W9114F-20-Q-0100-0001.pdf

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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 are: i) to respond to prospective vendors inquiries; ii) to add FAR Provision 52.204-24 and FAR Clause 52.204-25; and iii) to extend the Closing Date for the submission of quotes to the 14th of August 2020, at 10:00 a.m. CEST.

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 11-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 W9114F20Q0100

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-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 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-Aug-2020

CODE

W40M RHCO USAHCA EUROPE

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTR OFC EUROPE

CMR 402

APO AE 09180

W9114F 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9114F20Q0100

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:

Q&A'S

QUESTIONS RESPONSES

Q-1 Would it be possible to include a phase-in period as opposed to a 17 Aug start date? Because of COVID We believe this will be helpful when obtaining base access, CAC cards, etc as a lot of base activities are suspended or working on a limited capacity.

Additionally, staff may be tested, and if 14-day quarantine is required by german authorities.

A-1 Personnel are needed as soon as possible.

Q-2 Who will be directly supervising the technicians A-2 The Active Duty military Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be the direct supervisor.

Q-3 Will the staff be segregated in different sections of the hospital i.e. admin, lab?

A-3 The staff will work together within the Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Europe building at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Q-4 Will the staff be asked to complete tasks not listed, i.e. fill in at phlebotomy clinic

A-4 Staff will work exclusively at the Services Blood Bank Center-Europe building in support of the COVID- 19 Convalescent Plasma program.

Q-5 Will the facilities provided be only in the hospital or Alaskan test etc

A-5 No work will be performed in tents. Work will be performed at the Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Europe building at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Q-6 How many collections will be completed outdoors

A-6 Zero collections will be conducted outdoors. The staff may be required to collect blood at other military installations in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

(i.e. at community centers or gymnasiums)

Q-7 As the staff will be in contact with possible COVID cases, will the government provide routing COVID testing to staff at no additional cost to the contractor

A-7 The Armed Services Blood Bank Center-Europe does not collect blood from people with active COVID- 19 infections. We screen potential donors and adhere to all social distancing regulations.

Q-8 Will collections be completed on the range or in the field

A-8 All work will be performed in buildings, with electricity and plumbing.

Q-9 1.4.1. calls for a program manager to be available for service calls M-F. Is it possible to add a CLIN for the program manager

A-9 The Program Manager is a point of contact (POC) for administrative problems and questions on the contract providers end, a CLIN will not be added for this POC.

Q-10 Who will notify staff of overtime needs? Military hospital personnel? How will the program manager be informed of overtime needs?

A-10 The Active Duty military Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will notify the Program Manager of overtime needs as frequently as possible, but no later than one week in advance.

Q-11 In order to give you the best response, we are requesting an extension of the due date to 17 Aug

A-11 Personnel are needed as soon as possible.

Q-12 Will the government provide PPE A-12 The government will provide PPE.

Q-13 Will staff require movement control? A-13 Request Clarification on ‘movement control’.

Q-14 What is the protocol in the event of a state lockdown

A-14 Request Clarification on ‘state lockdown’.

Q-15 5.6.2; 5.6.3; 5.6.4: Each of the positions (Phlebotomist, Lab Tech, Admin Tech) list a potential for 20% temporary duty away from Landstuhl, Germany. Can you provide any more information on what that travel might entail, (locations, overnight travel, air travel vs. vehicle travel, etc.)?

A-15 Travel: Members may be tasked to collect blood products at military installations within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Members would be transported to alternate sites using Government Vehicles. Overnight and/or air travel will not be required.

Q-16 5.6.4.3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Admin Tech position lists “an ability to operate a Spectrophotometer, colorimeter, GPS, pH/conductivity meter.” Assuming some differences in manufacturers of these devices and analyzers across facilities in past experience, will training be available for the Admin Tech to get comfortable with the specific devices used at ASBBC-E?

A-16 Training will be provided

Q-17 The PWS lists several times that travel will be required. Can the Gov’t provide an estimate of how many trips per year will be required for each of the individuals?

A-17 Travel: The 20% of work that will be required at an off-site location, will be within the Kaiserslautern Military Community. This amounts to an alternate duty location for one day, overnight/air travel will not be required. There is the potential for an alternate duty location three days a week.

Q-18 Would the Gov’t consider adding a travel clin with a NTE amount provided by the Contractor to the Solicitation?

A-18 Overnight travel will not be required.

Q-19 5 3.1.2. EQUIPMENT. No equipment will be provided and 3.1.3. MATERIALS. No materials will be provided. How about the supplies and the material/equipment needed to actually perform Phlebotomist, Lab Tech, Admin Tech type of services?

Is that already included in 3.1.1.

FACILITIES?

A-19 The Government will provide all Equipment and Materials required.

Q-20 3.1.2 Equipment. Will PPE be provided by the Government or is the responsibility of the contractor?

A-20 The Government will provide all PPE.

Q-21 5.6.3.2 Phlebotomist – Education/Experience.

Would it be possible to substitute a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 2 or more years of experience drawing blood samples for this position?

A-21 Yes, a LPN could be substituted for a Certified phlebotomist.

Q-22 5.6.2; 5.6.3; 5.6.4. Are Part Time employees acceptable for these positions?

A-22 No, we require staff to be present each day from approximately 0730 until 1630.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 12-Aug-2020 10:00 AM to 14-Aug-2020 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will'' provide covered telecommunications equipment or services”, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer-

(1) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.2104.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)