SP4701-25-Q-0204 Amendment 0001.pdf

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 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 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.

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

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)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

CHECK ONE 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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SP4709

Ena Morimoto, DCSO Contracting Officer

The purpose of this amendment is to remove clauses and provisions in accordance with Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity date January 21, 2025 and Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.

Offerors to this solicitation and Government contractors are advised that they must still adhere to all state/federal laws and employment practices.

SP4709

DLA CONTRACTING SERVICES OFFICE - PHILADELPHIA

700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111

SEE BLOCK 6.

SP4709-25-Q-0204

1 5

03/21/2025

03/07/2025

03/21/2025

REQUIREMENT: SECURE ON-SITE DOCUMENT SHREDDING SERVICES, RECEPTACLES,

AND RECYCLING FOR DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) TROOP SUPPORT

1. Upon the issuance of Amendment 0001 to solicitation SP4709-25-Q-0204 the following clauses and provisions are removed:

FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999)

FAR 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation (FEB 1999)

FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984)

FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

FAR 52.222-26 ALT I Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999)

2. Upon the issuance of Amendment 0001 to solicitation SP4709-25-Q-0204, responses to questions are provided as follows:

Questions and Answers for RFQ SP4701-25-Q-0204 No. Page

Number

RFQ

Section

Question Answer

1 7 Section C, 1.

Background

If this is a recompete, could you provide information on the previously awarded dollar amount?

Yes. However, this is a competitive follow-on solicitation issued as a set-aside for small business participation. Due to changes in the requirement, the price for the incumbent award and the price for services under the instant acquisition may vary significantly.

2 7 Section C,

3. Scope

Am I correct in understanding that service is required only once per month for all 178 shredding receptacles?

Yes, that is correct, as stated on page 12 (10, B).

Please refer to the solicitation and read all information and instructions provided.

3 7 Section C,

3. Scope

Are the shredding receptacles consoles or toters, and what are their sizes?

As stated on page 8 of the solicitation, receptacles must have a minimum capacity of 75 lbs. of paper and the vendor will provide a total of 178 lockable, secure receptacles.

4 7 Section C, 1.

Background

Is there currently a vendor in place (is this a contract renewal)?

Yes. However, this is a competitive follow-on solicitation issued as a set-aside for small business participation and is being competed.

5 12 10. C. Are all buildings being serviced at the same location?

Yes. All services will be rendered at NSA Philadelphia. However, pulping at an ecofriendly disposal will be executed at an approved and inspected site designated by the awardee.

6 7 Section C, 3.

Will we need to provide and collect from the 178 receptacles or do you already have those in place?

Yes, the awardee must provide 178 receptacles.

As stated on page 8B and 9C, the vendor will be responsible for providing 178 secure, lockable bins and collecting from these bins monthly.

7 7 Section C, 3.

To confirm, shredding services will be provided in the truck onsite, correct?

Yes, as stated on page 10, section 7C, "Materials taken directly from receptacles to shredding vehicle and shred on-site for 100% of material from receptacles."

8 7 Section C, 3.

How many receptacles at each building?

Please refer to page 11, which clearly states how many receptacles are to be provided for each building.

9 7 Section C, 3.

For bulk services, how many receptacles will need to be serviced per building?

None of the monthly receptacles. As stated on page 5, Bulk Shredding Events will be for two buildings for a duration of 4 hours for each bulk shredding event and shredding will be brought to the on site shredding truck.

10 8 Section C,

6. B.

What size bins does this contract require? 30 gallon, 64 gallon or 95 gallon?

As stated on page 8 of the solicitation, receptacles must have a minimum capacity of 75 lbs. of paper and the vendor will provide a total of 178 lockable, secure receptacles.

11 7 Section C, 1.

Background

Is there an incumbent to this contract?

This is a competitive follow-on solicitation issued as a set-aside for small business participation and is being competed for a requirement which is similar but not entirely alike the current contract.

Proposals should reflect offerors competitive pricing for the base period and all option periods.

If so, how much was the award?

Due to changes in this requirement and the industry, the price for the incumbent award and the price for services under the instant acquisition is expected to vary significantly. Proposals should reflect offerors competitive pricing for the base period and all option periods.

What would be the expected time frame for order placement?

This is not a solicitation for an ordering contract. Per page 13 of the solicitation and instructions provided in the PWS, facility access must be completed within 15 days ARO. And shredding will be executed monthly on the date agreed upon by the Contractor and

COR.