A.07.24_W5J9JE18R0012_Amend_0003.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

W5J9JE-18-R-0012 USACE IM/IT Services in Afghanistan. The purpose of this modif ication is to update for Q&A. Last Day for Offeror Questions is 7 July 2018 at 2330 Hours, Eastern Standard Time (EST). Due date for proposals is no later than 1800 HRS, Local Kubal Time, on 10 July 2018.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 4

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Jul-2018

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 W5J9JE18R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jun-2018

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

07-Jul-2018

CODE

TRANSATLANTIC AFGHANISTAN ENGINEER - TAA

DISTRICT (TAA), US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CETAA-CT, BAGRAM AE 09354

W5J9JE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W5J9JE18R0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003 Q&A

Contractor Questions Submitted 2 July – 6 July 2018

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

101 C.6.2.2.11. In support of the AED J6, the contractor shall coordinate, design, develop, publish, maintain and operate, MS SharePoint server and intranet pages and sites and perform intranet and SharePoint services and users training as required.

Is this requirement contingent on the government exercising the optional share point position?

Yes, if we do not execute the SharePoint option then the contractor would not be responsible for SharePoint development. SA functions such as permissions adjustment would still be necessary.

102 C.6.5.1. The contractor shall maintain asset inventory and accountability of IM/IT equipment. The contractor shall be responsible for IM/IT equipment stored at various locations including but not limited to temporary storage facilities. The Contractor shall provide accountability, updates, and maintenance of the KO approved property management system IAW FAR Part 45 and AR 735-5.

Is this requirement contingent on the government exercising the optional IT Asset Manager position?

Yes, if we do not execute the Asset Management position then the contractor would not be responsible for C.6.5.1. The exception would be equipment issued to the contractor employees remains the employee’s responsibility to account for.

103 Lead Network Administrator – At a minimum, must have five (5) years of experience managing networks with at least sixty (60) network devices, such as switches, routers, firewalls, etc. Must

Yes possess a current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Will the government accept higher level current certifications such as CCNP, CCDP, CCDA as meeting this requirement since the higher certifications are more professional level and not at the associate level?

104 The pricing schedule, specifically CLIN 0002 (ODCs for Period of Performance: 01 September 2018 - 31 March 2019 for four

(4) positions and 01 October 2018 - 31 March 2019 for the remaining eleven (11) positions), appears to unfairly favor the incumbent for this full & open competition opportunity. In the government's evaluation of price (Factor 4 Evaluation Criteria), the breakdown must include Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to include Visa per employee...mobilization and demobilization travel costs, etc.

The CLIN 0002 ODCs related to the initial mobilization, visa, CRC, are applicable for all bidders - however, it is reasonable to assume that the incumbent will propose staff already on site, with requisite visa and mobilization costs already paid under the current contract. How will the government ensure fair evaluation of price for this CLIN 0002?

Pricing will be fairly evaluated in accordance with solicitation provisions and FAR 15.404.

105 C.6.2.3.16. The contractor shall provide personnel that have been trained in fall protection and for working on towers, masts, platforms, rooftops, etc. per OSHA regulations and IAW EM 385-1-1.

Is the government providing the necessary vehicle/man-lifts for this level of work?

All necessary vehicles will be provided as needed.

106 Is the proposal going to be evaluated based on 252.215-7009 Proposal Adequacy Checklist?

See question 43 of Amendment 0001.

107 If so, where is additional information to meet compliance with the checklist to be

See Question above response.

submitted? Such as number 26 indirect cost explanation and 27 ODC justification

108 RFP Section L (Instructions) item 1. (i) requires offerors to include a completed financial standing questionnaire Attachment A (for financial determination) in Volume II. This attachment must be completed by an offeror’s financial institution and requires a bank seal and signature.

Due to the brief timeframe between RFP release/amendments and the due date of this proposal, a short timeframe which also includes a bank holiday, we are still waiting on our financial institution to return this to us for inclusion with our proposal. While we hope to have Attachment A returned to us in time for proposal submission next week, will the government consider allowing offerors to provide Attachment A to the government prior to award, as opposed to with proposal submission? This would allow otherwise compliant and qualified offerors to be considered for award rather than eliminating them for an administrative action outside of their control on such a short timetable.

Attachment A must be provided to the Government by 17 July, 1800 Local Kabul Time or with proposal submission.

(End of Summary of Changes)