Request for Proposal (RFP)_Amendment 0001_18Mar25.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:

1. Extend the due date for proposals to 30 April 2025, 04:00 P.M. Central Time (CT)

2. Revise the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) to extend the due date for proposals to to 30 April 2025, 04:00 P.M. Central Time (CT) and extend the due date for inquires to 15 April 2025.

POC: Lucy Wells, lucy.h.w ells.civ@mail.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Mar-2025

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 HTC71125RR008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Mar-2025

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 X is extended, 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

18-Mar-2025

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:

HTC71125RR008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Apr-2025 04:00 PM to 30-Apr-2025 04:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

The following paragraphs of FAR 52.212-1 are tailored as follows:

Paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of Offers” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the instructions contained paragraph (b) “Proposal Preparation Instructions” below.

Paragraph (c) entitled “Period of acceptance of offers” is tailored to read: “The Government requires a minimum of 180 calendar days for acceptance of proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.”

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

Paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” is tailored to read: “The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this RFP. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, proposals 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 proposed, at the unit prices proposed, unless the Offeror specifies otherwise in their proposal.”

(b) Proposal Preparation Instructions

(1) The due date for proposals is 30 April 2025, 04:00 P.M. Central Time (CT).

(2) Proposals shall be submitted using Times New Roman, 12-point font except for figures, tables, and diagrams where smaller is acceptable if it is readable. The maximum page limit for each part includes all text pages, tables, graphs, and other types of illustrative material. Table of contents do not count against the page limits for the respective parts. Each page size shall be no larger than 8.5” x 11” and single sided. Excess pages exceeding the maximum limits will not be read or considered in the evaluation.

(3) Proposals shall be submitted via email to the individuals listed in paragraph (b)(4) by the due date specified above. All documents shall be in English and Adobe PDF format, except the price proposal which shall be in Microsoft Excel format with an .xlsx file extension. Any contract documentation written in a language other than English shall be accompanied by an English translation of the document as provided by a third-party translation company. Additionally, a signed letter on company letterhead should accompany the quote to clarify any irregularities, such as translation errors or similar in the third-party translation to enable the Contracting Officer to easily determine the adequacy of the documentation.

(4) Formal Communications:

USTRANSCOM Contracting Office Point of Contacts (POCs) for this acquisition are listed below. Formal communications concerning this RFP shall be submitted via e-mail to all POCs as follows:

Capt. Jonathan Schnicker, Contracting Officer: jonathan.l.schnicker.mil@mail.mil Lucy Wells, Contract Specialist: lucy.h.wells.civ@mail.mil

No information concerning this RFP or requests for clarification will be provided in response to Offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted to the e-mail addresses listed above. Inquiries will be answered in writing provided they are received no later than 15 April 2025.

(5) All proposals shall include the following to be considered compliant: Part I – Contract Documentation, Part II – Technical Worksheet, Part III – Price Proposal.

(6) Part I – Contract Documentation (No page limit):

a. The Offeror shall complete the actions required in the RFP Information and General Compliance Worksheet (Attachment 4) and submit a copy of the completed worksheet. To be eligible for award, the contractor is required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting a proposal and at time of award. The contractor’s SAM registration shall include NAICS 488320, Marine Cargo Handling.

b. The Offeror shall submit the Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation for Commercial Items. The following blocks shall be completed: 12 (even if no discount is offered), 17a, 30a, 30b and 30c. Complete Block 17b only if remittance address is different (such address must be registered in the SAM database). In doing so, the Offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP, with attachments.

c. The Offeror shall submit SF 30s, Amendment of Solicitation. Complete blocks 8, 15A and 15B on each SF 30 to acknowledge all solicitation amendments (if any).

d. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 4.1102(a), Representations and Certifications shall be submitted online using https://www.sam.gov where available OR may be submitted with your contract documentation.

Failure to do so will result in your proposal being found non-compliant with the solicitation. The following provisions require your input and must be included with your proposal if they are not in your SAM record.

• FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) (NOTE: FAR 52.204-24 only needs to be completed if FAR 52.204- 26 is not completed in SAM.gov, or if the Offeror represents it “will” provide or “does” use covered telecommunications equipment in FAR 52.204-26.)

• FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Reps & Certs – Commercial Products and Commercial Services with Alternate

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• FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jun 2020)

(NOTE: Offerors representing as a "foreign person" must also submit an IRS Form W-14.)

• DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications

Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021) (NOTE: DFARS 252.204-7017 only needs to be completed if DFARS 252.204-7016 is not completed in SAM.gov, or if the Offeror represents it “does” provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services in DFARS 252.204-7016.)

• DFARS 252.229-7001, Tax Relief (Apr 2020)

e. The Offeror shall complete and submit the Contractor Plan for Essential Contractor Services (Attachment 3).

(7) Part II – Technical Worksheet (Not to exceed 25 pages)

a. The Offeror shall complete and submit the Technical Worksheet (Attachment 5) according to the instructions contained therein. Responses shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation against the criteria defined in FAR 52.212-2.

(8) Part III – Price Proposal

a. The Offeror shall complete and submit the Schedule of Rates (SOR) (Attachment 2). The Offeror shall input rates for ALL items in the “Unit Price” column that are highlighted in yellow. Do not input formulas within the “unit price” column.

b. Do not attempt to change anything on the spreadsheet. Enter $0.00 if you wish to quote the item free of charge. The Government will consider the SOR as incomplete if any cells is not filled in.

c. All prices shall be submitted in USD with two (2) decimal places only. If there are more than two (2) decimal places entered, the proposal may not be considered for award. NOTE: Contract award and payment shall be made in US Dollars.

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