12-8013 Amend 8.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. Amend the RFP. All changes are highlighted in red.

2. Revise the formula for calculating the total price for Option 3 in Attachment 4, Rate Table. Offerors shall disregard all previous versions of Attachment 4, Rate Table.

Please see attached for details.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Jul-2012

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 N00033-12-R-8013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Feb-2012

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

18-Jul-2012

CODE

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, N1023

914 CHARLES MORRIS CT SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20398-5540

N00033 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N00033-12-R-8013

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENT - PAST PERFORMANCE

Exhibit (1)

PAST PERFORMANCE DATA

1. Complete Name of Reference (Government agency, commercial firm, or other organization)

2. Complete Address of Reference

3. Contract Number or other control number

4. Date of contract

5. Date work was begun

6. Date work was completed

7. Contract type, initial contract price, estimated cost and fee, or target cost and profit or fee

8. Final amount invoiced or amount invoiced to date

9a. Reference/Technical point of contact (name, title, address, telephone

no. and email address)

9b. Reference/Contracting point of contact (name, title, address, telephone no. and email address)

10. Location of work (country, state or province, county, city)

11. Current status of contract (choose one):

[ ] Ongoing [ ] Complete [ ] Terminated for Convenience [ ] Terminated for Default [ ] Other (explain)

12. Provide a summary description of contract work. Describe the scope and complexity of work, its relevancy to the efforts to be performed under this solicitation and a description of any problems encountered and your corrective actions. Additional details, to include past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement can be attached to this form, but shall not exceed two (2) pages in length.

13a. Did this contract require a Small Business Subcontracting Plan pursuant to FAR 52.219-9? Yes __, No__.

13b. If “Yes” to 13a, have you regularly submitted your reports in the Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (ESRS) in a timely manner? Yes __, No__.

If no, why not?

14. All offerors should address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) for government contracts.

PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

TO: FACSIMILE:

PHONE: EMAIL:

INFORMATION REQUEST

Military Sealift Command (MSC) is currently in the process of soliciting offers for a contract.

____________________ has provided your name and organization as a reference regarding their record of past performance under Contract No. ___________________. Specifically, we are looking for performance information in the following areas:

a.) Quality of Product or Service b.) Timeliness or Scheduling of Service/Deliveries c.) Business Relations/Customer Satisfaction d.) Key Personnel and Staffing (Including Subcontractors)

In order for our team to compile its evaluation, we request that you complete the attached questionnaire and email it, and any other pertinent information, by 23 July 2012 at 1400 local time, Washington, DC to Jessica Chu.

Information can also be sent via facsimile to the attention of Jessica Chu at (202) 685-5965. Any relevant information you have would be vital in our assessment of the aforementioned Contractor.

Thank you, Jessica Chu Contract Specialist

For your convenience, a cover sheet for use in mailing/faxing is provided below.

Military Sealift Command Attn: Jessica Chu 914 Charles Morris CT SE Washington Navy Yard DC 20398-5540

From: (Name and Address of Organization)

(Point of Contact Name) __________________________________________________ (Facsimile/Phone Number) __________________________________________________

(E-mail Address) __________________________________________________

To (Point of Contact Name) Jessica Chu

(Facsimile Number) (202) 685-5965 (E-mail Address) jessica.chu@navy.mil

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

CONTRACTOR NAME: CONTRACT NUMBER:

EVALUATION PERIOD: DELIVERY ORDER NO.:

1. Please describe the service/supply provided by the Contractor for your organiation.

2. Please provide ratings and comments regarding the Contractor’s performance in each area below using the following ratings: Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory. See next page for definition of ratings. For ratings of “Exceptional” or “Unsatisfactory,” please provide a brief explanation.

EXCEPTIONAL VERY GOOD SATISFACTORY MARGINAL UNSATISFACTORY

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

RATING

Please provide an overall rating of the Contractor’s performance for the referenced contract/delivery order.

a.) Quality of Product or Service:

Conformance to contract requirements, appropriateness of personnel, accuracy of reports, and technical excellence b.) Timeliness or Scheduling of Supplies/Deliveries: Timeliness of performance, met interim milestones, reliable, responsive to technical and contractual direction as to scheduling.

c.) Business Relations/Customer Satisfaction: Effective management, prompt notification of problems, reasonable/cooperative behavior, proactive, timely award and management of subcontracts, effective small business/small disadvantaged business subcontracting program and satisfaction with Contractor’s service.

d.) Key Personnel and Staffing (Including Subcontractors):

Qualified personnel, effective performance and conduct.

3. Would you hire this Contractor to provide supplies/services for your organization in the future? Yes No Please provide comments using additional pages if desired.

Signed:__________________________________

DEFINITION OF RATINGS FOR PAST PERFORMANCE

Exceptional Performance meets/met contractual requirements and exceeds/exceeded many to the customer’s benefit. The element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

Very Good Performance meets/met contractual requirements and exceeds/exceeded some to the Customer’s benefit. The element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

Satisfactory Performance meets/met contractual requirements. The element being assessed contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear to be or were satisfactory.

Marginal Performance does not/did not meet some contractual requirements. The element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet or did not identify corrective actions.

Unsatisfactory Performance does not/did not meet most contractual requirements and if currently being performed, recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The element being assessed contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

52.212-1 (ADDENDUM) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SUBMISSION PACKAGE

Proposals may be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed directly to jessica.chu@navy.mil, the sole designated email address and inbox for receipt of email submissions. No other electronic means of submission is permitted. Hand delivery and mailed proposals shall be made to the location stated below.

Military Sealift Command Attention: Ms. Jessica Chu, Code N1023 914 Charles Morris Ct., SE, Building 157 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20398-5540

Email proposals shall be in either Adobe format or Microsoft Word with the exception of signed 1449 and amendments, which must be sent as scanned .pdf files. To be timely, an emailed proposal must be received in its entirety in the designated email inbox by the date and time for submission of offers. An email proposal that resides on a Government server, but has not appeared in the designated email inbox by the date and time for submissions of offers will be late unless the exception at FAR 52.212- 1(f)(2)(i)(A) applies. The exception at FAR 52.212-1(f)(2)(i)(B) shall not apply to emailed offers.

Offerors are advised that the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g., .zip files) or files in excess of 20 megabytes. In all cases, Offerors are responsible for the risks associated with the chosen delivery method and for ensuring that the Government is in receipt of the complete proposal prior to the due date and time.

The proposal must demonstrate an understanding of and ability to meet all of the requirements set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) referenced herein. Throughout the proposal, the Offeror shall provide sufficient detail to substantiate the validity of all statements. The Offeror shall demonstrate that the proposal is in compliance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of the solicitation.

Comprehensive responses to the requirements of this solicitation are required to enable the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of and capability to accomplish the requirements of the PWS.

The proposal must clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation and successfully accomplish and manage all requirements of the solicitation. General statements that the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements, that standard procedures will be used, that well known techniques will be used, or paraphrasing the solicitation’s requirements in whole or in part, will NOT constitute compliance. Failure to conform to any of the requirements of the solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

Brochuremanship is not desired; clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential and the overall quality of the proposal will be evaluated in the context of being representative of the Offeror’s services.

An Offeror’s proposal is presumed to represent the best efforts to respond to the solicitation.

Since only the proposal submitted in response to this solicitation will be evaluated, Offerors should make certain that their proposal is complete with regard to the information provided. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, e.g., previous projects performed for the Government, will not be considered in the evaluation unless that information is physically contained in the proposal. Proposals shall be presented in two (2) separate volumes. Volume 1 (Technical) and Volume 2 (Past Performance, Price, and Solicitation documents).

Offerors are advised that the Government may selectively verify any information provided in the proposal. Offerors are cautioned that they are responsible to ensure that material that they desire to have evaluated for a particular section is contained in that specific section.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Offers shall contain the following:

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

Sub-factor 1: Technical Approach.

Offerors shall provide a narrative description of the approach to accomplish the task listed in the Statement of Work as outlined and how the approach will increase the potential for success. Offerors shall also include the following items in their approach:

(a) Project Management: Offerors shall describe their approach to development of Project Integration, Communication, Knowledge and Risk Management Plans in support of Paragraph

2.1. Additionally, Offeror shall provide sample executive dashboard template.

(b) Curriculum Development: Offers shall describe their approach in evaluating, creating, developing and implementing training courses listed in Paragraph 2.4. Offeror shall describe their approach to evaluating, developing, and implementing training programs tailored to MSC for all training programs listed in RFP. Approach shall include specific details of the development process and sample curriculum/curricula for each training program listed in Paragraph 2.4.

(c) Organizational Alignment: Offerors shall provide a detailed description of their approach to identifying and documenting the key factors of the MSC enterprise listed in Paragraphs 2.3.1 through 2.3.7 of the RFP.

(d) Personnel: Offerors shall identify the key personnel who will provide all services under any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP, complete with resumes detailing personnel qualifications and PMP certification for personnel involved specifically with any project management deliverables. Offerors shall also identify any personnel who will serve as Key Personnel.

Sub-factor 2: Management Approach.

Offerors shall provide a Management Plan describing the approach it will take in completing the specific tasks outlined in Paragraph 2 of the SOW. At a minimum, the Management Plan shall include the Contractor’s approach to implementing a continuous process improvement initiative at MSC. The Management Plan shall demonstrate an understanding of the functional requirements and the Governments’ requirements involved in this solicitation.

(a) Quality Assurance: Offerors shall provide a narrative description of their formal Quality Assurance Plan. The Quality Assurance Plan shall address how the Offeror will ensure that the products provided under this contract meet the highest professional standards.

(b) Project Management: Offerors shall provide a narrative description of their Project Management Plan to include a discussion regarding how the Offeror will identify and resolve performance issues and the Offeror's staffing plan. Offerors shall provide documentation of PMP certification for key personnel involved in all Project Management deliverables under this contract. Offerors shall also provide a chart depicting the staff hierarchy.

(c) Curriculum Management: Offerors shall provide a narrative description of their Curriculum

Management Plan for all curricula developed under this contract, demonstrating a thorough understanding of all training requirements outlined in RFP. Additionally, Offerors shall provide detailed management plan describing how the Offeror will ensure any subcontractors hired to provide training shall fulfill contract requirements

FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors are requested to provide information on up to three (3) Government contracts whose effort is/was recent and relevant to the effort required by this solicitation.

(a) “Recent” is defined as a contract in-progress or completed within the last five (5) years. If the offeror has not had three (3) Government contracts within the last five (5) years, information on recent and relevant subcontracts and/or commercial contracts may be submitted.

(b) “Relevant” is defined as a contract that is of similar scope, magnitude, complexity to the requirements as set forth in this solicitation.

i. Scope: Experience in the areas defined in the PWS.

ii. Magnitude: The measure of the similarity of the volume, dollar value and/or duration of the work actually performed under the offeror’s submitted contracts to the PWS.

iii. Complexity: The measure of the similarity of technical difficulty, managerial intricacy and/or required coordination of efforts and disciplines performed by the offeror in its submitted contracts to the PWS. For complexity, not only will the tasks performed by the offeror be considered, but also the offeror’s ability to coordinate tasks (e.g., concurrent performance requirements).

A Past Performance Data Sheet Exhibit (1) is requested to be submitted for each contract to be considered as past performance. Offerors shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the similarity of the contracts to the requirements of this solicitation; a detailed description of the work performed for the contract; and the role performed, including whether the offeror acted as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. Offerors are responsible for the accuracy of all data provided. Past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience and subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement may be provided as past performance submissions.

For each of the contracts the offeror describes in a Performance Data Sheet (Exhibit (1)), the offeror is requested to provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (Exhibit (1)) to a reference at the organization that awarded the contract. It is requested that the reference, not the offeror, email or fax the completed Past Performance Questionnaire (Exhibit (1)) BEFORE THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES directly to Ms.

Jessica Chu, Military Sealift Command, 914 Charles Morris Court SE, Washington Navy Yard DC 20398-5540, e-mail: jessica.chu@navy.mil; Fax Number: (202) 685-5965. The quoter, NOT THE GOVERNMENT, is responsible for ensuring that the Government receives a sufficient number of questionnaires.

All offerors are required to address historical compliance with the requirements of FAR Part 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) in the Performance Data Sheet (Exhibit (1)).

FACTOR 3 – PRICE

Offerors shall propose all applicable labor categories hours and rate to complete the tasks outlined. The total labor hours are

a) Completed pricing sheet Attachment 4 (Supplemental Pricing Sheet). Offerors are to complete the table provided in Attachment 4 for the Base Period and all four Option periods.

Offerors are to propose all labor categories for proposed personnel that may be used during the duration of the contract and the fully burdened hourly rates inclusive of profit and the cost of all deliverables.

When providing the labor rate for each labor category, please use only two (2) decimal places (i.e., $00.00). The total hours proposed in each Period of Performance for all labor categories must match what is on the Supplemental Pricing Sheet (Attachment 4): The total hours for the base period for all labor categories must total 9,780 hours and the total hours for each option period for all labor categories must total 4,890 hours. Please note that within the Supplemental Pricing Sheet, the Government provided the preferred labor categories for each Offeror to propose on.

b) Proposed Staffing. The table below represents the Government’s estimate of total labor hours required for the complete solicitation requirement. However, the Government can not guarantee the total estimated labor hours.

Labor Hours Base

Period

Labor Hours Option

Period One

Labor Hours Option

Period Two

Labor Hours Option Period Three

Labor Hours Option Period Four

TOTAL 9,780 4,890 4,890 4,890 4,890

a) Travel. Travel will be reimbursed in accordance with Paragraph 13.0 of the Statement of Work

(SOW). The Government estimates $8,100.00 for the base period and $4,050.00 for each option period.

ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(1) PROPOSAL COVER LETTER.

The following information shall be provided in the proposal cover letter:

Authorized Personnel: Provide the name, title, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address of the company/division point of contact that can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government and answer questions regarding your proposal.

Company Information. Provide company name and street address, size of business (large or small), DUNS Number and CAGE Code.

(2) OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

If not registered in ORCA, complete and submit a copy of FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000.

(3) SIGNED SF 1449 AND AMENDMENTS

Include in this section a signed SF 1449. Offerors must also acknowledge receipt of all RFP amendments and confirm acceptance of all terms and conditions therein. Electronic signatures are unacceptable.

(4) SUBCONTRACTING (AS APPLICABLE)

A small business subcontracting plan shall be provided in accordance with FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUL 2010) for large business Offerors. Small Business firms shall provide their statement of small business goals and the extent to which they intend to subcontract to large and small businesses in the performance of this contract.

(5) DD 254

Complete Section 6 of the DD254 (Attachment 3), to include the cognizant Defense Security Service Office.

(6) EXPIRATION OF OFFERS

Offerors must agree to hold their offers firm for no less than ninety (90) days from the date for receipt of proposals.

(7) PAGE LIMITATIONS

Page limitations for offers are as follows:

� The Technical Proposal Approach, when combined, shall not exceed 30 pages in length. These 30 page limit do not include resumes, sample syllabi, the offer cover letter, representations and certifications, and exceptions to the RFP.

� The resume for the proposed personnel shall not exceed two (2) pages each.

Pages beyond limits stated above will not be evaluated.

A page shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Font size shall be no smaller than 12-pitch Times New Roman; spacing is at the Offeror’s discretion (either single or double space). Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the Offeror but must be easily readable. Fold-outs will be counted as the appropriate number of pages based on an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and 3/4 inch side margins. The Contractor shall number each page in order to eliminate any confusion. In the event contractor creates an ambiguity in their numbering of pages, the Government may exercise its own discretion in counting pages.

QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to Ms. Jessica Chu, email address:

jessica.chu@navy.mil. The deadline for questions is 5:00 PM Washington, DC time on 18 July 2012.

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