SF30_SP452017R0005-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

See Block 14

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE SP4520 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

SP452017R0005

X

2017 AUG 15

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 OffersX X is extended, is not extended.

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.

1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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:

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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:

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to 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)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning

DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES J-761

MANNHEIMERSTRASSE

KLEBER KASERNE BLDG 3227 67657

D- KAISERSLAUTERN

15C. DATE SIGNED 16C. DATE SIGNED

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

Opening/Closing Date Changed to:

2017 AUG 15 / 2017 SEP 26

TIME 3:00 PM

See Attached Continuation Sheet(s).

(X)

CHECK ONE

PAGE OF PAGES

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13. THIS APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Amendment issued to answer received questions, revise the solicitation, and extend the solicitation closing date.

A. Questions received:

Q1. Is it possible to inspect one site so that we can offer our best price?

A1. Yes, contact Roosevelt Terrell at Roosevelt.terrell@dla.mil . Please review the PWS for installation access. It will take at least five (5) days to process paperwork for access.

Q2. Can a site visit/survey to waste storage sites be arranged prior to submission of proposal?

A2. Please refer to question #1.

Q3. If no site survey, can pictures of waste and current waste storage sites be provided for assessment of current storage and packing conditions?

A3. Please refer to question #1.

Q4. If pictures cannot be provided, kindly describe the storage and packing condition for different waste items? This is to asset in identification of required scope for proper containment, packing, palletizing where required, labelling, segregation if required etc.. prior to waste loading on transporting vehicles.

A4. Please refer to question #1.

Q5. Can you provide the available Material Safety Data Sheets against each waste item? This is required for us to complete our internal Waste Profile Sheets.

A5. No. This type of information will be provided when a specific pickup of waste is needed.

Q6. If no MSDS are available for the waste items, can you provide us with a completed Waste Profile Sheet (i.e Either Attachment 5 of Solicitation or our attached herewith WPS)?

A6. No. This type of information will be provided when a specific pickup of waste is needed. See question #14.

Q7. Is the provision of manpower required for loading onto/into transporting vehicles the responsibility of bidder or the responsibility of the US Government?

A7. The USG will tailgate load the Contractor's conveyance.

Q8. Is the provision and operation of loading equipment at waste collection sites (i.e forklifts, cranes etc) in the bidder’s scope? Or is it the scope of the US Government?

A8. The USG will provide the material handling equipment (MHE) to tailgate load at the USG site being serviced. Any handling equipment needed past the tailgate load is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Q9. With respect to waste in liquid form in general, is liquid transfer facility from existing storage ((ie, Acid storage tanks if any, or IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Container) or Hand carried containers etc.. whatever may the current containment be)) to suitable transportation containers required?

A9. Due to the contingency nature of this contract, it is not possible to answer this question with 100% certainty. The Contractor should place his bid accordingly.

Q10. Reference Attachment 1, CLIN K2650 (CDE), are you referring to C-Bag and C1-Bag contents (ie. Breathing Masks, body suits etc..)? If no, kindly provide reference source for type of waste?

A10. Chemical Defense Equipment (CDE) disposed of under this CLIN could be any type of CDE being used by the USG during past or current operations.

Q11. Reference Attachment 1, CLIN K2530 “Medicine, Uncontrolled”, kindly clarify. Shall this be considered as bio-hazardous waste? Furthermore, what is the current packing type?

A11. Medicine, Uncontrolled,' will not contain any bio-hazardous nor sharp waste. Packing type is unknown.

PAGE 2 OF 7 PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

SP452017R0005

Q12. Reference Attachment 1, CLIN K6503 “Provide Certificate of Disposal”. Is this referring to Attachment 2 “Sample Certificate of Destruction” or are you referring to Kuwait EPA Disposal Certificates.

A12. This refers to the document in Attachment 2.

Q13. Reference Attachment 1, CLIN K6400. For unknown waste streams, what is the allocated time frame from sample collection for analysis to submission of analysis results along with filled hazardous profile forms?

A13. 21 days from issuance of the task order.

Q14. Reference Attachment 5, Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet. With regards to identified hazardous waste as listed in Bid Schedule, kindly indicate whether it is the responsibility of the Bidder to do necessary site analysis to complete Attachment 5 for each waste collection activity? Or will the US government representatives fill Attachment 5 and provide the same to successful bidder with each waste collection activity?

A14. It is the responbility of the USG to provide a current Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet (HWPS) with each waste stream. If the USG does not have a current HWPS, the appropriate CLIN may be ordered to have the Contractor complete a HWPS.

Q15. With regards to Transportation CLINs (i.e KT0400, KT0600, KT1300 etc..) listed in Bid schedule. Please Clarify what is meant by “EA” Each in Column D “U/M”? This is for us to understand and forecast the frequency and loading capacity/cycles of transportation vehicles. As an example, to clarify, Consider CLIN K0400 – Is the collection of 25 000 KG expected in one loading and transportation cycle from one site? Or multiple cycles?

A15. The transportation CLINs will be ordered in a 1:1 ration with the waste. 1 ea of the transportation CLIN means that the Contractor shall be required to transport 1 KG of waste to the TSDRF. Relative to the example (K0400), the collection of the example of 25,000 KG could be expected in one task order, but could potentially be ordered from multiple sites.

Q16. With regards to Transportation CLINs (i.e KT0400, KT0600, KT1300 etc..) listed in Bid schedule. Shall Unit price for transportation be against weight carried (Kg, Ton)? or number of expected trips cycle?

A16. The unit price for transportation will typically be ordered against the KG of the weight of the waste.

Q17. Please confirm if the Estimated Quantities in the Bid Schedule are already accumulated and ready for collection, or the same is estimated/forecasted to be generated over a period of 30 months? The reason we ask is because, the required number of visits for removal of the waste can be calculated if total quantity is available.

A17. The estimated quantities are expected to be generated during the performance period of the contract.

Q18. Kindly confirm if any of the waste is expected to be radioactive.

A18. No radioactive waste will be sent for disposal via this contract.

Q19. Kindly clarify the Invoicing Plan.

A19. See section 20 “Documentation requirements, acceptance, invoicing and tracking”.

Q20. Solicitation released on 15 August 2017 with a due date of 14 September 2017. Due to the Eid al-Adha for both employees and external vendors, it will be difficult to provide a substantial response to this bid in a manner keeping with the requirements and magnitude of this scope. Respectfully request a 1 month extension until 14 October 2017 to respond appropriately.

A20. We cannot extend the solicitation for one (1) month. We are extending the solicitation for five days.

Q21. Offerors are requested to propose the use of an in-country treatment facility. The DLA Disposition Services have no qualified facility listed for the State of Kuwait. As this contract/ a similar contract is currently running regarding hazardous waste disposal services in Kuwait, kindly provide the details of the facility currently being used?

A21. Please refer to http://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Disposal/HazardousWaste/HazWasteDisposal.aspx for a list of

PAGE 3 OF 7 PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

facilities that are currently on the QFL.

Q22. Requires contractor to provide list of all intended interim and final TSDRFs in the Technical Proposal, however Offerors are not required to submit a Technical Proposal as per Part 12 Provisions, Addendum to 52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; Proposal Format and Content; page 39. Stating that only 2 volumes are required, i.e. - Volume I (Proposal Certifications and Price Schedule) and Volume II (Past Performance Information), is required to be submitted. Kindly clarify and provide updated documentation.

A22. See revised Note #9 from page 3 and revised paragraph (d) from page 40 of the solicitation which appear below.

Q23. Specifies that the driver identity will be confirmed via a current Commercial Driver's License. Such a license type is not issued in Kuwait, kindly provide the recognized Kuwait equivalent.

A23. Contractor must ensure that their drivers have the proper papers to operate their vehicle and permit to drive in Kuwait.

Q24. Specifies that Offerors must submit requests for additions to the Qualified Lists at solicitation closing date, and that a proposal will be nonresponsive if this is not done. However on page 40, Notes of Offerors, (d) 3. indicates that these request for additions to the Qualified Lists will not be used for evaluation purposes. This information is contradictory. Kindly clarify this point to understand if we must submit this for our proposal to be considered responsive or not.

A24. See revised Paragraph 15a of the solicitation below. Also, see question #22.

Q25. Section ends with: "…expiration [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]". Kindly provide an update document with the period of time inserted within which the CO may exercise the option.

A25. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 7 days prior to contract expiration

Q26. Section contains: "…expiration [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]...". Kindly provide an update document with the period of time inserted within which the CO may exercise the option.

A26. (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days prior to contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

Q27. Indicates that offers submitted by e-mail are submitted at the contractor's risk, in the first paragraph of the same section it states: "You must submit your offer via e-mail." Kindly explain how to mitigate or eliminate the risk if the USG document clearly instructs offerors to ONLY submit via email and provide NO other way of proposal submission, yet DLA Disposition Services places risk on offeror because of submitting proposal via email. Kindly clarify as your instructions are contradictory and not fair.

A27. Kindly submit your offer via e-mail to james.e.smith@dla.mil and laura.welsh@dla.mil in sufficient time to be received prior to the solicitation closing time.

Q28. Kindly clarify the PPI requirements to submit: a minimum of three past performance projects + the Past performance of two Key Personnel (i.e. 3 Past Performance Projects + 2 Key Personnel = 5 PP items); OR can the past performance of two Key Personnel be submitted as part of the minimum requirement of three past performance projects (i.e. 2 Key Personnel + 1 Past Performance Project = 3 PP Items). Kindly clarify this matter.

A28. A maximum of three (3) reference surveys may be submitted for each offeror. A reference survey may be for either the firm, a principal subcontractor, or a key employee of the firm. Only the first three reference surveys received will be accepted. However, we will consider all recent and relevant CPARS evaluations in our past performance evaluations.

Q29. Offerors are required to add and to update any proposed disposal facility to the DLA Qualified Facility, PAGE 4 OF 7 PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

kindly clarify with which volume is this to be submitted with as this is not indicated in the documentation.

A29. Information will not be contained in volume I or II. Please refer to question 22.

Q30. If Offeror has noting to add or update on the DLA Qualified Transporter List, what are we required to submit with the proposal to ensure our submission is considered responsive. Additionally, with which volume will this be submitted as this is not indicated in the documentation.

A30. See questions #22 and 29.

Q31. Are any of the geographical areas are envisaged in this contract out of the State of Kuwait?

A31. This contract only services Kuwait, and all the pick up locations are within Kuwait.

Q32. Is the requirement of crossing into bordering countries mandatory?

A32. Unless specifically noted in the PWS, all disposal decisions are to be made by the Contractor. The decision to cross into bordering countries is to be made by the Contractor.

Q33. Please clarify if the certificate of destruction must be certified/verified by local agencies or contractor?

A33. The Contractor must attest that the waste requiring the certificate of disposal/destruction has been disposed of or destroyed per the requirements outlined in the contract.

Q34. Please confirm if the pre-requisites to add our TSDRF and transporter to DLA's Qualified Facilities List and Qualified Transporters List must be submitted prior to contract award or post contract award?

A34. See question 22.

Q35. Please confirm if the contractor is required to segregate Hazmat waste on USG Kuwait post?

A35. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to keep waste properly segregated at the time the Contractor takes physical custody of the waste.

Q36. It's noted that USG will load the containers on to Contractor's Truck however please confirm who will be loading the Hazmat waste into the container? Will this be handled by USG or is this included in the contractor's scope of work?

A36. The USG will load the containers. However, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the container is prepared for shipment, and shall provide supplies necessary, which may include bracing, blocking, chocking, banding, etc.

Q37. For loading & bracing, operations, will USG provide the pallets & bracing/banding materials for bracing the Hazmat waste or does this fall under the scope of contractor?

A37. It is the Contractor’s responsibility.

Q38. Please clarify the documents required to be provided or details that must be disclosed, if contractor wishes to perform through a joint venture or subcontract agreement with Kuwait EPA approved company.

A38. Please read through the PWS for information pertaining to subcontract and subcontractors.

Q39. Please confirm post award, if contractor is required to maintain personnel at USG facilities at all times or only upon receipt of task order.

A39. It is the Contractor’s decision to determine how to best support the requirements set forth under this contract.

Q40. Please clarify if installation access badges will be provided to contractor & subcontractor personnel as well as vehicle badges or will they have to be escorted by USG?

A40. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain and maintain both personnel and vehicle badges. Per section 1.1 of the PWS, the COR may assist the Contractor with obtaining such permits and/or badges.

Q41. Please confirm if any life-support facilities (drinking water/break room etc.) will be provided to Contractor's employees while on USG base?

PAGE 5 OF 7 PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

A41. Yes.

Q42. CLIN K6503 an estimated QTY of 558 EA. The entry in cell C100 is 5Q58.3333333333. May we assume that 558 EA is correct and change the cell entry accordingly?

A42. Yes. Attachment 1, Bid Schedule, is revised accordingly.

Q43. CLIN K6620, QTY is 2 EA, Cell entry C101 is 2.6666666667. May we assume that 2 EA is correct and may we change the cell entry accordingly?

A43. Yes. Attachment 1, Bid Schedule, is revised accordingly.

Q44. We have a issue with sending the documents of (Approved Hazardous Waste Contractors -NOT PRICING) by email, we have more than 5 files and each file have capacity more than 35 MB (biggest than 3.5 MB as per solicitation requirement), We have tried send it to you by email but failed to upload it, so we want send the all files by DHL or FedEx, do you accept it? please advise us.

A44. We cannot receive any email larger than 3.5 MB. Please do not mail any paper files through the use of any company (such as DHL or FedEx). Provide very short excerpts (1-2 pages only) of the documents identified in the Performance Work Statement paragraph 15c on page 16 of the solicitation.

B. As a result of these responses, the following changes are made to the solicitation:

1. Notes to Offerors number 9 (page 3) is hereby revised to read:

“Within 14 days of award, the Contractor shall provide DLA Disposition services with a list referencing all intended interim and final TSDRFs by mock EPA ID number (where applicable) for every CLIN listed in the Bid Schedule (ref: Attachment 1) of this contract; see Facility-Transporter-CLIN Assignment sheet (ref: Attachment 11).

2. Paragraph 15a is hereby revised to read:

“During the solicitation process or life of the contract, the Contractor may request to add TSDRFs or transporters to the Qualified Facilities List or Qualified Transporters List on the DLA-DS website (ref: 14(a) above).”

3. Notes to Offerors Paragraph d (page 40) is hereby deleted and replaced with the following note:

(d) An offeror shall be determined responsible prior to award of the contract. To be determined responsible, an offeror shall have its proposed Transporters and TSDRFs approved to be added to the QTL and QFL prior to award. Offerors are therefore encouraged to submit documentation to add transporters and TSDRFs at time of initial proposal submission.

1. To add and/or update any proposed disposal facility to the DLA Qualified Facility List (QFL).

For all applicable facilities, please complete DLA Form 2507-1 (attachment 7a) or DLA Form 2507-2 (attachment 7b). Additional information on QFL documentation requirements, see section 14 and 15 of the PWS. The DLA QFL are located on the World Wide Web at Http://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Disposal/HazardousWaste/HazWasteDisposal.aspx.

2. To add and/or update any proposed transporter to the DLA Qualified Transporter List (QTL). For all applicable transporters, please complete DLA Form 2503 (attachment 8). Additional information on QTL documentation requirements, see section 14 and 15 of the PWS. The DLA QTL are located on the World Wide Web at Http://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Disposal/HazardousWaste/HazWasteDisposal.aspx

4. Attachment 1, Bid Schedule, is revised to correct the quantities for CLINs K6503 and K6620 and is attached to this amendment.

5. The additional questions with answers will be forth coming in another amendment.

PAGE 6 OF 7 PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

C. The solicitation closing is hereby extended to 1500 local time in Germany on 26 September 2017.

PAGE 7 OF 7 PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED: