Amendment_0001_SF30.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 1

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 07 May 2015

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

COMMANDING OFFICER (COB2)

USCG SILC

300 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 965

NORFOLK, VA 23510-9113

Erin Bass/Contract Specialist E-mail: Erin.K.Bass@uscg.mil Phone: 757-628-4117 / Fax: 757-628-4135

8. NAME AND ADRESS OF CONTRACTOR (no., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9.A AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

X HSCG84-15-R-AA1441

9B. DATE (SEE ITEM 11)

30 April 2015

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended. Offers 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 ACKNOWLEGEMENT 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 data, etc)

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO 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 required, is required to sign this document and return __ copy to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

1. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for proposals and PPQs, verify the due date for questions (as shown below) and provide Questions and Answers (see page 2).

Questions are due on 13 May.

PPQs are due on 18 May.

Proposals are due on 8 June.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

TRACEY STRAWBRIDGE, CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)PREVIOUS

EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA, FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Q1: Is the contractor allowed to use its’ own food management/production system and corporate purchasing prime vendor supply chain as long as it complies with the Berry amendment?

A1: The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement that sets restrictions on the Department of Defense (DoD). The CG falls under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and therefore is not required to comply with the Berry amendment.

Q2: Will the government please consider a 2-week extension beyond the current June 1, 2015 proposal submission deadline?

A2: The due date for proposals is extended until to June 8th.

Q3: On page 1 the RFP states: “Any and all questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, no later than 11 May 2015.” On page 50, the RFP states: SITE VISIT A site visit has been scheduled for May 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at USCG Academy. Attendance for the Site Visit is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. All Questions shall be submitted in writing using NLT 5:00 PM Eastern Time May 13, 2015.

Can the Government clarify which is the last date for submitting questions – 13 May 2015, 5:00 PM Eastern or 11 May 2015? If all questions are due by May 11, is there a time limit by when the questions must be emailed to the Government?

A3: All questions are due by 5pm on 13 May 2015.

Q4: On page 41 the RFP states: “If the relevant contracts are non-governmental, the contractor shall forward the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment 3, to appropriate contract references to be completed and submitted to the government by May 11, 2015. On government contracts that are used as a reference, only the CPAR shall be submitted. Can the government clarify whether the May 11, 2015 deadline applies only to PPQs or to both PPQs and CPARs?

A4: Submission for PPQs is extended to 18 May. PPQs shall be submitted via email to erin.k.bass@uscg.mil. CPARs are due with proposals.

Q5: Can CPARs for Governmental contracts be submitted with the entire proposal on the Proposal Due Date (June 1, 2015)?

A5: Yes, CPARs are due with proposal on June 8th.

Q6: Can the PPQs and/or CPARs be submitted via email if submitted on May 11?

A6: Per Attachment 3 (PPQ), the respondent shall e-mail the completed questionnaire to:

erin.k.bass@uscg.mil. This amendment provided an extension for the due date of PPQs to 18 May.

Q7: Is the client contract reference required to submit the completed PPQs directly to the Government or is the contractor required to collect the PPQs from the contract reference and submit them to the Government?

A7: The respondent shall email the PPQ to the government, erin.k.bass@uscg.mil.