B08_W519TC23R2043_Amendment_Solicitation.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

Update solicitation to answ er contractor questions

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-May-2023

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 W519TC23R2043

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-May-2023

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 X is extended, 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

11-May-2023

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - ROCK ISLAND

3055 RODMAN AVE

ROCK ISLAND IL 61299

W519TC 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W519TC23R2043

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

1. Then purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W519TC-23-R-2043 is as follows:

a. Answer contractor questions:

Q1: Is this a request for quote (RFQ) or a request for proposal (RFP)?

A1: This is a Request for Quote.

Q2: If this is an RFQ, would you be able to tell me how many contracted employees are performing with the current incumbent?

A2: This is a new requirement.

Q3: Are there any pain points with the current incumbent?

A3: No, this is a new requirement.

Q4: Is place of performance in one location or two as there are two different county wage determinations included with the documents?

A4: It is one location.

Q5: Is this a follow-on requirement or a new contract?

A5: This is a new requirement.

Q6: How many FTE’s (Full-time employees) are required to perform under this contract? Please confirm if this is a full-time or part-time position?

A6: One full-time employee.

Q7: Is the Government requiring that offerors have a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) at the time of award?

A7: No. Not at time of contract award. However, in accordance with the PWS, prospects will have to obtain the appropriate installation clearance prior to starting their first day of work. Prospects must have a valid driver’s license and will pass a government background check. Additionally in accordance with the PWS, the prospective employee must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). At a minimum, prospect must be able to receive a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. This is a position/contractual requirement.

Q8: In the document B08_W519TC23R2043 page 3 of 22, NOTES, it states:

(b) Electronic Invoicing instructions shall be provided at time of award. A DD250 will be required.

Please confirm if DD250 is required/applicable in this contract?

A8: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Instructions will be included in the contract utilizing 2in1 invoicing.

Q9: In PWS paragraph 1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services, it states:

The contractor shall provide services between the core work hours of 0900 and 1700 Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise for a Medical Benefits Brief. Contractors shall be expected to work weekends for Medical Benefits Briefs and shall flex the work week before or after the Medical Benefits Brief event to comply with the required amount of hours which constitutes a work week.

Please confirm how many times does the contractor employee(s) need/expected to work on weekends (like how many times in a month or how many times in a year)?

A9: There presently is no expectation of any weekend work throughout the entirety of the contract.

However, if something changed that resulted a weekend duty shift, the contractor would be allowed to flex/adjust that time in accordance with the contract vendor’s HR policies/procedures.

Q10: Please confirm what would be the Education requirement/Degree requirement for this role?

A10: Educational and training requirements are contained in the PWS:

a. Personnel shall be experienced in all aspects and qualified in their respective functional areas. The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience.

b. Contract personnel assigned shall possess the required technical skills and expertise to perform the functions with minimum guidance.

c. The contractor shall complete the DHA Tricare fundamentals Certification within 90 days and annual refresher training thereafter.

d. There are various training objectives required by the contractor’ personnel after award in order to be compliant with the Federal Government, military, HIPPA, access to medical records and more.

Q11: Please confirm what would be the experience requirement for this role and how many years?

A11: The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. Contractor should have experience with TRICARE and how it operates.

Q12: In PWS paragraph 1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings, it states:

The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the KO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

Does the “contractor” high lightened in yellow refers to the offeror/vendor? Or it refers to the contractor employee who will perform the services under this contract? Does this conference will be in person or virtual?

A12: “Contractor” refers to the offeror/vendor employee performing the service. This meeting would be virtual.

2. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation W519TC-23-R-2043 remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

3. The closing date for submissions has been extended through 15 May 2023.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-May-2023 12:00 PM to 15-May-2023 12:00 PM.

(End of Summary of Changes)