Amendment004.docx

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A004

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

November 3, 2008

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 Avenida Andres Bello 2800, Las Condes Santiago, Chile 56-2-330-3000

General Services Officer

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

9a. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

S-CI-800-08-R-0002

9b. DATED (SEE ITEM 11) July 15, 2008

10a. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10b. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 Offers [] is extended, [ X] 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.)

This amendment: (1) Includes additional questions and answers. (2) Modifies Section J and Exhibit F, to reflect October 31st as a local holiday. (3) Modifies Section C.1.6.1.2 to reflect language requirement for SD Supervisors and SD Specialists. (4) And also modifies Section L.1.3.3 (a) (3) to indicate there will be two key positions.

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

16A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

Therman Campbell

15B. NAME OF CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

SF30

Questions and Answers

Question #1: Please clarify and amend Exhibit A of the RFP, as required

Answer: Post’s requirements are identified on the current Exhibit A.

Question #2: Please clarify: Exhibit D.4 entitled “Vehicles” provides “The Contractor will furnish three (3) new 4x2 mid-size four door pick-up trucks. One (1) for the mobile patrol, (1) one for the on duty Supervisor, and one (1) for the Guard Commander”. At the site visit, the requirements were stated as four (4) vehicles, without the SD team vehicle.

Answer: Post will require (1) 4x4 four-door pick-up or 4x4 SUV type for the Mobile Patrol, (1) 4x4 four-door pick-up or 4x4 SUV type for the Duty Supervisor, and (1) 4x4 four-door pick-up or 4x4 SUV type for the Guard Force Commander. In addition there is a requirement for (1) Surveillance Detection vehicle meeting the following description; a vehicle that is commonplace in the environment to allow the team the opportunity to blend into the surroundings, (i.e., dark or neutral colors). The total number of vehicles required for this contract is (4)

Question #3: Section H.5.4.6 entitled “Explosive Detectors and /or X-Ray Inspection Equipment Operator Training” provides in relevant part “The Government will provide each employee using the explosive detectors and/or X-ray inspection equipment with training in system operation”. What specific maintenance activities, if any, are required of the contractor?

Answer: The U.S Government will provide all materials necessary for maintenance of the explosive detectors and /or X-ray inspection equipment as well as all required training in system operation for the equipment.

Question #4: Will the COR accept the 90-hour Security Guard Training program, which is certified by the Carabineros of Chile, as fulfilling the 80-hour Basic Training program referenced in the solicitation?

Answer: Each guard is required to complete a 80 hour basic training course that has been approved by the COR. Upon submission of the course content, the COR will review the course and determine if it would fulfill the requirement of the 80 hour basic training.

Question #11: Does the government require a resume for the Surveillance Detection Supervisor to be included with our response?

Answer: No. Section L.1.3.3 (a) entitled “Key Personnel” will be revised to indicate there will be two key positions, Program Manager and Guard Force Commander.

SECTION J - EXHIBIT F

HOLIDAYS

Holidays

Although this contract does not provide separate hourly rates for overtime, holiday, or premium pay, the Government recognizes the following holidays for which the Contractor may have to pay its employees premium pay. Those Contractor employees who are either United States citizens or hired in the United States may be entitled to premium pay for U.S. holidays only, and Contractor employees who are neither United States citizens nor hired in the United States shall be entitled to only those holidays recognized by Chile.

2008 Holiday List

If any other Chilean holidays fall between Monday and Friday, they could also be observed. Generally, the Embassy will not recognize more than 20 holidays in a calendar year.

SECTION C

C.1.6.1.2 DETAILS.

Zones of coverage: All official facilities of the United States’ Government and as directed by the RSO.

Command post: See Exhibit E.

Duration of operation: Operations will be conducted on a daily basis.

Personnel: Employees shall work in civilian clothes. Specialists must have a language level of 2 and Supervisors must have a language level of 2 as defined in H.5.1.1.

SECTION L

L.1.3.3 (a) (3) KEY PERSONNEL. The Government considers the Project Manager and the Guard Force Commander to be Key Personnel under the contract. The offeror shall provide a detailed resume showing the experience of these two individuals, describing the extent to which each person will participate in the performance of the proposed contract. The resume must include references that may be checked by the Contracting Officer. The offeror shall also provide a detailed discussion on how each individual's experience is similar or relevant to the tasks and responsibilities to be performed under the proposed contract. If the Project Manager or Guard Force Commander is not a current employee, provide a letter of intent. If offeror is awarded this contract, the Project Manager and the Guard Force Commander will be included in Section H under "Key Personnel".