TIB-2020-RFQ-0003_01.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, 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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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CHECK

ONE

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

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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01 11-04-2019

PR-2019-STD-0731

FRTIB

77 K Street NE, Suite 1000

Washington DC 20002

FRTIB

77 K Street, NE Suite 1000

Washington DC 20002

To all Offerors/Bidders

TIB-2020-RFQ-0003

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: November 8, 2019 3:00pm EST

X 1 (One)

The purpose of this amendment to RFQ # TIB-2020-RFQ-0003, Executive Recruitment and Hard to Fill Services, is to do the following:

1. Provide answers to questions that were received prior to the question deadline.

2. Amend Section L.2.1 and Section F.5 in RFQ as noted in answers to questions. Also amend section L.3.4 of the RFQ.

3. Extend RFQ due date to November 8, 2019 at 3:00pm EST

***Please ensure you sign a copy of this amendment and provide ith your RFQ submission.***

Monique Mitchell

Contracting Officer

RFQ

Section

Question Response Amendment Required

C.2.1 Does FRTIB require in-person attendance for kick-off meetings, or will these meetings be held via teleconference?

For the kickoff meeting, in person attendance is required. No

C.3

Is it FRTIB's intent that Attachments 001 and 002 be included as part of proposal submission, or are those documents reserved for post-award?

Attachments 001 and 002 are not need for proposal submission, however, both attachments will need to be signed prior to award. No

L.2.1

The instructions state that, "Resumes and signed letters of intent from each key personnel proposed for specific tasks." There is no other mention of key personnel in the RFQ. What positions does FRTIB consider key in regards to the awarded contract?

The requirement for key personnel is stricken from the RFQ. Please see amended section L.2.1

Yes

L.2.1 If proposed key personnel are currently employed by the bidder, is a letter of intent required?

The requirement for key personnel is stricken from the RFQ. Please see amended section L.2.1 Yes

Section C.2 Scope

What positions are expected to be filled?

We estimate 2 to 5 positions a year. Primarily senior executive service positions but positions expected to be filled could also be senior level or hard-to fill General Schedule positions. No

Section F.5 Tasks &

Deliverables

In the Tasks & Deliverables table, due dates reference "days", "business days" and "calendar days". Can FRTIB elaborate on the metric changing between the deliverable due dates? Or is the intent to use "business days" for all?

Business Days is the preference for Section F.5. Please see amended section F.5. See Below for changed RFQ language

Yes

F.5 Tasks and Deliverables

Task or

Subtask

Number

Deliverable Format Due Date or

Occurrence

Distribution

C.2.1 Kick-Off meeting Agenda and Discussion Questions

Electronic

Copy – MS

Word

2 Business days prior to kick-off meeting

Email

C.2.2 Recruitment Plan Electronic

Copy – MS

Word

3 Business days after kick-off meeting

Email

C.2.5 Status Report Electronic

Copy – MS

Word or Excel

Every Monday that documents the previous week activities

Email

C.2.6 Candidate List Electronic

Copy – MS

Word or Excel

1 Business day after the close of vacancy announcement

Email

C.2.7 Reference Check – summary of reference check questions and answers

Electronic

Copy – MS

Word

3 Business days from request

Email

L2. Technical Approach Volume Submission Instructions

The Offeror shall submit a written technical approach which effectively demonstrates the Offeror’s clear understanding of the scope of work, as identified in the tasks to be performed, as well as the technical approach and methodology that will be utilized in accomplishing required tasks.

1. Included in the technical approach should be the following:

a. Cover Letter- an authorized official who can obligate the Offeror shall sign the cover letter. The cover letter shall be no more than two (2) pages.

b. A one (1) page Table of Contents

c. A narrative describing the Offeror’s understanding of the requirement.

d. Discuss the anticipated methodology to complete the tasks outlined in the SOW.

e. Resumes and signed letters of intent from each key personnel proposed for specific tasks.

f. Discuss the ability to meet required deliverable schedule.

L3. Past Performance

The Offeror shall submit a list of at least three (3) references for recent (within the past 3 years) and relevant (comparable in scope and complexity) past performance demonstrating the Offeror’s ability to perform the requirements outlined in the SOW.

1. References provided should be for work performed within the past three years. At a minimum, at least one (1) of the references should be for the recruitment of a senior executive service (SES) or equivalent position. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide valid, current and verifiable references. References shall include the following:

a. Name of the organization

b. Name of the Point of Contact (POC)

c. POC telephone number

d. POC email

e. Contract number

f. Period of Performance

g. Dollar value of the contract

2. With each reference the Offeror shall provide a narrative describing in detail the services performed under the contract that are similar in scope to the tasks outlined in the SOW. More relevant past performance will be viewed more favorably than work that is not relevant. The contacts referenced in the narrative shall be the same contacts for questionnaires referenced below. Each narrative shall be no more than two (2) pages. The project experience volume shall not exceed six (6) pages.

3. A vendor with no past performance experience must submit an explanation that they have no recent or relevant past performance.

4. The Offeror shall complete the information highlighted at the top of the Past Performance

Questionnaire (Attachment 004). The offeror shall then email Past Performance Questionnaire directly to their Past Performance Reference, which they provided in response to this solicitation Section L.3.1. The Offeror’s Past Performance Reference should complete the Past Performance Questionnaire and send directly to matthew.hamilton@tsp.gov. The due date for the Questionnaires from Past Performance References is 3:00pm EST on November 15, 2019. The Offeror is responsible to ensure the Past Performance Reference submits the questionnaire directly to the name listed above.

5. The reference shall not return the questionnaire to/through the Offeror.

mailto:matthew.hamilton@tsp.gov