Amendment 0001.pdf

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

Reason for this amendment is to replace the Performance Work Statement (PWS) w ith new information as per the questions received. Also, the Questions and Answ ers (Q&S) w ill be provided as a separate attachment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Mar-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 W50UW821Q0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Feb-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 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

03-Mar-2021

CODE

SOUTH PACIFIC BORDER DISTRICT

3636 N. CENTRAL

SUITE 600

PHOENIX AZ 85012

W50UW8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W50UW821Q0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Section C –

Statement of Work

FY21 SPB Immersive PMP Certification Training Program

Phoenix, ARIZONA

1. CONTRACT LOCATION:

a. 3636 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

2. ITEM: FY21 SPB PMP Immersive Certification Training Program

a. The purpose is to establish a contract that will satisfy the requirement of a comprehensive training program that supports and enables students to become certified Project Management Professionals in order to meet the industry standards and regulatory requirements of local, state, and national agencies.

3. REFERENCES:

a. Project Management Institute (PMI): https://www.pmi.org/

b. PMI The Standard for Project Management

c. PMI A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK

Guide 6th Edition and Extensions)

d. PMI Lexicon of Project Management Terms

e. Appendix A – Training Scope Process & Timeline

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND SERVICES: The scope of work is to provide professional education services that will prepare employees to exceed the standards of the Project Management Professional National Certification Examination while augmenting their https://www.pmi.org/ foundation of subject matter expertise and provide the 35 hours of project management education/training required to apply for the PMP Certification exam.

C.2 PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

The base period of performance will be 12 months from the date of award; consisting of two sessions (CLINS) to be conducted. Based on mission requirements to support education activities, the number of personnel and level effort for instructor(s) will depend on the Program & Project Manager’s activity workload. The scope and level of support shall be closely coordinated with the respective students and confirmed through the COR before proceeding with execution. Cost are firm fixed price per RFP CLIN Schedule.

Government will have 90 days to award.

The Contractor shall not perform any work or services until a written purchase order has been executed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall complete all work and services within the period specified in the purchase order.

The Contractor shall perform the professional training services for the South Pacific Border District.

C.3 GENERAL: All work shall be accomplished in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and other professional standards and practices as necessitated by PMI conditions or contract requirements.

GENERAL SCOPE: South Pacific Border District has a requirement to provide a local, tailored, innovative solution for Project Management Professional (PMP) Training and Certification to our workforce. The solution will require multiple phases to ensure individual success and guarantee that USACE receives the best value for the investment of resources. The desired end state will be that employees are well trained, prepared, and confident in their abilities to successfully pass the Project Management Professional Certification Examination on the first official attempt.

The training firm will act as an independent Contractor and not as an agent of the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall, in accordance with terms and conditions of the purchase order, furnish all labor, equipment, Instruction, simulations, miscellaneous materials and coordination required for the performance of the work defined in the purchase order scope of work.

C.3.1 WORK TO BE PERFORMED: The required services include virtual and classroom instructions using multiple modes (audio, video, face-to-face, simulations, practical examinations, feedback/coaching sessions, etc.) to properly assess and prepare groups of employees (15 or less) for success in acquiring the knowledge needed to successfully pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) examination.

Contractor should make provisions for students to retake the following, free of charge, to account for changing government conditions (tasking, temporary reassignment, mission change, etc..) or any personal issue the student may encountered and the USACE training COR approves as warrantied in writing.

Reference Appendix A

STEP 1: PMP Kick-Off Meeting Location: USACE Office, Phoenix, Arizona Instruction: Instructor Present (Not Virtual) Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours) Expected Students: 15-25

Contractor shall conduct a one day “kick-off” meeting where all course requirements and expectations are laid out to all of the USACE students that will be participating in the training. At this kick-off meeting, students will receive all required study materials and be briefed on the PMP application process, training expectations, study areas for the PMP exam, and study and exam preparation guidance. Contractor shall have a published agenda and shall walk through the PMP online application process. Students will be responsible for bringing the materials to class as multiple copies of the same material are not expected to be provided from the contractor to the student.

Providing a solid understanding of what will be expected by the students in studying and preparing for the PMP exam will be important during this meeting. The PMP exam seat fee is the students’ responsibility. Study timelines, schedule, and communication methods for support will be conveyed. Employees will receive the most current comprehensive training materials based upon the current PMBOK guide in hardcopy format and any other study materials deemed necessary by the instructing contractor.

STEP 2: 5 DAY PMP PREP CLASS

Location: Contractor Training Location, Phoenix, Arizona Instruction: Instructor Present (Not Virtual) Duration: 5 Day (8-10 Hours per Day) Expected Students: 10-14

Following the one day “kick-off” meeting, but no later than 14 days, the contractor shall host a 5-day PMP Prep Class that will provide 36-40 hours of resident instructor led PMI approved training in preparation for the students to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and meet the PMI required 35 hours of project management education/training to apply for the PMP exam. This part of the training will be in-person, not virtual.

The contractor shall host the training in a training center at a location that does not exceed 30 miles from downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The training shall be conducted in a facility designed for training students in a professional environment. The training shall not be conducted at the USACE building. This is to ensure that the students are afforded the opportunity to be away from their normal places of Telework (home) and the USACE office. Training needs to be in an environment where students can focus without work distractions common to the USACE employees and their traditional work environment. Contractor shall provide all of the materials needed for the students to arrive and participate in the training. Students may bring their laptops; however, the contractor furnished one computer per student.

During this 5 Day PMP preparation class, the session will focus on overall principles and concepts of project management in accordance with the PMBOK Guide and Project Management Institute guidance.

Training shall include PMP test practice questions and focus on successfully passing the PMP certification exam. Training shall provide for PMP structured scenario-based examples, case studies, and best practices for studying, retaining, and using the PMI/PMBOK processes successfully for the PMP certification exam. Instructors must be certified by the Project Management Institute and current holders of PMP Certification.

Acceptable Monday thru Friday training schedule:

7:30 am to 9:30 am – TRAINING 9:30 am to 9:45 am – BREAK 9:45 am to 11:30 am - TRAINING 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – LUNCH (not contractor provided)

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm – TRAINING 2:30 pm to 2:45 am – BREAK 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm – TRAINING 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm – STUDENT INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS WITH

INSTRUCTOR

During this period, it will be expected that all students have completed their PMP exam online application process with PMI and submitted their application to sit for the official PMP certification exam. Students who have not completed this process, will not be allowed to claim completion of this training nor allowed to sit for the PMP LIVE EXAM SIMULATOR #1. Students will be expected to have completed all steps possible to submit their application. If the student has failed to perform this effort, the contractor will notify the USACE COR in order for the USACE Supervisor to address issues/concerns with the student. Student does not need to get PMI final approval to get course credit or certificate.

USACE cannot “force” a student to complete everything required by PMI, but USACE and the contractor will provide support and guidance.

Getting the student to submit their package and set up an exam date is the expectation on the student and the hope and goal of USACE with the contractor’s technical support.

STEP 3: PMP LIVE EXAM SIMULATOR #1

Instruction: Instructor Present (Not Virtual) Duration: 1/2 Day (4 Hours) Expected Students: 10-14

Upon completion of the 5-day session, 3 days later, on the following Monday, the students will be scheduled for a 0800 live exam (simulation) at the contractor’s test location in Phoenix, Arizona, in a testing environment that replicates as closely as possible the actual PMP exam environment. This exam will be delivered/proctored by a trained and (PMI) certified instructor with comprehensive (detailed) feedback relayed to both the student and COR. Students will arrive to the contractor’s location before the exam, check-in as typical for a PMP exam, be seated in front of a contractor provided computer and be expected to take a 200 question PMP simulation exam in 4 hours similar to a PMI approved PMP exam. Upon completion, test results and performance, results will be provided to the student. A copy of the results will be provided to the USACE COR. This feedback will assist the student in better understanding areas of study and develop their confidence in study for and passing the PMP exam. Contractor shall provide computers for simulated exams.

STEP 4: STUDENT PMP SELF-STUDY

Instruction: Virtual Support Duration: 30-45 Days

Upon completion of the PMP Live Exam Simulator #1, students will be given a period of 30-45 days per their personal schedules to study on their own. During this period, students will be given online access to training contractor provided study materials. Students will be expected to schedule their own study times and study online during their own personal time.

It is expected during this time that the student will be notified by PMI as to the official date they will be allowed to sit for the official PMP certification exam. At this time, adjustments to the student’s study schedule can be made if needed. It is the intention that all students will schedule their official exam within 6-8 weeks after they apply with PMI.

Online CRAM sessions will be held at various times that align with each student’s schedule based upon when they schedule the official PMI PMP exam.

STEP 5: PMP LIVE EXAM SIMULATOR #2

Instruction: Instructor Present (Not Virtual) Duration: 1/2 Day (4 Hours) Expected Students: 8-12

Upon completion of the students 30-45 days of individual study, the student will be scheduled to sit for a second PMP exam simulator. Date and time will be scheduled between the student and training contractor for what is convenient for the student. The student will take a second live exam (simulation) at the contractor’s test location in Phoenix, Arizona, in a testing environment that replicates as closely as possible the actual PMP exam environment. This exam will be delivered/proctored by a trained and (PMI) certified instructor with comprehensive (detailed) feedback relayed to both the student and the COR. Students will arrive to the contractor’s location before the exam, check-in as typical for a PMP exam, be seated in front of a contractor provided computer, and be expected to take a 200 question PMP simulation exam in 4 hours similar to a PMI approved PMP exam. Upon completion, test results and performance results will be provided to the student. A copy of the results will be provided to the USACE COR. This feedback will assist the student in better understanding areas of study and develop their confidence in study for and passing the PMP exam.

The exam results and findings will allow the student and training coordinator to see how the student has progressed in their studying from between taking the first and second PMP live exam simulators.

Contractor shall provide computers for all simulated exams.

STEP 6: 3-DAY CRAM SESSION (ONLINE)

Instruction: Online Instruction (Virtual) Duration: 3 Day (24 Hours)

Upon completion of the PMP exam simulator #2, the student should have already been scheduled to take the official PMP certification exam at an approved location. With this date known, the student will be allowed additional time to self-studying using the contractor provided study materials. It is expected that the wait period from taking the PMP exam simulator #2 and the student taking the official PMP certification exam will be 2-3 weeks. Approximately between 3-5 days before the student takes the official PMP certification exam, the student will be given access to a 3 day online “CRAM” session. This will allow the student to shift focus on taking the PMP certification exam and “polish” their skillsets in a way that improves the potential of the student successfully passing the PMP exam the first time. In example, if the student is taking the official PMP certification exam on a Saturday, the CRAM session would be Wednesday thru Friday. The CRAM session will include all aspects of exam requirements, case studies, focus areas, nuances, and challenges the students could expect to encounter with the contractor providing tactics, tools, and procedures to successfully navigate those challenges. Students will be expected to access the CRAM session using their government provided devices to connect and communicate in this virtual setting.

Contractor shall provide live support to answer technical questions during the structured 3 day self-paced CRAM session.

It is expected that the student will take the official PMI approved PMP certification exam within 24 hours after taking the online CRAM session. It is the intention that all students will schedule their official exam within 6-8 weeks after they apply with PMI. Online CRAM sessions will be held at various times that align with each student’s schedule based upon when they schedule the official PMI PMP exam.

C.3.2 RELEASE OF DATA: All data, reports, and materials relevant to this purchase order scope of work are the property of the Government and will not be released by the Contractor, Subcontractors, or employees without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C.3.3 COORDINATION WITH USING SERVICE: The Contractor shall not incorporate into this contract any instructions received, orally or in writing, directly from any personnel without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

C.3.4 CONDUCT OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: All Contractor and subcontract personnel are prohibited from engaging in any action that might result in or reasonably be expected to create the appearance of: Performing functions that are inherently Governmental.

Contract personnel shall not conduct negotiations of modifications and/or new purchase orders, as these are inherently Governmental. The contract employees can assist in a technical role, but not as a representative of the Government.

All Contractors and Subcontractor personnel are prohibited from soliciting or accepting financial consideration directly or indirectly from Training Contractors performing work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Giving preferential treatment to any person affiliated with Training Contractors or Suppliers engaged in performance or seeking to perform contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer.

C.4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The overall management responsibility for the administration of the training contract(s) resides with the Contracting Officer (CO). The primary responsibility of the Contractor is to furnish the CO or his/her designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with documentation that will allow a determination as to whether the training conforms to the contract requirements. The COR has no authority to direct the Contractor in anyway regarding methods or procedures and shall not interfere with methods of performance unless COR has actual knowledge that life or property is endangered. The CO or designated COR will be responsible for, and sign, all correspondence and specific directives to the Contractor.

C.5 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS: The Contractor shall furnish and maintain all equipment and materials, physical or digital, required to perform this contract.

C.6 CHANGES WITHIN THE GENERAL SCOPE: The Contractor shall not incorporate into this purchase order any instructions received (in writing or orally) directly from the local sponsor or any other governmental agency, without written approval from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not depart from or perform beyond the Scope of Work and criteria on which the Scope of Work is based without the written direction of the Contracting Officer.

C.7 SERVICES BEYOND THE ORIGINAL SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor is advised not to perform any extra services under this purchase order requested by any person, orally or in writing, which the Contractor considers to be a change in work or services required, which necessitates an adjustment in the contract fee, until the

Contractor has been requested by the Contracting Officer to: (1) review a supplemental Scope of Work; (2) make a written proposal covering such extra services; and, (3) has negotiated a mutually satisfactory fee and received a notice to proceed in writing from the Contracting Officer.

C.8 SUBCONTRACTORS: The Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C.9 SPECIAL ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS: For services which require the Contractor to provide advice, opinions, recommendations, ideas, reports, analyses, or other work products that may have the potential for influencing the authority, accountability, and responsibilities of Government officials will require special management attention to ensure that they do not result in performance of inherently governmental functions by the Contractor and that Government officials properly exercise their authority.

Agencies must ensure that: A sufficient number of qualified Government employees are assigned to oversee Contractor activities, especially those that involve support of Government policy or decision making. In performing the services for this purchase order, the functions being performed shall not be changed or expanded to become inherently Government.

A greater scrutiny and an appropriate enhanced degree of management oversight will be exercised when contracting for functions that are not inherently governmental but closely support the performance of inherently governmental functions (see 7.503(c)). All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public or Congress that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

C.10 PAYMENT FOR WORK AND SERVICES: The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order in accordance with the attached pricing schedule. The agreed-upon purchase order price shall constitute full compensation by the Government to the Contractor for work and services performed in this purchase order. The Contractor shall invoice for work progress or services rendered on a monthly basis, with payment to be made by EFT to the Contractor's choice of banking institution.

Invoices shall be itemized to include each instructor by name, total hours delivered, rate paid, pay period dates and extension of costs to show totals.

C.21.7 Performance: The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the SPB Immersive PMP Certification Program contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contracting Officer’s Representative who, in turn is responsible to the Contracting Officer to perform to the standards in this contract. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. A defective service is a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Appendix A – Training Scope Process & Timeline

PMP KICK-OFF

MEETING

USACE OFFICE

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

STUDENT BEGINS PMI

APPLICATION PROCESS

CONTRACT

AWARDED

& FUNDED

1 WEEK

https://www.pmi.org/

SELF-STUDY

MATERIALS

PROVIDED TO

STUDENT

5 DAY

PMP CERTIFICATION

PREP CLASS

VENDOR TEST CENTER

FIRST 4 HOUR EXAM

SIMULATOR

VENDOR TESTING

CENTER

STUDENT PMP

SELF-STUDY

STUDENT LOCATION

SECOND 4 HOUR EXAM

SIMULATOR

VENDOR TESTING

CENTER

2 TO 4 WEEKS

STUDENT FINISHES PMI

APPLICATION PROCESS

TEST DATE

ESTABLISHED

ONLINE

“CRAM” SESSIONS

STUDENT LOCATION

3 DAYS BEFORE

EXAM1 TO 2 WEEKS

1 DAY EVENT DAY 5

OFFICIAL PMP

EXAM

PMI APPROVED

TESTING CENTER

FUNDED LABOR

PER EMPLOYEE:

40 HOURS LABOR

4 HOURS LABOR 4 HOURS LABOR

24 HOURS LABOR

80 PROPOSED HOU

PER EMPLOYEE

MONDAYCONTRACT AWARD MONDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

NO FUNDED LABOR

8 HOURS LABOR

SATURDAY

40 HOURS LABOR 24 HOURS LABOR

MONDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

NO FUNDED LABOR

SATURDAY

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

(START TWO

WEEKS LATER)

(End of Summary of Changes)

3. REFERENCES: