W81K00-19-R-0025-0001.pdf

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

POC: MARVIN BAKER

3551 ROGER BROOK DR BLDG 3600

FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-6200

0011348594

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 purposes of this amendment is to:

A. Post Government answ ers to Vendor questions. No further questions w ill be accepted.

B. Extend the due date and time for receipt of offers (and past performance questionnaires) to 17 September 2019, 4:00pm Central (CDT).

Offerors shall include a fully acknow ledged copy of this amendment as part of their offer.

All other details in original solicitation remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Sep-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 W81K0019R0025

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Aug-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 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-Sep-2019

CODE

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

2539 GARDEN AVENUE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-0000

W81K00 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W81K00

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W81K0019R0025

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Sep-2019 12:00 PM to 17-Sep-2019 04:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following questions and answers are provided on solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025, Grants Writer Services, Brooke Army Medical Center.

Q = Vendor Question A = Government Response

Q1. As a new Small Business Owner, I am viewing the requirements and deadlines for the Solicitation # W81K00- 19-R-0025. To gain more clarity, you are not seeking an RFP. You are seeking responses for pages 3-23 on the Attachment labeled W81K00-19-R-0025 which describe the services and quantities needed where I am to respond with my quote for a price. Should my quote be the price per unit or for the total quantity?

A1. See solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025 Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Factor 3, Price.

Q2. For example, if you have estimated a document to be 1-6 pages, should I quote my price for 1 page or for all 6 pages?

A2. In the listed example (CLIN 0001 and associated option CLINs), there should be one unit price submitted for a grant proposal of any length between 1 and 6 pages. That is, a proposal that is 3 pages in length would be priced/invoiced the same as a proposal that is 6 pages in length. This does not preclude an offeror from submitting the same price for other CLINs (e.g., CLIN 0002).

All CLINs that have a page range would be priced/invoiced the same, regardless of where in the range that item (proposal, biosketch) falls. NOTE: The ranges listed within the CLINs are inclusive.

Q3.Should all questions like this be answered for the maximum quantity?

A3. See A2.

Q4. Is the Attachment labeled "Past Performance Questionnaire" a mandatory requirement for this proposal? As a new business, I have not yet had the opportunity to perform on other contracts.

A4. See solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025 Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offers, as they pertain to Factor 2, Present and Past Performance.

Q5. Is the final deadline for the responses today at 4:00pm Central Time or would I have until September 18 2019?

A5. As per this amendment, the due date/time for receipt of completed offers (to include past performance questionnaires) is extended to 17 September 2019, 4:00 pm Central (CDT).

Q6. In the pricing sheet, where it says Grant Proposal (without the words writing or editing), which one should I price that for - writing or editing?

A6. Editing with re-write to improve grammar, readability, clarity, impact, and grantsmanship at a professional level. See performance work statement paragraph 5.1 and subparagraphs.

Q7. Is there an incumbent contractor currently providing these services? If yes, please provide us with the contract details.

A7. This is a new requirement (i.e., there is no incumbent).

Q8. What was the previous contractor awarded value please?

A8. See A7.

Q9. Can you please clarify information in the (above) listed solicitation? The ITEM 001 is it a collaboration of all the following ITEMS listed thereafter?

A9. CLIN 0001 is not a priced item. It is meant to be an “umbrella” for following subCLINs 0001AA – 0001AL. There is no need to put any pricing on CLIN 0001.

Q10. Provided below is a list of questions concerning Solicitation #W81K00-19-R-0025. If possible, could you please confirm receipt of this message at your earliest convenience? We look forward to receiving your response, and thank you in advance for your assistance. Is there a page limit for Factor 1?

A10. There is no page limit.

Q11. In Section SF 1449 on page 3 under Supplies/Services please clarify what is included in the scope of work for “Grant Proposal.” Specifically:

Q11.1. What information would we receive from the Principal Investigator (full scope of work; prior manuscripts, unfunded grant proposals, etc)?

A11.1: Principal Investigator will submit full grant proposal for the vendor to review, edit, and compose for a more favorable package.

Q11.2. Would we be responsible for developing the aims?

A11.2. No, but make recommendations to strengthen the proposal.

Q11.3. Would we be responsible for preparing figures?

A11.3. No.

Q11.4. Would we be responsible for conducting literature reviews and incorporating appropriate references?

A11.4. Yes.

Q11.5. Would we be responsible for identifying subcontractors, etc.?

A11.5. If this question is in reference to identifying subcontractors to perform any work contemplated under the grant, proposal, etc. the answer is no. If this question is in reference to identifying subcontractors to help the offeror execute the requirements of this solicitation, the answer is yes.

Q11.6. Would we be responsible for experimental design?

A11.6. No.

Q12. On page 1, block 17a, what does contractor/offeror code and facility code mean?

A12. The contractor/offeror code is the CAGE code established within the System for Award Management.

Facility code is an optional block if a vendor has a CAGE code for a specific subsidiary or other division.

Q13. On page 1, should block 24 be populated with total contract amount? How should unit price be determined in block 23?

A13. See A1.

Q14. Should a copy of the solicitation with completed SF 1449 and FAR 52.212-3 provisions be submitted as part of Factor 1, 2, or 3,or should it be submitted as a separate volume/attachment?

A14. These documents should be part of the email containing the offer, but as a separate attachment.

Q15. Another Small Business on the interested vendors list and I have reached out to each other and would like to team up for this opportunity. Is there a specific way we need to indicate this?

A15. An offer may be submitted under only one name/CAGE code combination. In this example, it is up to vendor A and vendor B how their “team” would submit their “combined” offer. The offer should make clear who the point-of-contact is/person authorized to respond on behalf of the entire offer.

Q16. What contract vehicle will be used?

A16. See provision 52.216-1 in solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025.

A17. While searching for contract opportunities, came across the Grants Writer Services: Brook Army Medical Center pre-solicitation. We are very interested in servicing the US Army Medical Command and wonder if this is going to be an 8a or HUBZone set aside.

A17. See block 10 of solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025 (page 1).

Q18. I am currently interested in the above referenced presoclictation. Can you provide an estimated level of effort per year and if it will be requirement to have onsite personnel?

A18. The level of effort shall be determined by the contractor. There is no requirement for on-site personnel (see W81K00-19-R-0025 PWS paragraph 5.1).

A19. I am contacting you regarding your contract opportunity on the FBO Daily website for Grant writing Services our agency is interested and would like more information on what information to submit on Tuesday Sep 03.

A19. See solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025 Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors.

Q20.1. This is with regard to your requirement for W81K00-19-R-0025 Grants Writer Services: Brook Army Medical Center. Could you please help me with the following questions: Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like,from India or Canada)

A20.1. The US Government cannot contract with prohibited sources, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 25.7. If an offer is from a company identified as prohibited source, that offer is not eligible for award. Offers from non-prohibited sources/countries may submit an offer, which will be considered. Companies from Canada would fall under the guidelines of Defense FAR Supplement 225.870-1 and Army FAR Supplement 5125.870.

Q20.2. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

A20.2. No.

A20.3. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada)

ANSWER:

See A20.1.

Q21. Can we submit the proposals via email?

A21. See solicitation W81K00-19-R-0025 Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, paragraph (a).

Q22. Is the quote due on September 03 or is it a capability statement that is due on that date?

A22. No documents were due September 3, 2019. As per this amendment, the due date/time for receipt of completed offers (to include past performance questionnaires) is extended to 17 September 2019, 4:00 pm Central (CDT).

NOTE: Other questions were received asking when the RFP would be released, based on the dates initially forecasted in the synopsis/pre-solicitation notice. Now that the RFP has been released, the Government considers these questions answered in their entirety.

(End of Summary of Changes)