AMD01 SICG023-24.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/ MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

AMD01 03.08.24

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

FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, UNICOR

400 FIRST STREET, N.W.

WASHINGTON, DC 20534

ATTN: Kimberly Schwinn, Contract Specialist

SEE BLOCK 6.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, State and Zip Code) (x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SICG023-24 ⊠

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02/27/2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and the date specif ied for receipt of Offers is extended, XX__ 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 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 number. 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 specif ied.

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.

(X) 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The solicitation identified in block 10 A is hereby amended as followed:

Questions and answers are provided.

As provided, all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

A signed copy of this solicitation must be included with your proposal.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Kimberly Schwinn, Contract Specialist 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

___________________________________________ BY _________________________________________ 03.08.2024 (Signature of the person authorized to sign) (Signature of contracting officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE 30-105

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.243

Which BOP/FPI facilities will the worker travel to?

BOP/FPI/UNICOR has facilities all over the United States, there is no way to determine which ones you will need to visit.

What percentage of time will the worker work onsite?

This is a remote position, visits to a BOP institution will be on a as needed basis - approximately 20% of the time will be onsite at a BOP institution.

Will the worker need to have clearance if they only work off-site/remotely?

Section 10.0: Security - “Unless individual waivers are obtained under procedures outlined in the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Program Statement 3000.01, the following investigative procedures will be applied to the Contractors employees working under the terms of the proposed contract:

NCIC (National Crime Information Center) DOJ-99 (Name Check) FD-259 (Fingerprint Check) Law enforcement Agency Check Security Clearance must be obtained by each employee before being permitted to work on site.

Subcontractors and "relief" employees will be subject to the same investigative procedures as the primary contractor and his/her employees.

NOTE: Contractor shall consider into account that daily time delays may occur due to security checks when entering and exiting FCI and shall not be construed as Government delays in performance of the contract.

Will our company, Stage 4 Solutions, be sponsored to obtain facility clearance, if we are awarded this contract?

Background clearance will be necessary if selected for the position. Section 10.0 – Security – “Unless individual waivers are obtained under procedures outlined in the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Program Statement 3000.01, the following investigative procedures will be applied to the Contractors employees working under the terms of the proposed contract:

NCIC (National Crime Information Center) DOJ-99 (Name Check) FD-259 (Fingerprint Check) Law enforcement Agency Check Security Clearance must be obtained by each employee before being permitted to work on site.

Subcontractors and "relief" employees will be subject to the same investigative procedures as the primary contractor and his/her employees.

NOTE: Contractor shall consider into account that daily time delays may occur due to security checks when entering and exiting FCI and shall not be construed as Government delays in performance of the contract.

Is previous federal government experience required?

Federal Government experience would be required as some of the evaluation factors that must be meet call for this experience.

Would state/local government experience be considered as relevant past performance?

The Offeror shall submit a list of at least three-five similar projects for federal, state or city Government Customers along with the Customer Name, Brief Description, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, and a Point of Contact/ Reference. The Government may conduct interviews with personnel familiar with the contractor and their current and past performance, along with a review of CPARS.

Would experience with large federal defense or technology prime contractors be considered as relevant past performance?

The Offeror shall submit a list of at least three-five similar projects for federal, state or city Government Customers along with the Customer Name, Brief Description, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, and a Point of Contact/ Reference. The Government may conduct interviews

What is the required information for past performance? Would the agency name, POC name, contact number, contract value, term (start/end), and description be sufficient? Please specify.

The Offeror shall submit a list of at least three-five similar projects for federal, state or city Government Customers along with the Customer Name, Brief Description, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, and a Point of Contact/ Reference. The Government may conduct interviews

Page 2: Offers shall be submitted on the SF1449. OMB Clearance 1103-0018: Will we fill out pages 1-2-3 of document 1600001547?

Yes.

PART IV: SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Each quote package shall consist of the following completed and signed documents: SF1449, all amendments issued, three past performances of recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items in accordance with FAR 52.212- 1(b)(10) for past performance evaluation, and any additional requirements per 52.212-2:

a. Is there a specific preferred order? Would the below order be accepted?

b. Are there any other sec�ons that must be included in the proposal except for the sec�ons listed below? All Amendments.

o Cover Page and Cover Leter o SF1449 (pages 1-2-3) o Execu�ve Summary of Company o Past Performance o Project Approach and Key Personnel Resumes

Is this an existing project that is currently being performed?

Yes. If so, can you provide the agreement/contract number and name of the incumbent?

DJU1450025234 / La Vern Valdivieso DBA L VALDIVIESO, CONSULTANT

If this is being performed, how long has this scope of work been in existence?

To confirm, all work will be done remotely? There is no office to report to on-site?

This is a remote position, visits to a BOP institution will be on a as needed basis - approximately 20% of the time will be onsite at a BOP institution.

There is a request if necessary to research 5 years’ worth of invoices to determine where errors occurred, will the government provide advance notice if this work is to be performed?

No advance notice of this work will be provided.

And second part of this question is, will this be another person or is this considered part of the role of the existing role to review 5 year’s work of invoices?

No other person will be provided.

What states does the "Possible Travel to BOP/FPI Facilities" include? Necessary to travel?

BOP/FPI/UNICOR has facilities all over the United States, there is no way to determine which ones you will need to visit.

Is there an incumbent currently providing this service?

Yes

Can the agency release a solicitation with clear instructions for the response format?

The solicitation has been released with clear instructions.

How many Volumes need to be submitted? One proposal package is required. Do we need to submit separate files/volumes?

No.

Is it possible for the agency to extend the date and release a clear version of the solicitation because the current version is unclear when it comes to reading the document?

At the current time, the solicitation will not be extended.

Can the government clarify what OMB 1103-0018 is?

https://www.acquisition.gov/jar/part-2801-department-justice-acquisition-regulation-system

Do we need to include the past performances in all volumes if submitting separately?

Separate volumes are not required.

Is this a new requirement?

Yes.

If not, can the government say who the current incumbent is and if they are eligible to bid?

Previous incumbent - La Vern Valdivieso DBA L VALDIVIESO, CONSULTANT. Yes incumbent is eligible to bid.

Part III: Provisions, Key Resumes states “Key personnel shall demonstrate compliance with the key personnel requirements within the SOW – section 11.0 – Key Resume Requirements” does not address education experience. Can the government please state what education qualifications they require the candidate to have?

No education requirements were listed within section 11.0.

Can the government say how many resumes they wish to evaluate?

One per company.

Part IV: Submission Requirements states “three past performance of recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items…”, can the government clarify if the Contractor must have previous experience in staffing in general or experience in staffing similar positions.

Past performance must be for the work required under section 11.0 and reflected within the Key Resume- Employment work history or accomplishments of the candidates Key Resume must include start and end dates (including the month and year) to show the required years to meet the qualifications clearly stated within the SOW. Candidate experience needs to address every required qualification.

The Offeror shall submit a list of at least three-five similar projects for federal, state or city Government Customers along with the Customer Name, Brief Description, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, and a Point of Contact/ Reference. The Government may conduct interviews with personnel familiar with the contractor and their current and past performance, along with a review of CPARS.

Solicitation states “Possible Travel to BOP/FPI Facilities”. Can the government estimate how much travel is required? What is the procedure for travel reimbursement?

This is a remote position, visits to a BOP institution will be on a as needed basis - approximately 20% of the time will be onsite at a BOP institution.

Is a Facility Clearance required to bid on this RFQ?

The clearance will be performed once a selection has been made.

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