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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

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:

(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 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Questions & Answers

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CATHOLIC ADMINISTRATIVE PASTORAL LIFE COORDINATOR

1) What command group (does) the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder religious services fall under?

Answer: Command Structure: The USAG Rheinland-Pfalz (Baumholder and Kaiserslautern) Religious Support Office (RSO) falls under the 21st TSC.

2) Can the owner of the contracting company or the employee that will be providing the service work for the command group?

Answer: "Working For" the Command Group: The PWS does not state that "the contractor cannot work for the command group." The clause in para 1.2, "As a non-personal services Contractor, the Contractor is not a member of the Commander's Staff or Command Chaplain's Staff," means this contract is for the delivery of specific services, not the employment of specific individuals. The contractor and its employees are not members of the government staff.

3) Does the employee that will be providing the services be identified in the bid or after the contract is awarded.

Answer: Identifying the Employee: Since the government is contracting with a company, the decision of when to identify the specific employee performing the service (either in the bid or after the award) is a business decision for the contractor; it is seeking a contractor (company) to perform the tasks outlined in PWS Part 5 while meeting the key personnel requirements of para 1.10.

4) Would the resume of the executive lead of the company satisfy the technical requirements or the employee providing the service?

Answer: Meeting Technical Requirements: The proposal must demonstrate that the Key Personnel who will ensure the tasks are completed meet the PWS requirements. Whether the company uses

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the resume of an executive, the direct employee, or a combination is a business strategy.

However, the bid must convincingly prove that the qualifications required by the PWS will be met.

5) Per PWS 1.5.4.3 The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Could the Government confirm whether all personnel working on the contract must complete a background check and have access to set up the chapel for service?

Answer: Background Checks: Only the personnel who will be providing the service on-site must complete a background check and have access to set up the chapel for services.

6) PWS 1.5.4.3 Religious Support Office programming may be conducted outside of normal government business hours. Some tasks may require performance during holidays, evenings, and weekends to meet mission requirements. Can the Government clarify how often support will be required during holiday, evening, and weekend hours?

Answer: Work is required in support of Mass services on the U.S. federally recognized holidays listed in section 1.5.3.2: New Year's Day (January 1st) and Christmas Day (December 25th). The Catholic community will also have services on Christmas Eve, Holy Thursday (the day before Good Friday), Good Friday, and Holy Saturday (the day before Easter Sunday).

7) PWS 1.3 Dress Code: The Contractor shall maintain a professional appearance and dress in a manner appropriate for a religious setting and a military environment. During religious services, liturgies, and formal community events, the Contractor shall wear professional business attire (e.g., suit, dress, or business-casual). At all other times, attire shall be neat, clean, and reflect the professional nature of the position. Clothing with offensive language, political slogans, or revealing designs is strictly prohibited. Can the Government clarify if the contractor is required to attend the religious services?

Answer: The Contractor is not required to attend Mass services but is required to support and complete the necessary preparation activities for them.

8) PWS 5.2.2 5.2.2 Monthly Calendar: The Contractor shall provide a monthly Catholic Community calendar covering both the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern communities to the COR and Priest NLT the final business day of the preceding month (ex: April calendar provided by the final business day of March). The Catholic Community Calendar should include important Religious Education dates, Garrison Chapel and Catholic community events, holiday closures and special Holy days. Can the Government clarify if the contractor will be using the Government's or the contractor's software to create the calendar?

Answer: The Contractor is not required to use the Government's software to create the calendar.

9) PWS 5.2.4 5.2.4 Maintain Catholic Community Registration: The Contractor shall collect registration information for members of the Catholic Community and provide an updated Catholic

Community register to the COR and Priest NLT the first business day of each month (Deliverable A.035). Could the Government clarify whether this information is gathered in person or online, and whether a database currently exists to store it?

Answer: No database currently exists for this information. Once the contract is awarded, the process for gathering this information (whether in-person or online) will be established with the assistance of the COR and the Catholic Priest Chaplain.

10) Can the Government clarify if Government equipment will be issued?

Answer: No. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services (Part 4).

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5152.233-4002 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (June 2016)

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters AMC. The HQ, AMCLevel

Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within

AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government

Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 45 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Protest to HQAMC shall be filed at:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command

Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel

4400Martin Road

Rm: A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Fax: (256) 450-8840 or e-mail: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@army.mil

Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command

Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel

4400 Martin Road

Rm:A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/

If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC- Level Protest

Procedures.

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