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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

STATMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

COMPENSATION TO RESEARCH SUBJECTS

NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB

1.0 BACKGROUND:

The Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) has a growing requirement for yearly Volunteer Research Subjects on various Research Protocols at NSMRL, Bldg. 141 Trout Ave, Naval Submarine Base NLON, Groton, CT. Compensation of Research Subjects is suggested to help attract and retain a volunteer base.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor will provide volunteer Research Subject payments in support of an approved Research Study being conducted at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in Groton, CT. Contractor understands that this task requires them to compensate confirmed volunteers and coordinate a single payment to up to 60 Volunteers maximum in varying amounts from $15 each minimum up to $250 each maximum. The Contractor will charge a set administrative cost for each check plus the dollar amount for each check. In performing this task, the Government will be required to provide the contractor with the names of each volunteer and the dollar amount for each check.

2.1 DELIVERABLES

The vendor will then have seven working days to prepare checks and distribute to Volunteers:

a. Vendor will then be responsible for sending and tracking checks via traceable means (at a minimum certified mail) to each Individual Volunteer. The volunteers will be recruited by NSMRL from Submarine Base, New London, CT and the surrounding area.

b. Vendor will provide NSMRL with the name of Individual, amount paid, check number, traceable tracking number, and address as deliverable confirmation.

c. Once vendor has confirmed that the check has been accepted and signed for by the volunteer, the vendor must notify the COR via email within three working days.

3.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience. Contractor employees shall possess at least the minimum qualifications required by nationally acceptable industry standards for certification for the work being performed. The contractor shall maintain a qualified workforce to cover scheduled tasks, to include current and valid certifications as assigned.

4.0 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS / SPECIFIC TASKS:

The contractor will provide payment by check to Volunteer Research Subjects that have participated in part or all of the approved Research Protocol. The contractor is responsible for providing all the necessary personnel, equipment, labor, parts, and supplies to complete this task.

5.0 ADMINISTRATION:

5.1 LOCATION OF RESEARCH PROJECT:

Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory Bldg. 141 Trout Ave Naval Submarine Base Groton, CT 06349

5.3 GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (GTPOC) - PRIMARY:

Government Technical Point of Contact - Primary Name: Dr. Jeremy Federman 860-694-5798

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP):

Base Year POP 02/18/19 to 02/17/20 Option Year 1 POP 02/18/20 to 02/17/21 Option Year 2 POP 02/18/21 to 02/17/22 Six Month Extension FAR 52.217-8 POP 02/18/22 – 08/17/22

7.0 METHOD OF PAYMENT:

(a) Invoices for goods received or services rendered under this contract shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow -- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF):

(1) The vendor shall have their cage code activated by calling 866-618-5988. Once activated, the vendor shall self-register at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil. Vendor training is available on the Internet at http://www.wawftraining.com. Additional support can be obtained by calling WAWF Customer Support: 866-618-5988.

(2) WAWF Vendor “Quick Reference” Guides is located at the following web site: http://www.acquisition.navy.mil/navyaos/content/view/full/3521.

(3) Select the invoice type within WAWF as specified below. Back up documentation (such as timesheets, receiving reports etc.) can be included and attached to the invoice in WAWF. Attachments created in any Microsoft Office product are attachable to the invoice in WAWF. Total limit for each file is not to exceed 2MB. Multiple attachments are allowed.

8.0 SECURITY:

The contractor will not use denial of access to the facilities as a reason not to begin work upon award of contract. Contractor personnel shall comply with all local base/installation security procedures required to gain access to US Government facilities. All contractor equipment, personnel and vehicles are subject to inspection and search by US government security officials (or designated representatives) upon entry to any government owned and/or operated installations and facilities. The Government reserves the right to visit and inspect, the Contractor’s assets/facilities used in support of this requirement.

b. A new pass system will be implemented no later than 31 October 2011. Further information can be found at http://www.rapidgate.com/ , this system will allow a Vendor for a fee to obtain a yearly pass. The option will still be available once implemented to obtain a daily pass from the pass office without paying a fee.

8.2 Security Clearance: The contractor is not required to have a security clearance to perform any of the services listed within this contract. The facility does not have any secured areas where the contractor will require access.

8.3 Access to Government Facilities. Government facilities will be made available to the contractor. Scheduling and access to facility will be coordinated through the GTPOC.

9.0 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer's.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERS:

1. Provide signed SF1449 with pricing for Administrative fee on CLINS 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 only (CLINS 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 are set amount to be paid out to Volunteers and will not be included in evaluation).

2. Provide signed mandatory provisional forms FAR 52.203-18, 52.209-11, and FAR 52.222-52.

3. Provide DUNS Number and or Cage Number.

PRICE EVALUATION

1. Price evaluation will be on Administrative fee only CLINS 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002.

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