W81K00-20-Q-0184-P00001 approved.pdf

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

POC: CLARENCE C. CUDE

36000 DARNELL LOOP

FORT HOOD TX 76544

0011457847

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

A. The purpose of this amendment is to answ er questions of the solicitation and to an correct adminstrative error in FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2. All changes to FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 are in bold and underlined.

B. All other terms and conditions remain constant.

See SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Aug-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 W81K0020Q0184

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Aug-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

26-Aug-2020

CODE

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

2539 GARDEN AVENUE

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:

W81K0020Q0184

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:

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

The following is the only question received:

Question:

Could you please tell me if the Presolicitation posted as solicitation number 0011457847 will be a follow-on requirement to any work performed currently or in the past, or will this be a new requirement? If possible, can you please provide the most recent contract or task order number?

Answer:

For Presolicitation Number 001145747, Solicitation Number W81K00-20-Q-0184, this requirement is a follow on requirement. The current contract number is W81K00-18-P-0324.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

The Solicitation will be posted on the BetaSAM website (https://beta.sam.gov/)

Offeror shall submit signed and dated offers to Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch (HdHCB), Regional Health Contracting Office - Central (RHCO-C) office no later than the date and time specified in Block 8, of the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. The offer shall have a title page identifying the offeror, the full address, phone and facsimile numbers, points of contact (POCs) of the offeror, the solicitation number and its contents.

Note: Facsimile offer is not acceptable. Electronic (e-mail) offer is acceptable, provided they meet the requirements listed above. Electronic (e-mail) is the preferred method. Clarence.c.cude.civ@mail.mil ATTN: Clarence C Cude, Jr.

Quotes must be submitted NLT the offer due date/local time CST by e-mailing to: clarence.c.cude.civ@mail.mil. No telephonic questions or offers will be accepted. A technical offer must be included with the offers. Offers without a technical offer will not be considered.

Offer shall clearly identify each part of their quote, as described below.

Administrative:

a. Request for Quote. The offeror shall include a copy of the completed SF 1449, with the signature and include the name of the offeror, address, phone and fax numbers in Block 17a.

b. The offeror shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. If the offeror has completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://www.BetaSam.gov the offeror shall indicate such on the FAR clause. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and lack of registration shall make an offer ineligible for award.

Paragraph C of Exhibit 1, FAR 52.204-26 must be returned with the offer to be considered for award unless the section is completed online in the Reps and Certs.

Pricing

a. Pricing for Requirements. The offeror shall submit proposed pricing for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and subContract Line Item Numbers (subCLINs) identified in the Request for Quote, unless otherwise noted. Include the unit price and the total extended price for each CLIN.

Technical

a. The technical quote shall be addressed in sufficient written detail for the Government to determine if the offeror’s service(s) adequately perform the specific requirements as stated in 52.212-2.

b. Offeror must meet the salient physical, functional, or performances characteristic specified in this solicitation and clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification

Email Delivery

a. Email is the only autorized deliver of offers. Email to Clarence.C.Cude at clarence.c.cude.civ@mail.mil

The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 herein for locations where full text can be found.

END OF ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Award will be made to the responsible offeror on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Award may be made without discussions with offerors (except communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification). Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation is Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made on all or nothing basis. The Government will initially list proposals from lowest to highest price. If a proposal is rated Technically Unacceptable, the Government will not evaluate any other factor. If a proposal is rated technically acceptable the Government will NOT evaluate any additional proposals.

The following evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technically Acceptability and Price as outlined below:

EVALUATION PROCESS:

1. Technical acceptability: Offer will be found technically acceptable if the offer meets the salient physical, functional, or performances characteristic specified in this solicitation inn accordance with the Performance Work

Statement (PWS). Explain your firm’s capability to ensure the PWS standards are met. Statements that the offeror understands, can or will comply with all specifications, or statements paraphrasing the specification of parts thereof, or phrases such as “standard procedures will be used” or “well-known techniques” will be considered insufficient.

Provide information on your capability to provide an ordained Clergy that is in good standing of the Roman Catholic Church and meet the following:

Mandatory Qualification Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide a complete, current, and accurate qualifying package for clergy not requiring a medical credentialing package within the timeframes. The type of information in a qualifying package includes, but is not limited to, education, experience and certification requirements.

Degree: Must be a member of the Associate Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).

Education: Have at least:

1) A minimum of four (4) units Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), or be in the CPE residency program with at least one (1) unit and completion of other three (3) units within one (1) year.

2) Have an acceptable equivalent in terms of formal post graduate education (D. Ministry) professional training and experience, OR,

3) A combination of the above plus three (3) years full time experience in hospital ministry.

Certification: Certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains will assist in meeting this requirement.

Experience:

1) Shall be a U.S. citizen or possess a valid U.S. Immigration Form 1-151 and Alien Registration Card

(Green Card).

2) Clergy shall be fully ordained.

3) Clergy shall be a member in good standing of the Roman Catholic Church.

4) Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Lay Catholic Ministers of Holy

Communion; to include the ability to provide training and evaluation/assessment of individuals and program.

5) Have knowledge and ability in the following areas to include but not limited to: pastoral counseling, trauma grief ministry and resolution, sermon preparation and delivery, Roman Catholic law and ecclesiology, liturgy, ministrations, and marriage and family ministry.

6) Be able to minister in an inter-faith setting; plan, coordinate, and provide Catholic Masses; administer sacraments; perform routine visitations with all patients and staff regardless of faith; respond to emergency visitation requests – normally Catholic, unless an extreme emergency, such as a MASCAL, as identified by the Chief of the Department; and when required conduct memorial services, funerals, burials, weddings, baptisms, and hear Confessions for patients, staff, and/or individuals eligible for military benefits.

7) Be able to speak, read, and write English fluently and well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals

8) Because of the joint density of Spanish speaking population in the Central Texas are, a Spanish-speaking Clergy is preferred by not required.

9) The contract Clergy must be able to type and have had experience using computers, but will not be required to type a certain amount of words per minute. The MTF will provide computer training on the hospital computer systems.

Life Support Training. Must have and maintain current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during the contract period of performance. Certifications must be in accordance with current hospital policy and acquired within the first 30 days of official duties.

Continuing Education Units. Shall be required to meet continuing medical education (CEI) requirements. The Government will not reimburse for these costs.

OSHA Training. Receive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required training for the position in which services will be performed. Will be required to maintain training and documentation provided to the Contract Officer Representative (COR). The work environment may include patient care areas which may result in exposure to infectious or contagious diseases, odors, or other risks that may occasionally require special health and safety precautions

Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Duties may include activities involving bending and lifting items up to 40 pounds.

Must be in good physical condition to arrive/depart during 24/7 duty hours (day/night).

Qualifications may be waived at the discretion of the Chief, Department of Ministry & Pastoral Care (DMPC) and the Contracting Officer

Paragraph C of Exhibit 1, FAR 52.204-26 must be returned with the offer to be considered for award unless the section is completed online in the Reps and Certs.

These parts of the technical proposal shall be addressed in sufficient written detail for the Government to determine if the offeror possesses sufficient technical capability to technically acceptable.

This factor will be rated as either “acceptable” or “unacceptable. This solicitation is Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Acceptable Rating - Proposal clearly meets all the requirements listed in the solicitation in accordance with the

PWS.

Unacceptable Rating – Proposal does not clearly meet all the requirements listed in the solicitation in accordance with the PWS.

An “unacceptable” rating on any of these subfactors will make the overall technical rating “unacceptable” which causes the proposal to be ineligible for award.

2. Price. The quote must clearly indicate the price for the base plus all option years. Price will be evaluated using various price analysis techniques and procedures IAW FAR 15.404-1(b) including, but not limited to, comparison of proposed price received in response to the solicitation. Evaluation of price will include a determination that the price is fair and reasonable.

(b). Quotes must be submitted NLT the offer due date/local time CST by e-mailing to:

clarence.c.cude.civ@mail.mil. No telephonic questions or quotes will be accepted. A signed SF form 1449 with completed pricing must be submitted. E-mail is the preferred method.

(c). Evaluation Process: All offers will be evaluated IAW FAR 15.305 first: Award will be made using the lowest-price, technically-acceptable source selection process. The government will initially list proposals from lowest to highest price. If a proposal is rated Technically Unacceptable, the government will not evaluate any other factor. If a proposal is rated technically acceptable the Government will NOT evaluate any additional proposals.

(d) Options. The Government will evaluate proposals for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Given that FAR 52.217-8 provides that the Government may exercise the Option to Extend Services at the rates specified in the contract (i.e., the rates in effect when the Extension of Services option is exercised), for purposes of evaluating the Option to Extend Services, the Contracting Officer will consider the prices submitted for the base year and each option year, since those are the binding prices should the Option to Extend be exercised.

(e). A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, will be furnished via e-mail to the successful offeror and shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(End of Summary of Changes)