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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 the solicitation:

To extend the closing date to Novemeber 15, 2024 at 10:00 EST

Questions that w ere submitted by industry have been answ ered and are attached.

In addition, a Pow erPoint of the Virtual Sitie w ill be uploaded into SAM.gov

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 07-Nov-2024

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 N6883624Q0162

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Oct-2024

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 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

07-Nov-2024

CODE

NAVSUP FLC JACKSONVILLE CONTRACTS DIV

JOSEPH TOLBERT

110 YORKTOWN AVE, 3RD FLOOR NAS

JACKSONVILLE FL 32212-0097

N68836 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT: QUESTIONS AND ANSWE

Reference 1.1.2 This reference pertains to the questions below.

1. How is the barge currently offloaded (i.e. by crane, roll-on/roll-off, etc.)?

• Barge operations are handled by a different contractor on island using crane operations. This contract does not handle the on load or off load of the barge. It only does the manifest/booking of all the cargo for barge.

2. How often does the barge make deliveries to the base?

• The barge arrives once every 2 weeks.

3. How many containers are offloaded on each barge shipment?

• Approximately 40

Reference 1.3.1 This reference pertains to the questions below.

4. During what timeframe must contractor employees satisfy complete background checks?

• Security clearances will need to be done upon start of contract or prior to accessing systems requiring the background check.

5. Can the government please confirm that NACI background checks are required for this contract and not a higher Security Clearance that requires the vendor to have a

Facility Clearance?

• The systems above require security clearances beyond the basic security clearance. This can be up to secret security clearances with a need to know.

6. Can the government please confirm that NACI background checks are required for this contract and not a higher Security Clearance that requires the vendor to have a

Facility Clearance?

• The systems above require security clearances beyond the basic security clearance. This can be up to Secret security clearances with a need to know.

7. Can the government please clarify exactly what type of medical clearance is required to satisfy this PWS requirement and when?

• Area Medical clearance will need to be obtained to make sure that the employee health concerns can be addressed on island. Anyone that operates Forklifts will need additional screening for their forklift license and surveillance program. See

1918.98(a)(2) “No employee known to have defective uncorrected eyesight or hearing, or to be suffering from heart disease, epilepsy, or similar ailments that may suddenly incapacitate the employee, shall be permitted to operate a crane, winch or other power-operated cargo handling apparatus or a power-operated vehicle.”

• NSGB has limited medical treatment facilities. The Contractor shall ensure that all

Contractor employees are physically fit with a medical clearance to perform the work.

8. What is the process? Reference 1.3.1 (p. 24) and 7.18 (pp. 59 – 60): The contractor must satisfy security clearances and obtain appropriate housing on base.

• Part 1: Security clearances are conducted by NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville for systems. SF 5512-1 area clearances are conducted by the local security office on island through VRO office.

• Part 2: Appropriate housing for people that are residence or will be residence on island will be obtained by contractor through the housing office. Visitors or temporary contractor employees will make a reservation via Navy Gateway Inn and Suites (NGIS) (757) 458-2044 or (757) 458-2040; Navy Lodge (757) 458-

3103 for a place to stay on island. In addition here is the weblink:

https://www.navy-lodge.com/guantanamo-bay

9. For incumbent personnel hired by the Contractor, will the Government extend current security clearances through onboarding and ramp up?

• New security clearances will need to be completed upon the start of the new contract.

Reference 1.3.11 below:(For the 2 HAZMAT certified packers to recertify every 2 years). This reference pertains to the questions below.

10. Is there an on-Island course that they can take?

• No on island course for this HAZMAT course certification.

11. Is there an online course that they can take?

• Online course is only for renewal prior to certification expiration.

12. For a.) and b.) above, if yes, what does it cost and how long does it take?

• The cost and length of course is dependent on the school that the contractor puts the contract employee through.

13. Assuming the incumbent personnel wish to be retained, when did they last recertify?

• One employee has certification was renewed on 14 OCT 23 which means that this certification will expire on 14 OCT 25

14. Foreman to also serve as the Hazardous Shipper?

• The contractor needs to make sure that all the Key Personnel are always covered.

How the contractor wants to cover those Key Personnel is not something that is dictated in this contract.

https://www.navy-lodge.com/guantanamo-bay

Reference 1.19 and 11.0 This reference pertains to the questions below.

15. Will the Government provide the potential offerors with a listing of the current

(incumbent) supervisory and managerial personnel?

• No. The awardee will be provided the necessary incumbent information after contract award.

16. Will the Government provide the potential offerors with contact information for the current (incumbent) supervisory and managerial personnel?

• As previously answered above.

17. Will the Government permit the new contractor to perform joint inventories (where required), to assume responsibility for Government material and to perform emergency issues between inventory completions and start date utilizing Foreign

Nationals who have accepted an offered position but remain in the incumbent contractor’s employ?

• Yes, a joint inventory is authorized prior or on the start date of the contract.

18. Must all Key personnel be US citizens?

• Not all Key personnel have to be US citizens. However, some tasks require US

DOD security clearance. Please refer to PWS for specific tasks.

Reference 6.4.1.5: This reference pertains to the questions below.

19. What kind of HAZMAT and/or HAZWaste is normally handled by the contractor and in what quantities?

• HAZMAT – oils/solvents

• HAZWaste – not handled by this contractor.

Reference 6.6.6 (pp. 47-48): This reference pertains to the questions below.

20. Are there any special delivery, access or storage considerations for deliveries to

Camp America?

• All personal going to Camp America need to have a security clearance done by JTF and hold a JTF badge.

Reference 6.7: This reference pertains to the questions below.

21. Item 3a: What is the average weight and dimensions of the pieces referenced here

(Air Shipment)?

• Average: 650 lbs. dimensions 48 X 40 X 30

22. Item 3b: What is the average weight and dimensions of the pieces referenced here

(Barge Shipment)?

• Average 600 lbs. dimensions 40 X 40 40

23. Item 8: This reference line suggests there is a low of 0 and a high of 10 at the Naval

Hospital, but it does not indicate what this is in reference to. Are these supply transactions, pieces delivered to them, packaging actions, outgoing shipments or something else?

• This low and high average of stock line items replenished in a month.

Reference 7.11: This reference pertains to the questions below.

24. What statewide insurance plans are accepted for routine medical care on base?

• Medical insurance is governed by the contractor as it is a benefit offered between employer-employee relationship. This contract is considered a non-personal service contract.

Reference 7.18.2: This reference pertains to the questions below.

25. How much housing do managers currently occupy? What type of housing do managers currently occupy?

• The Program Manager is occupying a 2-bedroom house. No other houses are occupied by managers currently.

26. Since GTMO travel and housing costs for the contractor have historically increased during period of performance and in some cases by 50%, will the awarded contractor be eligible for equitable adjustments for any future increases during the contract period of performance?

• The contract type is a firm fixed price.

Reference 10.0 This reference pertains to the questions below.

27. For example, although Material Handling Equipment is referenced as Paragraphs

3.4.1 – 3.4.1.2, no such numbered subparagraph exists; instead, paragraph 3.0, entitled “Government Property Furnished,” has no subparagraphs. Similarly, although the table references various subparagraphs to 5.0 as relating to material, paragraph 5.0 in the solicitation is entitled “Contractor Items Furnished” and does not include any subparagraphs. Will the Government please clarify or confirm the intended references within the column?

• In reference 10.0 the Standard like “Employee(s) shall have required knowledge and abilities to perform function of the position.” Looking at the table, there are required services as referenced in the PWS you will see paragraphs listed that go into better explanations of requirements.

o For my example there is several areas in the PWS that requires the contractor to have employee’s knowledge able and able to perform functions or positions that are listed in each of the sections.

Unreferenced: This reference pertains to the questions below.

28. Will the Government provide potential offerors with photographs of the inside of the warehouse and buildings, and the product/cargo the Contractor will be responsible for?

• Photos will not be available since there are different types of cargo that come on island. Cargo can range from Provisions, medical equipment/supplies, ship repairable parts, general parts, one time government purchase items, computers, monitors, furniture, oil/fluids, HAZMAT materials, etc. This is not an all-encompassing list but can give potential contractors an idea of the materials that go through this warehouse.

29. What is the nationality of Foreign Nationals employed by the incumbent?

• Current employees are from the Philippines.

30. How much space is available for Third Country National (TCN) housing?

• Foreign nationals occupy a two-bed barracks room with shared outdoor kitchen.

31. Are there any facilities available for contractors to maintain their own vehicles and equipment?

• There are no facilities that are available to maintain contractor vehicles or equipment for commercial use.

32. Can the Government please confirm the number of GFE trailers, reefer vans, flatbed trailers, etc., that are available for contractor use?

• GFE There is only one truck and one trailer Class “C”

• The only other GFEs are MHEs (e.g., forklifts and pallet jacks).

33. Are enclosed trucks/trailers required?

• Enclosed trucks/trailers are not required.

34. Can any or all of the cargo be delivered by flatbed?

• Yes, most of the cargo can be delivered by flatbed. Occasionally there may be an item that needs to be delivered to destination location via forklift. This does not happen very often.

35. Will the Government provide the current maintenance status of the contractor’s fleet of equipment?

• The Government does not maintain a record of the contractor’s current fleet since it is the contractor’s equipment.

36. Will the Government provide historical work orders for the contractor vehicle fleet?

• The Government does not have historical work orders on contractor’s vehicle fleet equipment since it is the contractor’s equipment.

37. Will the Government provide Quantity/Year/Make/Model of the current contractor vehicle fleet?

• The awardee contractor will be required to obtain their own fleet vehicles.

38. The question would be, as compared to previous tasks and from the historical facts, what is the turnover time frame from the previous contractor to the current provider, and what was the onboarding time frame to get the new contractor conversant with all the major tasks before the final relieve.

• For shipping items down to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the barge arrives on island every two weeks depending on when an item arrives at Blount Island Jacksonville will depend on how long it will take to arrive on island. Timelines can be 30 to 45 days depending on if the item just missed the barge cut off timeline. Items need to be at the port 7 days prior to the barge sailing date to make the specific barge leaving for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

• Onboarding will not be addressed until the post-award kick-off meeting

39. As for the services provided out of working hours compensated as well or is this considered salary positions for the contractor's employees based on the hourly rate.

• This is a firm fixed price non-personal service contract. Employee compensations is a matter between the contractor and its employees.

40. Can the Government clarify the extent of computer support (Helpdesk, IT bank, etc.) available on the base for any contractor-operated computers?

• There is no helpdesk, IT bank, etc. available on the base for contractor owned computers. There is helpdesk and IT support for computers owned by the

Government provided to the contractor.

41. What warehouse management system does the base use?

• There is not one warehouse management system used on island. Contractor can use their own management system to manage the warehouse.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 09-Nov-2024 10:00 AM to 15-Nov-2024 10:00 AM.

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