RFQ N4019221Q5005_Amendment 0001.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 alter portions of the solicitation as follow s:

1. Block 10 of SF-18 and Section L, Paragraph 1 is hereby revised to extend the deadline to submit quotations from 02 August 2021 to Friday, 06 August 2021.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

3. RFI Notice 01 is provided herein as Attachment (1) and is for information purposes only. Any changes to the solicitation shall be implemented by amendment only.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 1

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Jul-2021

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 N4019221Q5005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Jul-2021

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 X 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-Jul-2021

CODE

COMMANDING OFFICER - NAVFAC MARIANAS

MAR CORE SVC

PSC 455, BOX 195

FPO AP 96540-2937

N40192 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

mark.c.cruz@fe.navy.milEMAIL:671-333-3175TEL:

MARK C. CRUZ / CONTRACT SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND MARIANAS

PSC 455, BOX 195

FPO AP 96540-2937

IN REPLY REFER TO:

Attachment (1) RFQ Amendment 0001

ACQR 5864081

30 July 2021

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) N40192-21-Q-5005; PERFORM THREATENED AND

ENDANGERED (T&E) PLANT AND INVERTEBRATE SURVEYS ON GUAM AND ROTA AT

NAVAL BASE GUAM NAVAL MUNITIONS SITE AND ROTA, COMMONWEALTH OF THE

NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (CNMI)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE 01

RFI

NO.

RFQ

Reference/

Section

QUESTION RESPONSE

1 Attachment D, par. 2.3.1- Conduct Transect Surveys (Pg. 4 of 25)

Will the surveyors be required to obtain a CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife Research Permit for the Rota work? Note: The government is already aware of this project.

Permitting may be required, however it will be the contractor’s responsibility to obtain the permit from CNMI government if required.

2 Attachment D, par. 2.3.1- Conduct Transect Surveys (Pg. 4 of 25)

How many meters apart (from centerline) are the survey transects to be spaced?

Transects in Guam should be spaced 10m apart.

Transects in Rota can be wider if necessary. In Rota, transect spacing that results in the greatest number of T. guamense plants and populations is best.

3 Attachment D, par. 2.3.1- Conduct Transect Surveys (Pg. 4 of 25)

Can the survey protocol for all targeted T&E species be released for proposal development?

This is a fixed price, performance based requirement. As such, Offerors are responsible to propose an approach that meets the requirements as prescribed in the Performance Work Statement. 10m fixed width transect spacing is required.

4 Attachment D, par. 2.3.1- Conduct Transect Surveys (Pg. 4 of 25)

PWS states surveys on Rota are to be done on a “minimum” of 100 acres on Rota. Should that be a maximum instead?

No, minimum is correct.

5 Attachment D, par. 2.3.1- Conduct Transect Surveys (Pg. 4 of 25)

Please delineate the Rota target survey area on a USGS topographic map in order for us to look at the terrain in planning field effort.

The target area on Rota will be decided after award through discussions with CNMI natural resource personnel. Rota surveys will focus on areas where T. guamense was found previously and suitable habitat where it may be found. T.

guamense is known to occur within the Sabana Conservation Area. Terrain will vary from flat and along roadsides to steep and rocky in the forest.

6 Attachment D, par. 2.3.1- Conduct Transect

Will Contractor be responsible for obtaining permission from land owners in Rota? Or, will NAVFAC obtain permission to survey properties?

Contractor will be responsible for obtaining permission from land owners in Rota.

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RFQ Amendment 0001

Surveys (Pg. 4 of 25)

7 RFQ Is it possible for this project to be separated into two projects: a Guam project and a Rota project?

No.

8 Will every single target plant or invert inside of the 10 meter wide transect require entry into the Trimble? We often see large clusters of tree snails, butterfly hosts and orchids etc. in the field. How are these to be treated -data wise?

For large clusters of snails and orchids, a single GPS point at the base of the host plant and a count of immature and mature individuals on each plant is sufficient. Habitat data (host plant species, forest type, etc) to be collected for each point will still be required. Number of butterfly host plants can be estimated with a GPS point in the approximate center of the cluster. Any ESA-listed butterfly (at all life stages) should be counted and recorded (i.e. 3 eggs, 1 chrysallis, 0 adults).

9 Will there be a requirement on how many biologists will conduct surveys on each transect?

This is a fixed price, performance based requirement. As such, Offerors are responsible to propose an approach that meets the requirements as prescribed in the Performance Work Statement.

10 What is the required survey protocol for each of the target species?

This is a fixed price, performance based requirement. As such, Offerors are responsible to propose an approach that meets the requirements as prescribed in the Performance Work Statement. 10m fixed width transect spacing is required. See response to RFI #2 as well.

11 Attachment D, Page 12 of 25, Section 7.22, Work Element 3, field work

PWS states that the performance standard is completed field work as specified in project plans and other requirements of the PWS with no health and safety incidents. While safety is a top priority, it is not possible to completely eliminate the potential for safety incidents due to the nature of the work. If a there is a health and safety incident, does that mean that the performance standard will not be met and payment and or a positive review will be withheld?

Safety is a top priority. Offerors shall develop and submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), including an Activity Hazardous Analysis (AHA) as an appendix. These reports are intended to reduce/prevent safety incidents.

Contractors that follow the standards of their approved APP, AHA and HACCP and follow general safety precautions would not necessarily result in non-payment of the final work element and/or a negative evaluation.

12 Attachment D, Page 6 of 25, Section 3.2, Experience requirement

PWS requests a list of personnel who will work on this project and their CVs. In order to meet the proposed schedule, we may hire additional staff or subcontract some of the work after the project has been awarded. Can additional qualified staff be added to the project after award with Government approval? CVs would be provided for approval.

This is a fixed price, performance based requirement. As such, Offerors are responsible to propose an approach that meets the requirements as prescribed in the Performance Work Statement.

13 Attachment D, page 4 of 25, Section 2.3.1 and 2.3.2, #2

The Contractor will conduct surveys on parallel fixed width (10m) transects for listed plants and invertebrates… Do these surveys require 100%

Yes with the exception of Rota surveys. Rota surveys can deviate from fixed width transects when no T. guamense is expected to be found.

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RFQ Amendment 0001 coverage of the surveyed terrain, or just what is encountered/observed along each transect?

The intent of the Rota survey is to find as many T. guamense populations as possible.

14 Attachment D, page 4 of 25, Section 2.3.1 and 2.3.2, #1 and #2

These sections specify surveys for ESA-listed plants, butterfly host plants, and invertebrates, while #3 indicates that data will be collected on all ESA-listed species. Is data required for all ESA-listed species, or just plants and invertebrates? Will host plants for the wandering butterfly also need to be recorded? Will ESA-listed birds and other vertebrates also need to be recorded?

Data is required for ESA-listed plants and invertebrates only. On Rota, Tuberolabium guamense is the target species of interest. Hosts plants for the wandering butterfly do not need to be recorded on Guam. Rota was the last known location the wandering butterfly was seen, if the butterfly is seen host plants should be examined for other life stages and recorded.

If the wandering butterfly is not seen, the host plant does not need to be recorded as it is very common.

15 Attachment D, page 4of 25, Section 2.3.1, #2

This section states that surveys will be conducted for listed plants and invertebrates, specifically Tuberolabium guamense on a minimum of 100 acres of forested area in Rota. Since all listed plants will be recorded anyway, how should Tuberolabium guamense be specifically addressed other than collecting the data specified in #5?

100 acres minimum is specified- is there a target survey area larger than 100 acres? Is the survey area contiguous, or located in different areas? Where on Rota are the surveys to be conducted?

Tuberolabium guamense is the main target species for Rota. The target area on Rota will be decided after award through discussions with CNMI natural resource personnel. Surveys will focus on areas where T. guamense was found previously and suitable habitat where it may be found. T. guamense is known to occur within the Sabana Conservation Area. Terrain will vary from flat and along roadsides to steep and rocky in the forest. The survey area may be contiguous or in different areas, the goal is to identify as many populations of T. guamense as possible.

16 Attachment D, page 5of 25, Section 2.3.3

Is there an expected number of calls or meetings of the T. guamense working group that the contractor is expected to attend? Will call/meeting be held on a monthly basis? Bi-weekly? Is the monitoring plan specific to T. guamense on Rota?

Other than the three elements described in this section (population, habitat, and threats), is there additional guidance available on what the format and level of detail is required in the monitoring plan? Is there an example available?

Calls are currently held on a monthly basis.

The monitoring plan is for T. guamense in its known range.

17 RFQ We would like to request an additional week to work with our partners to prepare a bid. Can the submittal date be moved to 9 August 2021 for RFQ N4019221Q5005?

See RFQ Amendment 0001