W50S82-21-R-0001-0001.pdf

PJMS 152001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this admendment is to update the preproposal meeting and site vist date and time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-May-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W50S8221R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-May-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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 Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 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.

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 copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-May-2021

CODE

USPFO MD 175 MSC

2701 EASTERN BLVD

MIDDLE RIVER MD 21220-2801

W50S82 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W50S8221R0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. SCOPE

1.1. You are invited to submit a proposal in response to our Request for Proposal (RFP) W50S8221R0001 for Project No. PJMS 152001 at the Maryland Air National Guard. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.

1.2. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Women Owned Small Business.

2. NOTICE OF PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

2.1. A pre-proposal conference will be conducted on 25 May 2020 at 9:00 AM EST for the purposes of briefing on the proposal requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at Building 2100, 175th Civil Engineering Squadron.

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

2.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit.

Email the WF 113 Base access form for all attendees to 175.wg.msc@us.af.mil.

2.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 5 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

2.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival.

You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration,

(2) Valid Driver’s License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, and/or (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such. Escorts will be provided after inspection.

2.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

2.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to https://beta.sam.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS

3.1. Submit all questions via email to the contracting office at the address shown below. Do NOT contact the A-E or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay the response to your question.

Subject Line: Reference No. W50S8221R0001 Email: 175.wg.msc@us.af.mil

INQUIRIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

Date of Proposal Inquiry:

From: ______________________________

Company Name: ___________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________

Email address: _____________________________

Proposal Inquiry: Be specific as to part of solicitation you are questioning. Include paragraph number.

3.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their offer.

3.3. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth business day prior to solicitation closing with those offers deemed compliant and/or in the competitive range after closing. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth business day prior to closing and will be posted not later than two business days prior to closing. The contracting officer reserves the right to address questions received after the fifth business day prior to closing. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY

ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

3.4. Any interpretations made will be in the form of an amendment of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective offerors via posting to https://beta.sam.gov.

3.4.1. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 in section 19, Acknowledgement of Amendments, or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of proposals. Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective offerors via the website.

3.4.2. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contracting Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov) system. Contracting Opportunities is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Plans and specifications are locked on Contracting Opportunities and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See the instructions on Contracting Opportunities regarding registration as interested bidders/offerors must register with Contracting Opportunities before accessing the system.

3.4.2.2. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To register go to: www.sam.gov. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page.

4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

4.1. The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise or amend, the specifications or drawings or both prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Request for Proposal. All information relating to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposals will be posted at https://beta.sam.gov.

4.2. Offerors are strongly cautioned to check this site frequently and to refresh their web page to ensure they have the lasted information.

5. HAND CARRIED PROPOSALS/INVITATIONS

5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried proposals and is located at: Building 4200, Maryland Air National Guard HQ, Room 205.

5.2. Hand carried proposals must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for receipt of proposals.

5.3. Offerors are cautioned that approval to enter the base must be obtained prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals. Follow the procedures outlined above in paragraph 2.1.2 for entry. Delays are probable at the entry point and should be accounted for. Late receipt of proposals due to base entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the proposal late and remove it from consideration.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION

6.1. The Construction Wage Rate Requirements formerly known as Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to this project. Current prevailing wage determination(s) at time of issuance of solicitation are General Decision Number: MD20210030 01/15/2021 for Baltimore County, MD.

In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to the closing date of the solicitation, the most current wage determination is in effect. Should the wage rate change after closing, but prior to award, the updated Wage Determination will be incorporated by amendment and issued to all offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition. If applicable, these offerors/contractors will be given a reasonable opportunity to provide revised proposals solely to amend proposals due to Wage Determination changes. If the wage determination modification does not change any affected wage rates, then the provisions of FAR 22.404-5(c)(4) will apply.

6.2. Applicable wage rates can be found at https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/MD20210030/2/document.

7. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

This RFP does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of initial and subsequent proposals or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. REMOVAL OF SECTIONS AT TIME OF AWARD

Sections 00 21 00, 00 21 16, 00 22 16, 00 45 00 and all exhibits will be physically removed as a result of an award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in that award.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. The Government will destroy extra copies of unsuccessful proposals. No destruction certificate will be provided.

10. INFORMATION REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

It has been determined that all reasonable amounts of utilities, where/if physically available, used in connection with this project will be furnished to contractor without cost. The offerors will take this into consideration when computing its offer. (FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services)

11. BID BONDS

An Original Bid bond is required with submission of the proposal. The bid bond is due on the date as stated on the SF1442 block 13. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

12. EXCEPTIONS

If the offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the offeror shall clearly identify each such exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit accrues to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00 10 00 through 01 00 00) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions". An addendum is only required if the offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. (The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements.) The Government will assume an offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an offeror’ s proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

13. CLAUSES

13.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

13.2. Clauses and provisions in this document may not appear in consecutive order.

14. BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS

Vendor shall ensure fire suppression system must connect and operate with current installed Monaco Fire System.

(End of Summary of Changes)