SF30_QMAA-HM-140013-D_Amendment_0001.pdf

Offers 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 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 your 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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SF30 Continuation Pages Amendment 0001 QMAA-HM-140013-D

CLIN 0003 Training and Integration services - Inclusive of all costs per PD Sections

4.10 & 4.11

Questions and Responses

Question:

Is it permissible to upgrade interior level in-house to better satisfy overall MCV chassis requirements rather than eliminating many items required in lariat package and some that can’t be eliminated?

Answer:

Yes, it is permissible to achieve the equivalent of the Lariat trim level via aftermarket or dealer installed upgrades (in-house), but the Offeror must describe all of the features of the Lariat trim level not included in the base OEM vehicle and how the delta will be addressed via the upgrades. Note that the Lariat trim level includes exterior features and finishes as well as the internal electronics, features, and finishes.

The Government will consider the technical risk and potential lifecycle support issues associated with the integration of aftermarket parts and/or electronic systems that are proposed to be added to the base vehicle to achieve an equivalent to the Lariat trim level when evaluating proposals.

Question:

Please clarify due date, SF449 has a due date of 7/28/14 and Section L has 8/1/14.

Answer:

The SF1449 has been revised for block 8 and also for CLIN structure.

Question:

CLINs ask for "all Training costs per PD Section 4.11" be included in the CLIN. Training

Section is PD 4.10. In that Training is a non-reoccurring expense and is covered in CLIN

0003, does the USG mean to have PD 4.11 Testing be included as it is a reoccurring expense.

Answer:

PD Sections 4.10 & 4.11 are one-time, non-recurring events and have been combined in

CLIN 0003. The breakdown of CLIN 0001 (A/B), 0003 and 1001 (A/B) have been modified as follows:

CLIN 0001A MCV inclusive of Warranty per PD Section 4.12, all modifications, and all

Testing per PD Section 4.0-4.9. Offeror provides all supplies. Base Period

CLIN 0001B MCV inclusive of all Warranty per PD Section 4.12, all modifications and all testing costs per PD Section 4.0-4.9. Government provides base vehicle. Base Period

CLIN 1001A MCV inclusive of Warranty per PD Section 4.12, all modifications, and all testing costs, per PD Section 4.0-4.9. Offeror provides all supplies. Base

Period

CLIN 1001B MCV inclusive of Warranty per PD Section 4.12, and all modifications, and all testing costs per PD Section 4.0-4.9. Government provides base vehicle. Base Period

Question:

The MCV CLIN is requesting an APUC based upon a quantity of "up to 17 MCVs". If the contract award is for 17 vehicles, then what could be substantial non-reoccurring (NR) engineering and material cost could be appropriately spread across all 17 vehicles to achieve the lowest possible APUC. However, if the quantity is anything less than 17 vehicles and the offeror provides an APUC based upon 17, then the offeror is at financial risk. The smaller the order the greater the risk and with no guarantee of specific quantities being ordered, the offeror would be assuming a significant financial risk. In that this will be a FFP/ IDIQ contract, the potential for this risk to the offeror is very high.

It will be difficult to provide a proposal that is compliant with the provided instructions when the issue of APUC is so open ended.

Answer:

GSA will not create separate CLIN for non-recurring expenses( such as Engineering, PM, and/or Testing for APUC) other than what CLINS are already identified in the RFP.

GSA is acquiring modified commercial vehicles, that are non-developmental. Please note FAR 52.212-1 (e) Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items -- Multiple offers.

Question:

This vehicle platform will require significant engineering costs, which will be required independent of the order quantity. The current CLIN structure allows only a single per unit cost. Will the government accept alternate CLIN/pricing proposals so that the contractor can separate out the non-recurring costs and quote a per unit cost for any quantity, 1 – 17?

Answer:

GSA will not create separate CLIN for non-recurring expenses( such as Engineering, PM, and/or Testing for APUC) other than what CLINS are already identified in the RFP.

GSA is acquiring modified commercial vehicles, that are non-developmental. Please note FAR 52.212-1 (e) Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items -- Multiple offers.

Question:

Has funding been committed for this program? Is it the intent of the government to issue an award based on the current requirements?

Answer:

Yes and Yes

Question:

Is there a page count for each volume?

Answer:

In the Technical Volume, only Factor A, B, and Sub-Factors C-2 and C-3 have a 10 page maximum limit. See Revised Section L.11.1.4 in the Instructions to Offerors.

Question:

The PD Section 3.1.1.8 for the sound dampening state the “proper masking techniques shall be utilized”. Is there anything required for submission with the proposal. How should the offeror address compliance in the Technical Volume?

Answer:

Offeror shall follow Manufacturer's application recommendations.

Question:

In PD Section 3.2 " Condensing unit shall be located under-hood." Another requirements states: "If condensing unit(s) are installed under body, they shall be adequately protected from road damage." These appear to conflict each other.

Answer:

Condensing unit may be installed under hood or under body, as defined in section 3.2.

Question:

If the MCV must be taken to a repair facility and it is not drivable due to a warranty related issue, the Successful Offeror shall be responsible for towing. If the MCV is at a repair facility, the Successful Offeror must arrange for access for the Government to accompany the MCV at all times.

Answer:

The following is an excerpt from section 4.12: For base vehicle (refer to 3.1) issues within the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Canada the Successful Offeror shall arrange for repair at an OEM certified repair facility within 24 hours of a warranty claim. Exceptions to the requirements shall be submitted in accordance to the instructions in the RFP.

Question:

The addition of the new suspension and wheels will displace a number of new serviceable components. The SOW does not currently address the disposition of these components. What is the USGs plan for the disposition of removed serviceable components?

Answer:

Disposition of removed components shall be the successful offeror's responsibility for the base vehicle that is sold to the USG. Disposition of removed components shall be the government's responsibility for the base vehicle if it is provided as a Government Owned

Vehicle/Government Furnished Equipment.

Revisions:

SF 1449 CLIN structure 0001 A/B, 0003, 1001 A/B, Block 8 due date.

Price breakdown in L.11.1.3 Volume II (PRICE PROPOSAL).

Page limitations in Section L.11.1.4 Volume III

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Reference in Full Text. (new posting)

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