Amendment_001_FormSF30.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages 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)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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.

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 ______ copies of 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 OR 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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)

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)

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)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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Amendment 1 - NIST RFP SB1341-14-RP-0010

Question 1:

Under section Test and Evaluation of the RFP, Item 4.2, what does the environmental testing include?

Answer 1:

4.2 is an example of one type of engineering service we might require. Generally, environmental testing consists of laboratory tests conducted to determine the functional performance of a component or system under conditions that simulate the real environment in which the component or system is expected to operate. The types of environmental testing that may be required will depend on the nature of future tasks and will be defined at the Task Order level.

Question 2:

For electronic submittal of the proposal, does NIST have a volume limit and if so, can proposals be submitted in multiple emails to accommodate any size limit?

Answer 2:

The size limit for incoming messages from external addresses is approximately 25MB. If your proposal approaches or exceeds this size limit, multiple emails are permissible. If multiple emails are used, please indicate this in the subject line of all of the emails, for example: email 1 of 3, email 2 of 3, etc.

Question 3:

What is the construction budget range or estimated value for this bid?

Answer 3:

This is not a construction project; no budget range or estimated value has been established.

As stated in Section B, during the term of the contract, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $30,000. The amount of all orders shall not exceed $30,000,000.

Question 4:

The RFP and FedBizOps indicate a variety of submittal methods. Please confirm that the following methods are allowed: An original paper and 4 paper copies OR an electronic version via email or FedBizOps and 1 paper copy OR an electronic version via email or FedBizOps

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Answer 4:

Proposals can be submitted in hardcopy or electronically as defined in the solicitation. Proposals can be submitted in hardcopy with one original and four copies. Proposals can be submitted electronically via email; only one copy is required if submitted in this manner. Proposals can be submitted electronically through FedBizOps; only one copy is required if submitted in this manner.

Question 5:

2.2.3 Does the detailed table of contents in each volume count towards the total number of pages within each volume?

Answer 5:

Table of Contents does not count against the page count limit.

Question 6:

2.2.3 Please confirm that tab indexing refers to the physical use of tabs. If yes, are they required in all volumes? Do they count towards the total number of pages within each volume?

Answer 6:

Tab indexing applies to the hardcopy/physical proposal submission and is required for each volume.

Tabs do not count against the page count limit.

Question 7:

2.2.7 Please confirm that disclosure markings, page numbers, and company identifiers may be placed within the defined margin area.

Answer 7:

It is acceptable to place the disclosure markings, page numbers and company identifiers within the margin area.

Question 8:

2.2.7 Does the cover sheet in each volume count towards the total number of pages within each volume?

Answer 8:

The cover sheet does not count against the page count limit.

Question 9:

Is there a required pricing proposal format?

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Answer 9:

The Cost/Pricing volume shall follow the format identified in section 7.2

Question 10:

It is our understanding that the only cost or pricing data you want is for the Sample Task. Please confirm.

Answer 10:

Cost and Pricing information is only required as it applies to the mock order.

Question11:

Is NIST requesting Labor categories (i.e., rate sheets) for only the Mock Call Order or for use on the IDIQ ( or both)?

Answer 11:

Labor category information is only required for the mock order.

Question 12:

Mock Call Order Pricing: It is understood that we are to price the mock call order and include a rate sheet with labor categories/descriptions for those hours priced for the engineering effort (including subs as applicable). Does NIST require the same breakout (i.e., hours by labor category) for the manufacturing/fabrication of equipment supporting the mock call order, or can this be a lump sum?

Answer 12:

Pricing information is required for the entire mock order.

Question 13:

Cost Estimating Methodology: It is clear NIST would like a description of those estimating methodologies used for the Mock Call Order. Please clarify if this is to include fabrication/manaufacturing estimating methodologies. Additionally, please clarify if should it also include additional estimating methodologies which may be employed on the overall contract, but which may not have been utilized on the Mock Call Order.

Answer 13:

Cost estimating methodology is required for the entire mock order. Estimating methodology is only required for the mock order.

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Question 14:

Labor Categories/Rate Sheet. Does NIST require all inclusive rate sheets (labor categories/rates/descriptions) for use on the general contract (not just for Mock Call Order)? If so, should these be supplied for all named subcontractors, including the fabricator/manufacturer?

Answer 14:

Pricing information is required for the mock order only.

Section L is hereby changed as follows:

Change paragraph 6.2

From: The Offeror shall provide past performance information regarding relevant contracts over the past five (5) years with Federal, state, or local governments, or commercial customers demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort. Also include information on 5 recent contracts performed by each of your teaming partners and significant subcontractors that you consider most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort. Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recency and relevance, see Section M, provision M002 - Evaluation Factors, Past Performance Factor. It is recommended that approximately 3-5 contracts be referenced.

To: The Offeror shall provide past performance information regarding relevant contracts over the past five (5) years with Federal, state, or local governments, or commercial customers demonstrating your ability to perform the proposed effort. Also include information on 3 recent contracts performed by each of your teaming partners and significant subcontractors that you consider most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the proposed effort. Include rationale supporting your assertion of relevance. For a description of the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider in determining recency and relevance, see Section M, provision M002 - Evaluation Factors, Past Performance Factor. It is recommended that approximately 3-5 contracts be referenced.

The number of past performance references for teaming partners and significant subcontractors is reduced from 5 to 3.

The Proposal Due Date section of the RFP (Cover page Standard Form 33 block 9 ) is hereby changed as follows: The proposal submittal date is hereby extended from 6 March 2014 to 13 March 2014.

Submittal time of 3:00PM Eastern Standard Time remains the same.

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect.

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