AMENDMENT_01_S5121A-18-Q-0006_ASL.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 for this amendment is to answ er questions from Interested Vendors, update the correct hours for Bellevue, WA on the Pricing Worksheet, and attach a Past Performance Questionaire. (See Summary of Changes)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 S5121A18Q0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

01-Oct-2018

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, X 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.

P00001

5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Oct-2018

CODE

DCMA PROCUREMENT CENTER S5121A

DCMA PROCUREMENT CENTER (S5121A)

3901 A AVE BLDG 10500

FORT LEE VA 23801-1809

S5121A 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

S5121A18Q0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

FOR

SOLICITATION S5121A-18-Q-0006

Q1. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent vendor? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract number?

A1. See PWS, para 2.0

Q2. Whether companies from outside USA can apply for this? (Like from India or Canada)

A2. Yes, If there is an existing waiver.

Q3. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

A3. Ambiguous question, where exactly is “there”? Assuming you mean the DCMA HQ at Fort Lee VA, all meetings will be held via Teleconference when possible. There may be exception at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Q4. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (Like from India or Canada)

A4. Yes, if there is an existing waiver.

Q5. Can we submit the proposals via email?

A5. Yes, reference solicitations instruction.

Q6. On page 1 of 28 second paragraph from the bottom states, “This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses in the “Master BPA” are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-100 and DFARS Publication Notice (DPN) 20180824”. Can the Government please clarify what “Master BPA” is being referred to here?

A6. The “Master BPA” referenced is the solicitation.

Q7. Under Section 8.0 Security Requirements, 8.2 references personnel must have a favorably adjudicated background investigation and 8.4 references JPAS. Can the Government please clarify if clearances are required for this BPA and/or task orders issued under the BPA? If so: (a) Can you please state at what level the clearance requirements is? (b) Are facility clearances required for the BPA and/or task orders issued under the BPA?

A7. Yes, personnel assigned to this contract must have adjudicated background investigations. Facility clearances are not required.

Q8. Section 9: Quote Submission Requirements: (a) (1) General (a) page 22 of 28. Under Quote Submission Requirements, this section mentions “Quote pricing shall be submitted on the four (4) attached Pricing Spreadsheets”. Is there another attachment which contains these spreadsheets or is the referring to Attachment 2 within the document?

A8. Yes, we are referring to Attachment 2 within the document.

Q9. Section 9: Quote Submission Requirements: (b) (1) General (a) (1) page 22 of 28, Under c. Part III Mission Capability it states “submit Part I, II, and III as a single MS Office/PDF” and under c. Part III ii Factor 2 Past Performance it states “submit as a single MS Office/PDF Document. Can the Government please clarify if this is two separate documents which are required to be submitted as shown below: i. Document 1: Part 1 Administrative Data, Part II Executive Summary and Part III Factor 1 Mission Capability. ii. Document 2: Part III Factory 2 Past Performance.

A9. Part I,II & III should be submitted as a single document.

Q10. Page 22 of 28 Part III Mission Capability, this section states this page limit is restricted to 5 pages, can the Government please confirm if this is just for Factor 1 Mission Capability and does not include Factor 2 Past Performance? If this is just for Factor 1, what is the page count for Factor 2?

A10. This does not include Factor 2, the page count for Factor 2 is NTE two pages.

Q11. Page 22 of 28, what is the page count for Cost/Price?

A11. There is no page count limitation.

Q12, (4) Factor 1: Mission Capability (b) Technical personnel Qualifications page 23 of 28. This section states to “meet the minimum requirements in the PWS, Section 8.0, “Personnel Qualification”. Should this section state Section 7.0 instead of 8.0?

A12. Yes, PWS, Section 7.0, “Personnel Qualifications”.

Q13. (5) Factor 2: Past Performance page 23 of 28. Is there a template that should be used to supply the required information for past performance?

A13. No, offerors may use any template.

Q14. “The Offeror shall furnish information”. What information needs to be supplied for each past performance being requested?

A14. Information as outlined in the instruction and evaluation criteria.

Q15. If the past performance being used is not in PPIRS is there a past performance questionnaire template that can be supplied to submit to the POCs of each past performance in order to get the required information on “knowledge and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired” as stipulated within this section?

A15. See Attachment 3: Past Performance Questionaire.

Q16. If a past performance questionnaire template is provided what is the procedure for submission of the solicitation?

A16. The questionnaire should be submitted by the evaluating agency directly to the Government POC’s.

Q17. (6) Factor 3: Price page 23 of 28, is escalation on rates allowable under this contract on each contract year? If so, how would the Government like to see this shown?

A17. That is an internal business decision. The pricing spreadsheet should be filled out in its entirety to include escalation if applicable.

Q18. Attachment 2 Pricing Worksheet: (a) CLIN 0006 page 25 of 28 for Marietta, GA there are no hours listed, can the Government please supply the anticipated hours per year for this area? (b) CLIN 0015 page 27 or 28, Bellevue, WA, the special instructions states, “1 Interp for 2 hrs/day x 2 days/week with 170 hours. Based on the Special Instructions, should the total hours be 208 instead of 170?

A18. (a) The Annual Average Hours for Marietta, GA is 60. Yes, total hours for Bellevue, WA is 208.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE

Past Performance Questionaire

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) intends to acquire Interpreter Services support services for the DCMA, EEO Office. As part of the procurement process, an increased emphasis is being placed on past performance.

In order to accurately evaluate the offeror’s past performance, your assistance is requested in obtaining and verifying the past performance history of this offeror.

Two forms are provided to complete the evaluation: 1) Performance Rating Form; and

2) Supplemental Comment Form. Upon completion of this form, please submit it as an e-mailed attachment to Evette N Evans at Evette.n.evans.civ@mail.mil and Larry B.

Gillead at Larry.b.gillead.civ@mail.mil. Please make the subject line of the e-mail read “S5121A-18-Q-0006”– Past Performance Questionnaire – Insert Evaluated Company’s Name.”

The following standards shall be used in arriving at the rating.

Outstanding Contractor’s performance exceeded customer expectations and was technically acceptable, providing significant features or benefits.

Satisfactory Contractor met customer expectations or contract requirements and demonstrated an acceptable understanding of the requirements.

Unsatisfactory Contractor’s performance was either marginal or did not meet customer expectations or contract requirements.

Other If the element is not applicable, indicate with “N/A.” If no data has been obtained or additional comments are provided, please note in this column.

Performance Rating Form

NAME OF COMPANY EVALUATED:

ADDRESS OF COMPANY EVALUATED:

CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT VALUE CONTRACT TYPE

CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME,

ADDRESS, FAX AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND EMAIL ADDRESS

TYPE OF SERVICES PERFORMED (ACTIVITY):

NAME OF EVALUATOR, COMPANY/AGENCY,

ADDRESS, FAX AND TELEPHONE NUMBER AND

EMAIL ADDRESS

DATE EVALUATION PROVIDED

Performance Element Outstanding Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Other

Technical Performance (Quality of Product or Service)

1. QUALITY OF TECHNICAL APPROACH

(For example: Were the services comprehensive, complete, and feasible? (Met the needs, performed successfully, and accommodated changing requirements.)

2. UNDERSTANDING OF REQUIREMENTS

(For example: Did the contractor show an understanding of the scope of the requirements and an appreciation of the complexity of the requirements? And did the contractor effectively identify flaws, inconsistencies and other inaccuracies in your technical direction?)

Timeliness of Performance

3. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES

(For example: Was the contractor able to obtain in a timely manner the amount and type of personnel resources required to support the project, effectively train personnel to perform the work required for the project, and maintain the required workforce throughout the term of the contract?)

4. TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE

(For example: Was the contractor successful in planning and proposing realistic schedules, monitoring performance, completing work on time, and implementing corrections/changes in a timely manner?)

Quality / Customer Satisfaction

5. QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE/CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

(For example: Was the contractor committed to customer satisfaction?)

6. BUSINESS BEHAVIOR

(For example: Was the contractor reasonable and cooperative at the corporate and program levels in response to changes in technical direction, correcting errors, poor performance, criticism/rejection of contract deliverables and other quality issues?)

7. COMMUNICATION

(For example: Did the contractor work and communicate well with contracting officers, contracting officer’s technical representatives, end users, other contractors, subcontractors, and in-house staff?)

Cost Control

8. COST CONTROL

(For example: Was the contractor successful in planning and proposing realistic costs, monitoring performance, operating at or below budget, and implementing corrections/changes in a cost effective manner?)

FOR #9, PLEASE ANSWER “Yes” or “No”, as appropriate YES NO

9. Given the choice, would you do business with this contractor again?

Additional Comment Form

Please provide any additional comments regarding your performance element ratings in the space below. Please add additional pages as necessary.

REVISED PRICING WORKSHEET

ATTACHMENT 2

PRICING WORKSHEETS – REVISED/UPDATED

DCMA HEADQUARTERS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES

CLIN 0001 HQ FORT LEE OR CHESTER, VA

ANNUAL AVERAGE HOURS: 3,000

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ Recurring – 1 Interp for 8 hrs/day x 3 Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ days/week. Other assignments on an as needed basis.

DCMA EAST REGION SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES

CLIN 0002 EAST HARTFORD, CT (DCMA HARTFORD)

ANNUAL AVERAGE HOURS: 130

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ Recurring-1 Interp for 1.5hr/week for Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ meeting. Other assignment on as needed basis.

CLIN 0003 ORLANDO, FLORIDA

ANNUAL AVERAGE HOURS: 10

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0004 BOSTON, MA/BEDFORD, MA

ANNUAL AVERAGE HOURS: 25

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0005 BALTIMORE, MD

ANNUAL AVERAGE HOURS: 624

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ Recurring-1 Interp for 4 hrs/day x 3 Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ days/week. Other assignments on a as needed basis.

CLIN 0006 MARIETTA, GA

ANNUAL AVERAGE HOURS:

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0007 ALTANTA, GA (SMYRNA)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 198

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ Recurring-1 Interp for 1.5 hr/week Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ for meeting. Other assignment on an as needed basis.

CLIN 0008 GARDEN CITY, NY (LONG ISLAND)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 252

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0009 CINCINNATTI, OHIO (APO PRATT & WHITNEY-APG)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 25

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

DCMA CENTRAL REGION SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES

CLIN 0010 GREENSVILLE, SC

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 40

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCITONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0011 FRIDLEY, MN (TWIN CITIES)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 208

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ Recurring-1 Interp for 2 hrs/day x 2 Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ days/week. Other assignments on an as needed basis.

CLIN 0012 ST LOUIS, MO

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 90

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0013 MADISON, AL

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 20

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

DCMA WESTERN REGION SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES

CLIN 0014 TUKWILA, WA (DCMA-BOEING-SEATTLE)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 40

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

CLIN 0015 BELLEVUE, WA (DCMA BOEING-SEATTLE)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 208

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ Recurring-1 Interp for 2 hrs/day x Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ 2 days/week. Other assignment on an as needed basis.

CLIN 0016 SAN DIEGO (DCMA SANTA ANA)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 51

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ 2 employees at this location: 1 requires Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $ Pidgin Signed English (PSE), l requires

ASL

CLIN 0017 ONTARIO, CA (DCMA SANTA ANA)

AVERAGE ANNUAL HOURS: 15

DESCRIPTION PRICE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Labor Rates (6:00AM-6:00PM) $ None Labor Rates (6:00PM-6:00AM) $

(End of Summary of Changes)