FormSF30_-_Amend_003_SB134117RQ0322.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.

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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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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Incorporate clause 52.232‐DEV into the solicitation.

This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M‐12‐

16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11, 2012.

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) Include the substance of this clause, including paragraph (b), in all subcontracts will small business concerns.

(c) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

2. Provide the responses for the submitted request for information.

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Maintenance Services for Air Dryers & Compressors

PR # NB193000-17-02822 / Solicitation # SB1341-17-RQ-0322

1. Is this equipment currently under a maintenance contract? If so, can you provide the contract number and the value?

RESPONSE: There is no present contract.

2. When will the current contract end?

3. What is the name of the incumbent (if applicable)?

4. If we subcontract this work, can we provide the subcontractor’s past performance references?

RESPONSE: Yes.

5. If so, are the subcontractor’s references required to complete the “Past Performance Questionnaire”?

RESPONSE: Yes, but ensure the proposal indicates who you are using as a subcontractor.

If the questionnaire cannot be associated with the prime, it will be disregarded.

6. What is the age of the equipment? When was the last time these units were serviced? Are there maintenance records for the equipment?

RESPONSE: Bldg 302-2years, Bldg 205- IR compressors and dryer around 2000 and the Atlas Copco 2 years, Building 215 IR Compressors 12 years.

Bldg 205 was serviced by the customer. Bldg 215 was maintained by NIST and 302 is maintained by building personnel. Records are spotty for these compressors.

7. Is the current contractor (if applicable) performing maintenance specifically on the Dryer systems other than what was listed in the solicitation?

RESPONSE: A separate contract is in place for other dryers on campus and is not involved with the dryers in the Solicitation.

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8. Is the government to be billed only after maintenance services are performed?

RESPONSE: Yes, the Government only pays after services are performed.

9. Escort required to get into building 215 to service the air compressors ?--escort staying with tech the entire time in case we need to go to truck as needed for tools and parts ?

RESPONSE: Yes a member of NIST will escort while the contractor is inside of any NIST building.

10. PPE 70E required when working with 460 volts? To take running voltage and amperage checks as needed ? I noticed most if not all compressors are 460 volt.

RESPONSE: Yes all Required PPE will be needed to check the equipment when live voltage is present.

11. You mentioned that contractor of award will be rquired to perform at least 51% of the work with own people before sub contracting to others--I did notice it in bid package first time I looked but cannot find again.. Can you verify ? Will there be verification of this requirement on your part ?

RESPONSE: As incorporated into this solicitation, see clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017). This clause was incorporated by reference in the solicitation.

The small business concern must perform at least 50% of the work. This will be verified by the Government.

52.219-14 -- Limitations on Subcontracting.

As prescribed in 19.508(e) or 19.811-3(e), insert the following clause:

Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for --

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

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(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(End of Clause)

12. Payment of award--will full payment be at award?--If now --when --for a small business, it matters how and when payment will be made.

RESPONSE: Payment will not be made until the work is performed. Payment can be invoiced after the signed service report is received from the contractor. It is the responsibility of the contractor to submit an invoice per billing instructions in clause NIST Local-04 Billing Instructions. Additionally, see amendment 003 which incorporates clause 52.232-DEV Providing Accelerated Payment To Small Business Contractors (Aug 2012).

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SECTION

. 1 52.232-99 DEV PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS (AUG 2012)

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SECTION

. 1 52.232-99 DEV PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS (AUG 2012)

This clause implements the temporary policy provided by OMB Policy Memorandum M-12-16, Providing Prompt Payment to Small Business Subcontractors, dated July 11, 2012.

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the contractor is required to make accelerated payments to small business subcontractors to the maximum extent practicable after receipt of a proper invoice and all proper documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) Include the substance of this clause, including paragraph (b), in all subcontracts will small business concerns.

(c) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

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