A002_language_training_(F).docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

April 11, 2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

American Embassy

JAS/GSO/PROCUREMENT

Regentlaan 27, Blvd. du Regent 1000 Brussels

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

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

S-BE200-16-R-0001

X 9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

March 4, 2016

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.

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 2 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.

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.)

The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to the solicitation and to extend the proposal due date.

1. The closing date of this solicitation is hereby extended from April 15, 2016 at 16 hours local time to April 20, 2016 at 16 hours local time.

See the next pages.

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.

Brian Kressin

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

April 11, 2016

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2. Section 1, paragraph 2, PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT is hereby deleted in its entirety and replace with the following:

2. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Contractor shall provide French and/or Dutch language instruction to adult students that focuses on the professional, cultural, political and economic fields typically found in mass-media publications for the foreign language speaking public. The Contractor shall develop the instruction to include the development of speaking, listening, and reading skills to permit comprehension of relevant media or face-to-face conversation. All instruction shall also include job relevant language terminology and usage of the designated field of interest.

Instruction may also be supplemented by formally arranged in-country immersion opportunities including field trips that are designed to increase the comfort-level and livability quotient of students. The field trips are open to the language student and their families. The field trips must be task-based and focus on language not tourism. The Contractor shall arranged field trip multiple times per the calendar year with at least one field trip per quarter. The excursions shall be supported and reinforced by classroom work before and after the field trip. Students shall learn specific vocabulary and Belgian cultural background in order to accomplish a specific assignment using the French/Dutch language during the events. The contractor shall prepare a list of proposed events for the current calendar year to include entrance fees costs and other associated charges excluding transportation in advance of the planned field trip in order for the USG to secure funding.

Instruction shall be based on proficiency, communication, and academic principles as used in foreign language learning institutions identified below.

The Office of Personnel Management shall define the language proficiency levels identified as desired outcomes according to Attachment 2”.

3. Section 1, paragraph 4.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

4.2 The Contractor shall provide other required classroom materials such as newspapers, magazines, dictionaries, or photocopied materials, written in the designated language for use by students in exercises or testing. The Contractor shall replenish such expendable/consumable items as needed to provide for the performance of the work (i.e. paper and markers). The contractor can bring their own laptop and computers to the main training campus only. The contractor shall not bring any personal or contractor owned electronic equipment to the smaller campuses. The addresses of the main and smaller campuses shall be provided after contract award.

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4. Section 1, paragraph 4.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and shall not be replaced.

5. Section 1, paragraph 4.5 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

The Contractor shall have a Project Manager and permanent work address located in Belgium. This will allow the Project Manager and Contractor officials to monitor the contract performance, and meet with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when required.

6. Section 1, paragraph 5, SPECIFIC TASKS is hereby deleted in its entirety and replace with the following:

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall provide instructional Foreign Language Training services at the firm fixed prices shown in this contract. The objective of each training module or lesson is to prepare all students as efficiently and effectively as possible to accomplish the goals of the training.

The Contractor shall develop the linguistic competency needed for personnel or dependents, similar to what is provided by the Foreign Service Institute for students to attain proficiency levels in speaking and reading identified in each task order.

The Contractor shall take care of the administration of the Language Training Program, including issues regarding USG classrooms and equipment. The Contractor shall draft the field trip announcement and forward an electronic version, preferably in Word, at least 15 working days in advance of the proposed field trip, to the COR for approval and publication on the Embassy’s website and/or the Tri-Missions weekly bulletin.

The Government’s Human Resources Office (HR) will register students for classes and provide the hours that the students are available for classes to the contractor. The contractor has some flexibility with scheduling, but the schedule must be coordinated with the students. Once the schedule has been coordinated with the students, the Contractor shall submit the proposed class schedule and a list of enrolled students per class to the COR for his/her approval (see Section 5.1.3 on Student Testing). The Contractor shall submit the class schedules at least seven working days prior to the start of the classes. The proposed schedule should indicate the group or individual class levels beginning, intermediate, or advanced. Once approved, the Contractor shall send class schedules to each student via email at least one week prior to the beginning of classes.

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7. Section 1, THE SCHEDULE, paragraph 6.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replace with the following:

6.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (see clause 652.242-70 in Section 2 Addendum) will provide specific guidance and answer questions relative to the requirement described in paragraph 6.1, above.

8. Section 1, THE SCHEDULE, paragraph 8. SECURITY is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

8. SECURITY

8.1 The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S. operated facilities to any individual. The Government will run background checks on all proposed Contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel who shall work on this contract. This clearance process can take up to 120 days.

8.2. Identity Cards. The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identify card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government.

9. Section 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS, paragraph A.2 (5) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

The offeror shall address its plan to obtain all licenses; permits and insurance required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2). If offeror already possesses the locally required licenses and permits, a copy shall be provided

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10. Section 4 EVALUATION FACTORS, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. The quoter shall submit a completed solicitation, including Sections 1 and 5.

The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

The lowest price will be determined by multiplying the offered prices times the estimated quantities in “Prices - Continuation of SF-1449, block 23”, and arriving at a grand total, including all options.

The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the RFQ.

The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including:

· adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;

· ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

· satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

· necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them;

· the contractor shall have a Project Manager and permanent work address located in Belgium.

· necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

· be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws an d regulations.