Amend 01 22Q0020 fhtx 31 Aug 22.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 purpose of this amendmen is to extend the due date for quotes until 8 Sept 2022 and to add that quotes are authorized to be sent via email (See section 00100). Responses to RFI's are also included. All other terms remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 31-Aug-2022

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 W9115122Q0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Aug-2022

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 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

31-Aug-2022

CODE

MICC - FORT HOOD

36000 SHOEMAKER LANE, ROOM 1300B

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

W91151 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9115122Q0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Sep-2022 10:00 AM to 08-Sep-2022 10:00 AM.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

RFI AS OF 30 AUG 2022

New Fiber Optics and LAN Drops Request for Information

24 AUG 2022

QUESTON 1

Can we eliminate the road bore and run a galvanized messenger cable across 72nd street to support the fiber instead?

There is already a duct to the manhole from the telephone pole located across 72nd street. This would require the addition of a down-guy and save the government money.

ANSWER: No, 72nd St. must be road bored due to high vehicle traffic, FOC clearance and energized power lines.

QUESTION 2

Does the Government see these positions as three separate individuals?

ANSWER

Yes

QUESTION 3

Can any of the functions be combined?

ANSWER

See #2

QUESTION 4

Of the three positions, which need to be local for everyday work?

ANSWER

The superintendent and QC should be local

QUESTION 5

Can the QC position be located in the Washington DC area and flown in for the inspections?

ANSWER

See #4

QUESTION 6

What is the allowed time-frame for work completion and thus the time that the on-site personnel need to be present?

ANSWER: 120 days of notification of contract award. Standard duty day is 0730 to 1630. No work scheduled on weekends or federal holidays, see Section 12. Federal Holidays and Weekends.

QUESTION 7

What clearances do the key personnel need to have?

ANSWER: See Section 4. Security Requirements. A visit authorization letter (VAL) will need to be submitted, for all Contractors, to the Fort Hood Network Enterprise Center (NEC) Security office. See attached NEC VAL Instructions & Example of NEC VAL documents.

QUESTION 8

Are the dark fibers available in MH4304 terminated on the AND side?

ANSWER: The MH name is MH2071 as stated in 7.1. The FOC name is 4304-FOC 31 (1-36). Yes, there are dark fibers available. The strand count shall be provided during the install.

QUESTION 9

Do the new EMT conduits for the horizontal copper drops need to be home-ran from the new network cabinet or can they be stubbed up?

ANSWER: They can be stubbed up at appr. 8 feet with the wire continuing to the rack.

QUESTION 10

Can the new TMGB be connected to the building ground or will it require a Ground Rod installation?

ANSWER: It can be connected to the bldg. ground.

QUESTION 11

What is the Make/model of the existing splice enclosure in MH4304 housing FOC31 (1-36)?

ANSWER: The MH name is MH2071 as stated in 7.1. The FOC name is 4304-FOC 31 (1-36). The make & model of the splice case cannot be determined at this time. There is room in the existing case for the new FOC.

QUESTION 12

Do we need to provide electrical at each bay?

ANSWER: No, AC power is only needed at the rack.

QUESTION 13

Do you need a dedicated power to the new rack?

ANSWER: Yes, 9.4 states that a dedicated quad outlet is needed.

QUESTION 14

We believe it would save the government a lot of money if we were to go over head instead of boaring under the road. Would this be agreeable?

ANSWER: No, 72nd St. must be road bored due to high vehicle traffic, FOC clearance and energized power lines.

QUESTION 15

Can we work during normal hours?

ANSWER: Yes, usually 0730 to 1630 are normal duty hours.

QUESTION 16

Will all the office furniture be moved from the work area?

ANSWER: Yes, all furniture shall be removed as necessary.

QUESTION 17

Will the area be occupied during construction?

ANSWER: Yes, the bldg. shall be occupied during installation.

QUESTION 18

Do we provide a new switch?

ANSWER: No, 10.1 states that the NEC shall provide the switch.

QUESTION 19

Can we use the cabinet there or do we provide a new one?

ANSWER: A lockable cabinet shall be provided by the NEC.

QUESTION 20

No Outside Copper cable is required? Correct?

ANSWER: Correct, no outside copper cable is required.

QUESTION 21

10. In SOW, it says NEC will provide Juniper switch. On plans, it says Contractor to provide Network Cisco switch. Please clarify ANSWER: No, 10.1 states that the NEC shall provide the switch.

QUESTION 22

Is boring required for pathway under 72nd St. or Can we use aerial pathway?

ANSWER: 72nd St. must be road bored due to high vehicle traffic, FOC clearance and energized power lines.

QUESTION 23

In SOW, it say to provide a network cabinet in TR. On plans, it says Customer has a Rack. Please clarify ANSWER: A lockable cabinet shall be provided by the NEC.

QUESTION 24

If a new one is to be provided will it sit on the ground or be mounted on the wall?

ANSWER: The GFE cabinet shall be floor mounted.

QUESTION 25

Since the solicitation was found online on a public website, and there is no attributional/proprietary information, controlled technical information, nor any credentials with CUI labeled on any W91151-22-Q-0020 documents, will the DoD Chief Information Officer approve a variance of Far Clause 252-204-012 and/or 252.204-7019; prior to bid being due?

a. If no variance is approved, when will the GC be required to have a NIST-800-171 assessment uploaded into SPRS?

b. If no variance is approved, will the Subs have to have a NIST-800-171 assessment uploaded into SPRS?

ANSWER

If performance of the contract does not involve covered defense information or operationally critical support, then the clause does not apply and compliance is not required. If the contract does involve covered defense information, but the information is not processed, stored or transmitted on the contractor’s unclassified information system, the requirements related to covered defense information do not apply and compliance is not required.

The following have been modified:

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

NSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFORERS

1. Instructions to Offerors:

1.1 A request for quotes to W91151‐22-Q-0020, New Fiber Optics and LAN Drops at 1000 CDT Monday, 8 Sept 2022 at Fort Hood, TX. Shoemaker Center Bldg. 36000 Shoemaker Lane, rm 1527 Fort Hood, TX 76544.

1.2 As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offerors whose quotes, conforming to the request for quotes, will be most dvantageous to the Government, considering only price.

1.3 This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed price Total Small Business set‐aside.

2. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT:

2.1. The Site Visit will be conducted on 19 Aug 2022 at 1300pm CDT, additional information on the scheduled Site Visit is located in 52.236‐27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995) of this solicitation. Space limitations dictate that no more than two representatives from each company attend. The Contracting Officer will review solicitation submittal requirements, and other administrative matters critical for successful and timely performance of the work. Participants visiting the Fort Hood NEC are required to provide a Visit Authorization Letter VAL/First Authorization Request VAR a minimum of 5 (five) working days prior to arrival. The POC for this is pearlie.w.booker.civ@army.mil or marie.a.rosa-rivera.civ@army.mil. This includes DA civilians, military and contractors (Please read the attachement titled VAR to gain access to read ATTACHMENTS VAR – ACCESS TO FORT HOOD INSTALLATION and submit the VAL to the POC to attend this Site Visit.

Participants will meet at Bldg 3853 located on Terminal ave. between 62nd and 72nd ave.

2.2. The Offerors shall attend a Government coordinated preconstruction conference within 10 calendar days of contract award. As a minimum, the conference shall be attended by the offeror appointed project manager, the superintendent, the Quality Control Manager (QCM), and administrative personnel responsible for preparation of contract documents, certified payroll records and invoices. The offerors shall deliver letter appointments of its key personnel that include each individual's duties, roles and responsibilities.

3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office to the email addresses provided.

Do NOT contact DPW directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Request for Information

Reference NO. SOLICITATION Number W91151-22-Q-0020

Emails: alison.schuman.civ@army.mil rhonda.m.richardson.civ@army.mil

PRE‐QUOTES INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Quotes Inquiry:

From: Address:

Phone Number: Email address:

Company Name: Fax Number:

Offeror Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word doc are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

• Any explanation desired by offerors regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach offerors before the submission of their quote.

• All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NO LATER THAN 25 August 2022 at 1500 CDT. An amendment will then be issued with all questions and answers. OFFORERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN THIS PROCESS. **After the due date no additional RFI's will be answered**

• Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov/content/home

• Receipt by the offerors must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of quotes.

• All technical data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the SAM.GOV Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/) system. SAM.Gov is a web‐based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition‐ related information for all Federal agencies. Interested offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system.

• Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://sam.gov/ for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

4. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF QUOTES, TO INCLUDE E‐MAIL AND

FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS, IS AUTHORIZED. Please email quotes to alison.schuman.civ@army.mil and rhonda.m.richardson.civ@army.mil

• The Government will not be responsible for quotes delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive quotes on its behalf as indicated below. Quotes shall not be addressed to any specific person.

Any quotes hand‐delivered prior to 1300 on the due date shall only be delivered to the MICC Fort Hood Contracting Office, Shoemaker Building, 36000 Shoemaker Lane, 1st Floor, Fort Hood 76544.

*Note: Late receipt of quotes due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer shall declare the quotes "late" in accordance with FAR 14.304.

All quotes must be clearly identified with the offeror's name and address. To ensure timely and proper handling, the lower left comer of the outermost wrapper should indicate the following:

Request for Quotes No:

W91151-22-Q-0020

Due Date of Quotes: 8 Sept 2022 Time by which Quotes are due: 1000 CST

Title of Project: New Fiber Optic Run & LAN Drops Offeror’s submission shall consist of one (1) volume, physically separated with detachable parts, and individually title. Please note no thumb drives will be accepted.

TAB TITLE ORIGINAL

A COVERSHEET 1

B SF 1442/ AMENDMENT 1

C TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE 1

D LETTER FROM BONDING COMPANY 1

E QUOTES BOND GUARANTEE 1

F REPS&CERTS 1

Quotes delivered by mail, including, Federal Express or United Parcel Service should be delivered to the address as indicated below. The date and time of delivery established by these carriers is not the official time of receipt by the Government. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the quotes to be processed for receipt and are cautioned that sufficient time may be as much as 24 hours prior to the date and time designated for receipt of quotes.

Quotes sent by Federal Express and United Parcel Service are required to be sent to:

MICC‐Fort Hood Attention: Rhonda Richardson /Alison Schuman W91151‐22-Q-0020 36000 Shoemaker Lane rm 1300 Fort Hood, TX 76544

Offerors must allow sufficient time to complete security screening to gain admittance to Fort Hood, TX. The Government will not be responsible for quotes delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive quotes on its behalf. Offerors are responsible for ensuring quotes are submitted to reach the location designated for receipt of quotes.

5.QUOTES DUE:

The quotes due date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442: 36000 Shoemaker Lane, Fort Hood 76544

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this Project - New Fiber Optic Run & LAN Drops as shown in Section 00800.

7. QUOTES PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE‐CONTRACT COSTS:

This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of quotes or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. QUOTES CONTENT/OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

RFQ DOCUMENTS. Contract shall be awarded to the responsive/responsible prospective offerors considering only price. Before award, to be determined responsive, a prospective offeror must furnish the following information with their quotes:

a. TAB A: Cover Sheet. Coversheet shall be on company letterhead and must contain your UEI number, CAGE code, Tax ID, and authorized representative(s) who can obligate your company contractually, sign the quotes, and sign, other contract actions; include tele phone number with area code and complete email address for each authorized representative. Failure to provide all of the above requirements shall render your quotes nonresponsive.

b. TAB B: Signed and completed SF 1442 along with any amendments. The SF 1442 shall be submitted fully completed. The offerors shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1442. All offerors are cautioned to complete blocks 20a‐20c with an original signature in block 20b. Failure to provide all of the above requirements shall render your quotes nonresponsive.

c. TAB C: CLIN Price and Total Contract Amount. The Offerors shall provide page 3 of the solicitation pricing each CLIN individually and include the OVERALL contract price.

d. TAB D: Letter from Bonding Company. Letter must indicate the offeror’s ability to obtain performance and payment bonds in the amount of their quotes. Failure to provide this letter shall render your quotes as nonresponsive.

e. TAB E: Bid Bond Guarantee. Per FAR 52.228‐1, failure to provide a quotes bond guarantee per FAR 52.228‐1 shall render your quotes nonresponsive.

f. TAB F: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS. The offerors shall ensure that their business has completed an online Representations and Certifications at the System and Awards Management (SAM) website, which may be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM//. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure that the information provided in each representation and certification is completed truthfully and completely. offerors failure to complete the online representations and certifications prior to the close of the Solicitation (to include listing of the applicable NAICS code and applicable size standards) will result in their quotes being deemed nonresponsive and eliminated from further consideration. Offerors shall submit the representations and certifications listed in Section 00600 or provide a printed version of the documents from their corporate SAM profile. Offerors must be registered in the database IAW FAR 52.204‐7 in order to be awarded a contract and have the applicable NAICS code listed in FAR 52.219‐1(c), Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I), Representation.

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

(End of clause)

(End of Summary of Changes)