RFQ Amendment N0018923Q03340003.pdf

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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 revise the Question and Answ ers to include an additional question received. No other changes have been made.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Jul-2023

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 N0018923Q0334

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Jun-2023

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

18-Jul-2023

CODE

NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK CONTRACTING

NORFOLK OFFICE

ATTN: S LENT

1968 GILBERT STREET STE 600

NORFOLK VA 23511-3392

N00189 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0018923Q0334

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1) Can you (re-)confirm that the contract will utilize government ranges, ammo, targets and weapons or will the contractor need to provide facilities in each of the locations listed in the solicitation?

Answer: Please see Sections 9.2 and 9.3 of the PWS.

2) Regarding synthetic systems will the government provide the synthetic facilities at each of the listed locations to support the 10-day curriculum?

Answer: Please see Sections 9.2 and 9.3 of the PWS.

3) What gear or equipment is the contractor expected or required to supply for this contract?

Answer: Please see Section 9.3 of the PWS.

4) How many instructors are required per site?

Answer: While we are not requiring a certain number of personnel per site as this is a performance-based contract, we are requiring an instructor/student ratio of 1:5 at CONUS locations and an instructor/student ratio of 1:8 at OCONUS locations and anticipate up to 15 student per course (PWS sections, 2.3.1.1.4 and

2.3.1.1.5). Additionally, east and west coast courses can be run simultaneously.

5) What are the necessary requirements for each instructor?

Answer: Please see Section 3.0 of the PWS.

6) Are resumes required for the proposal?

Answer: Please see Addendum to 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.

7) What is the justification for an instructor with the rank of E-7 if the qualifications And certifications are held by the instructor is E-4 through E-9 also allowable and can they come from other DOD branches outside of the Navy?

Answer: The E-7 or higher rank is a requirement for the leadership skills and depth of experience. Yes, the personnel can come from other DoD branches as long as the minimum requirements are met.

8) How much leigh way is there in terms of pricing for international travel as gas prices and the economy can likely impact pricing models into the future?

Answer: Please refer to Section 5.0 of the PWS which states the Not-to-Exceed travel amounts.

9) How many courses will be held per year in California, Mississippi, and Virginia? This number will affect the overall price as it would relate to Per Diem for the SMEs. The RFQ says 8 modules per year, but doesn't specify per location. Are there 4 in Mississippi and 4 in San Diego etc.?

Answer: Please refer to Sections 2.3.1.1.4 and 2.3.1.1.5 of the PWS. There are up to four (4) courses taught at each location. An exact number cannot be determined in advance. The PWS sections have been revised to reflect this.

10) Is there a cap on the price for this possibility? Based upon SME pay, Perdiem, Travel (below), Insurance Rates, and Range/Classroom Rental, price is above the cap for the project.

Answer: In accordance with clause 52.216-19, the ceiling is set at $3.4 million.

11) Are the travel rates listed per option period considered part of the $3.4million cap for the project? See below rates.

Answer: The overall $3.4 million cap is inclusive of all CLINS and in accordance with the five year ordering period and FAR 52.217-8.

12) It appears that there is a $3.4million five year overall cap on the project. Is that correct?

Answer: The overall $3.4 million cap is inclusive of all CLINS and in accordance with the five year ordering period and FAR 52.217-8.

13) The RFQ states that I am to incorporate the travel amounts, that are provided, in the overall price. Is that correct?

Answer: The overall price shall include all CLINS as listed within the RFQ.

14) Will the Government re-assess the overall costs for the project to a more practical and cost effective number?

Answer: At this time, we do not intend on revising the ceiling amount.

15) What are the required instructor to student ratios for training conducted in Rota, Spain?

Answer: The instructor to student ratio is 1:5. PWS section 2.3.1.1.6 has been revised to reflect this.

16) What are the required instructor to student ratios for training conducted in Guam?

Answer: The instructor to student ratio is 1:5. PWS section 2.3.1.1.7 has been revised to reflect this.

17) Will the government specify the type of weapons, optics, sights, and type/caliber of ammunition used by NECC so that we can ensure our instructors have like weapons and ammo for demonstration?

Answer: Currently NECC is using the M-9 and M-4. The handgun is transitioning to the M-18. We use the standard ammunition for both weapons with a mix of ball, green tip and frag. We train to the sights on the

M-4 and M-18. The current course discusses the various types of optics but we train to only the included sights.

18) Will government provide a letter of authorization for us to bring instructor weapons on military installations?

Answer: Yes.

19) Would government be willing to provide instructor demonstration weapons for OCONUS locations?

Answer: Yes.

20) Will the government provide ammunition and weapons storage for instructors OCONUS?

Answer: Yes

21) As currently written, Factor II on page five limits the use of IDIQs/BPAs for past performance and creates a scenario where we cannot adequately demonstrate similar size, scope, and complexity unless we are able to reference the entirety of work performed under an IDIQ. For example – on one of our extremely relevant IDIQs, we support roughly 50 episodic training events each year, where the individual events/Task Orders are similar in size, scope, and complexity to the individual training events contemplated under the solicitation. However, when looked at individually as Task Orders independent from the rest of the work performed on the IDIQ, they would not meet the one-year period of performance requirement, or may be deemed irrelevant in size. Will the Government reconsider the limitations on IDIQs/BPAs for past performance?

Answer: No, we will not consider changing at this time.

22) There are a number of contradictions between the course descriptions, PWS 2, and 9.2 / 9.3 regarding contractor- and government-provided goods. Our interpretation of the requirements is included in the table below.

Can the government please clarify if the below breakdown between contractor and government provided services is correct?

JEB Little Creek Gulfport San Diego Port Hueneme Rota Spain Guam

Student PPE USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided

Student Live

Weapons and

Ammo

USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided

Instructor

Weapons/Amm o

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Synthetic Small

Arms USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided N/A N/A

Live Fire

Ranges

Contractor-

Provided USG-Provided

Contractor-

Provided USG-Provided USG-Provided USG-Provided

Classroom Contractor-

Provided USG-Provided

Contractor-

Provided

Contractor-

Provided USG-Provided USG-Provided

Equipment, consumables, paper targets, training materials, services, and clerical support

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Contractor- Provided

Steel

Reinforced

Targets (SRT)

Contractor-

Provided USG- Provided

Contractor-

Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided

Barricades Contractor-

Provided USG- Provided

Contractor-

Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided USG- Provided

Answer: The table provided is accurate.

23) In the RFP, it states that we are to submit a travel cost estimate but that the contact will only pay GSA rates.

Then it states to use the cost numbers provided in the chart. Then to add your G&A and OH into that. But the total cost can’t exceed the provided amount. However, the total cost is the sum of the provided cost numbers. SO do we only submit those cost numbers? Because if you do add in G&A, we exceed the amount. An on a side note, the cost numbers provided are lower then the GSA rates accordant to GSA.gov.

Answer: Please see Addendum to 52.212-1 under Factor III – Price which states Quoters shall insert the

Government estimated travel plug numbers provided in the chart below in their proposed price, in addition to any applicable G&A and OH rate in accordance with FAR Part 31 in their accounting system. If no G&A and/or OH are proposed, it will be determined that the quoter does not intend to apply any applicable indirect cost to any travel required.

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