N0040623Q0722-02 RFQ AMD.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

This amendment is issued to provide responses to questions submitted. No other changes have been made.

NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound POC for this solicitation:

Ms. Frankie Meester, francine.a.meester.civ@us.navy.mil

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 19-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 N0040623Q0722

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Jul-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, 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

19-Jul-2023

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NAVSUP FLC PUGET SOUND

467 W STREET, 2ND FL

ATTN: FRANCINE MEESTER

BREMERTON WA 98314

N00406 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation Question and Responses

1. Will the government be open to a remote or hybrid work schedule flexibility at the Place of Performance listed: Oak Harbor WA 98278?

Answer: No.

2. Does the government have someone that is interested or desired?

3. If there is an incumbent, what is the contract number, value of contract and period of performance?

Answer: N0018920P0832, $194,000.04 for a base year plus 2 option years, 30 September 2020 to 29 September 2023.

4. Does right of refusal apply for this contract? Will we have to hire the current contractor?

5. Can we retain the current contractor if we want to?

Answer: Contractor shall meet requirements specified in the Performance Work Statement

9PWS).

6. Is the only information required for submission on Page 3 #8 and Page 9 Section10 (We do not see any detail or requested info regarding how and what to submit for this beside the RFQ document itself.

Answer: You are required to submit the complete, signed and dated RFQ as specified or with your quote and any other information that supports your quote. All submittals shall be emailed to francine.a.meester.civ@us.navy.mil

7. How much time from award will the vendor have to ramp up to place and process the contractor in this role?

Answer: Contractors can begin preparations for performance at time of award, actual period of performance begins on or about 30 September 2023.

8. What is the total value or cost of this contract?

Answer: This information is not releasable at this time.

9. How many labor hours are expected for this contract?

Answer: See PWS 5.0 General Requirements

10. Which occupation code would this job / job title fall under on the wage determination?

Answer: Travel Clerk

11. Are resumes required?

Answer: Resumes are not required with your quote submission. You may submit resumes with your quote.

12. Is the government able to provide an anticipated award date?

Answer: The award should be made within 10 days of solicitation closing.

13. Does the Government require the contracting company to possess a Federal Security Clearance (FCL) secret clearance as well as for the contractor personnel?

Answer: Yes.

14. Will the Government release a DD254 to reflect the level of facility clearance required by the

Government?

Answer: Yes, NIOC WI will generate a DD254 based on the security clearance submitted for the contractor in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS)

15. Will the government be holding the clearances of the personnel or required the awarded to hold a Secret facility clearance in order to be awarded this contract?

Answer: Yes, minimum of a SECRET clearance is required to work in our facilities.

16. If a company is in the process of obtaining their clearance, will the government allow adequate time to continue to pursue the clearance?

Answer: No because we do not have unclassified spaces for employees to work from.

17. Will the agency support the sponsorship of a facility clearance for the awardee?

Answer: Companies are responsible for ensuring their employees have the proper clearance.

NIOC WI will assist with Command Access Card (CAC) for access to base and our facilities.

18. Can you clarify the security clearance process for this Solicitation? Do we as a company have to have a secret clearance to qualify for submission or selection? How do we as a company obtain a clearance?

Answer: NIOC WI is not the authority to process security clearances for companies or personnel.

Yes, the nature of our mission requires that companies and the employees they have work with us be vetted through DISS.

19. Can the government clarify what past performance they would like the contractor to provide?

20. Answer: Past performance experience providing services utilizing the Defense Travel System, GTCC and PERSTEMPO within the last 4 years. See PWS.

21. Can the government please elaborate on what the following means? Section 3 states, As of day one of the Period of Performance of this contract, the Contractor shall hold and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance throughout the life of this contract. Contractor shall submit required forms and documentation identifying background investigation was initiated by the sponsoring organization and reported to Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for clearance processing. Interim secret clearances are not acceptable.

22. Answer: A SECRET clearance is required. Employees must maintain this level of clearance for the duration of the contract.

23. Can you clarify “Expectation for each subunit below is to fill this role for over 90 people and 30 at any point in time deployed.”? Is the contractor employee to support a total of 90 people for subparagraphs “a-i”?

Answer: This role will provide support to a total of ~120 people. 90 people on shore and 30 deployed at the same time.

24. If the incumbent is not selected, will time be set aside for contract transition?

Answer: A transition plan should be submitted with offer.

25. Can you clarify who is responsible for training new contractor employees?

Answer: Onboarding time expected to be minimum, primarily assimilation with our Team.

Employees should be familiar with Navy/DoD programs and platforms. The government does not have the resources to train personnel with little to no experience.

26. Section 5.3 second paragraph “…travel for training to be coordinated with the Government

Surveillance Officer (GSO)…”. Where is the location for the training of contractor staff that requires travel?

Answer: Training may be virtual or in-person to the designated DoD sites that provide the courses necessary to refresh/update members on changes in government requirements.

27. The 4-years technical related experience: does technical related experience mean experience with DTC, GTCC, PERSTEMPO, etc.?

Answer: Yes, DTS, GTCC and PERSTEMPO experience is the government’s minimum requirements.

28. Juneteenth isn’t on the list of Federal holidays, please clarify?

Answer: We observe Federally recognized holidays.

29. Paragraph 5.3: Can the government clarify what, if any equipment – computer, cellphone, monitor, etc will be provided?

Answer: A computer and monitor will be provided for employees to perform duties at work.

Desk phones are also available in our spaces. Cellphone is not an issued item.

30. Does Executive Order 13076, Establishing Paid Sick Leave apply to this opportunity?

Answer: Yes

31. Does Executive Order 14055 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, apply to this opportunity?

Answer: No

32. Will the government consider modifying the labor category from 01533 Travel Clerk to 01020 Admin Assistant?

Answer: The labor category provided is for informational purposes only. You may offer any labor category that can perform the functions specified in the Performance Work Statement.

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