B2_Amendment_HQ023619Q0002-0002.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 provide Government responses to additional questions received from Offerors. Please see the SF30 Continuation Page for questions and Government responses. And see SF1449 Continuation Sheet for the revised Addendum to Provision 52.212-1. No further updates to the Solicitation, and the Offer due date/time remains the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Nov-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 HQ023619Q0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Nov-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 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

20-Nov-2018

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.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HQ023619Q0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

OFFEROR Q&A

Question #1 was answered on Amendment 0001. Questions below were received after that amendment was issued.

Offeror Q&A continued:

2. In the quote submission requirements (Factor 1 – Staffing Plan, RFQ page 63), it is stated “As part of the staffing plan, the Offeror shall submit Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume of proposed personnel, which meet the minimum qualifications stated in Part 5 of the PWS and demonstrate eligibility to receive a Common Access Card IAW Part 3 of the PWS.” However, in Part 3 of the PWS (RFQ page 39) there is no reference to a requirement of eligibility for a Common Access Card (CAC). Could you clarify whether eligibility for a CAC is a requirement?

Government response: There is no requirement for CAC; the reference to CAC in the submission requirements was included in error. The correct requirement is the eligibility to receive installation access. All other Factor 1 requirements remain the same. Addendum to Provision 52.212-1 Submission Requirements, Factor 1, has been revised.

3. Would the Government kindly provide the working hours or determine how long a one course lasts?

Government response: Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5. states the typical number of weeks per course. PWS paragraph 1.6. lists the performance location and hours.

4. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent contractor? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract number, the contractor, and contract value?

Government response: This requirement for Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) Levantine and MSA Moroccan is the follow-on procurement for two (2) current contracts:

MSA Levantine. Contract HQ0236-16-P-0002. Contractor The Big Word Global Communications LLC. Contract award $103.230.05 (USD).

MSA Moroccan. Contract HQ0236-16-P-0003. Contractor Culmen International, LLC. Contract award $89,145.00 (USD).

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO PROVISION 52.212-1

(REVISED) ADDENDUM TO PROVISION 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(Revisions are anotated in RED)

The following shall apply to this solicitation in addition to those terms and conditions in FAR provision 52.212-1.

The specific paragraphs, noted by their specific letter within parentheses, of FAR provision 52.212-1 affected are shown below:

(a) Small business size standard does not apply to this solicitation.

(b) The Offeror shall submit its quote to the contracting office’s point of contact listed under “Additional Information” below at or before the time specified in this solicitation. The Offeror shall submit its quote as two separate volumes. Volume I consists of evaluation factors 1 and 2, and their respective sub-factors as applicable.

Volume I shall be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font. Volume two consists of evaluation factor 3, Pricing, which is constructed as a pre-populated Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The Offeror shall fill-in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and submit it as Volume II of its quote. No reference of any pricing shall be included in any part of Volume I of the Offeror’s quote. Any exceptions shall be submitted as a separate document typed in 12 point Times New Roman font. Exceptions, as offered, if accepted by the Government, become part of the contract.

(c) Period for Acceptance of Quotes is changed to read: The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(g) Contract award. A single Firm-Fixed Priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to the responsible Offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Failure to provide any of the listed items may deem the Offeror’s quote as ‘Unacceptable’. If an Offeror’s quote is deemed ‘Unacceptable’ it may not be considered further.

Any exceptions made to any of the items and conditions of the quote must be stated in a separate letter of transmittal that is to accompany the quote.

(i) Availability of Requirements document cited does not apply to this solicitation.

QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Offeror shall address all of the below listed factors and their respective sub-factors in its quote. Any factor or sub-factor not addressed may be cause to consider the quote unacceptable.

As prescribed in FAR 12.603, Evaluation Factors will be listed in clause 52.212-2 Evaluation –Commercial Items.

Quotes will be evaluated based on the below evaluation factors and sub-factors as applicable.

Factor 1 – Staffing Plan

Submission Requirements:

The Offeror shall submit a staffing plan which demonstrates how it will recruit for and provide personnel to accomplish all tasks within the PWS. Historically, these services have been provided by two (2) personnel. As part of the staffing plan, the Offeror shall submit Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume of proposed personnel, which meet the minimum qualifications stated in Part 5 of the PWS, and demonstrate eligibility to receive a Common Access Card IAW Part 3 of installation access in accordance with the PWS. Additionally, the Offeror shall describe the availability and degree of commitment of proposed personnel. The Offeror shall also address how it will handle substitution of personnel in the event of unsatisfactory performance, as well as planned and unplanned absences throughout the period of performance.

Maximum number of pages permitted for the Staffing Plan Factor is five (5). The Curriculum vitae/resume of proposed personnel are not included in the maximum number of pages.

Factor 2 – Corporate Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide one page listing up to three (3) recent references and contact information which can substantiate that the Offeror has provided non-personal language instruction services for current (or past) Government or commercial agency contracts similar in complexity and scope to the PWS. Recent is defined as performance during three (3) or more years within the past five (5) years from the date of issuance of the formal solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to obtain the information to be used in Past Performance evaluation from any and all sources including those outside the Government

Factor 3 - Price

The Offeror shall complete the “GCMC Pricing Exhibit” referenced in the announcement.

The Offeror shall not include any pricing elements within any other portions or sections of its proposal. The Offeror will provide all pricing, separately, as Volume II of its proposal. Volume II will comprise all pricing within the ‘GCMC Pricing Exhibit (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet). All prices shall indicate the currency type. Submit the pricing exhibit as its own file with the proposal.

**Factor 3, Price is considered Volume II of a proposal**

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(a) The Government intends to evaluate submissions and award a contract without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it determines them to be necessary.

(b) Offerors shall fill in and complete the following provisions within the solicitation:

(i) FAR provision 52.212-3 (ALT I) - Offeror Representations and Certifications

(If the Offeror has an active SAM registration, only paragraph (b) of this provision needs to be completed)

(ii) FAR provision 52.209-05 – Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

(c) This solicitation request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the Offeror’s quote or in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any site visit conducted.

(d) All questions regarding this solicitation shall be emailed to the Contracting Office’s primary point of contact, Mr. Andrew Gonzalez. Any questions shall be delivered to the Contracting Office's primary point of contact no later than eight days prior to the closing date of the solicitation. Questions submitted less than eight days prior to the close of the solicitation may not receive a response. Reference the solicitation number and applicable PWS paragraph number or solicitation section in the subject of your email when submitting questions. Answers to questions may be posted as a Solicitation Amendment. Offerors are responsible to watch the web site for postings of amendments, answers to questions, and other instructions/information, if any.

(e) Quotes are due to the issuing Contracting Office's primary point of contact, via email at andrew.gonzalez@marshallcenter.org, by the local due date and local time shown on page one, Block 8, “OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME” of the solicitation. Local Time means Central European Summer Time.

Contracting Office’s Primary Point of Contact:

Mr. Andrew Gonzalez andrew.gonzalez@marshallcenter.org Commercial Phone: +49(0) 8821-750-2703

Contracting Office’s Alternate Point of Contact:

Mr. Nathan Pauly nathan.pauly@marshallcenter.org Commercial Phone: +49(0) 8821-750-2726

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