24R0002 AMEND 0001 UNIFORM ALTERATIONS- QUESTIONS and ANSWERS.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

Responses provided to questions submitted by industry in Section J.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Jan-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 M0026324R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Dec-2024

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 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

08-Jan-2025

CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

ATTN:NICHOLE TAYLOR

P.O. BOX 5069

843-228-3622

PARRIS ISLAND SC 29905

M00263 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M0026324R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

QUESTION RESPONSE

1. Types of Alterations:

What specific alterations are required for each garment? Please provide a comprehensive list of all alterations to be performed under the contract. This will allow us to accurately calculate and provide pricing for each service on a cost-per-alteration basis.

For example:

Hemming: $[amount] Shortening sleeves: $[amount] Sewing on patches: $[amount]

A detailed breakdown of alterations required for each item (e.g., coats, shirts) will ensure we can meet your requirements effectively and transparently.

Additionally, we need to know what types of alterations or operations are required to be performed on the uniforms/garments. If there is a list available, this will help us provide accurate pricing for each alteration service needed. We must know what alterations are necessary for pricing purposes.

All alterations are ‘as needed’ and covered in the Technical Manual. No $ amounts are given, that is up to the vendor to provide.

2. Tailoring and Marking Process:

Will tailoring and marking of uniforms be handled by government personnel during fittings, with the garments then shipped to the contractor’s facility at the contractor's expense? Alternatively, will the contractor be required to provide personnel on-site during fittings to record measurements, markings, and required alterations for each recruit?

Tailoring and marking of uniforms will not be handled by government personnel during fittings. The contractor will be required to provide personnel onsite during fitting to record measurements, markings and required alterations for each recruit.

3. What are the page count limits, font and font size requirements, and what content is included in the page count?

There is no page limit – only size per email – no more than 5MB per email. If you submit more than one email, each should be titled 1 of x, 2 of x, etc.

4. What is the deadline for the government to provide responses to the Q&A?

There is no deadline on when we will provide an answer. Our goal is to post an amendment with all questions and answers at least one week prior to the closing date.

5. The quantity listed is 225 when all other AD SLINs are

120. Please clarify the quantity.

225 for AE. 120 for AD.

6. Based on the current SCA job description for personnel, is this mandatory, or could we use a similar/alternative description?

The job description is set, you should provide a ‘resume’ of each of your intended employees for this requirement.

7. What is the current level of personnel tenure, and by quantity?

N/A

8. Were there any equipment purchases made to assist in performing alteration tasks that were not furnished by the government? If so, could those items be identified?

NO

9. Is there a requirement to use the same or current vendor for supplies, such as sewing thread?

NO

10. Who is responsible for maintaining the government equipment, and are there any maintenance records available? Similarly, who is responsible for maintaining any equipment purchased by the incumbent, and are records available for preventative maintenance?

The only government equiment are the uniforms.

11. Does the Base Motor Pool provide vehicles for moving uniforms from alterations to individual platoons?

NO

12. If not, does the government reimburse for the use of personal or other vehicles when transporting uniforms between alterations and individual platoons?

NO

13. Is EO 13706 applicable to SCA-based employees under this contract?

Yes

14. Are there any current or planned CBA’s in process or that have any legal validity supporting or affecting this solicitation action?

No, there are no Centrally Billed Accounts/Travel charge cards.

15. Under Item (8) of paragraph 4.2.5 of the 52.212-1 Addendum, the government states “A proposal that fails to conform to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (2) above may be subject to interception or delay at Governmental electronic communications portals”.

Both of these referenced items/sections appear to be missing from the section. Will the government clarify those as requirements and correct the 52.212-1 instructions?

4.2.5 Electronic Submission of Proposal.

(a) By submission of a proposal on electronic media, the offeror must ensure that the submission is readable, in the format specified in the solicitation, and has been verified as free of computer viruses. Prior to any evaluation, the Government will check all files for viruses and ensure that all information is readable.

(b) The offeror must ensure that:

(1) The electronic copies of its proposal submitted in response to the solicitation are identical;

(2) It has verified that the electronic proposals are free of computer viruses using standard commercial anti-virus software.

(c) A proposal that fails to conform to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) above may be subject to interception or delay at Governmental electronic communications portals. This interception or delay may result in the proposal being lost, deleted, destroyed, or forwarded in such a manner that the proposal arrives at the target destination past the time and date of the deadline for submission established in the solicitation. In the event that a proposal is lost, deleted, or destroyed due to the offeror's failure to conform to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) above, such proposal will be considered to have never been delivered to the Government. In the event that a proposal is delayed due to the offeror's failure to conform to the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) above, the proposal will be treated as late in accordance with the provision of this solicitation entitled Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals, FAR 52.212-1(f).

16. Under item (A) of the 52.212-2 Addendum (Evaluation) the government states “A relevant reference is a contract of approximately the same size, scope, and complexity”. What is the historical average employee staffing levels for both full-time and part-time employees supporting this contract to assist in assessments of size for addressing the relevancy of submitted performances?

The historical average staffing levels for employees is as follows:

33 full-time employees 7 part-time employees

17. Would the government provide a MS Word (.docx) version of the Past Performance Questionnaire versus the .pdf version released? This will make the assessors inputs of the requested observations easier and provide better value for evaluation.

Yes. MS Word Version will be provided as an attachment on SAM.gov

18. Are DIC’s fitted and marked in Bldg. 6007 irrespective of gender, or are female DIC’s fitted and marked in Bldg. 927 as well?

DIC’s are fitted and marked in BLDG 500A.

19. As described by the Issue/Fitting process section, is it a correct understanding that government staff will identify fit discrepancies in the 02, 03, and 04 appointments with the contractor’s staff (i.e. tailors) only responsibility to mark identified discrepancies for alterations?

CORRECT

20. Is there a functional freight elevator or elevator service available for use in transporting staff and materials between Rm. 202 to Rm. 121 in Bldg. 6007?

YES

21. Is the fitting/marking space for female recruits located on the bottom floor of Bldg. 927, and are there designated parking spots for contractor staff or designated areas for loading/unloading of materials?

YES

22. What is the size and storage capabilities for contractor usage in Bldg. 927?

NO storage is provided for contractor usage in Bldg

23. O-2 and 0-3 appointments for Females are indicated on the respective “T” day to be performed at Bldg. 927; the follow-up timeline indicates that the Females will also be returning to Bldg. 6007 on the

All female activities are performed in Bldg 927 to include follow ups.

follow-on TD day/time. Will females report to Bldg.

6007 for follow-ups, or are all female activities performed in Bldg. 927 to include follow ups?

24. Is there a dedicated space for use by the contractor in Bldg. 159 and if so what is the approximate size and storage capacities reserved for the contractor’s use?

NO

25. Is this contract covered under EO14026? Covered by Wage Determination No: 2015-5799 Rev No: 28

(End of Summary of Changes)