Amendment_3_HTC711-13-R-R017_SOL.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 make changes to Addendum 52.212-1, CLIN 0005 and PWS as outlined in the summary of changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Sep-2013

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 HTC711-13-R-R017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Sep-2013

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

27-Sep-2013

CODE

USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

HTC711 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HTC711-13-R-R017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 3 CHANGES

The following changes were made via this amendment:

1.) Addendum 52.212-1, paragragh (4) (vii) to read, “DD254. Offerors shall complete blocks 6a, 6b and 6c”.

2.) Correct the quantity on CLIN 0005 of the solicitation, the Surge Flight Hours, was increased from 60 hours to the correct quantity of 120 hours per the PWS.

3.) PWS paragraph 4.6.1 has been revised to read, “When operating missions, the contractor’s operations center will be required to maintain secure voice communications (see paragraph 1.1.3.1).

4.) PWS paragraph 1.1.3.1 was updated removing (see paragraph 4.4.11).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0005

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 60.00 from 60.00 to 120.00.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0005 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

POP 24-DEC-2013 TO

23-MAY-2014

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

POP 24-DEC-2013 TO

23-MAY-2014

N/A N/A

FOB: Destination

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Feb 2012)

The Government intends to award one IDIQ contracts on or about 22 November 2013 as a result of this solicitation.

Paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Submission of Offers” is amended for Paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4) below:

(1) Pursuant to DoDI 4500.53, to be eligible to receive a contract award, the offeror must be an approved

Department of Defense (DOD) air carrier as determined by HQ AMC/A3B and the Commercial Airlift

Review Board (CARB) at time of proposal submission for the aircraft type proposed under this

Solicitation. The offeror’s DOD approval must be for service equivalent to the service described in this solicitation. DOD approval must be received by the date of solicitation close and maintained throughout performance of this contract. The awardee for both IDIQ and subsequent task orders must be the entity that will operate the aircraft under this contract, unless subcontracting is required by international agreement.

(2) In response to this request for proposals (RFP), an offeror must mail or hand-deliver a written proposal in accordance with Paragraph (12) titled "Proposal Preparation Instructions," including all representations and certifications to the address listed in Paragraph (b)(3) below.

(3) Written proposals must be sent to the Contract Specialist, Brita Dorsey, at the following address:

USTRANSCOM / TCAQ-R

ATTN: BRITA DORSEY

REGIONAL BRANCH

508 SCOTT DRIVE

SCOTT AFB, IL 62225

(i) Any and all questions concerning the RFP must be submitted in writing to:

Ms Brita Dorsey, Phone (618) 220-7049, E-Mail: Brita.Dorsey@ustranscom.mil

Ms Emily Tift, Phone: (618) 220-7139, E-Mail: Emily.Tift@ustranscom.mil

(ii) Written questions will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors via FedBizOpps. However, due to the time required to research a question and provide an answer, questions received less than ten calendar days prior to the due date of offers specified in this solicitation may not be answered. Any solicitation changes will be made via amendment.

(iii) Formal communications should be submitted in the following format:

Reference: Section ___, Page_____, Paragraph____

Question:______________________________________

(iv) Company facsimile number and email/internet addresses must be provided with the written proposal. All offerors are required to submit their Standard Carrier Abbreviation Code (SCAC) with their written proposal.

(4) General Compliance. Offerors shall submit all documents requiring signature or completion by the offeror. Each offeror shall complete applicable fill-ins and signatures and submit the original documents listed below. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the offer and all certifications requiring original signature.

(i) Solicitation/Contract Form. Offerors shall complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30 a, b, and c of the SF 1449. Block 17a should include a CAGE code. Signature by the offeror on the SF

1449 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept, and acknowledgement by the offeror that they accede to the contract terms and conditions and PWS technical requirements.

(ii) Block 17b. If remittance address is different, put such address in the System for Award

Management (SAM database: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

(iii) Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if any). Return one signed copy of each amendment.

(iv) Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division’s street address; CAGE code; DUNS code; and size of business (large or small).

(v) List of individuals who are authorized to negotiate and sign on behalf of the company.

(vi) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The ORCA can be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM OR submit written representations and certifications.

(vii) DD254. Offerors shall complete blocks 6a, 6b and 6c.

Paragraph (12), “Proposal Preparation Instructions,” is added and supplemented below:

(12) Proposal Preparation Instructions

(I) Offerors are required to submit copies as identified below, as well as, a CD ROM including all parts of the proposal by the due date specified. Each hard copy proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder. Within each binder, tabs should be placed to separate each individual “Part” of the proposal. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet shall be applied to each binder, clearly marked as original, copy number 1 or 2, RFP number, and offeror's name. The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine of each binder to facilitate rapid accountability when placed on a shelf in a vertical position.

(a) Part I – Technical (Submit original and two copies)

(b) Part II – Past Performance (Submit original and two copies)

(c) Part III – Pricing Proposal (Submit original and two copies)

(d) Part IV – Fly America Act Preference (Submit original and two copies)

NOTE: Instructions for submitting Parts I through IV are as follows:

(II) Part I – Technical. Technical Proposals shall address the following:

(a) Technical Approach: Describe your techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives identified in Section 1 (1.1 - 1.1.2, 1.2.4, 1.2.5 – 1.2.6.1, 1.2.9.2 and 1.4.3) of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Proposals that merely paraphrase https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM the requirements of the Government’s PWS, or use such phrases as “will comply” or

“standard techniques will be employed” may be considered unacceptable and may not be considered further. Responses to this subfactor shall be limited to 10 pages, ( Note: a single side is considered one page).

(b) Aircraft Technical Capability: Provide the following information for each proposed aircraft: Make, Model and Variant and Aircraft Registration Number in Attachment 2, Aircraft Type Fill-in. In addition, if the aircraft has been modified, provide the description of the Supplemental Type Certificate approved by the FAA or CAA and what if any, additional capabilities are achieved with the modification. Provide any other relative supporting documentation or explanation clearly demonstrating how the capabilities of the proposed aircraft can meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the

PWS. Offerors shall also submit information regarding proposed aircraft Hovering Out of Ground Effect (Attachment 2a) in accordance with the PWS for each of the proposed aircraft.

(c) FAA Certification Documentation: Submit copies of the following: (1) 14 CFR Part

135 Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR Part 135 Operations specifications

(Sections A and D). Each aircraft offered or a similar type aircraft should be listed in

Attachment 3 of the Operations Specification (as applicable). If you are operating under a foreign flag, provide the equivalent CAA certifications. (2) For US Flag carriers, provide Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) location, as well as, the point of contact to include phone number and E-Mail address for the FSDO Manager, Aviation Safety

Inspector, Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) and Principal Operations Inspector

(POI).

(d) Proof of aircraft ownership, signed lease agreement or purchase agreement, or other agreement between the parties expressing an intent to lease or purchase/sell aircraft that is binding upon both parties if a contract is awarded to the offeror. Examples of this might include a letter of intent to sell or purchase aircraft, or an option to lease or purchase. Options to lease or purchase shall include a right of first refusal exercisable by the offeror. The submitted documentation must provide adequate assurance to the

Government that each proposed aircraft will be available for the contract period of performance, should the Government make an award to the offeror.

(e) Operational Date: Submit confirmation two aircraft will be operational and ready to conduct missions in Africa on 24 December 2013.

(f) Information Assurance & Cyber Security: The offeror shall submit an Information

Assurance Report that describes their environment for adequately safeguarding DOD non-public information resident on or transiting on the contractor's unclassified information systems from unauthorized access and disclosure. Protection measures applied should consider the risks (i.e. consequences and their probability) of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or modification of information. The report shall also address the

SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute's Twenty Critical Security

Controls for Effective Cyber Defense: Consensus Audit Guidelines

(http://www.sans.org/critical-security-controls) and be provided in accordance with the template at Attachment 4 to the PWS. Offerors may provide additional information to support their security posture. Responses to this subfactor shall be limited to 10 pages, ( Note: a single side is considered one page).

(III) Part II - Past Performance Information

(a) The offeror shall submit no more than three (3) Past Performance Information (PPI) references from different contracts to support the Government’s evaluation of each http://www.sans.org/critical-security-controls offeror’s past performance. Offerors shall ensure the past performance references for which the offeror has performed services, within 3 years of proposal submission, are as relevant as possible and similar in nature to the services described in this solicitation.

This includes work for commercial customers, DoD and other Federal agencies, and subcontracts that are similar to the Government requirements. Additionally, offerors should list the type of aircraft used for each specific reference. PPI references under requirements type or indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts shall reference the specific task order number. Each reference should include the name of the company or Government agency services were performed for and a point of contact and phone number for the references listed. The Government may contact those references to verify information and/or gather additional information. Offerors may identify awards or recognition that they have received from their commercial customers and professional/trade organizations as evidence of their past performance for public and private organizations. Responses to this factor shall be limited to to 10 pages, per contract reference listed ( Note: a single side is considered one page).

(b) Past Performance Questionnaires. The offeror shall send out a Past Performance

Questionnaire (Attachment 5) to each of the offeror’s references identified in their proposal along with a request for the reference to complete the questionnaire and return it to the Government by the date specified for receipt of offers. The responsibility to send out the Past Performance Questionnaires rest solely with the offeror; it shall not be delegated to any other entity. Once the questionnaires are completed by your reference points of contact, the information therein shall be considered procurement sensitive and shall not be released to you, the offeror. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires shall be submitted via email to brita.dorsey@ustranscom.mil.

(IV) Part III - Pricing Proposal

b) The government will conduct a price analysis to determine whether the proposed prices are fair and reasonable. The fair and reasonable determination may be accomplished by one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(a) (b) (2). The government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. Offerors shall insert its proposed pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) in the spaces provided in the Standard Form (SF) 1449 CONTINUATION SHEET. Offerors are required to fill in the UNIT PRICE for all CLINs, with the exception of the Fuel EPA

Reimbursable and Reimbursable CLINs 0006, 0007, 0011, 0012, 0016, 0017, 0021, 0022, 0026, 0027, 0031, and 0032. Offerors shall not fill in pricing for these CLINs.

(VI) Part IV - Fly America Act

(a) Offerors shall submit information which documents: (1) the air carrier is US or

Foreign Flagged

Paragraph (c) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Period for acceptance of offers” is tailored to read: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”

Paragraph (e) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Multiple Offers” is tailored to read: “The government will not consider multiple offers presenting alternate terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.”

Paragraph (g) entitled “Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids).” Is tailored to read: “The

Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the

Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest;

accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.”

Paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” is tailored to read: “The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.”

(End of Addendum)

(End of Summary of Changes)