Amendment 0001 W52P1J-21-R-3000.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

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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 09-Nov-2020

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 W52P1J21R3000

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Oct-2020

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

10-Nov-2020

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND ROCK ISLAND

3055 RODMAN AVENUE

BLDG 60, 3RD FLOOR

SHEILA PETERS

ROCK ISLAND IL 61299-8000

W52P1J 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001 NARRATIVE

1. The purpose if this Amendment 0001 is to:

a. Revise the acquistion strategy to Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) for Magnesium Carbonate.

The LPTA criteria includes Instructions to Offerors that are incorporated into Section L and the Evaluation Criteria that are incorporated into Section M of the solicitation.

b. Respond to contractors’ questions as addressed below.

c. Incorporate Shipping/Delivery Instructions and Information and Pine Bluff Arsenal’s working hours into Section F of the solicitation.

2. Responses to contractors’ questions follow:

Q1: What are delivery dates for the First Article Test (FAT) and production quantities?

A1: The FAT is due 60 days after the contract is awarded. The Government has 15 days to provide approval/disapproval. After the Government approves the FAT, the total production quantity is due 120 days thereafter. If the Government waives the FAT, the total production quantity is due 120 days after contract award.

Q2: What is the delivery location for Magnesium Carbonate?

A2: Delivery is to Pine Bluff Arsenal and it is FOB Destination. The delivery address follows:

US ARMY, PINE BLUFF ARSENAL

CENTRAL SHIPPING AND RECEIVING POINT (CSRP)

BLDG 53-990, 506TH STREET

PINE BLUFF AR 71602-9500

The following have been deleted:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHIPPING/DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. THE COMPLETE 13-DIGIT PURCHASE ORDER, DELIVERY ORDER, OR CONTRACT NUMBER (The Number that starts with W52P1J----) MUST BE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIPPING CONTAINER. This number must also appear on all packing slips, invoices, bills, or any communications regarding this order.

2. A Packing List must be included with each shipment.

3. Any excess quantity delivered that is not covered by a Variation in Quantity clause, is subject to rejection.

4. SHIPMENT OR DELIVERY TO ANY ADDRESS OTHER THAN THE “SHIP TO” ADDRESS DESIGNATED IN THE PURCHASE ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER/CONTRACT (Block 14 of the DD1155, Block 15 of the SF1449, or Block 11 of the SF 26) MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN PAYMENT.

5. ANY CHANGE IN THE “SHIP TO” ADDRESS MUST BE APPROVED BY A WRITTEN CONTRACT

MODIFICATION FROM THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

6. Information from FAR clause 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (FEB 2002), Paragraph (a)(5)(i): For the sole purpose of computing an interest penalty that might be due the Contractor, Government acceptance is deemed to occur constructively on the 7th day (unless otherwise specified in this contract) after the Contractor delivers the supplies or performs the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, unless there is a disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor compliance with a contract provision. If actual acceptance occurs within the constructive acceptance period, the Government will base the determination of an interest penalty on the actual date of acceptance. The constructive acceptance requirement does not, however, compel Government officials to accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment prior to fulfilling their responsibilities.

PINE BLUFF ARSENAL WORKING HOURS

Receiving hours at Bldg 23-330 are from 6:30a.m. untill2:30p.m. Monday through Thursday. All shipments must be at Dexter Gate (truck gate) on or before 2:30p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made.

No shipments will be accepted on Friday. No shipments will be accepted on Government holidays. Government holidays are as follows: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday.

NOTICE TO TRANSPORTATION CARRIERS

Beginning on 1 March 2016, Pine Bluff Arsenal will no longer receive unscheduled inbound shipments. Scheduling is executed via the Carrier Appointment System (CAS) in Electronic Transportation Acquisition (ETA) tool.

Carriers without access to CAS call (870) 540-3610 or (870) 540-3611 for appointment 24 hours in advance. In order to obtain an appointment, you must provide a BOL (must contain the following: NSNs, DODIC, Nomenclature and HAZCLASS). This includes FAK. Pine Bluff Arsenal Transportation office hours of operation are 7:00 am – 2:30 pm Mon-Thur (except Federal Holidays). Closed for receiving on Fridays.

Carriers that do not register shipments in advance may be turned away. ETA Registration New Users. If you do not have an ETA account, follow the instructions below:

1. Go to ETA Home https://eta. sddc.army. mil

2. Select Register for Access-> First Time Registration

3. Select CAS (Carrier Appointment System) in the Freight/Cargo section

4. Select a CAS Role from the drop down on the right-hand side. This should be the same role that was provided in the list sent by the depot.

5. Select the Generate Request Form button at the bottom of the page

6. Enter your information. All required fields contain an asterisk to the left of the field name. Users with a .mil address will be required to register their digital certificate (CAC).

7. After entering information. Select Submit Request.

8. Confirm your email address is correct by selecting OK. A page will be displayed with a Request ID.

This will become your ETA User ID upon approval. Your request for access will be reviewed and you will be contacted via email.

9. There will be a time delay while the request is in the queue. The CAS ETA Administrator will approve depot users based on the depot implementation date.

10. Once approved, ETA will send an email with a link to obtain a password. If you are using your CAC to authenticate, you will not need a password.

11. Approved CAS ETA users will access CAS through the ETA Home Page (https://eta. sddc.army. mil) -> Select Freight/Cargo Systems -> Select Carrier Appointment System (CAS)

Existing Users:

1. Go to ETA Home https://eta. sddc.army. mil

2. Select Register for Access-> First Time Registration

3. Select CAS (Carrier Appointment System) in the Freight/Cargo section

4. Select a CAS Role from the drop down on the right-hand side. This should be the same role that was provided in the list sent by the depot.

5. Select the Generate Request Form button at the bottom of the page

6. Enter your information. All required fields contain an asterisk to the left of the field name.

7. After entering information. Select Submit Request.

8. Confirm your email address is correct by selecting OK.

9. There will be a time delay while the request is in the queue. The CAS ETA Administrator will approve depot users based on the depot implementation date.

10. Once approved, ETA will send an email informing you that you are approved and that you may begin using the CAS application.

11. Approved CAS ETA users will access CAS through the ETA Home Page (https://eta. sddc.army. mil) -> Select Freight/Cargo Systems -> Select Carrier Appointment System (CAS)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. General Instructions: These instructions are a guide for preparing your proposal. These instructions generally describe the type and extent of information you should provide and address in your proposal. You should include in the proposal sufficient information to enable the evaluators to determine your understanding of the requirements in each of the evaluated areas. It is the U.S. Government's intent to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. A Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR ) 15.101-2 is being utilized to select the successful offeror and no trade-offs will be made. The U.S.

Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offerors initial response should contain the offerors best terms and price.

However; the U.S. Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

2. Proposal Submission and Format: The offeror’s proposal shall be prepared and authorized by a person regularly employed by the offeror. The proposal should state the name of each person contributing to the authorship of the proposal, the person’s position title, phone number, and email address of the person who should be contacted should a contract be awarded. The proposal should be prepared in a clear, legible, practical manner. The signature on this solicitation, offer or contract should be the signature of: (a) a Corporate Officer (President,Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary); or, (b) an individual authorized in writing by a Corporate Officer to bind the company to a legal documenting addition. The proposal shall be written in English and should be specific and complete as described in these instructions.

Offerors must submit their proposals in electronic format prior to the closing date and time listed on the first page of this solicitation. Proposals shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist listed as follows:

Contract Specialist: Sheila Peters, email address: sheila.k.peters2.civ@mail.mil

Other formats such as (but not limited to) third party cloud file services, hard copies, CDs, and Drop Box) will not be acceptable. Failure to provide a complete proposal package will result in the offer being determined non-responsive and it will no longer be considered for award.

The following factors will be evaluated:

Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Price

3. Factor 1: Technical

a. Offerors must provide the Country of Origin for the Magnesium Carbonate.

b. Offerors must provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with their offer.

4. Factor 2: Price

a. A Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) for Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001 and 0002 for this solicitation is required. The offerors shall enter a FFP for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 in the solicitation.

b. Prices shall be submitted on a FOB Destination basis. All prices proposed will be binding.

Prices shall be valid for 60 days after date of proposal. The U.S. Government reserves the right to require the submission of any data (i.e., certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of a proposal.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION CRITERIA

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Basis for Contract Award: The U.S. Government plans to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2.

2. The evaluation factors include Technical (GO/NO-GO) and Price. The U.S. Government will not rate or rank proposals, but will select the proposal that provides the best overall value to the U.S.

Government based on the lowest total evaluated price of those proposals that are deemed technically acceptable.

3. The U.S. Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with contractors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain their best terms for technical and price. However; the U.S. Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

4. Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1: Technical:

GO Rating:

(1) Offeror submitted the Country of Origin for the Magnesium Carbonate to prove compliance with clause

252.225-7021 TRADE AGREEMENTS—BASIC (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) (JUL 2020).

(2) Offeror submitted a Certificate of Analysis (COA) that shows compliance with the technical data for this requirement.

NO-GO Rating:

(1) Offeror did not submit Country of Origin.

(2) Offeror did not submit a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Factor 2: Price:

Proposals will be evaluated on the prices proposed for CLINs 0001 and 0002. The offeror shall enter a FFP at CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002. Prices shall be submitted on a FOB Destination. Ship to location is Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The prices will be binding. The U.S. Government reserves the right to require the submission of any data (i.e., other than cost or pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer. Only those proposals receiving a GO Rating will be considered for price. Pricing shall be valid for 60 days after date of proposal.

The U.S. Government intends to award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.

(End of Summary of Changes)