19Q1083-0001_Amendment.pdf

M67001MARINE CORPS FIELD CONTRACTNG SYS

ATTN: SGT GONZALEZCEDANO PO BOX 8368

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28546

MMLR0419SU0BZ91

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

Amendment being issued to:

1. Re-open the solicitation for discussions the new closing date is 19 February, 2019 at 3:00 PM

2. Add requirement for submission of resume(s) to the PWS and FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation

3. Add Past Performance review to clause 52.212-2 Evaluation

Changes to the solicitation are marked in BOLD RED letters.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Feb-2019

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 M6700119Q1083

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Jan-2019

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

14-Feb-2019

CODE

M67001MARINE CORPS FIELD CONTRACTING SYS

P.O. BOX 8368 BLDG 1116

CAMP LEJEUNE NC 28547-8368

M67001 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE M67001

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6700119Q1083

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 06-Feb-2019 11:00 AM to 19-Feb-2019 03:00 PM.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 22-FEB-2019 TO

21-FEB-2020

N/A MCICOM

CODY CUSTER

130 BANCROFT ST, BLDG AS-130

MCAS NEW RIVER NC 28545

910-449-6356

FOB: Destination

MMLR04

To:

POP 01-MAR-2019 TO

01-MAR-2020

N/A MCICOM

CODY CUSTER

130 BANCROFT ST, BLDG AS-130

MCAS NEW RIVER NC 28545

910-449-6356

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

POP 22-FEB-2020 TO

21-FEB-2021

N/A MCICOM

CODY CUSTER

130 BANCROFT ST, BLDG AS-130

MCAS NEW RIVER NC 28545

910-449-6356

POP 01-MAR-2020 TO

01-MAR-2021

N/A MCICOM

CODY CUSTER

130 BANCROFT ST, BLDG AS-130

MCAS NEW RIVER NC 28545

910-449-6356

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

POP 22-FEB-2021 TO

21-FEB-2022

N/A MCICOM

CODY CUSTER

130 BANCROFT ST, BLDG AS-130

MCAS NEW RIVER NC 28545

910-449-6356

POP 01-MAR-2021 TO

01-MAR-2022

N/A MCICOM

CODY CUSTER

130 BANCROFT ST, BLDG AS-130

MCAS NEW RIVER NC 28545

910-449-6356

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE OF WORK STATEMENT

MCAS NEW RIVER CHAPEL DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

1.0 BACKROUND: Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River (NR) Memorial Chapel has a requirement for a

Chapel Director of Music (multi-denominational) support services to provide the necessary musical support and direction for Chapel programs.

2.0 SCOPE: The contractor shall provide Chapel Director of Music (Multi-denominational) services necessary to support the religious music program and the mission of the Command Religious Program in accordance with the

Performance of Work Statement (PWS).

3.0 TASKS: Duties include the following:

3.1 PROVIDE MUSICAL SUPPORT: Play electric organ and/or piano music in support of the regularly scheduled Religious Services.

3.2 MUSICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Plan and coordinate all vocal music with the Government Point of

Contact (GPOC) and contact clergy for religious services. Coordinate the entire Music Program, selecting music appropriate to seasons of the church year. Make recommendations for additions or deletions to the music library to the GPOC.

3.3 CHOIR DIRECTION/ACCOMPANIMENT: Provide accompaniment for each weekly choir rehearsal per week, directing rehearsal. Lead the adult choir from the electric organ and/or piano during the worship services.

Direct children’s choir when appropriate.

3.4 MUSICAL EQUIPMENT: Appraise the GPOC of any malfunctions of the instruments and any required services needed to maintain the instruments’ musical integrity.

3.5 CANTATA: If a Cantata is to be performed, conduct weekly Cantata choir rehearsals for Christmas and Easter services, and direct Easter and Christmas Cantata rehearsals at least once a week beginning the first week of January for Easter, and first week in September for Christmas.

3.6 SPECIAL SERVICES: Provide electric organ and/or piano music as needed for special services such as memorial services and other programs including National Day of Prayer, Easter Sunrise services. And vigil masses.

3.7 PROVIDE MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS: The contractor shall provide recommendations to GPOC of any supplies or materials needed for chapel music programs or supplies needed for a specific event. The contract will monitor utilization of all musical materials and supplies.

3.8 ABSENCES: The Contractor shall notify the GPOC in advance when unable to perform services due to schedule time off, illness, and/or emergency. The contractor is responsible to secure a replacement, pre-approved by the GPOC, in place of absence at no additional cost to the Government.

3.9 BUDGET INPUT: The contractor shall by 1 May, make recommendations to the Command Chaplain concerning the preparation of an operating budget for the next fiscal year based upon projected program requirements. All materials purchased will remain property of the Command Religious Program.

3.10 POA&M: The contractor shall by 1 July, develop and submit “Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to the

Command Chaplain of the planned events and programs for the next fiscal year.

3.11 STATUS REPORTS: The contractor shall provide monthly program status reports to the GPOC.

4.0 MINIMUN QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: These support services require an extensive knowledge of both Catholic and Protestant music, religious service organization, and music program development. Leadership ability to direct choirs and develop musical programs for other Chapel programs s also required. If the Contractor deviated from the contract requirements without approval of the GPOC, such deviation shall be at the risk of the contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.

Quoter shall submit the resume for the personnel the vendor plans to hire showing their qualifications, experience, certifications, as required by paragraphs 4.1-4.7 as specified below:

4.1 Individual shall have a minimum of two years of experience playing in a church congregation.

4.2 Individual shall be able to effectively play the piano and/or electric organ.

4.3 Individual shall be able to sight read music.

4.4 Individual shall be able to play a wide variety of music from traditional church hymns to contemporary church music in order to support all Catholic and Protestant Services.

4.5 Individual shall be able to recruit, train and coordinate volunteers for choir, praise team and cantatas in support of chapel programs.

4.6 Individual shall be prepared to provide basic musical instruction to children, youth, and adults.

4.7 Individual shall be prepared to begin performance on 01 March 2019

4.8 Substitution of Personnel

a. The Contractor agrees to assign to the contract the person who resume, personnel data forms, or personnel qualification statements were submitted as required by paragraph 4.0 to fill the requirements of the contract.

No substitution or addition of personnel shall be made except as allowed in paragraph 4.7.

b. The Contractor agrees that during the first 60 days of the contract performance period no personnel substitutions will be permitted unless such substitutions are necessitated by an individual’s sudden illness, death or termination of employment. In any of these events, the Contractor shall promptly notify the

Contracting Officer and provide the information required by paragraph (d) below.

c. If personnel for whatever reason become unavailable for work under the contract for a continuous period exceeding 30 working days, or are expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal, the Contractor shall propose a substitution of such personnel, in accordance with paragraph (d) below.

d. All proposed substitutions shall be, in writing, to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to the proposed substitution. Each request shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute and any other information required by the Contracting Officer to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. All proposed substitutes (no matter when they are proposed during the performance period) shall have qualifications that are equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person being replaced.

5.0 BILLING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:

5.1 INVOICING: Contractor shall submit monthly invoices on the month after completion of services noting on each invoice the total amount, period covered and contract number.

5.2 TAXES: Social Security, state, local and federal taxes shall be paid by the contractor who shall have no further claim on the government beyond amount specified at the time of contract award.

6.0 FEES: The contractor shall not receive any additional fees for services rendered under this contract.

7.0 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND SERVICES: The Government will provide instruments and sheet music.

The government retains full custody of all equipment provided to the contractor.

8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall perform their duties at MCAS New River Memorial

Chapel and at other locations in the surrounding area, in support of planned events aboard MCAS New River, North

Carolina.

8.1 HOURS OF PERFORMANCE: The hours of performance are:

8.1.1 Sunday 0830-1230 for Divine Worship;

8.1.2 Direction and support of two (2) hours total of scheduled Choir Practice per week.

8.1.3 Support of non-routine Chapel programs and services such as memorial services, etc.

9.0 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT (GPOC): The GPOC monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The GPOC is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the

Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies. The GPOC is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

Performance

Objective

PWS Para. Performance

Standard

Acceptable quality

Level

(AQL)/Frequency

Remedy/Incentive

Play music at scheduled Services

3.1 Play music at

acceptable performance level

100% Require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements

Coordinate music program with

GPOC

3.2 Frequent

coordination observed by GPOC

100% Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed

Provide accompaniment to choirs weekly

3.3 Accompany choirs

with music at acceptable performance level

100%

Exercise option

Personnel on hand 4.8

100 % of qualified personnel required by the contract on contract throughout the contract period.

100%

Require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements

Submission of resumes for replacement personnel to

Contracting

Officer

4.8d

100% of resumes are submitted, at least 95% are found to be fully qualified and accepted.

100%

Require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements

10.0 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

10.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: To be provided at time of award.

10.2 GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT (GPOC): To be provided at time of award.

11.0 CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE: The contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/ OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.

12.0 BASE ACCESS:

Marine Corps Installations across the region are transitioning to a new government-owned access control system called Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). This new and enhanced system l replaces RAPIDGate and MCESS for contractors and other non-DoD-affiliated personnel requiring installation access. DBIDS is already installed at more than 320 sites with over 5 million registered personnel and unlike previous systems, this one is a free service.

Current RAPIDGate or MCESS credentials can easily be switched out for a DBIDS credential and new contractors can apply for a DBIDS credential using the same vetting requirements as previously required. RAPIDGate/MCESS credentials will be honored until September 30, 2018. After this date, all contractors will be required to have a

DBIDS credential in order to access MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. In order to reduce wait time when exchanging your RAPIDGate/MCESS credential, it is highly recommended each applicant pre-register at https://dbids-global.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/.

Here’s what you need to know:

CURRENT DOD ID CARD HOLDERS

-If you currently hold a valid Common Access Card (CAC), dependent ID card, reserve ID card, or retiree ID card, issued by the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), no further action is required.

-You will be automatically enrolled in DBIDS when your ID card is initially scanned at the gate. Expect a one-time delay of 3-6 seconds as the DBIDS system initially registers your information.

CURRENT CONTRACTORS

-Beginning June 5, 2018, RAPIDGate/MCESS card holders will be required to present a second form of government-issued identification to the gate sentry, along with the RAPIDGate/MCESS credential, in order to access MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River.

-DBIDS credentials will be issued beginning June 25, 2018

-DBIDS credentials will be valid for the duration of your contract, not to exceed five years; however, re-vetting of individuals’ information will occur each year.

-Contractors can exchange their current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential for a DBIDS credential without re-vetting, however they will be required to bring the following items:

o Current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential o Second form of government-issued identification (driver license, passport, etc.)

o Company Contract/Letter of Authorization

- New DBIDS credentials will be valid for the remainder of the contract (not to exceed 5 years), but individuals will be re-vetted each year.

- All contractors (MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River) will be able to exchange their current

RAPIDGate/MCESS credential at the Camp Lejeune Contractor Vetting Office, Building TT-13, next to the Wilson

Gate. NOTE: If a contractor requires flight line access, they must exchange their credential at Building AS-187 next to MCAS New River’s Main Gate entrance. Only contractors needing flight line access will be serviced at AS-187.

Flight line access will still be granted at AS-302 using the procedures already in place.

NEW CONTRACTORS

- DBIDS credentials will be issued beginning June 25, 2018

- New contractors requiring access for over 60 days will receive a credential valid for up to one year.

- New contractors requiring access for less than 60 days will receive a temporary paper pass.

REMINDER: Beginning June 5, 2018, all personnel in possession of a RAPIDGate/MCESS credential will also be required to provide a second valid U.S. government form of identification. Beginning June 25, 2018, DBIDS credentials will be issued or exchanged in place of a RAPIDGate/MCESS credential. The last day

RAPIDGate/MCESS credentials will be authorized for entry onto the installation is September 30, 2018.

More information on DBIDS can be accessed by current CAC holders at https://dbids.dmdc.mil/#!/resources.

If you have questions regarding the exchange of a current RAPIDGate/MCESS credential for DBIDS or you are a new contractor seeking enrollment into DBIDS, please contact the Contractor Vetting Office at 910-451-

0283/0284/0285.

13.0 CONTRACT MANPOWER REPORTING

NMCARS 5237.102-90 ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION

(ECMRA)

5237.102(90) The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for aircraft maintenance via a secure data collection site.

Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom-Telecommunications

Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY;

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year

(FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil .

14.0 UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE.

CONTRACTOR'S UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE. The contractor shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and specifications. If the contractor deviates from contract requirements and specifications without approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/OFFICER, such deviation shall be at the risk of the contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the contractor.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) “TAILORED”

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

This is a request for CHAPEL DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, OPEN MARKET PRICED quotes for Chatholic and

Protestant Music services. The proposed acquisition is reserved 100% for Small Businesses. The associated North

American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 813110 Religious Organizations, and the small business size standard is $7.5 million.

EVALUATION of the technical approach will be based upon the extent to which the vendor thoroughly and accurately describes the overall technical solution. It is the Government's intention to issue a single firm-fixed price contract.

The Government will award a single contract resulting from this request for quotes to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the RFQ; will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Quotes will be evaluated in an efficient and minimally burdensome fashion. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to evaluate quotes without the use of formal evaluation procedures such as establishing a competitive https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil/ https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil/ range, conducting discussions, scoring quotations, and to make an award to other than the lowest quote.

To evaluate price, quotes will be evaluated using a price/technical Tradeoff. This process is appropriate because it is in the Government's best interest to consider award to other than the lowest price. In evaluating the technical portion of the quote, the technical evaluators will evaluate the following factors, Technical, Past Performance and

Price. The factors of Technical Capability and Past Performance are weighted equally. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

(1) Technical acceptability to include resume and the statement that the individual shall be prepared to begin performance on 01 March 2019 (See Statement of Work for details);

(2) Past Performance; and

(3) Price.

(1) Technical Capability - A vendor's quote must be written in a logical, practical, clear, concise and logically assembled manner, containing all pertinent information in sufficient detail to provide the evaluators with a clear understanding of the vendor's approach and to permit evaluation of the proposed program. It is the responsibility of the vendor to present enough information to allow the various work efforts, support, and management approaches to be meaningfully evaluated without discussions.

Quote shall include a statement the musician is able to meet begin performance on 01 March 2019

Contractor shall provide a resume of the candidate intended to for this service. The resume shall include but not limited to:

- Minimum of two or more years of experience

- Abilities: play the piano/organ, read/sight music, play a wide variety of traditional Catholic and

Protestant church hymns, recruit/train volunteers for choir and cantatas, provide basic musical instructions to children, youth and adults.

Failure to provide required resume will result in the determination of unacceptability of the quote.

The vendor's initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the

Government reserves the right to have discussions with vendors if later determined by the Contracting

Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest;

accept other than the lowest quotation; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received.

(2) Past Performance -The Government will not consider nor evaluate past performance that concluded more than three years from the original solicitation release date. Relevant contracts include Chapel Director of Music similar size and scope to the requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of the past performance evaluation is to assess the degree of confidence the Government has in The vendor's ability to provide this service that meet the solicitation requirements based on the vendor's demonstrated record of performance. For this volume, The vendor shall identify relevant contracts, or those portions of a relevant contract, whose performance is within three years of the proposal due date and contains efforts similar to those efforts (e.g., service, type effort, contract tasks, contract type, contract dollar value, etc.), required by this solicitation. Offerors shall also identify relevant contracts within the past three years that had any show-cause notices, cure notices, corrective action reports or termination for default.

The vendor shall ensure that all points of contacts are current and include an email address and phone number.

Vendors lacking relevant past performance history will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and will receive a neutral rating.

Past performance will be verified via Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System

(FAPIIS) and via Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)/Past Performance

Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

(3) Price – Price quote for each line item (base year and option years). Include CLIN 0001 Base Year and a separate monthly price quote for each Option Year (CLINs 1001 and 2001).

Submission Requirements. Quotes related to this RFQ shall be received by the Contracting Department by the date and time indicated in block 8 on the front page of the solicitation to be considered for award. The information submitted shall be clear and legible (Note: repetitively copied data loses its clarity and legibility.) Quotes may be submitted via email to gabriella.gonzalezc@usmc.mil. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to ensure quotes are received within the required timeframe. Submission of quotation shall include the following:

i. Technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate to include the resume of the proposed musician ans statement the individual is able to meet begin performance on 01 March 2019

ii. Quoter is registered and current in System for Award Management

iii. Provide quoter’s Cage Code and DUNS.

b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Please note that the dates for support services will begin approximately on 01 March 2019 and the option periods will also begin on 1 March 2020 and 2021 respectively.

QUESTIONS. Questions related to this RFQ shall be submitted to the Contracting Department and shall be received no later than 4:00 PM EST the on 5 February 2019. Questions received after this date and time will not be considered. Therefore, review the RFQ and these instructions thoroughly so all of your concerns/questions can be addressed. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to ensure questions are received within the required time frame.

Questions may be submitted in writing via email to gabriella.gonzalezc@usmc.mil.

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