W911SA-17-B-2010_Amendment_0003_(f).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 amendment is to provide responses to questions and extend the bid due date from 2:30pm CST on November 30, 2017 to 2:30pm CST on December 5, 2017.

POC: Melissa T. Gore, Contract Specialist, 608.388.1251, melissa.t.gore.civ@mail.mil

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Nov-2017

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 W911SA-17-B-2010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Oct-2017

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

28-Nov-2017

CODE

MICC - FT MCCOY

BLDG 1108 SOUTH R ST

FORT MCCOY WI 54656-5153

W911SA 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911SA-17-B-2010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 30-Nov-2017 02:30 PM to 05-Dec-2017 02:30 PM.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

1) GOVERNMENT POC INFORMATION:

Contract Specialist: Melissa T. Gore Email: melissa.t.gore.civ@mail.mil Phone: 608-388-1251

Contracting Officer: Steven M. Bailey Email: steven.m.bailey2.civ@mail.mil Phone: 608-388-6077

2) CONTRACTOR POC INFORMATION:

Name:

E-mail

DUNS

TAXPAYER ID #

3) CONTRACT INFORMATION

a. CONTRACT TYPE: This will be a single award Firm Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-

Quantity type contract. This contract will be awarded for a base year and 2 one-year option periods, an option to extend services for up to 6 months, and an option to increase quantities by 30%. It is the unilateral right of the Government to exercise the option year(s) of this contract, but the Government is not obligated to exercise the options if they are not in the Governments' best interest.

b. GUARANTEED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM: The Government reserves the right to order the maximum quantities, set forth in the bid schedule (Attachment 4) and is only obligated to order the minimum guaranteed amount established from the minimum guarantee. All line items and quantities are tentative and will be subject to a quantity determination meeting between the awardees and a government employee. The minimum guarantee is $2,300. There is no minimum guarantee in the option years.

The maximum quantities available for the life of this contract will be the cumulative total of the base year plus the option years, and the option to increase quantities by 30%.

c. SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS:

Any questions, concerns, verification or clarification of information on the documents included in the solicitation package shall be submitted in writing to the Government POC’s identified herein NLT 10:00 AM Central Time on November 3, 2017. Include in the subject line of the email the Government’s solicitation number; failure to do so will lessen the Government’s ability to ensure all questions are considered during the bidding process. Provide your company name, POC and contact information in the body of the email.

This deadline is created to ensure the Contracting Officer and Requiring Activity have sufficient time to respond to the questions. Questions will be consolidated from all contractors and responses to all questions will be posted as a separate attachment to the solicitation. NOTE: Contractors are highly encouraged to read the entire solicitation in full.

4) SITE VISIT

a. A site visit is scheduled for October 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM Local time. Interested attendees are asked to meet in the Contracting Office located in Bldg. 1108. South R Street, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. The POC for the project is Melissa Gore, 608-388-1251. This will be the only site visit conducted, requests for additional site visits will be denied.

For additional Site Visit information, see Site Visit clause 52.236-27, Alternate 1. Unless you already have a permanent vehicle pass, you will be required to obtain a one-day vehicle pass to gain access to Fort McCoy. You will be required to present the following information at the Gate to obtain a visitors pass: (1) vehicle registration, (2) valid driver’s license, (3) or car rental agreement (if applicable). It is highly recommended that bidders plan to arrive at the Visitor’s Center at least an hour prior to the scheduled time for the site visit. The conference will begin promptly without considerations for late or lost bidders; no subsequent site visits will be considered. Remarks, explanations and answers provided by Government representatives before, during and after the site visit shall not change or qualify any of the terms or conditions of the solicitation. The solicitation can only be changed by a formal written amendment issued by the Fort McCoy Contracting Office.

5) ORDERING/TASK ORDERS

a. The line item quantities listed in the Bid Schedule are for variable items which are to be purchased by the Government only after the specific need for the item has been identified. Once the basic contract is awarded, a pre-construction conference meeting will be scheduled. All of the items available for award will be reviewed by the government and contractor and the specific line items needed to complete the project will be inserted on a bid schedule. The government will prepare a separate bid schedule for each project and the total for all items ordered under that task order will be the price inserted in CLIN 0001 or the respective CLIN for the current option year, of the task order. The separate bid schedules will be included as part of the task order as back up documentation.

6) QUANTITY DETERMINATIONS

a. As needs arise for performance under the terms of this contract, the Government will notify the Contractor, verbally and/or in writing, of the requirement and establish a time for a joint site visit. At a time agreed upon, the Contractor and the designated Government representative shall visit the proposed work site to jointly determine quantities of the bid schedule items that will be required to complete the scope of work.

7) REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: SAM Registration is required of all Department of Defense contractors. SAM registration enables electronic funds transfer of contract payments. If your company is not already registered, please register in the CCR database at https://www.sam.gov/ www.sam.gov http://www.sam.gov https://www.sam.gov

A DUNS number is required for SAM registration. If your company does not have DUNS #, obtain one by calling 800-333-0505.

Whether your company is a current or new registrant in the SAM database, your registration must indicate that you are a provider of NAICS 237130 under the Goods – Services section of the registration to be eligible to receive a contract for this solicitation.

If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, including NAICS 237130 under the Goods – Services section, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.

SAM REQUIREMENT: Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) database, shall complete and submit 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2014) and 252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2014) in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

Contractors are referred to EPA’s list of EPA-designated products available at http://www.epa.gov providing products that contain recovered materials.

In accordance with DPAP changes to reporting requirements under FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products under Service and Construction Contracts, contractors are now required to submit annual bio-based reports to the new reporting module in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR clause 52.222-26(b) (3), Equal Opportunity, is located at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

In accordance with FAR 22.404-10, the contractor must post a copy of the wage determination and Department of Labor Form WH-1321 in a prominent place where employees working on federal construction contracts can easily see it. The applicable wage determination is incorporated into the contract at Section H. The WH-1321 poster is located at http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/index.htm

8) BONDING/BID GUARANTEE

a. A Bid Bond/Guarantee is required if the bid amount exceeds $150,000 and shall be provided in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the bid price for the base year or $3,000,000, whichever amount is less. (Bidders must use the Standard Form (SF) 24 if providing a bid bond as the bid guarantee)

b. The successful offeror will be required to provide Performance and Payment bonds (Or Alternate

Payment Protection) at the task order level. Contract Awardee will have ten days after issuance of a task order to provide the required Bonds/Protection to the contracting office. The contracting office has five days to complete the review and notify the contractor if the bonds are not sufficient. Actual work on site may not begin until bonding approval has been received by the contractor. If bonds are returned because of contractor error, performance dates will not be revised.

9) REQUIREMENTS/DELIVERABLES

Completed SF1442 with acknowledgement of all amendments Completed Attachment 4, Bid Schedule and CLINS Bid Guarantee Any additional verification/requested documents or information

ATTACHMENTS

i. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available at the Government Point of Entry at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Potential bidders are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

ii. Attachments listed below will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

Number

Document Title

ATOPSEC

# Pages

Type of Document

Information 2 Specifications Revised 11.21.17 51 Specifications 3 Bid Schedule 3(Worksheets) Deliverable 4 Wage Rate Requirements 24 Wage Rates 5 SF 24 2 Form

CONTRACT MAGNITUDE

The magnitude of this contract is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

EVALUATION OF BIDS

BASIS OF AWARD

This requirement shall be awarded utilizing Sealed Bidding Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). Award will be made with reasonable promptness to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid in accordance with requirements and provisions herein.

The Government will evaluate proposed prices for balanced and reasonable pricing, using price analysis techniques.

Proposed prices evaluated as unreasonable or unbalanced may be grounds for eliminating the bid from award eligibility.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate bids received in response to this solicitation solely on the basis of price and price related factors.

a. RESPONSIVNESS OF BID. For a bid to be determined responsive and considered for award, the bid must comply in all material respects with the invitation for bids. Such compliance enables bidders to stand on an equal footing, and maintain integrity of the sealed bidding system (Subpart 14.301).

In order to be considered responsive the Bidder:

Properly signed SF 1442, with Original Signature

Acknowledgement (if any) of all Material Amendments, Fully completed Attachment 4 - Bid Schedule.

Shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation in the submitted bid Shall comply with the instructions of the solicitation.

A Bid Bond/Guarantee is required and shall be provided in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the bid base year price or $3 Million whichever is less. (Bidders must use the Standard Form (SF) 24 if providing a bid bond as the bid guarantee)

Shall submit a complete sealed bid package prior to the cutoff for receipt of bids Non-Responsive bids will not be considered for contract award.

NOTE: It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure all information/deliverables are provide within the sealed bid package, and that all reporting and requirements are met and confirmation of these requirements provided. The list above is not necessarily all inclusive of required information.

b. PRICE EVALUATION. Unit Prices will be evaluated to determine if they are reasonable, complete and balanced. The price analysis techniques in 15.404-1 (b) may be used as guidelines as per guidance provided in Subpart 14.408-2 to determine reasonableness of price. If adequate price competition is not obtained or if price reasonableness cannot be determined using price analysis of Government obtained information, additional information may be required from the bidder to support the proposed price.

iii. Total Evaluated Price: The total evaluated price will be a single numeric value, not to exceed 2 decimal places, calculated by the Government, that represents a single value which will be the value used to determine the lowest price and apparent winning bid. The steps and formulas utilized to calculate the Total Evaluated Price are as follows:

a. Contractor fully completes the Attachment 3 - Bid Schedule required information, all values are not to exceed 2 decimal places.

b. Attachment 4 Document will automatically calculate all other required figures utilizing the following formulas:

Item Amount = (Est. Quantity) * (Unit Price) Year Total = Sum of all Item Amounts

NOTE: There will be three year totals one for the base year and each of the two options years.

Offeror's Total Price= (Base Year Total) + (Option Year 1 Total) + (Option Year 2 Total) Option for 30% Quantity Increase = (1/3)*(Offeror's Total Price) Total Evaluated Price= (Offeror's Total Price) + (Option for 30% Quantity Increase )

iv. Balanced Pricing: Offerors are cautioned against submitting a bid that contains unbalanced pricing. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items (including Base and Option Years) is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. Offers that are determined to be unbalanced may be rejected if the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

v. Definitions:

Reasonableness. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Completeness/Accuracy. The offeror’s bid is in compliance with the Price instructions in the solicitation.

c. INCREASED QUANTITIES. There is a reasonable expectation that the option quantities will be exercised during the 3 year performance period. There will be a limit on quantities of 30% of the value of the full award. The Government would incur undue expenditures if required to solicit for this additional quantity. The contractor will not incur undue risks as it is anticipated that the market prices for the materials and labor will not fluctuate substantially during the three year period. A notice will be given prior to the expiration of the contract exercising this option. The total value exercised IAW FAR 52.217-6 shall not exceed 30% of the value of the total award.

In accordance with FAR 52.217-6, Should the need for additional quantities arise the Government may exercise it its right to increase quantities in accordance with 52.217-6 (see 700 section). The schedule being used at the time of exercising of the option will dictate the unit price to be used under the clause, in other words if the option for increased during option period three the unit prices in option period price schedule will be used.

The government will not evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) as part of price evaluation. This option is only intended to extend the ordering period for any quantities not used, not add additional quantity and only will be evaluated based on extending the period of performance. Offerors are required only to price the base and option periods. Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential six month extension of services period (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of any performance period, utilizing the rates of that performance period.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

BID PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

The following instructions prescribe the format for the bid and describe the approach for the development and presentation of bid data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of bids. In the sealed bidding procedures the price alone will determine the “Apparent Low Bid”; however the submission of a low bid does not in and of itself determine responsibility of a bidder and therefore it is necessary to require additional information in order that the Contracting Officer may make an award based on the lowest overall priced responsible bidder.

1. BID SUBMISSION

a. Bid shall be submitted prior to offeror due date and time as identified on the Standard Form 1442 Block

13, to the following address:

Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Ft. McCoy ATTN: Melissa Gore 1108 South R Street Fort McCoy, WI 54656

b. Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following information on the outside: Solicitation

Number, Contract Specialist Name, Date and Time of Bid Opening, and bidders name and address.

Please do not count the shipping/mailing envelope/box as your sealed envelope. Shipment packaging shall be able to be removed and still maintain the integrity of the sealed bid package.

c. Bids MUST be submitted via mail or hand carried to the MICC – Ft. McCoy Office to be received and time stamped prior to the due date and time listed on the Standard Form 1442 Block 13. Bids received after this date and time, or bids received via fax or email will be considered ineligible for award.

d. The bidder’s failure to include information required by this solicitation may result in the bid submission being found non-responsive and may therefore be ineligible for award.

2. BID PREPARATION INSTRUICTIONS

b. The bidder’s documentation specified below will constitute the Bidder's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the IFB, proposed contract type, and concurrence with the Specifications and other applicable documents.

c. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available at the Government Point of Entry at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Potential bidders are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

d. The bidder shall provide one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy of all submission requirements. Electronic copy shall be submitted on a CD-ROM. Bid Schedule shall be in Excel format and the remainder of the documents may be in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and/or Adobe PDF format.

3. SUBMISSON OF OFFER CONTENT

The Bid Package shall be organized as follows:

TAB A - Standard Form 1442, Solicitation Offer and Award. The bidder is cautioned that the SF 1442 must contain an original signature on the form in Block 14. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF 1442. The bidder shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your submission and who can obligate your company contractually. Also, identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government.

TAB B – Bid Submission. The bidder shall ensure that the Bid Schedule is completely filled out and information is accurate. The spreadsheet contains sheet tabs one for the base and each option year, so ensure all years are completed.

Within the bid schedule, the bidder shall provide a Unit Price, not to exceed 2 decimal places, for each item on the Bid Schedule for the base and each option year. The Attachment 1 document will automatically perform all calculations needed to arrive at the Total Evaluated Price. No Bid for a quantity less than that specified in the Bid Schedule will be accepted. Failure to provide complete pricing information within Attachment 1 shall render the bid non-responsive, and may eliminate the bidder from competition

Bidders are required to consider inflationary factors and market trends in developing unit prices for items listed in the option years; no separate economic price adjustment clause will be used under this contract.

All prices bid in response to this solicitation must include all costs associated with the conduct of repair, construction, and delivery work elements, applicable State sales taxes, permits, and licensure. Unit Prices also must include the overall project management, superintendence and quality control necessary for the planning and execution of multiple work requirements conducted simultaneously throughout each performance period.

The bid schedule will be incorporated into the resultant contract and utilized by the Government in determining the value of issued task orders throughout the life of the awarded contract.

TAB C – Bid Bond/ Guarantee. This tab shall include the bid bond.

A Bid Bond is required and shall be provided in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the base year total or $3,000,000 whichever is less.

NOTE: Only the Awardee will be required to provide Performance and Payment (P&P) Bonds at the task order level, as is stated in this solicitation, P&P Bonds are not required to accompany the contractors bid.

TAB D – Additional/Supplemental Information. This tab shall contain all other required information requested throughout this solicitation and any additional supplemental information. This includes but is not limited to Fill-In Provisions/Clauses and any additional supporting documentation the bidder provides at their discretion.

QUESTIONS

Seq.

Document and Section

Page Item Customer Response

1 Solicitation, Evaluation Criteria, 10 of

Subparagraph iii. Total Evaluated Price (The second full paragraph on the page.) under paragraph b Price Evaluation is not preceded by subparagraphs i. and ii. Can the Government clarify whether content for i. and ii. is missing or the items are just misnumbered? If content is missing, please provide updated and complete information.

Item is just misnumbered.

2 Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, 2.

Bid Preparation Instructions

11 of

The following subparagraphs include items b. - d., but no item

a. Can the Government clarify whether information is missing or the items are just misnumbered? If content is missing, please provide updated and complete information.

Item is just misnumbered.

3 Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, 2.

Bid Preparation Instructions

12 of

Under Tab B - Bid Submission, the second subparagraph states that "All prices bid in response to this solicitation must include all costs associated with the conduct of repair, construction, and delivery work elements, applicable State sales taxes, permits, and licensure. Unit Prices also must include the overall project management, superintendence and quality control necessary for the planning and execution of multiple work requirements conducted simultaneously throughout each performance period. " For clarification purposes, can the Government confirm that offerors equipment/labor prices should be fully burdened to include all overhead, travel, and ODCs?

Yes

4 Solicitation, Instructions to Bidders, 3.

Submission of Offeror Content

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The Tab A paragraph states that offerors are to include an original signature in SF1442 Block 14, which is the offeror's name and address. Should offerors apply the signature in this box or in Block 20 B?

Yes, signature should be in block 20B.

5 Specifications Section 16710

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1.08 A specifies applicability of the document "USA, Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture – Army, March 2006." We are unable to locate the specified document version. Is the Government's intent for offerors to use the “Technical Criteria for the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture” Feb 2010 (I3A) document?

It is the government's Is the Government's intent for offerors to use the “Technical Criteria for the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture” Feb 2010 (I3A) document? The reference date will be corrected in Section 16710.

6 Specifications Section 16710

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1.08 C specifies applicability of the document "Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Telecommunications Standards for Outside Plant 1751F-643." The only related document that we can find is Bulletin 1751F-643 titled "Underground Plant Design" (dated 28 August 2002). Is this the intended document? If not, can the Government provide offerors with a copy or location where the correct document version can be downloaded?

The reference to Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Telecommunications Standards for Outside Plant 1751F-643 has been removed from the sepcifications.

7 Specifications Section 16710

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3.01 G states "Pull tape or cord installed in the conduit shall have a break point rating of not more than 600 lbs (the supplied OCC cable has a short term tensile load rating of 1200 lbs)." Can the Government define OCC cable and clarify who is supplying the OCC cable?

3.0G will be updated to match theI3A standards dated February 2010 and eliminate the refrence to OCC cable.

8 Specifications Section 02317, 01019, PWS

Attachment 3 multiple Section 01019 2.01 item 112 and Bid Schedule item 112 (all sheets) both specify that offerors should price non-detectable marker tape. Section 02317 3.03 F 3 specifies warning tape with "integral wires, foil backing, or other means to enable detection by a metal detector when the tape is buried up to three feet deep." The stated requirements appear to be conflicting. Can the Government clarify the requirement?

The requirement is for NON- DETECTABLE warning tape. The reference to detectable warning tape will be corrected in Section 02317, 01019, PWS Attachment 3

9 Section 16710

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3.11 states that "No known contamination should be encountered within the construction (trenching) paths." Will any of the trenching paths involve locations that could contain unexploded ordinance?

No

10 Specifications section 01019

4 - 6 Is the intent of 2.01 items 48 and 62-70 to include a splice case?

No. The splice case is a separate line item (Items 106 & 107)

11 Solicitation Attachment 1

- ATOPSEC

1 Document Section II text states "If the standard contract or clause language text found on page two of this form is sufficient to meet specific contract request requirements, check "yes" in block below and include this language in the PWS." The "yes" box is checked, but the solicitation documents do not include a PWS and the AT/OPSEC requirements do not appear to be defined in any other solicitation documents. Can the Government provide the applicable AT/OPSEC requirements?

Please refer to page 5 of the Specifications. Section 01000, 1.04 M. Personnel Security 1.

12 Attachment 1

- ATOPSEC

1 Document Section II references contract W911SA-14-D-0011 in the block below the check boxes. This number differs from the solicitation number. Can the Government confirm that this AT/OPSEC document applies to the subject solicitation?

Yes, this is the ATOPSEC document for solicitation W911SA- 17-B-2010

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Attachment 3

16-23 of 52, all sheets

Section 01019 2.01 CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0001 states "Outside Cable Plant Project. The following are descriptions of the items from the bid schedule; the number corresponds with that of the Bid Schedule:" The list of 113 items included in this pargraph does not align with the 113 items listed in the Attachment 3 Bid Schedule.

Specification 01019 paragraph 2.01 includes the following items that are not in the Excel Bid Schedule:

(Item 29) Install underground copper cable in existing ducts.

(1800 PR, 24 AWG).

(Item 39) Install copper cable by plowing. (1200 PR, 24 AWG (Item 46) Install copper cable by plowing. (300 PR, 22 AWG).

Items in Excel Bid Schedule includes the following items that are not listed in Specification 01019 2.01:

Item 0059 FOC-SM, PLOWED: 144 STRANDS Item 0060 FOC-SM, PLOWED: 288 STRANDS Item 0112 PROTECTED TERMINALS, MDF, 100 PR

See attached Excel file for cross referenced item lists. Can the Government clarify the requirements and revise specifications/bid schedule accordingly so that offerors can provide accurate bids?

Sections have all been updated and corrected so that the items and the bid schedules match.

(End of Summary of Changes)