W56PFY19Q00130001_Amendment__COMBINED_SYNOPSIS_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

The purpose of this amendment is:

1. To Answ er offerors questions, submitted on subject solicitation

See attached pages.

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 30-Jan-2019

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 W56PFY19Q0013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Jan-2019

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

30-Jan-2019

CODE

414TH CSB - PARC AFRICA

VIA DELLA PACE #197

VICENZA (VI) 36100

W56PFY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W56PFY19Q0013

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:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

African Lion Questions W56PFY-19-Q-0013

1. When is the forecasted award date?

ANSWER: on or about 15 February 2019

2. Can the Government please consider adding a mobilization and demobilization clin?

ANSWER: Vendors are to include all costs per CLIN schedule as per solicitation.

3. In 3.3.2, the contractor provides the table/desk and 2 chairs for the instructor.

Who provides the 30 classroom chairs?

ANSWER: The contractor will be responsible for providing tables and chairs as part of the classroom facility in order to accommodate 30 personnel. IAW 3.3.2, The contractor will be responsible for providing desks/tables and chairs for each structure. Each classroom facility shall accommodate 30 personnel in rows with adequate spacing between each row of tables/desks and chairs.

4. In 3.6, it states, “The Contractor shall provide water tanks that hold at least 2000 gallons of potable water. The Contractor shall ensure the tanks are filled one (1) time per day” For the duration of the contract is the total quantity of water to be delivered 60,000 gallons?

ANSWER: Tanks are to hold a minimum of 2,000 gallons of water. 2,000 gallons of water may not be used in one day. Determining the amount of use per day will depend on how much water will be used.

a. With an additional 5,000-gallon limit upon approval from the Government?

ANSWER: The contract shall not exceed 5000 additional gallons of water.

5. Can the Government please clarify that the potable water tank and quantity is separate from that of the water tank and quantity for laundry?

ANSWER: There is a request for water tanks to hold a minimum of 2,000 gallons, one for showers and the other for laundry. The facilities may be close to each other using the same tanks, however, they must meet the guidance listed in the SOO. 2,000 gallons per facility may equal 4,000 gallon tank for both facilities.

6. Can interested vendors submit pricing via a pricing Estimate utilizing their company’s format, i.e. QuickBooks?

ANSWER: Vendors need to submit pricing as per instruction/ guidance provided in addendum 52.212-1.

7. Due to the very limited time for the posting of the solicitation the recent Government shut down, can the Government please consider extending the response date for proposals to 5FEB19 at 1700hrs EST, in order to provide ample time for sourcing of supplies and quoting for required insurance?

ANSWER: Solicitation will not be extended at this time.

8. Will the Government be providing documentation to exclude VAT charges if not VAT charges be incorporated into the costs?

ANSWER: U.S. Government is exempt from VAT as per FAR Clause 52.229-6 Taxes--Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts” and DFAR Clause “Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties”, included in the solicitation.

9. Appendix A 4. states, “The contractor shall contact the Government point of contact upon arriving to the base. The Government point of contact shall escort the contractor onto the base and to the destination for delivery, cleaning, and or servicing of the all services.” Can the Government please clarify, is the “Government point of Contact,” US Government individual or Tunisian military individual at the base?

ANSWER: Government POC will be a US military individual.

10.Will an award be made on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable or on Best Value?

ANSWER: Evaluation criteria addressed in 52.212-2 and addendum 52.212-2.

11.The SOW does not refer to how many days in advance access to Camp Rimmel will be provided. Will the Government be able to provide at least at a minimum 10 business days for camp set up?

ANSWER: See answer for question 12.

12.How many business days will be given for mobilization from award?

a. A minimum of 7 business days is needed for mobilization due to the size of the camp and scope of services required.

ANSWER: 15 days total prior to Start date. Exercise will end on 4 April for tear down.

13.When is funding for this project forecasted, as there appears to be a very limited time period from submission to a potential award to commencement of services?

ANSWER: As per page 1 of Combined/Synopsis solicitation, ********IN ACCORDANCE WITH AFARS 5101.602-2(a)(ii)(B), the following statement applies,********

“FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISTION.

NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL APPROPRIATED

FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE.”

a. How will the Government ensure that viable and realistic time lines exist for mobilization and commencement of services?

ANSWER: Contractor will be notified at least 25 days prior to execution date.

14.Does the Government require any MHE equipment to be used for arrival and departure of Government equipment or supplies?

ANSWER: MHE will not be provided to the contractor. The contractor is responsible for loading and offloading.

15.Many of the food products in Tunisia meet EU or FDA standards. Catering services can be provided that meet US VETCOM requirements. Is there an interest in catering services?

ANSWER: This requirement does not require catering services.

16.There is not a CLIN for DBA insurance. Is it required for the contract? If so can, the Government please consider adding a CLIN for DBA insurance?

ANSWER: This requirement is being considered as a supply buy. If this is already included in your quote, please state so, you do not need to price separately.

17.Can the Government please confirm that each sleeping tent is to accommodate 15 personnel?

ANSWER: At a minimum, tents are to house 15 personnel with 3.72Sm per person IAW section 3.1 and guidance specified in 3.2 of the SOO.

18.Could the Government please consider increasing the page count limit on the Technical Proposal from 10 pages to 20 pages?

ANSWER: The page limit , IAW Addendum to 52.212-1 is 10 pages.

19. 7.1 states, “The U.S. government shall not be responsible for providing security forces to the Contractor and employed personnel before, during, or after the establishment of or tear down of the requested services outlined in the SOO.” We understand that the security and terrorism threat has increased significantly in the country. On 2JAN19, the Department of State issued Travel Advisory for Tunisia.

Can the Government please advise or provide a mechanism for securely transporting equipment and personnel in Tunisia?

a. Will the Tunisian military be able to provide security escort?

ANSWER: Tunisian military are not required to provide escort for this requirement. Any security escort will be the responsibility of the contractor.

b. How does the Government suggest transport between Tunis and the camp at Rimmel?

ANSWER: transport will be the responsibility of the contractor.

20.During the mobilization phase of the camp, how much time daily will be granted to the Contractor for base access in order to set up the camp?

ANSWER: Time for base access will be from: 0900-1700 21.Will a Government representative be on site to ensure that the Contractor can work as long as possible during the mobilization phase?

ANSWER: A government point of contact will be assigned to this requirement in order to fulfill the requirements of the SOO. The Government point of contact will be in communication with the contractor for concerns prior to execution.

Government POC will be available during the hours of 0900-1700.

22.Can the Government please provide photos of the ground where the camp is to be established?

ANSWER: Photos and exact location cannot be provided due to security reasons. The closest location for reference is the Rimmel Forrest.

a. What is the composition of the ground, is it grass, dirt or cement?

ANSWER: The composition is a combination of grass, dirt and cement.

b. Does water pool in the area where the Government wishes the camp to be set up?

ANSWER: There are areas were water accumulates more than others.

23. In what city is the camp located or near?

ANSWER: Near the Rimmel Forest (Google pin drop: 37.243909,9.938671)

24. Are there any embassy travel restrictions near the camp?

ANSWER: There are no known restrictions. Vendors may contact out to the embasy at sa@emb-safrica.intl.tn. Website: www.southafrica.intl.tn.

25. Will the contractor be responsible for VAT taxes?

ANSWER: Refer to question 8.

26. Due to the RFQ being released 24 Dec and the quotes due 4 Feb, will a business registration in progress for Tunisia be accepted for the quote submission?

ANSWER: RFQ was release on 24 Jan 2019. All vendors will be required to either be registered through SAM and/or be vetted through USARF MI team Prior to award.

27. Will the contractor turn over all equipment as GFE once the exercise is complete? If so, to whom?

ANSWER: As per SOO paragraph 2. SCOPE OF WORK: Base life support shall consist of toilets, hand wash/sinks, showers, sleeping accommodations, power generation, fuel, lighting, air conditioners, laundry wash/dry stations, and services related to providing and maintaining these services during the contract period. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform services as defined in this Statement of Objectives (SOO). Unless otherwise specifically stated, the US Government will not provide government furnished equipment to support this requirement.

28. Assume the Government requires both heating and AC for the structures?

ANSWER: IAW 3.2.6, 3.3.4, 3.6.8, environmental control units shall be heat and air conditioning capable of maintaining temperatures.

29. The historical averages temperatures during March – April is a high of 22 degree Celsius and a low of 13 degree Celsius. Given the historical average temperatures would the AC be required for cooling ? further in Tunisia AC’s don’t come with heating option, in such a scenario would we have to provide separate heaters in each tent structure ?

ANSWER: Provide AC Units in accordance with the SOO. SOO indicates to provide both heat and AC.

30. Would all the tent structures, shower trailers, laundry stations be located in the same vicinity. The reason for asking this question is to determine the cable length to be provided for the generator.

ANSWER: Facilities are generally located in the same area. Distance between the structures is undermined.

31. The SoW states that the sleeping quarters should have beds/cots. Do we also have to provide mattress, pillows, bedsheets, pillow covers, blankets etc ? If yes then how many sets per bed is required?

ANSWER: Mattress, pillows and bedsheets, pillow covers, blankets are not required as per SOO.

32. Can we also propose bunk beds inside of individual beds ?

ANSWER: Bunk beds do not meet the guidance stated in the SOO for, 40sf /3.72sm per person;

33. The quantities for the Sleeping Structures, toilets, hand wash facilities , Power generation/fuel, & shower trailers have been specified as “TBD”. As the quantity is not known how do we price the proposal ?. For e.g. the cost of hiring a tent or a generator is based on quantity and if that is unknown then how can we price it ?

ANSWER: Quantities state TBD due to the type of facility provided by the contractor. For instance, a vendor may provide standalone port-a-pottie with hand wash stations directly outside of the port-a-potties. Or, a facility that contains a toilet and hand wash inside may be considered. Bottom line, the contractor has the option to provide a facility, structure, etc, so long as it meets the guidance listed in the SOO.

34. Can we provide 1 or 2 large commercial laundry washer and dryer which will be equivalent capacity to 8 normal washer & Dryer ?

ANSWER: The request is for multiple washer and dryers to allow participants to wash their clothes. That cannot be accomplished by commercial washer & dryers.

35. How many days will be provided for mobilization of all resources ?

ANSWER: Refer to question 12.

(End of Summary of Changes)