HSHQEC-12-R-00007 - Amendment 000003.pdf

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HSHQEC-12-R-00007

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5 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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Philadelphia PA 19106 Attn: Tom Schrank, 215-521-3054

OPO/FPS/EACCG/R11/A

701 Market Street, Suite 3200 Ofc of Procurement Operations - FPS U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security NPPD/FPS/East CCG/Region 11/Group A

Philadelphia PA 19106 701 Market Street, Suite 3200

OPO/FPS/EACCG/R11/A

Office of Procurement Operations Federal Protective Service U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security NPPD/FPS/East CCG/Region 11/Group A

02/27/2012000003

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

02/08/2012

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

This requirement is for Protective Security Officer (PSO) services at the following described locations in Washington, DC:

625 Indiana Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. (DC0368)

131 M St. NE, Washington, D.C. (DC1234)

20 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington D.C. (DC1359)

111 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. (DC0395)

555 New Jersey Ave. Washington, D.C. (DC0326)

401 9th St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. (DC0554)

320 1st St. NW, Washington, D.C. (DC0075)

500 1st St. NW, Washington, D.C. (DC0377)

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

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

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

Michael D. Byrne

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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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.

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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HSHQEC-12-R-00007/000003

1275 1st St. NE, Washington, D.C. (DC0207) 830 1st St. NW, Washington, D.C. (DC0564)

A. The purpose of this amendment is the following:

On the attached page, answers are provided to three (3) questions submitted by industry regarding Suitability under this solicitation.

With the issuance of this amendment, the time period for submitting questions has ended.

B. The closing date of solicitation HSHQEC-12-R-00007 remains March 2, 2012, at 2:30

PM EST.

DO/DPAS Rating: NONE Period of Performance: 10/01/2012 to 03/31/2018

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

33. Section 5.3.1.15 of the Statement of Work on pages 22 of 62 provides “Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining and renewing suitability clearances for employee associated with this contract.”

Question: Does this section mean that contractors bear the administrative costs of requesting the suitability and the employee’s time spent completing the process online only and that the Government bears responsibility for the costs related to the suitability review? Generally this is our experience working under federal contracts.

Answer: Yes

34. Section 5.3.2.2 of the Statement of Work on page 22 of 62 provides “Any investigation conducted by or for another federal agency on an individual that is of same or higher type and scope as one required for position is sufficient to meet investigation requirements if investigation occurred within past five years.” YES

Question: Was the investigation conducted on incumbent personnel the same or higher type and scope as the one required for PSO positions under this RFP? We are trying to determine the extent of clearance efforts needed during transition.

Answer: No, some of the PSO’s may have received NACIs clearance under previous requirements, but FPS now requires MBIs for all DHS Suitability posts. Posts that require Secret Clearance have a separate investigation. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure each PSO meets the current requirements of the Statement of Work for this solicitation.

35. Section 5.4.2.6 of the Statement of Work on page 26 of 62 provides “Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining and renewing security clearances for each contract employee.”

Question: Does this section mean that contractors bear the administrative costs of requesting the clearance and the employee’s time spent completing the process online only and that the Government bears responsibility for the costs related to the clearance process? Generally this is our experience working under federal contracts.

Answer: Yes