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AMENDMENT #5

The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendors’ questions regarding the subject solicitation as well as to make changes to the solicitation. Section A outlines the vendors’ questions and the Government’s responses while Section B amends the solicitation. Note: the Government does not anticipate answering any more questions.

A. The following questions and answers are hereby provided for informational purposes only.

1. QUESTION: Please provide the NWDTP Post Requirements ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

2. Philadelphia Post Table – Building PA 0809 Post 8 and Post 10A indicated 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM / 24/7. Please confirm whether or not these are 12 hour or 24 hour posts.

3. QUESTION: Are there any guards or supervisors under the current contract NWDTP trained?

If so, how many?

ANSWER: To the knowledge of FPS, no incumbent guards or supervisors are NWDTP trained.

All PSOs and supervisors assigned to screening posts must receive the NWDTP training in accordance with SOW Section 6.7.4 PSO Training Requirements and Exhibit 8.

4. QUESTION: Exhibit 13 – Philadelphia Post Exhibit. The Monday-Friday posts at Buildings PA0143 and PA0882 do not specifically state they are closed on holidays. Will the Government confirm that service is required on Federal holidays at buildings PA0143 and PA0882?

5. QUESTION: Exhibit 13 – Philadelphia Post Exhibit. Building PA0642, Post 2 lists the hours of operation as 0700-1700. It further states that this is a total of 9 hours; however, a shift from 0700-1700 is 10 hours. Will the Government confirm that the total hours per day at building PA0642, post 2 should be 10 hours?

6. QUESTION: Exhibit 13 – Philadelphia Post Exhibit. Building PA0796 and buildings PA0277, PA0865, PA0582, and 9908PA (hidden rows 133-136) each have posts listed as TBD. .

Should the TBD posts/locations be removed from the current post exhibit?

ANSWER: ODAR hearings do not have a set schedule. Schedules are typically provided weeks in advance of the requirement to the vendor from the Contracting Officer Representative.

7. QUESTION: Exhibit 13 – Philadelphia Post Exhibit. Building PA0809, Posts 4, 4a, and 10a are listed as being open 0600-1800 for a total of 12 hours per day at each post. Posts 5 and 8 at the same location are listed as being open 1800-0600 for a total of 12 hours per day at each post.

The performance days for each of these posts are 24/7. Will the Government confirm if these are 12 hour posts rather than 24 hour posts? Will the Government confirm that these posts are operational 7 days per week?

8. QUESTION: Exhibit 13 – Philadelphia Post Exhibit. The post exhibit provided does not specify which posts require X-Ray or Non X-Ray Screening Training. Will the Government clarify which posts require X-Ray Screening Training, Non X-Ray Screening Training, or neither?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

9. QUESTION: Exhibit 13 – Philadelphia Post Exhibit. The post exhibit does not specify which posts require relief during rest breaks and lunches. Will the Government clarify which posts require relief?

10. QUESTION: Attachment 1 – SOW Section 2.1. Section 2.1 of the SOW states that a phase-in period shall be a maximum of 120 days from the contract award date to the performance start date. Will the Government confirm that the performance start date is estimated to be 5/1/17 meaning the full performance period for the base year is 12 months with phase-in taking place prior to that time?

ANSWER: The transition period is 120 days from date of award. The period of performance starts after the 120 day period and will consist of a 12-month base period.

11. QUESTION: Attachment 1 – SOW Section 5.2.2.1. SOW Section 5.2.2.1 states that PSOs shall undergo a pre-employment medical and physical examination. Is the incumbent workforce qualified to the medical standards for this new effort?

ANSWER: Yes.

12. QUESTION: Is the incumbent workforce required to complete a new medical examination even if they have been medically cleared to work on the existing contract?

ANSWER: The incumbent workforce is required to complete a medical examination when the current certification expires.

13. QUESTION: Does the medical examination need to be completed at any time throughout the employee’s term of employment (i.e. every 3 years)?

ANSWER: A PSO completes a medical exam every three (3) years after the initial exam.

14. QUESTION: Attachment 1 – SOW Section 5.2.3.1. SOW Section 5.2.3.1 states that all PSOs shall submit to a urine drug screening as part of pre-employment regardless of the PSOs past employment with a different vendor. Will the Government confirm that all incumbent employees must undergo a new drug screening prior to working on the newly awarded contract even if they have passed the appropriate drug screenings on their existing contract?

ANSWER: No, incumbent PSOs with current drug screening certifications are not required to undergo a new drug screening prior to working on the new contract.

15. QUESTION: Exhibit 8, Section 3. Exhibit 8, Section 3 states that either transitional weapons training (3 hours) or Weapon Platform Training (8 hours) will be required for PSO to qualify on their new weapon. What Weapon is the incumbent workforce carrying?

ANSWER: The current workforce is carrying a 9MM.

16. QUESTION: Will the incumbent workforce be required to complete 3 hours of transitional weapons training or 8 hours of weapon platform training?

ANSWER: If the incoming vendor purchases new 9MM firearms, then PSOs are required to complete 3 hours of transitional training.

17. QUESTION: Exhibit 8, Section 4. Exhibit 8, Section 4 discusses the requirements for NWDTP Training. Is the incumbent workforce NWDTP qualified to the certifications listed in this solicitation?

ANSWER: See the answer to Question No. 3.

18. QUESTION: Exhibit 11, Section 2. Exhibit 11, Section 2 states that building PA0576ZZ has a Government Provided Gun Locker. Will the Government clarify what weapons will be stored at PA0576ZZ as it was our understanding that the weapons on this contract were “take home” weapons?

ANSWER: The Contractor is not permitted to store weapons at any buildings covered under the contract. PSOs must transport weapons to and from work each day.

19. QUESTION: Exhibit 10. Exhibit 10 discusses contractor provided equipment including weapons. This section details the shotgun requirements if applicable; however, there is no indication if they are required for this effort. Are shotguns required under this solicitation? If yes, which locations require shotguns?

ANSWER: Shotguns are not required.

20. QUESTION: Attachment 5, Philadelphia CBA. Article 9 of the CBA states that if an employee is not properly relieved for at least 1 break in an 8 hour shift or 2 breaks in a 12 hour shift they will receive additional compensation. The amount of this additional compensation is not defined in the CBA. What is the additional compensation amount that employees will receive if not properly relieved?

ANSWER: The Government is unaware of the compensation practices of the incumbent vendor under the CBA.

21. QUESTION: Attachment 5, Philadelphia CBA. Appendix A of the CBA states that a perfect attendance bonus of $50.00 per quarter will be awarded to employees who meet the qualification of perfect attendance. What is the historical number of employees who have received this bonus each quarter?

ANSWER: The Government is unaware of the historical number of employees who have received this bonus.

22. QUESTION: Attachment 1, SOW Section 12.2.4. SOW Section 12.2.4 details the requirements for Temporary Additional Services (TAS). In reviewing the SF1449, there is not a separate CLIN for TAS, nor is it identified on the post exhibits. Will the Government confirm that any TAS hours would be invoiced at the same rate as PSO services? What is the historical number of TAS hours that have been utilized for this effort?

ANSWER: Temporary Additional Services (TAS) are a potential requirement. There is no separate pricing CLIN for TAS as TAS hours shall be factored in the buildup of the productive rate. See Clauses 04 PRICES(C)(b) for anticipated level of TAS requirements.

23. QUESTION: Will a DD254 be provided?

ANSWER: A DD254 will be issued to awardee after award of the contract.

24. QUESTION: Proposal Submission Requirements. Page 41, #1. SF 1449. Must offeror’s use the SF1449 as the cover page for the Technical Proposal or is this a requirement for the Price Proposal only?

ANSWER: Offerors use the SF 1449 in conjunction with the Price Proposal only.

25. QUESTION: Proposal Submission Requirements. Page 41, #3 Page Limitations\ Exclusions.

If offeror chooses to include a Table of Contents, List of Acronyms, List of Figures and Tables and Compliance Matrix, are these excluded from the page limitations? See Page 41 of Clauses Paragraph 3 under Proposal Submission Requirements.

ANSWER: No, a limit of 20 pages is provided for the technical proposal. The only exclusions that do not count against the 20 pages are a cover page, past performance forms and questionnaires.

26. QUESTION: SOW 6.7.2, Proposal Submission Requirements #3 NWDTP. Page 45, Contract Clauses, SOW, Page 31. Page 45 states, Conduct weekly covert training and testing with the furnished NWDTP Testing Kits. SOW 6.7.2 makes no mention of Covert training.

Would the Government include the requirements for Covert training (much like they did for Overt training in SOW 6.7.2.1.3)?

ANSWER: See Section B of this amendment.

27. QUESTION: SOW 6.7.5.5.1. Screening Operations Assessment Report (SOAR). SOW references that SOAR shall be provided in accordance with Exhibit 9A. We found no Exhibit 9A in the documents provided by the Government. Would the Government please provide Exhibit 9A?

ANSWER: See Section B of this amendment.

28. QUESTION: SOW 6.7.4.1.9. SOW states that the Certification cards expire one year from date of completion. When the Certification card expires, are both the X-Ray and Non X-Ray screening post PSOs and Supervisors required to attend the initial training session again to receive a new Certification card? Or, are the PSOs issued a new Certification card and continue with two (2) hours of OJT every sixty (60) days to maintain their certification?

ANSWER: Per SOW Section 6.7.4.1.9, “NWDTP Training and Certification cards shall contain information regarding the date the training was provided or the date the OJT was complete.”

29. QUESTION: SOW, Section 11.2 Contract Manager, page 52. (1) Would the Government please provide the building/location where the Contract Manager currently resides? (2) Would the government please specify if office space will be provided for the Contract Manager? (3) If the answer to question 2 is “yes,” would the government please specify if an internet connection and phone (land/hard line) will be provided for the Contract Manager?

ANSWER: The incoming vendor (NOT the government) is responsible for acquiring space for the Contract Manager along with land line/ fax line communication, and for storage of equipment, uniforms, and files. The current Contract Manager is provided office space and equipment by the incumbent vendor and does have any office space at any of the buildings covered by this solicitation.

30. QUESTION: RFP Reference: Clauses, Proposal Submission Requirements, paragraph 2 page 41 states, “Proposals shall be comprised of TWO (2) separate files. […] The second file shall contain the one (1) copy of the pricing submission and all other documents required by the solicitation…” Question: Would the Government please allow the pricing submission to be submitted as two files: one MS Excel file containing the Attachment 6 Price Breakdown, and one PDF document containing the SF 1449, Disclosures, Subcontracting Plan, etc.

ANSWER: See Section B of this amendment.

31. QUESTION: RFP Reference: Statement of Work, Subsection 13.5 DHS HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards, Page 58, and Exhibit 11, Subsection 1. DHS HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card Application Process.

a. Would the Government please provide PIV card processing locations for Philadelphia?

ANSWER: FPS PIV Card Processing Locations are found at 16th and Callowhill, 701 Market, and 615 Chestnut, and 30 N. 41st Street.

b. Would the Government please confirm that the total processing time of 20 minutes includes all of the following processing activities:

“The Contractor Employee shall complete each form and return to the Contractor.

a. DHS Form 11000-14

i. Complete Section I and Section II and sign/date the USER Agreement

ii. Email Address: Required only for logical access to (.gov) IT systems

b. DHS Form 11000-27

i. Complete Section I”

ANSWER: PIV card processing is expected to take about 20 minutes, not inclusive of completing the DHS forms and potential equipment issues, in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Statement of Work and Exhibits.

c. Would the Government please confirm that employee’s travel time to the PIV processing stations are not included in the 20 min processing time?

ANSWER: The 20 minute processing time does not include travel time.

32. QUESTION: RFP Reference: Attachment 5, UGSOA CBA Local #217. The CBA wages and benefits rates provided in the CBA have been negotiated with the current contractor until April 30, 2017.

a. In the CBA, wages and benefits expire before the start of the period of performance. Would the Government please provide any/all new negotiated CBAs?

ANSWER: If a negotiated CBA is presented to the Government, it will be provided.

b. Would the government please clarify if the bidders should freeze the base period wages and benefits for the entire period of performance (Base plus Option years)?

ANSWER: It is incumbent on the respective contractor to determine pricing strategy, however, the Contractor is cautioned that its proposal may be rejected if it is found to be materially unbalanced in the base period or any option periods. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated.

33. QUESTION: RFP Reference: SOW page 29, paragraph 6.6.4 Transitional Weapon Training and Qualifications.

a. Would the Government please specify what type of weapon(s) incumbent staff are currently qualified with?

ANSWER: 9MM. If the incoming vendor purchases new 9MM firearms, then PSOs are required to complete 3 hours of transitional training.

b. If there is no weapons platform change for the new contract, would the Government please clarify if three hours of transitional weapons training is still required?

ANSWER: If the vendor is using new weapons of the same make and model as the incumbent, the 3 hours of transition training is required.

34. QUESTION: Reference: SOW page 43 Paragraph 9.5 Post Tracking System. (1)Would the government please clarify what type of electronic system will be used? (2) Will the government be responsible for purchasing the system and upgrades to include hardware and software? (3) If answer to the above question is no, would the government please specify Post Tracking System requirements for contractor installation, licensure and maintenance?

ANSWER: FPS does not have any additional information to provide on the PTS as this time.

The DHS Form 139 (sign in/ sign out) is currently being used. The Government will be responsible for purchasing, installing and maintaining the Post Tracking System.

35. QUESTION: Reference: SOW pages 52-53, Paragraph 11.3 Training Instructors. Are Training Instructors required to be on-site, contract-dedicated instructors?

ANSWER: No.

36. QUESTION: RFP Reference: Philadelphia Post Exhibit. This exhibit (MS Excel file) contains two tabs: One tab is labeled “Philly Metro Oct-Mar, Contract Number: HSCEGI-07-A- 00006, Period of Performance: OCT 1, 2011 - MAR 31, 2012 1, 2012 - APR 30, 2013, and in columns O and P contain a start date of 10/1/2012 and end date 4/30/2013. The second tab is labeled “Philly Metro FY 17 Oct-Apr.” Question: Would the government please specify which tab the bidders should use in developing the staffing plan for this RFP?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

37. QUESTION: RFP Reference: Philadelphia Post Exhibit, Tab labeled “Philly Metro FY 17 Oct-Apr”

a. Would the Government please specify which posts require backfill / Relief PSOs during breaks?

b. Would the Government please specify which posts are X Ray or Non-X Ray so contractors can determine which posts require the 16 hrs. or 8 hrs. of training?

c. Building ID PA0143, Post 1a and Post 1c. Would the Government please specify if this post requires coverage during Holidays?

d. Building ID PA0143, US Immigration Crt. Would the Government please specify if this post requires coverage during Holidays?

e. Building PA0642 Post 1. Would the Government please confirm a Lead position is required for this post?

ANSWER: The customer at the site requests a singular point of contact for the three posts, “lead” is designated as that singular point of contact. It is not a supervisory post. See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

f. Building PA0576 Dept. of Treasury, Post 5 Fixed specifies in column J Performance Days “S,S at end of each month.” Would the Government please provide clarification in regards to the number of days per year this post requires coverage?

ANSWER: Deliveries are sometimes made at this location during the final Saturday and Sunday of the month. Therefore, 2 days x 12 months = 24 days. The customer provides advanced notice of the requirement each month.

g. Building PA0796 ODAR/Hearings 1104 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA does not specify the days or hours of operation, but shows only “TBD” for all fields. Would the Government please provide the hours of operation and all other requirements for this post so bidders can properly price staffing, training hours, and supervision?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

h. Building PA0809 for all 17 posts (rows 97 through 113), in column K “Security Clearance” numbers - such as 21, 25, 26 and 30 – instead of clearance requirements. Would the Government please specify the Security clearance requirements for these posts?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

i. Building PA0859, Address 2 Penn Center 20th Flr 1500 JFK Blvd. Would the Government please specify the city in which this post is located?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

j. Building PA0582 Address 1400 N. Providence Road, Bldg 1, Media. Would the Government please specify the city in which this post is located?

k. Would the Government please confirm that the UGSOA CBA Local #217 also covers the following Pennsylvania locations: Norristown, Elkins Park, Chester, Fairless Hills, West Chester, Royersford, Upper Darby, Horsham, King of Prussia? If not, would the government provide the CBA that covers these locations?

ANSWER: The Government has provided the known CBA applicable to the Philadelphia metropolitan area locations.

38. QUESTION: RFP Reference: Exhibit 11 Government Provided Equipment. Will the Government provide gun safes for the weapons and ammunition to be stored on site?

39. QUESTION: RFP Reference, Attachment_6 PRICE_BREAKDOWN, Row 8, Guard Mount per FTE.

a. Would the Government please specify if guard mount/gear up-gear down is required?

ANSWER: The SOW does not require guard mount/gear up-gear down, however the vendor shall review the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement for any provisions.

b. If the answer to question 1 above is “yes,” would the Government please specify the number of minutes required?

ANSWER: Not applicable.

c. Does the Government provide locker rooms and/or break rooms for gear-up/gear down?

ANSWER: No.

40. QUESTION: Reference: Attachment_6_PRICE_BREAKDOWN, Row 7, Training Hours per FTE. Assuming there are posts that may require X-Ray and/or Non X-Ray training, and as such, would require different training hours for certain FTEs based on their post locations, would the Government please clarify how should the bidders should show the different training hours per FTE in Row 7?

ANSWER: The price breakdown template under row 7 of the FTE tab is requesting the training hours per an FTE priced in the offerors price proposal. This amount should represent the overall average training hours per an FTE, which considers that some PSOs may require more training than others due to their post, years of service, or other rationale. In accordance with the on-page worksheet instructions, the contractor is required to provide a narrative description of the basis of their proposed hours per an FTE for the non-productive labor categories, such as training.

This may include consideration of the post exhibit requirements and other factors impacting the computation.

41. QUESTION: SOW 6.7.2. NWDTP Instructors . Is this a requirement under the current contract? If not, who performs the X-Ray (Initial) and Non X-Ray (Initial) Screening classes?

ANSWER: No, this is not a requirement under the incumbent contract and NWDTP instructors are a new requirement for this solicitation; FPS currently conducts screener training on the incumbent contract.

42. QUESTION: Do any of the current locations and PSOs working under this contract have PIV cards already issued IAW SOW Paragraph 13.5?

ANSWER: Yes, all PSOs have PIV cards.

43. QUESTION: The SOW in Paragraph 5.7.2 states that this contract will require access to classified National Security Information “up to and including Secret classification level or Special Access Programs (SAPs). Those unique descriptions shall be itemized in the Post Exhibit”. Yet none of the posts described in the Post Exhibits for either Philadelphia or Delaware show a requirement for a Secret Clearance. Which posts require a Secret or equivalent clearance?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

44. QUESTION: The SOW in Paragraph 12.1.2 states “The Post Exhibit will specify which posts require provision of a relief PSO if the assigned PSO is taking a break or meal period to ensure continuous/uninterrupted coverage. The Contractor must provide a replacement PSO for each employee on an authorized break where the post exhibit specifies relief/continuous coverage.”

Neither Post Exhibit for Philadelphia or Delaware that has been provided specifies which posts require these Relief PSOs. Can the FPS provide this information?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

45. QUESTION: The SOW in 14.4.2 says “the Contractor shall provide applicable accessories such as clearing barrels, trigger locks, gun lockers, cleaning products, etc. The Contractor shall designate an area off Government property for the PSOs to clear and clean their duty weapon.

…” Are the weapons stored on site at any of the locations, or do the PSOs transport their weapons and keep their weapons off-site when not on duty? If on-site, is a room for a weapons safe and clearing barrel provided?

46. QUESTION: Are the incumbent PSOs currently working screening posts currently trained to the NWDTP standards as described in the SOW paragraph 6.7.4 and Exhibit 8?

ANSWER: See the answer to question No. 3.

47. QUESTION: Exhibit 10 is blank in regards to the number of radios and cell phones to be provided by the Contractor. Is there a requirement for cell phones to be provided to each post or site by the contractor?

ANSWER: See section B of this amendment.

48. QUESTION: Is office space provided by the government for the Contract Manager as described in SOW paragraph 11.2?

ANSWER: Office space is not provided.

49. QUESTION: Is parking provided for any PSOs assigned to buildings/posts in Center City Philadelphia?

ANSWER: No, parking is not provided.

50. QUESTION: In the Post Exhibit provided for Philadelphia the Posts for the IRS Bldg 0809, Posts 4, 4a, 5, 6, 8, and 10a all show needing 12 hours per day coverage, yet in the Performance Days column they all show 24/7 coverage. Are these posts 12 hours per day or 24 hours per day? Also are they for weekdays only, or 7 days per week?

ANSWER: See Post Exhibit incorporated via this Amendment 0005.

51. QUESTION: Paragraph 1.5.2 of the SOW states, "The Contractor shall provide each PSO a legible and securely bound copy of the SMART Book." May the offeror provide PSOs with access to an electronic copy of the SMART Book in lieu of a "bound copy?"

ANSWER: At a minimum, a physical copy of the SMART Book must be at each post.

Regarding sharing the SMART Book with PSOs electronically, this issue will be discussed with the awardee post-award.

52. QUESTION: Paragraph 5.2.3.1 (p. 18) of the SOW states, "NOTE: See Exhibit 9C for separate and additional drug screening requirement by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)."

However, Exhibit 9C does not appear to be listed in the list of exhibits or provided with the solicitation.

53. QUESTION: Will the government provide a 120-deferral for NWDTP training?

ANSWER: No deferment will be provided.

54. QUESTION: Paragraph 6.9.2 (p. 36) of the SOW states, "The Government reserves the right to order additional, unanticipated, or other special training under this contract, which may be Government or Contractor provided. SEE EXHIBIT 9B." However, Exhibit 9B does not appear to be listed in the list of exhibits or provided with the solicitation. .

55. QUESTION: Will Electronic Time Keeping replace the FPS Form 139s at some point during contract performance?

ANSWER: Electronic Time Keeping may replace the FPS Form 139s during contract performance; however, no time frame has been established yet.

56. QUESTION: Section 16.1 references Attachment 1, SMART Book. It appears that Attachment 1 was not included with the solicitation files.

57. QUESTION: Section 16.1 references Attachment 2, Master Certification List. It appears that Attachment 2 was not included with the solicitation files.

ANSWER: See Section B of this amendment.

58. QUESTON: Section 16.1 references Attachment 3, PSO Personnel File. It appears that Attachment 3 (example of the PSO personnel file outline) was not included with the solicitation files.

59. QUESTION: PA0143 does not state No Holidays on the Performance days as the other buildings do. Please clarify whether the posts at this building are open on holidays.

B. The following changes are hereby made to the solicitation:

1. Page 45 Clauses, Change Paragraph 3. NWDTP Train-the-Trainer Program (section 6.7.2 of SOW) as follows:

Remove: “Conduct the weekly Covert training and testing with the furnished NWDTP Testing” Replace with: “Conduct the weekly overt training and testing with the furnished NWDTP Testing”

2. SOW Exhibit 11 “Government Provided Equipment” included with the original solicitation is hereby deleted and replaced by SOW Exhibit 11 attached to this amendment.

3. SOW Attachments #1 - “SMART Book,” #2 – “Master Certification” spreadsheet, and #3 – “Personnel File Outline” attached to this amendment are hereby incorporated into the subject solicitation.

4. The SOW September 2016 Version 1 included with the original solicitation is hereby deleted and replaced with SOW October 2016 Version 1.1 attached to this amendment.

5. The post-exhibit included with the original solicitation is hereby deleted and replaced with the post-exhibit attached to this amendment. (NOTE: In order to obtain the updated post-exhibit, offerors shall email Michelle Duffy at michelle.duffy@hq.dhs.gov for a copy.)

6. SOW Exhibit 9a “Security Screening Operations Assessment Report,” 9b “Other Special Training,” and 9c “Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Drug Screening Requirements” are hereby incorporated into the subject solicitation and are attached to this amendment.

7. SOW Exhibit 10 included with the original solicitation is hereby deleted and replaced with the SOW Exhibit 10 attached to this amendment.

8. Change the following under SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - ADDENDUM TO FAR

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

From:

“Proposals are due no later than 5 PM EST, November 28, 2016. Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically through the www.fbo.gov website specific to this solicitation.

Proposals received by any method other than through www.fbo.gov will not be considered

Any proposal received via the portal after the time for receipt of proposals specified above will be deemed “late” and will be considered only in accordance with the provisions set forth under FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, paragraph (f).”

To:

“Proposals are due no later than 2 PM EST, December 21, 2016. Offerors shall submit proposals in hard copy format (See Clauses Page 41, Proposal submission instructions) to the following:

DHS/NPPD/FPS, 701 Market Street, Suite 3200, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Attn: Michelle Duffy, 215-521-2257.

Proposals received by any other method will not be considered.

Any proposal received after the time for receipt of proposals specified above will be deemed “late” and will be considered only in accordance with the provisions set forth under FAR 52.212- 1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, paragraph (f).”

8. Change the following under CLAUSES – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

From:

“2. Proposals shall be comprised of TWO (2) separate files. The first file shall contain one (1) copy of the technical (non-price) submission (searchable as either a Word or PDF document).

The second file shall contain the one (1) copy of the pricing submission and all other documents required by the solicitation (e.g. SF 1449, Price Element Breakdown, Disclosures, Representation & Certifications, Subcontracting Plan (if applicable), etc.). Both of these files should clearly identify the RFP for which it is being submitted. No pricing shall be contained in technical proposal file.”

To:

“2. Proposals shall be comprised of TWO (2) separate sealed envelopes. The first envelope shall contain five (5) hard copies of the technical (non-price) submission along with a CD containing a searchable version of the technical submission (either as a Word document or PDF). The second envelope shall contain the original and one copy of the pricing submission, including a CD with the price element breakdown in Excel format, and all other documents required by the solicitation (e.g. SF 1449, Price Element Breakdown, Disclosures, Representation & Certifications, Subcontracting Plan (if applicable), etc.). Both of these envelopes should then be sealed in a third envelope that clearly identifies the RFP for which it is being submitted.”

9. The Contracting Officer/POC for this solicitation is hereby changed to Michelle Duffy in lieu of Todd Wanner. Proposals shall be submitted to the attention of Michelle Duffy.