contract number: __________________________________________________________________

3. Date of award: ___________ 4. Actual completion date: ________

5. Contract currently in process: Yes No

6. Contract value per year:

7. Contract type: (FFP/CPAF/Etc.)

8. Did this contractor work with a country in GCMC’s AOR to assist them with counter trafficking of any type?

9. What countries did the contractor work with and for how long?

10. Does the contractor have experience in teaching adults in a formal setting? If so, what type of institution and students, and for what length of time?

11. Did this contractor have any responsibility for curriculum development or faculty development? If so, please describe.

12. Did this contractor organize events such as courses, learning modules, lectures, outreach events, etc.? If so, please provide examples that illustrate the scale, topic, location, and international composition of the events.

Evaluator Information: (The following information will assist in the analysis of the data. Information will be kept confidential.)

1. Name:_______________________________________ Date:________________

2. Phone no.:________________________________ Fax no.:_________________

3. Address:__________________________________________________________

4. Your position or function in relation to project:_____________________________

5. Have you personally observed this contractor in the activities described above?

Ratings: (Please evaluate the contractor's performance using the following ratings.)

“VG” Outstanding The contractor’s performance clearly exceeded the contract requirements.

“G” Highly Sat The contractor’s performance somewhat exceeded the contract requirements.

"S" Satisfactory The contractor's performance met the contract requirements.

"M" Marginal The contractor's performance met the minimum contract requirements but with difficulty.

"U" Unsatisfactory The contractor's performance was poor and/or did not satisfy contract requirements.

Please rate and provide any supporting information for the following: (Use additional sheets as needed)

1. Please describe the individual’s interpersonal skills?

Rating

2. Does the individual deal courteously and patiently with foreigners?

3. Does the individual show attention to detail?

4. Does the individual have the ability to function under stress in a fast-moving and complex environment requiring detailed planning and execution of events?

________________________Rating

5. Does the individual have a good understanding of the principles of adult learning?

6. Does the individual have a good understanding of the history and challenges faced in counter trafficking communities/countries?

7. Does the individual enjoy meeting and developing professional relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds?

8. Is the individual apt to build consensus among actor with differing opinions?

9. Is the individual able to think strategically?

10. Does the individual prepare well and arrive on time for meetings?

11. Does the individual have good writing skills?

12. Please describe the relationship between the contractor and owner's contract team.

________________________________________________________________________Rating

13 Please describe the contractor's overall corporate management, integrity, reasonableness and cooperative conduct.

_____________________ Rating

14 Please describe the contractor's ability to provide the required work at a reasonable total price.

___ Rating

15 Has the contractor been given any of the following: Cure notice, show cause, letters of reprimand, suspension of payments, termination? If yes, please explain.

Rating _______

16.Was the customer satisfied with the end product?

________Rating

17. Has the contractor been provided an opportunity to discuss any negative performance ratings? If so, what were the results? .

18. Would you award another contract to this contractor? If no, please state reasons for not recommending this contractor for additional work.

Please provide any additional comments you think we should consider when making our selection:

Signature:

1.5 Factor 5, Period of Performance.

Submission Requirements: The quoter shall state how many months of service a candidate can provide for a base SLIN 0001AA price of $165,000 or less not including the travel SLIN 0001AB price of $25,000. Prices greater than $165,000 for SLIN 0001AA may not be considered.

1.6 Factor 6, Price.

Submission Requirements: The quoter shall provide firm fixed unit and total prices in the line item description (SF1449) except for the travel CLINs .

2. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

2.1. The Government intends to extend one offer resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

2.2. English Language Skills is a pass/fail factor. To be considered further, the quote must receive a pass rating for Factor 1. Factor 2 Experience is more important than Factor 3 Education, Factor 4 Past Performance, and Factor 5 Period of Performance when looked at individually. Factor 3 Education, Factor 4 Past Performance, and Factor 5 Period of Performance will be of equal importance. When combined all technical factors will be significantly more important than price. The RFQ will require technical and price submissions for each instructor proposed. An offer will be extended to the contractor offering the best value to the Government, price and technical factors considered.

2.3 Pass/Fail, Factor 1, English Language Skills.

In order to be eligible for award, the quoter must satisfactorily demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements spelled out by Factor 1. The TEB shall ensure that only those offers that meet these requirements will be further evaluated.

2.3.1 Pass/Fail-Factor 1. English Language Proficiency -(Pass/Fail)

If the Government receives evidence that the proposed instructor is a native speaker, or, the proposed instructor obtained target language proficiency through formal education (courses completed at an institution of higher learning taught in the English Language), or English language proficiency certification, or has used the English language in a work environment where the English language was the primary means of communication, the proposed instructor shall receive a pass under this sub-factor. Only those quotes that meet these requirements will be evaluated further.

2.4 Factor 2, Experience.

Experience in the counter-illicit narcotics trafficking field.

The Government will evaluate the depth, recentness, and relevancy of the proposed counter-illicit human trafficking contractor’s experience as compared to the services required by this solicitation. Relevant experience includes contracts or government experience operating in similar working environments and contracts involving services that are considered to be similar in scope and complexity when compared to the requirements described in this solicitation. Depth refers to familiarity of both narcotics counter trafficking, context of relevant work, as well as length of time dealing with relevant issues. Recentness is a factor due to the evolution of the field in the past twenty years.

Experience in the counter-illicit human trafficking field.

The Government will evaluate the depth, recentness, and relevancy of the proposed counter-illicit human trafficking contractor’s experience as compared to the services required by this solicitation. Relevant experience includes contracts or government experience operating in similar working environments and contracts involving services that are considered to be similar in scope and complexity when compared to the requirements described in the solicitation. Depth refers to familiarity of both human counter trafficking, context of relevant work, as well as length of time dealing with relevant issues. Recentness is a factor due to the evolution of the field in the past twenty years.

Developing programs, lessons and lectures.

The Government will evaluate the recentness, level, and length of time spent developing programs, lessons and lectures in a formal setting. Experience teaching in a staff college or war college will be an advantage.

Responsibility for curriculum development or faculty development will also be an advantage.

Organizing international events.

The Government will evaluate the role of the proposed counter-illicit trafficking contractor in planning and executing academic outreach events, as well as their scale in terms of budget and participant numbers, types of participants, international character, and subject matter.

When assigning the adjectival rating for Factor 2, Experience; the four areas identified above will be considered.

Experience in the counter-illicit narcotics field will be the most important element in assigning the rating.

Experience in the counter illicit human trafficking field will be the second most important element. Developing programs, lessons and lectures and organizing international events will be of equal importance and of less significance than both experience in the counter-illicit narcotics trafficking field and experience in the counter-illicit human trafficking field when they are looked at individually.

2.5 Factor 3, Formal Education.

The Government will evaluate the level and relevancy of the proposed instructor’s educational qualifications (i.e., Ph.D. in international relations, etc.)

2.6 Factor 4, Past Performance.

The Government will evaluate the recentness, relevancy, and quality of the contractor’s past performance.

Relevant contracts are contracts operating in similar working environments and contracts involving services that are considered to be similar in scope, magnitude and complexity when compared to the requirements described in the subject solicitation. This evaluation is separate and distinct from the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination. The assessment of the contractor’s past performance will be used to evaluate how well he/she has performed similar services in the past. Quotes lacking relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for past performance. To assess performance risk the Government may use both past performance data provided by the quoters (e.g., official performance reviews/appraisals, letters of recommendation) and data obtained independently.

2.7 Factor 5, Period of Performance.

The Government will evaluate the length of time the proposed instructor is able to provide the services stated in the PWS for the ceiling price of $165,000 not including the $25,000 travel amount. Since the Government desires to have 12 months of services provided in the base period for $165,000 or less not including the $25,000 travel amount, a quoter that is able to provide the full 12 months for the ceiling price or less than the ceiling price will be evaluated more favorably for this evaluation factor.

2.8 Factor 6, Price.

All prices including options will be evaluated for reasonableness and in accordance with FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers (FEB 2000). An award decision will be made based on the sum total of all prices including options.

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