BAHRAIN MINI MACC AMEND 0001.pdf

FEAD BAHRAIN

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY

P.O. BOX 116

MANAMA

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 to answ er PPI's and have EM-385-1-1 and NAVFAC P-307 Weight Handling Program Management added to the solicitation

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 31-Jan-2020

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 N3319120R4008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Jan-2020

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 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

31-Jan-2020

CODE

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA CENTRAL

PSC 817 BOX 51

FPO AE 09622-0051

N33191 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE N33191

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N3319120R4008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to:

Include NAVFAC P-307 June 2016 requirements for Weight Handling Program Management (Attached) Include requirements for EM-385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements- see link:

(https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/) Provide Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs) responses; all PPIs are hereby answered.

The proposal due date remains unchanged; Friday 07 February 2020 at 14:00 Central European Time (CET).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs)

1. Please confirm that it is possible submitting experiences of two Design Subcontractors, so to have the opportunity to rely on one or the other based on the nature of the Task Order to be designed.

If so, please clarify is it is possible to submit from 2 to 5 experiences, for both of them.

Gov Response: The Government will accept experiences from two design subcontractors and review only a total of up to five projects.

2. Can the letter needed to be sent prior to award be signed from an Emirati Bank or it should come from a surety company listed in the certified companies as circular 570 states. Can an Emirati bank signs this letter or we need to have it from an American bank or surety company?

Gov Response: The performance guarantee must be issued by an entity that is legally authorized to issue performance guarantees for performance under the subject contract taking into account the laws of the jurisdiction where performance takes place, the location of the contractor, and the location of the bank or surety.

3. Is the purpose of the subject solicitation to select qualified contractors for future Bahrain MACC delivery orders?

Gov Response: Yes

4. How many contractors will be selected under this IDIQ contract?

Gov Response: Approximately 5

5. Is there any estimate that how may percent of the operation will be required in UAE?

Gov Response: Approximately 10% of the projects awrded may be in UAE.

6. Narrative font is specified at TNR 12 point; however, Tables and Graphics font have not been specified. Will the Government allow Arial 9 point for Tables and Graphics?

Gov Response: Times New Roman 12 shall be the standard font for all submissions.

7. There are no margins specified. Is there a margin restriction?

Gov Response: Standard margins of 1 inch shall be used.

8. Please confirm that there is no recency requirement for project submitted under the Construction Experience requirement.

Gov Response: Pending answer in a following Amendment.

9. Can you expand on the meaning of: “unique features” used on RFP page 11 of 58, regarding the description of the projects submitted under the Construction Experience factor.

Gov Response: Please provide any information you consider unique to the project the government should be aware of.

10. —“use of key personnel (for services)”. Are you looking for a listing of the types of key staff assigned to the project? And what project services are you seeking to list here?

Gov Response: See solicitation requirements for Key personnel. Examples of them would be but not limited to, Project Manager, Safety Manager and Quality Control Manager."

11. Reference page No 16 of 58 under the NON price proposal paragraph, Section0600 Reps & Certs is missing from the solicitation package.

Gov Response: This requirement under the Clauses Incorporated by Full Text Section on page 26 of 58. FAR Clause 52.204-8

12. Will the Government accept a font size smaller than 12 for use in the Organization Chart - as long as the font is clearly legible?

Gov Response: Times New Roman 12 shall be the standard font for all submissions.

13. Will the Government accept previously submitted Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) if they are physically included with the proposal submittal?

Gov Response: Yes.

14. Would the Government please grant a one (1) week proposal due date extension?

Gov Response: The proposal due date is unchanged. .

15. Payment and Performance Bonds are not required with the Phase I proposal submittal.

Gov Response: Correct.

16. Please confirm that CPARS ratings may be used in lieu of CCASS/ACASS ratings.

Gov Response: CPARS is acceptable.

17. Please confirm that a performance guarantee or payment and performance bonds are not required with the Phase

I proposal submittal.

Gov Response: Correct not required for Phase I.

18. Can we submit previously completed PPQs in lieu of asking our clients to complete another one?

Gov Response: Yes.

19. We refer to instructions under Phase 1 Non- Price Factors, Factor 2- Experience, kindly let us know how an offeror will be rated who has executed the entire turnkey design build project for a MACC contractor. The offeror acted as subcontractor to the MACC contractor.

Gov Response: As stated in (2) Factor 2- Experience (1) Construction Experience: you are allowed to clearly describe the extent of subcontract/teaming having been used.

20. Kindly let us know if under Factor 2- Experience, we can submit details of an ongoing design build project which is 40% complete.

Gov Response: 40% complete is not complete. Please refer to Section (2) Factor 2-Experience.

21. Kindly let us know if under Factor 2- Experience, we can submit details of a design build project with contract value at $ 420,000?

Gov Response: Please refer to Section (2) Factor 2-Experience.

22. Kindly let us know if there are any other registrations apart from SAM registration, CAGE Code and DUNs

Number that are required by an offeror (non-American) to bid this solicitation.

Gov Response: No.

23. Kindly let us know if only companies holding valid commercial registration in Bahrain are eligible to bid the subject solicitation.

Gov Response: It is the responsibility of offerors to know and comply with all local national laws and requirements pertaining to operating a business within the host nation.

24. We are highly interested to bid for the above-mentioned project with our local Gulf partner. Our current partner has no past performance directly with the U.S Government. As per the project experience requirement, an offeror must have at least 1 project experience directly with the U.S Government. We kindly ask if you could please substitute this requirement so we can bid on this project?

Gov Response: This requirement is not changed.

25. We are very much interested to participate in the subject solicitation and we would like to consider the minimum 1 project with the US government to be within the last 6 years rather than the 5 years so we can comply with the requirement. Appreciate your consideration for this request.

Gov Response: The requirement is not changed.

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SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The Issued By organization has changed from

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA SOUTHWEST ASIA

PSC 817 BOX 51

FPO AE 09622-0051

to

NAVFAC EUROPE AFRICA CENTRAL

PSC 817 BOX 51

FPO AE 09622-0051

(End of Summary of Changes)